i-mate sp3i belongs to Microsoft Windows Mobile based smartphones. It is a nice but challenging concept to make microsoft windows based services available to a device that is very close to a cellphone which has an usual screen with around a dozen of buttons. Lets discuss the basic features of i-mate sp3i.

Features

i-mate sp3i comes up with a nice blend of cellphone features with advanced windows-based features. You will find GSM/GPRS/MMS and bluetooth support alongwith pocket outlook, pocket windows media player, internet explorer and msn messenger. Moreover, a nice collection of 3D games is also present such as Tennis Addict, Cannons, Jewel Master and Snake. One can also download new games from club imate. i-mate sp3i size 107.5 x 44.5 x 18mm depicts an elegant candybar look and weight i.e 102g easily comes under acceptable range. Moreover, you wont miss features such as bluetooth, memory expansion slot and a VGA camera that can take pictures and record videos.

Conclusion

Most of the windows based smartphones come under the clamshell form factor such as motorola mpx200, samsung i600 etc. imate sp3i could easily win the competition if one doesnt prefer a clamshell form factor. i-mate sp3i does not support EDGE, there is no sign of UMTS or wifi. Hence, you can't make use of the available high bandwidth networks.