The imate SP3i is a must have device for the serious mobile phone user wanting functionality. imate SP3i is Tri-band GSM /GPRS compatible and runs on Windows Mobile Second Edition for Smartphone operating system - a complete re-write from the original which includes enhanced Bluetooth support with the Headset and Hands free, and OBEX Profile support added. It has a sharp 64K full colour transflective screen, built in digital camera, MMS & Bluetooth support, as well as a full range of standard applications including Pocket Outlook, Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger. All this in a sleek black and silver finish. However the i-mate SP3i has been especially built for dynamic 3D gaming and comes packed with high end games. With it's easy to use gaming joystick interface the device is excellent for multiplayer or online interactive games from i-mate Interactive. This sleek device is designed to take gaming everywhere. Not only is the i-mate SP3i packed to the gills with games, but the device also comes with additional exclusive ring tones and themes from i-mate built in. And it doesn't end there. All i-mate users can register free on club i-mate for access to a personal email account and many more games, ring tones, themes and comprehensive online support. Take part in gaming tournaments with i-mate Interactive and make the most of this excellent mobile.
GSM Bands:
900/1800/1900
Bluetooth:
Yes
Camera:
VGA
Form:
Candybar
SKU Status:
Discontinued
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PureMobile's 10-Day Exchange DOA/Defective Policy does not cover the following:
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What is Sim Free? A sim free phone is a phone that is not
locked to the sim card of a specific carrier.
What is Unlocked? An unlocked phone is a phone that can work
with any sim card and/or GSM service provider. Please note that at least one
of the GSM Bands in the phone should match the GSM service prodiver's bands.
What is a Sim Card? A sim card is a small flat rectangle plastic
that contains a microchip. This microchips is the heart of your phone, it contains
your phone number, your address book, and the necessary information for your phone
to work. All sim cards look the same, but the microchip inside is different for
every GSM service provider.
What is a GSM service provider? A GSM service provider (carrier)
is a company providing you with a working line and phone number. To do this, they
will provide you with a sim card.
My GSM service provider does not have sim cards, why?
If your service provider does not have sim cards, then it does not use GSM
technology. Our phones will not work with non-GSM service providers.
What is GSM and non-GSM?
GSM is a mobile phone technology that uses TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access).
GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communications. The competing system is CDMA
(Code Division Multiple Access). GSM and CDMA are not compatible systems. If a phone
is designed for GSM, it will not be compatible with CDMA and vice-versa.
What are GSM Bands 900/1800/1900 Mhz? GSM technology can work on
up to 4 frequencies: 850 Mhz, 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, and 1900 Mhz.
Some GSM phones support all the bands or frequencies, or just a couple.
A dual band phone supports only two, usually 900/1900 or 850/1900.
A tri-band phone supports three bands, either 850/1800/1900 or 900/1800/1900.
A quad-band phone supports all GSM bands. Quad-band phones are able to
work with any and all GSM service providers.
On the other hand, GSM service providers support just a subset of all the GSM bands
available. Before buying a GSM phone, make sure the phone supports at least one
of the bands that your GSM service provider supports.
Do I need a contract to buy an Unlocked Phone?
No. A contract is required between you and the GSM service provider for you to
get a working phone line. A contract is not required between you and PureMobile.
No service plan included?
GSM service providers offer phones at discounted prices attached to their service
plans. The catch is these phones are locked to their sim cards. You cannot
use them with other GSM service providers. Our mobile phones are unlocked, they
reflect the real market price of a mobile phone and they are not locked to
a specific GSM service provider. That's why we do not attach any service plan to them.
What are 3G / HSDPA Bands?
3G is the 3rd Generation of mobile standards. 3G is also known as HSDPA or HSPA. 3G technology provides high speed data transfer which allows for a much richer multimedia experience on mobile devices. 3G technology allows for faster internet access, streaming tv and video, music and other types of entertainment content. A data plan with a GSM carrier is recommend to use 3G / HSDPA technology.
Here is a summary of the 3G / HSDPA Networks / Carriers in North America:
United States:
AT&T
3G / HSDPA 850/1900
Bend
3G / HSDPA 1700/2100
Cordova Wireless
3G / HSDPA 850
CTC Telecom
3G / HSDPA 1700/2100
Sterla Wireless
3G / HSDPA 1700/2100
T-Mobile
3G / HSDPA 1700
Canada:
Bell
3G / HSDPA 850/1900
DAVE
3G / HSDPA 1700/2100 (Coming Soon)
Fido
3G / HSDPA 850/2100
Rogers
3G / HSDPA 850/1900
Telus
3G / HSDPA 850/1900
Videotron
3G / HSDPA 1700 (Coming Soon)
Wind Mobile
3G / HSDPA 1700
To get the full advatange of a 3G/HSDPA enabled cellular phone you want to make sure the 3G/HSDPA bands match with the ones your cell phone provider support. If your cell phone carrier is not listed above please call them to find out which 3G/HSDPA band they use or you can verify on one of the following lists:
The PureMobile Protection Plan* is a unique after-sale service and
support program that replaces the manufacturer's coverage on your product for one or two years.
