Using the good old (not updated for WM6) SPB Benchmark 1.6 I got some interesting results. The only test unable to complete was the Word so I excluded it.

I hope that we'll soon have some decent tools to compare performance on our devices.

The SPB Benchmark Index for the 6150 is: 437.68

the Imate.com site has a new banner that shows all the Ultimates models (including the 9502) that points to the GSMA Mobile World Congress site !

i-mate today unveiled the latest devices in its Ultimate range, the Ultimate 9502 and the Ultimate 8502 at Mobile Congress World.

The Ultimate 9502 and 8502 are the latest devices from i-mate's Ultimate range, a collection of four devices in various forms to suit individual preferences, from classic PDA to a notebook replacement and were designed to provide the latest and best in phone and PDA technology. With a wide variety of features ranging from to HSDPA and HUSDPA connectivity to the 262k colour TFT screen, every component of the device is specified at a very high level.

The Ultimate 9502 represents the flagship of the Ultimate range and delivers an all in one Windows Mobile device. Powered by 3.5G (HSDPA & HUSDPA), and WiFI and Bluetooth connectivity, the Ultimate 9502's VGA display is perfect for multimedia viewing, or checking through maps using the its integrated GPS functionality for navigation. There are dedicated shortcut keys all around the 9502, allowing easy and fast access to often used applications.. The 9502 includes integrated support for Direct Video Out capabilities, providing you with the option to connect it to monitors or projectors and watch videos off it or even use Windows Mobile on a larger screen. This feature was especially included in a business sense so users can perform video conferencing or project slideshows and presentations from the phone itself, making it a viable alternative to a notebook.

The Ultimate 8502 delivers a customized out of the box experience in a slim line QWERTY keyboard form factor. With a 2.6 inch touchscreen with 65k color TFT backlight, it is fully loaded with Microsoft Office Mobile giving users access to popular applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the go. This device also comes with built-in GPS navigation functionality offering users satellite navigation. The 8502 can play video clips directly and a variety of music file formats on the inbuilt Windows Media Player 10 Mobile media player.

"2008 sees i-mate continue to deliver on its iconic devices and sophisticated services," said Jim Morrison, CEO, i-mate. "The Ultimate range has already won plaudits on its design and strong specifications. The Ultimate 9502 and 8502 will continue to build on i-mate's, the best of breed combination of innovation, design and technology. Each of our devices is designed with different users in mind giving our customers real choice."

A New Year full of new toys, new technologies but firstly ... health and happiness to be able to enjoy them.

Let's hope in a big year for the Ultimate devices!

Thank you everyone for being here!

One of the Product Manager from Expansys wrote:

"We’ve heard i-mate™ will be launching a free software upgrade to the 6150 & 8150 in February that will improve battery life as well as other aspects of the overall performance. It is not unusual for companies to provide software updates to enhance product performance after launch

This software upgrade would be available on their website at www.imate.com."

Seems that at least one upgrade is on its way !

I just returned from the city (Milan, Italy) and they sell the Ultimates in the supermarkets (600€ for the 6150 + 20 for the 8150).

A nice forward looking and superb screenshots from the future Windows Mobile. It's due 2009.

http://microsoft.blognewschannel.com/archives/2008/01/06/exclusive-windows-mobile-7-to-focus-on-touch-and-motion-gestures/

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Passion for new tools, the urge to discover brought us here to share our knowledge and our curiosity.

We want to help others and improve the quality of life using the Ultimates.

This should be a friendly forum with helpful people.

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I've solved a database problem that blocked the authentication part of the site.

Sorry for the delay !