If you are wondering whether it would be worth it to join in on Chris’ scavenger hunt, allow me turn your attention to the i-mate JAQ3 review Jack Cook just posted on Experience Mobility.

photos courtesy of Experience Mobility

About the JAQ3, Jack says:

My first impression is that the JAQ3 is a device made for the mobile road warrior that wants the ability to perform all of those daily tasks quickly and easily like you can on a Smartphone but yet have that extra ability to perform more in depth functions provided by the typical device that has the Pocket PC OS incorporated in it. The JAQ3 uniquely incorporates a QWERTY keyboard, a landscape touch-screen and 4-way navigation/action button as well as a JOG Dial and an OK key on the left side to make one handed access easy.

It looks pretty small in his hand, doesn’t it?

Jack includes lots of pictures in his in-depth review, and after examining all of the features and included programs, he says:

This device is not meant to be a workhorse but rather a device to make calls, check email, keep appointments and use a few programs necessary for your daily routines. If you are looking for a “power device” then you need to look elsewhere. The ARM926T OMAP 850 processor running at 200MHz is not quite up to speed for a full fledged Pocket PC. Don’t get me wrong, it works but …. It sometimes lags in performance and multi-tasking can definitely have an effect on performance.

Does that mean it’s not a worthy Smartphone? Heck no. It’s simply a matter of fitting your needs to the features offerred. If the JAQ3 covers your needs, then you might really like this phone. If not…you might be more satisfied looking elsewhere.  

Be sure to read Jack’s full review here.