Exceptional Windows Mobile® devices with a unique combination of innovative solutions and extensive support expected to appeal to highly sophisticated customers throughout Asia

After securing market-leading positions in several regions including Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia, through partnerships with some of the world’s largest networks and distributors, i-mate™ sets its sights on key territories across Asia with Singapore as the gateway.

“We chose Singapore as our base as we believe it is the nerve centre of the South East Asian mobile industry, driving take up of the latest mobile technology throughout the region. We see enterprise customers increasingly looking to securely mobilise their workforce and enhance productivity on the go. Likewise, Singapore’s tech-savvy consumers demand the very best in mobile technology and distinctive design. We believe i-mate™ has the right offerings to meet their demands especially in terms of data security,” said Jim Morrison, Founder and CEO, i-mate™.

Morrison added, “We are very excited about the new challenge of bringing our innovating and forward-thinking mobile solutions to the APAC region. We believe we have something powerful and unique to offer.”

Spearheading the launch will be mobile devices from both the highly acclaimed Ultimate and JAMA ranges. The six devices include: Ultimate 6150, Ultimate 8150, Ultimate 8502, Ultimate 9502, JAMA 101 and JAMA 201. i-mate™ devices will be available in stores nationwide from December 2007.

Sandra Goh, Business Group Director, Southeast Asia for Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft®, said: “We’re excited to welcome i-mate to the Southeast Asia region because it represents an ideal opportunity for both i-mate™ and Microsoft^® to push the technology boundaries and make a difference to people’s every day lives. Windows Mobile® enables people to connect with information and others in powerful, yet easy-to-use ways while i-mate™ is able to offer customised solutions to individuals. We believe this partnership will enhance our overall offering of mobile experience in the region. ”

The Ultimate device range features a unique combination of functionality never before seen in one device including “Video Out” so you can connect an Ultimate device to a digital projector, desktop screen or TV. Powered by Windows Mobile® 6 software, the Ultimate phones also come in a range of different form factors to choose from with big 2.8” or 2.6” VGA and QVGA touch screens, QWERTY keyboards, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, Quad-Band GSM™/EDGE, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, 2.0 and 3.0 Megapixel- cameras, GPS, FM Radio, WiFi 802.11b/g/e/i, Bluetooth® v2.0 EDR connectivity, and a microSD™ card slot.

The JAMA device range is the ideal entry level Windows Mobile® 6 software powered solution with 2.4” and 2.5” TFT LCDs, 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz, 2.0 Megapixel cameras, Bluetooth® v1.2 connectivity and a microSD™ card slot.

Discussing what makes i-mate™ the smarter choice, Jim Morrison said “We are not just another mobile device provider. Apart from offering a full range of Windows Mobile® devices of exceptional quality, we are able to offer our suite of i-Q solutions exclusive to i-mate™ customers, and free with every i-mate™ device.”

Designed in-house by i-mate™’s leading team of software engineers, Custom i-Q means you can completely customise your mobile with all your settings and preferences installed over the air so you just power up and go.

The i-mate™ Secure i-Q solution delivers peace of mind to consumer and corporate customers alike as they can remotely lock down their mobile device, and/or wipe out any personal data in the event that their mobile device is lost or stolen. This even includes any information stored on the SD card.

i-mate™ also offers extensive assistance to customers via Support i-Q. From live support online and software updates to innovative downloadable applications and a 24-month global warranty, i-mate™ plans on becoming the choice of the discerning mobile device customer throughout Asia.

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About i-mate™

i-mate™ (AIM: IMTE), founded in 2001, is one of the world’s leading experts in the design, development and customisation of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® powered mobile devices.

The innovative designs and high end specifications, combined with value added solutions and world class support have helped i-mate™ secure market-leading positions in several territories, with product distribution across the Middle East, USA, Australasia, Africa and many parts of Europe.

With over 25 individual Windows Mobile® based global product launches to date, i-mate™ has grown rapidly to become a leader in mobile device innovation, crystalised by the development of their own exclusively designed product range set to redefine the Windows Mobile® category, the new i-mate™ Ultimate series.

Customised to local market and individual customer requirements, i-mate™’ssolution set delivers a clear point of difference for mobile operator and channel partners, assisting them with the acquisition and retention of high value customers.