i-mate Ultimate 9502 - User opinions and reviews

h
hux
2xq
11 May 2008

Pros: great build quality, fast wifi,crisp TV even though its only composite (not VGA), strong GPS signal, quality camera, 640x480 screen is great for remote desktop use (laptop replacement)

cons: battery life(turn on wifi and GPS sparingly, or you will not see the dayout), have to buy your own GPS software, slide out screen feels a little tacky (wobly), customer support is AWOL, & 100 other cons that are more the fault of WM6 than imate.

Summary = I understand the limitations of the tech, and compared with the available choices its a fantastic phone and I love it, best phone I have had.
ps: don't forget to install the remote desktop CAB, IMHO the phone is not worth buying unless your using remote desktop.
stuff the limited mobile browsers, remote to your home PC and use a normal web browser.

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c
curious
uEx
10 May 2008

wasted so much time being doubtful of this 9502,but now am njoying every cents i spent.everythings work out just freakin smoothly,the VGA display just wow i mean WOW,eyes been hunger 4 that!

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Anonymous
yVg
09 May 2008

this phone is so heavy, it would pull your pants down if you had it in your pocket haha

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zigi
Mtx
08 May 2008

Is it possible to buy a spare battery for the 9502? According to the i-mate web site, it should, but I cant find any offer in e-shops. The authorised representative of i-mate in my country says "we have no original accesories for the 9502, but they will be introduced soon"

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r
riq
w77
08 May 2008

I'm never use PDA and I need advise which one is better for me to buy. Thanks's alot before. Bye.

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sdhc
TuJ
08 May 2008

danny are u sure?can u inform me about sdhc support for 9502 i really need this.thanks

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n
netboy
0Yv
07 May 2008

GPS works great! but no GPS software included! go get your own! haha

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T
Torguy
QXX
06 May 2008

This devices has pretty much the same specs as the TyTN II. Size, OS, processor etc. are almost the same in both.

I have the TyTN II and can say that I have had no problems with my device.

I would get which ever phone you can at the lower price. You're not going to loose any features which ever phone you choose.

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Danny
0cV
06 May 2008

For SDHC Support, flash your device with this rom:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X10QA9JM

it works 100%
:-)

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Anonymous
PFM
05 May 2008

Anyone can help with the GPS question? Does the unit come with any map? Anyone try your GPS? Does it work? How is the response?

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v
virusx
ppk
05 May 2008

The best phone ever. Gps works perfect. Camerea very good. It's much better than TyTn II . If you wanna be the best in town buy the I-MATE ULTIMATE 9502 ;)

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rehamer
Sd0
02 May 2008

I have checked it yesterday. This phone is really huge compared to the x150 series. You can NOT also use it sigle handedly. It looks decent and expensive though.

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Imad
n3a
30 Apr 2008

i bought it from Dubai at 860$, a friend go it for me

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carrie
M{3
30 Apr 2008

Hey, its little cheaper in Al Falak Electronics in deira city center Groun Floor, I mate has an edge over tytn II , TV/projector out and Battery of i mate is more big than tytn II ,,so I mate is Better

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rehamer
Sd0
29 Apr 2008

I think the only good thing about this phone is its GPS. other than that, i have to wait for the xepria. I am very pleased and satisfied with my ultimate 8150. it has vga screen anyway.

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Bassam
MGG
29 Apr 2008

Hi I saw it yesterday @ Virgin Megastore (dubai city center) = 3299/- Dhs about 896 US $, but is quit heavy and the slid of the key board not really stable,, can some advice between this device, HTC TyTN II & HTC Touch Cruise. Which one to buy?

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Anonymous
2G9
29 Apr 2008

I have had i-mate Ultimate 9502 smartphone for about a while now and it is great but getting it to work with Bluetooth has proven impossible.

I have two computers that are just over a year old (one only two months) and neither can use Windows Mobile Center for syncing even though bluetooth is set up.

I have an exisiting case with Microsoft who is trying to help and most supportive (calling me back - to see how I am going with the problem) but i-mate support is absolutely appalling even if you can understand their strong Malaysian accents.

Also i-mate technical support do no follow-up (phone back when they say they are going to) or even create an ongoing case. I even tried the online "live support" and there was either no one available or or the connection would drop out, on the one time I got through.

Microsoft identify what the problem is it is the sync profile according to the problems and solutions center in the control panel.

Bottome line: when you spend over $1000AU (as much as a laptop!) on a device there should be better help from the manufacturer.

Advice: if you want to buy one of these i-mate smartphones - make sure you are prepared for bad after sales support!!

Maybe you should go for the HTC TyTN II. Even though the daily battery life isn't as good. The only problem is that it is not available on a Telstra plan. I am beginning to think I should have waited!

Just so everyone understands in the world - this is why Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 won't work with Bluetooth. It is the Sync Profile. I-Mate help desk is not providing any help at this time!