HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs i-mate JAM

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    JAM: 10 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    JAM:
    150 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    JAM:
    58 mm
  • Depth

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 0.6 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    JAM:
    18 mm
  • Height

    JAM: 6 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    JAM:
    108 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    JAM:
    2004

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Height:
    114 mm +6 mm versus JAM
    Width:
    57 mm
    Depth:
    17.4 mm
  2. 2. JAM

    Height:
    108 mm
    Width:
    58 mm +1 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    18 mm +0.6 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +10 g versus JAM

  2. 2. JAM

    150 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Screen diagonal:
    2.81 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    24.5 cm²
  2. 2. JAM

    Screen diagonal:
    2.8 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    24.3 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

JAM: Original memory entry

64 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. iPAQ Data Messenger

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)

2. JAM

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details SDIO/MMC · up to 2 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    1140 mAh

  2. 2. JAM

    1200 mAh

    +60 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. JAM

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 108 Х 58 Х 18 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 150 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 2.8" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 256 MB ROM
  • 64 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • SDIO/MMC
  • up to 2 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1200 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE PocketPC
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 24.3 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 38.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 143 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 1.3 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Intel PXA272 416 MHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2004
  • Q4
Colors
  • Blue
  • Stylish black and silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 260 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 180 h Talking time- Up to 3 h 30 min
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Unknown
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Unknown
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Class 10
  • No
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • No
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • No
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Proprietary
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • Yes
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Handwriting recognition
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAM.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAM
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Infrared port - Pocket Office -Voice memo -MP3/AAC player -Predictive text input - Produced by HTC. Functionally identical to Qtek S100
  • O2 XDA II mini and T-Mobile MDA Compact.