HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs i-mate JAQ4

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

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 24 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    JAQ4:
    184 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 14 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    JAQ4:
    71 mm
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    JAQ4:
    TI OMAP 850
  • Depth

    JAQ4: 1.9 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    JAQ4:
    15.5 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 11 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    JAQ4:
    125 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    JAQ4:
    2007

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
    Width:
    57 mm
    Depth:
    17.4 mm +1.9 mm versus JAQ4
  2. 2. JAQ4

    Height:
    125 mm +11 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    71 mm +14 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    15.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

  2. 2. JAQ4

    184 g

    +24 g versus iPAQ Data Messenger

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. JAQ4

    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

JAQ4: Original memory entry

64 MB RAM · 128 MB ROM

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. JAQ4

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details miniSD

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. JAQ4

    1660 mAh

    +520 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. JAQ4

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 125 Х 71 Х 15.5 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 184 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 2.8" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 320 x 240 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
  • 128 MB ROM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • miniSD
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1660 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • TI OMAP 850
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
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%
  • 27.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 143 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 2 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2007
  • February
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 150 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 200 h Talking time- Up to 5 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
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
  • Class 10
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 1.1
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 1.2
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, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Handwriting recognition
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, JAQ4.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerJAQ4
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Infrared port - Voice memo -MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA/OGG/AMR player -WMV/MP4 player -File manager -Pocket Office