New Communication Endpoint Form Factor Makes a Windows 8 Pro Powered Mobile Your PC, IP DeskPhone & Mobile Phone: i-Mate Intelegent

 

via Seattle Times

According to Brier Dudley of the Seattle Time, I-Mate is set to introduce a Windows 8 Pro power mobile device and MWC.

This interesting device brings the possibility that BYOD could actually be a PC. While at first blush glance this device might seem far fetched, it does bring some interesting benefits if the experience can be made to work.

Some interesting Hardware Specs

• Atom “Clover Trail” Processor
• 2GB RAM
• 64GB Storage
• Windows 8 Pro
• 4.7” screen
• HSPA+ & LTE 4G
• 10 Hours talk time
• “Hub” that converts mobile device into IP Deskphone
• Price $750 for Mobile Only; $1600 w/Hub, 23” Touch Screen, 10.1” Tablet.

Some Interesting Possibilities

• Could take the place of Mobile phone, PC, IP deskphone (and tablet?)
• Eliminates need to boot PC or move calls from mobile to IP Phone per say.
• Power savings?
• Run full Windows 8 App---On your mobile phone
• Run Full Lync 2013 Windows Store App

Some challenges that would come to mind:

• a good mobile experience is more than throwing a softphone on Windows8
• Is Windows 8 Pro UI optimized for use as a phone?
• Will Atom be enough power for PC?

Read the entire Seattle Times article here.

Source: Seattle Times

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