This 8525 PDA-Smartphone replaces the previous 8125 model. It is most noted for its very responsive processor, rarely slowing down even when multiple programs are running. This compares favorably with the Motorola Q , the Blackjack and the Palm Treo 680

Form Factor & Function

Rounded design - an improvement on the 8125 this model replaces
Large Screen - makes browsing the web, emails, reading and working with Word Mobile documents very easy
Fast Processor - the mini cpu has doubled from 8125
Keyboard - slide out keyboard is easy to type on and does not loosen or wiggle. Much more user-friendly than the tiny keys on the Treo.
Amazing internet access speeds if in a 3G service area - EDGE service is slower.
Use as a modem for your computer while recieving calls.
Battery life is good considering the processor speed
WiFi capable - will use WiFi or EDGE or 3G (whichever is fastest) automatically.
The phone can be charged from either the USB cord or the supplied power cord.
Camera - clear resolutions for a camera phone with 2 MegaPixel
Used with bluetooth headset 2.0 - quite intuitive and picks up the signal instantly.
Scroll wheel is a huge plus - you will use this more than any other buttons.

Downside

Lack of internal memory - less than 32MB after the pre-installed programs are loaded.
No included carrying case (the 8125 case fits this phone).
A bit on the heavy side and is a little thick.
The camera is good only for still photos and outdoors - image quality suffers in moving targets and/or poor lighting.
Some reported problems with LCD screen cracking after short period of use.

Features

Excellant integration with my MS Exchange server for instant automatic email receiving.
Voice dialing - truly amazing.
Good quality microphone for recording notes or voice memo's when sending e-mails.
Uses Windows Mobile 5 and Express Mail - not as easy to use as Palm OS
Supports TomTom Navigator 5 GPS software for personal navigation capability.

Overall

Ths smartphone is faster, stronger, and smarter! than previous models, and has a few advantages over the other smartphones in its class including:

Treo 680 - (slower processor, no 3G service, poor quality camera)
Blackjack - slower processor, battery life not as good, keyboard is harder to use
Motorola Q - terrible battery life, slow processor, but it is larger and more expensive.

Technical Details

Product Dimensions

4.4 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches
Device Weight - 6.2 ounces

Tech Specs

Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA; quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE f
Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging & Security Feature Pack
128MB ROM / 64MB RAM; ~51MB user available memory
Includes: Stereo Headset, AC Power Adapter, USB Sync Cable, Stylus, Companion CD and Getting Started Guide

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