[Jon Westfall]

"The Cingular 8525 has proved to be a popular model with AT&T, but it's starting to show its age. Rumor has it that this device will soon be replaced by a device based on the HTC Kaiser. This model -- supposedly to be called the AT&T 8925 -- will, at first glance, look a great deal like the 8525. It will have a tablet shape with a QWERTY keyboard hidden below the 2.8-inch, QVGA screen."



The little dynamo of my latest device dreams looks like it's setting up for an AT&T release possibly as early as next month. The Kaiser is a pretty full featured package, and if it's sold through an American provider, the price should drop down to a reasonable range. I knew AT&T was toying with the Kaiser when I saw a leaked ROM version with Cingular branding on it - but the August release date is news to me. Anyone ready to line up and get this thing the day it is released? It sure seems to beat that other popular device AT&T has out these days!

[Jon Westfall]

"The Cingular 8525 has proved to be a popular model with AT&T, but it's starting to show its age. Rumor has it that this device will soon be replaced by a device based on the HTC Kaiser. This model -- supposedly to be called the AT&T 8925 -- will, at first glance, look a great deal like the 8525. It will have a tablet shape with a QWERTY keyboard hidden below the 2.8-inch, QVGA screen."



The little dynamo of my latest device dreams looks like it's setting up for an AT&T release possibly as early as next month. The Kaiser is a pretty full featured package, and if it's sold through an American provider, the price should drop down to a reasonable range. I knew AT&T was toying with the Kaiser when I saw a leaked ROM version with Cingular branding on it - but the August release date is news to me. Anyone ready to line up and get this thing the day it is released? It sure seems to beat that other popular device AT&T has out these days!

[Ed@Brighthand]

I'm not sure if I believe the rumors of an August release because I'm being pulled in two different directions.

Con:
The 8525 debuted in November of last year. If the 8925 comes out in August, it will replace a model that has only been on the market for 9 months. That's a fairly short product lifetime.

Pro:
The first rumors of the Kaiser surfaced early this year, which gives AT&T enough time to put the device through testing.

[Underwater Mike]

I sure hope it's true, and that the price is reasonable. The 8125 is driving me nuts!

[dragynox]

What's driving you nuts about the 8125?

[Jason Lee]

Wow, this could be great news.. I was planning on getting this device when it came out. If AT&T releases it that could save me some serious cash. Provided they don't cripple it some how.

[virain]

Still, Iwould be more interested in an unlock virsion

[myuser]

Originally Posted by virain

Still, Iwould be more interested in an unlock virsion

negrielectronics is selling the kaiser for 780 something unlocked. Of course that price may change when they get them in stock - it often does. Personally I am waiting on the imates series, especially the 7150. VGA Screens+520 proc + 128MB RAM + Nvdia Go chip and XDA out.

I have a matchbox size GPS for when I need GPS and Ive quite honestly never used the camera in my Wizard.

[Underwater Mike]

Originally Posted by dragynox

What's driving you nuts about the 8125?

Pokey processor, pokey EDGE

[ale_ers]

Originally Posted by Ed@Brighthand

I'm not sure if I believe the rumors of an August

I completely agree. I will add a few more reasons why I think there will be a delay:

1. It still has not cleared the FCC
2. There is still the matter of the QUALCOMM/Broadcom patent dispute and the current trade band on the processor
3. AT&T is still pushing iphones out the door and reeling from that success and extra work.

Don't get me wrong, I want to see this phone as soon as possible as it will be my next. But I have learned to be a little pessimistic with these release dates.

[virain]

Originally Posted by myuser

negrielectronics is selling the kaiser for 780 something unlocked. Of course that price may change when they get them in stock - it often does. Personally I am waiting on the imates series, especially the 7150. VGA Screens+520 proc + 128MB RAM + Nvdia Go chip and XDA out.

I have a matchbox size GPS for when I need GPS and Ive quite honestly never used the camera in my Wizard.

There are a number of websites that offer Kaiser preordering, including Dynamisim. As far as options like GPS, large VGA screen, etc. - that is a beautity of WM market, you can choose the one that siutes you the best. So if you use your device mostly for interteinment, of course, I-mate Ultimate is the one for you. For me, being constantly on the road, truly all-in-one device is more important than 3.5 VGA. I mean it may be nice to have, but I would choose GPS, quad-band, HSDPA, and compact size, over fancy screen without a doubt. BTW, Have you considered Iphone?