Cingular 8525

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 00:49 CET - Comments: 0

N orth America's first PDA Phone with High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) allows users to simultaneously use voice and data features when roaming in the US, Europe, and Asia High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile-based devices, unveiled its most versatile PDA Phone to date: the Cingular 8525. The device is the first PDA Phone to be released in North America with High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), which allows users to perform voice and data functions simultaneously. In addition, the Cingular 8525 is the first HSDPA PDA Phone with tri-band 3G usability and can roam in the US, Europe, and Asia (including Japan).

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Cingular 8525 - Mobile professionals
"HTC has done it again in designing a high-quality handheld device that is highly functional, attractive, and easy to use" said Michael Woodward, executive director of mobile professional solutions at Cingular Wireless. "We are very pleased to add this product to our world-class, B2B-oriented device portfolio as Cingular's first 3G-enabled PDA Phone and look forward to continuing our collaboration with HTC in bringing more innovative products to our customers."

 

Cingular 8525 - 3G Capability
"The 3G capability of the Cingular 8525 combined with Cingular's renowned service will give our customers the ability to use this PDA Phone to multitask and work when they are mobile," said Todd Achilles, vice president of sales and marketing at HTC America. "In this day and age, being tied to your desk or office is not a possibility, and the Cingular 8525 is equipped to support those who are on the move and do not want to be limited by how and where they work."

 

Cingular 8525 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 based
The Cingular 8525 is the first tri-band HSDPA 3G Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0- based PDA Phone, which, with its compact size and ultimate connectivity, is truly the complete mobile office solution. Users can utilize the device's wireless broadband access, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi , to access corporate or personal e-mail.

 

Cingular 8525 - Windows Mobile software & Technology
While the Cingular 8525 is great for business, it also features the latest in Windows Mobile software and technology to let users shoot videos and still pictures - allowing people to send memories when they happen and stay connected to those who count; as well as listen to music, talk with friends via all major Instant Message platforms, or watch streamed mobile videos.

 

Cingular 8525 - Included features

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
• Wireless broadband Internet with worldwide 3G capability
  
• Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• 400 MHz processor
• QWERTY keyboard with improved backlight for easy typing
• Synchronized music & pictures for easy playback & management
• Push to talk capable in 2007
• High-resolution color touchscreen
• 2.0-megapixel camera with video support
• Bluetooth 2.0 technology and Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• 128 MB ROM, 64MB RAM
• microSD
• Trackwheel for easy navigation
• 1350mAh battery
• Support for Microsoft Office Mobile
• Easy access to e-mail services such as Microsoft Direct Push, 
• Messaging, and Cingular Xpress Mail Instant access to work
  
• Personal e-mail

Cingular 8525 - Price & Availability

The Cingular 8525 PDA Phone will be available in the U.S. from Cingular Wireless beginning November 16 for as low as $399.99 with a two-year contract and qualifying voice and data plans.