Windows Phone Thoughts: LAPTOP Magazine Reviews Cingular's 8525

"Less than a year ago, Cingular’s 8125 (in stores November 16th) impressed us with its processing power, slide-out keyboard, and built-in Wi-Fi. But we preferred the Sprint and Verizon versions of this HTC-made device because they supported faster cellular data services. The Cingular 8525 Pocket PC answers the call for more speed by being the first smart phone in North America to support HSDPA, Cingular’s mobile broadband network, and the first 3G-enabled PDA in the U.S. to have international 3G capabilities. Add in a couple of other welcome refinements and you have one of the most versatile Windows Mobile devices money can buy."



Laptop Magazine has a brief, but informative 8525 review. Among the more interesting points: HSDPA performance is very good, and even decent over a Bluetooth connection to a laptop, although its coverage is still fairly small in the US. Battery life is good, and the camera is apparently very good. I'm still waiting to see a more detailed review, but I have to admit I'm tempted by this device. :D