***The main Cingular 8100/8125 PPC thread***

.7 · 01-19-2006, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by: GPS

Have you guys seen this thing? The 8100 does NOT have a camera and the 8125 does. I'd love to post a good pic of it, but the limitations of this board don't allow for it.

Release date-------------------------

This device has offically been APPROVED
RELEASED: B2B channel 2-6-06
RELEASED: Online 2-10-06
est release for retail/other channels - 2/20

Price---------------------------------------

$449 no contract
$399 1 year
$349 2 year

$50 Mail in rebate

Specifications-----------------------

8125 Sku # 64074
8100 (BGM ONLY) Sku #64075 posted by programerz

Modes GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Weight 5.64 oz (160 g)
Dimensions 4.25" x 2.28" x 0.93" (108 x 58 x 24 mm)
Form Factor Slide
Internal Antenna
Battery Life Talk: 5.00 hours (300 minutes)
Standby: 200 hours (8.3 days)
Battery Type LiPolymer
1250 mAh / removable
Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Size: 240 x 320 pixels
Platform / OS Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs
version 5.0 / 200 MHz OMAP 850 processor
Memory 128 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity shared memory
FCC ID NM8WZ (Approved Jul 26, 2005)

Features + Show Missing Features
Accessibility
Multiple Languages Yes
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones Yes
Vibrate Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth class 2 / version 1.2
Infrared (IR) Yes
PC Sync Microsoft ActiveSync
USB built-in mini-USB port
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (upgradeable to e/i)
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name Yes
Picture ID Yes
Ringer ID Yes
Voice Dialing Some versions only
Customization
Custom Graphics Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes
Data & Network
Data-Capable Yes
Packet Data Technology: EGPRS (EDGE)
class 10
Wireless Internet Browser Software: Internet Explorer Mobile
Input
Side Keys Yes
Text Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
slides out from side
Touch Screen Yes
Memory
Expansion Card Card Type: miniSD
Messaging
Email Client Protocols Supported: Outlook Mobile
MMS Yes
Text Messaging 2-Way: Yes
plus IM (MSN Messenger)
Music
Music Player Yes
Photo & Video
Camera Some versions only
Resolution: 1+ megapixel
LED flash / CMOS type
Streaming Video Protocol: Windows Media Player 10
Video Capture Yes
Productivity
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Integrated PDA Yes
To-Do List Yes
Voice Memo Yes
Software
Games Yes
Java (J2ME) Some versions only
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) supports stereo
Speaker Phone Type: Full-Duplex

1st thread information-----------------------

Link to original thread

http://www.htcamerica.net/

comparission shots with other devices

blueshockey nut comparission pics

some screen shots

Keyboard out

Front

Back

review of KJam/9100<--I only posted this so it wouldnt be posted again. Please keep further convo on the 8125/8100 specifically

more pics of similar device thnx toyfreak

Cingular tutorial and FAQ's

RELEASED info and reviews-----------------------

importluva review w/ pics and vid

Tips/hacks/tricks/downloads

review

screen protectors

Gmail on 8125

8125 WiFi discussion

Skeetalee video review

suggested downloads for the 8125

Extensive Cingular 8125 review (great links!!)

regedit for viocecommand button

How To Keep Active Sync From Running Every Now And Then

SSH For 8125 for SysAdmins

Cingular 8100/8125 PPC (Accessories/Cases only!!)

.7 · 01-20-2006, 02:38 PM

Please contuine discussion on the 8125/8100 here. Also, please keep off topic discussion of other devices to a minimum so we all dont have to sift through pages and pages of info thats not revelant to the device to find info that is.

With regards to release dates, no one will ever prove to anyone that the information they have is correct. Lets just take every post releated to a release date with a grain of salt and not argue about it. I will update the OP when I have an absolute conformation on either a release date and I will not post "released" until I have conformation that someone actually bought one and has it in their hand.

If you have a post on the old thread that you feel should be inclucded on the OP section "1st thread information" send me a PM with a link to the post and the title and I will update the post with the info. Please avoid reposting info from the 1st thread on this one as to aviod being redundant.

Its sad to see the old thread go but it needed to be done.

enjoy your new thread

**4starzzzzshark** · 01-20-2006, 02:48 PM

So as we stand, we are on a late Jan/Early-Mid Feb release. I'm debating on whether it is worth spending $400+ with a 2 year contract. Kinda steep if you ask me.

**dday64** · 01-20-2006, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by 4starzzzzshark

So as we stand, we are on a late Jan/Early-Mid Feb release. I'm debating on whether it is worth spending $400+ with a 2 year contract. Kinda steep if you ask me.

It's steep for a phone. It's on the cheaper side for Windows Mobile PDA devices. If there's only a $50 difference between 1yr and no contract (does no contract still get the rebate?) I'm buying it without a contract.

**pheenix11** · 01-20-2006, 02:58 PM

I thought I read 79 pages ago that it would be $350 for a 2 year contract?

Let me ask you guys a question, I want a PDA/Phone/Smartphone that sounds good and is comfortable to use as a phone without an earpiece and something that is easy to surf the web with & type some emails from my yahoo or gmail account. Maybe trade some stocks on Ameritrade.com with it or get some driving directions on Google Maps.

Thats all I need. Is it worth it to wait for the 8125 or would a Treo 650 suffice for my needs?

They look to be the same size except for the antenna right?

**butzchan** · 01-20-2006, 03:00 PM

Does anyone know if it passed QA yet?

.7 · 01-20-2006, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by butzchan

Does anyone know if it passed QA yet?

My understanding it has not.

**eimajuno** · 01-20-2006, 03:24 PM

(does no contract still get the rebate?)

No. If you are buying a phone without a new contract or contract extension you will not get the rebate.

**Rino808** · 01-20-2006, 03:54 PM

true you will only get the rebate if you get it with a contract...i just have a feeling that when the 8125 gets released the hermes will be released shortly after....if that is the case i would wait for that...

Pheenix: as for your question well if you can wait i would wait...the treo is not bad as for surfing the web...that is what i mainly use it for but somethimes it hangs and reboots as im surfing...but i will miss some of the 3rd party programs...

**Mykeee** · 01-20-2006, 04:17 PM

I'm dropping my 9100 for a n80 and a w810 (i want both

) and soon after will definately get a HTC Hermes as my PDA phone. I'll lug the PDA phone 1/2 the time and the other two when I'm travelling or something.

**Edeescam** · 01-20-2006, 04:52 PM

I was under the impression that the rebate was only if you signed up for a data plan? To be honest I would use this when I have access to Wifi and not on cingulars pay garbage. In that case it will be $399 +$18 upgrade +$24 tax + ?? Shipping. So about $442+ whatever shipping is. For an extra $100, you can have the 9100 and not sign up for any contract. So say you add the ETF, now you are up over $600 for this phone. Kinda steep if you ask me. I really am having second thoughts about this and may just grab the V3i when it comes down in price.

**colorBlue** · 01-20-2006, 05:40 PM

Not that anyone cares....at this point I might as well just wait for Hermes to come out. But wait, we are talking Cingular...it will probably be Feb 2007 before that comes out on their network :-(

Why does this keep happening to me.....I waited a long time for SE P800 and it never was released on a US carrier; then I obsessed about the MPX (MPX 300) which never saw the light of day....and now 8125 - this is really pissing me off....I guess I have to suck it up and shell out 800-900 for unlocked devices

**autigers20** · 01-20-2006, 05:49 PM

just fyi... the tmobile pre-order page is up for their htc wizard device:

http://www.t-mobile.com/promos/onlin...=ExternalMedia

**wookiee2cu** · 01-20-2006, 05:50 PM

I imagine that the Hermes is going to be quite a bit more than the price of the 8125 due the the larger MP of the camera, video camera on front for video phone calls and the 416 MHz processer (if the phone actually does have all these features). I can't see them bringing it in at the same price. The common guess is that the 8125 will be about $449 without a contract, if that is the case, I could see the Hermes coming in around $599 without a contract. They would just be shooting themselves in the foot pricing it the same as the 8125. Third party vendors will more than likely be even more expensive for the unit. Just my guess though.