Comments on: Is the HTC Kaiser coming to the US real soon? http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:21:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: James G http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-48958 James G Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:26:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-48958 Just came from my local AT&T store. Salesperson tells me that this morning they were informed that the release date is October 4. Will it really happen this time? We can only hope... P.S. They did not have any 8525 in stock, not even on display. Better get the 8925 out...!! Just came from my local AT&T store. Salesperson tells me that this morning they were informed that the release date is October 4. Will it really happen this time? We can only hope…

P.S. They did not have any 8525 in stock, not even on display. Better get the 8925 out…!!

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]]> By: prealphageek http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-29624 prealphageek Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:57:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-29624 JUST HIT FCC APPROVAL on 7/25/07 https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=409381&fcc_id='NM8KS' JUST HIT FCC APPROVAL on 7/25/07
https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=409381&fcc_id=‘NM8KS’

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]]> By: BrianC http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28874 BrianC Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:07:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28874 Mobile Planet has announced the price of Kaiser at: http://www.mobileplanet.com/d.aspx?i=151727 No doubt this Kaiser is the most eagerly anticipated HTC phone so far. Mobile Planet has announced the price of Kaiser at:

http://www.mobileplanet.com/d.aspx?i=151727

No doubt this Kaiser is the most eagerly anticipated HTC phone so far.

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]]> By: prealphageek http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28428 prealphageek Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:14:04 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28428 I read this posting on Engadget Mobile site by user named: ATTingular I've played with a AT&T bound Kaiser roughly two months ago. It wasn't branded, but it didn't have the forward camera either. The HTC reps, who were the ones letting me mess with it (actually they gave it to my store manager, but they let me check it out as well) gave a fall time frame. I forget which month, but definitely not August. And yes, it did have GPS and the reps bragged about it, so I would assume they were expecting it to make it to the final edition http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/07/18/atandt-to-get-kaiser-as-8925/ I read this posting on Engadget Mobile site by user named:
ATTingular

I’ve played with a AT&T bound Kaiser roughly two months ago. It wasn’t branded, but it didn’t have the forward camera either. The HTC reps, who were the ones letting me mess with it (actually they gave it to my store manager, but they let me check it out as well) gave a fall time frame. I forget which month, but definitely not August.

And yes, it did have GPS and the reps bragged about it, so I would assume they were expecting it to make it to the final edition
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/07/18/atandt-to-get-kaiser-as-8925/

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]]> By: Kashif http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28282 Kashif Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:31:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28282 I think there's actually a chance that they'll leave that second camera on there... a very tiny one though. Video share calling has been launched, and phones like the CU500, CU575, A717 all have that rotating camera. But then again, it's not true video calling, so there really isn't any use for the second one (if you're thinking self portrait, why use a shitty VGA when you've got multiple megapixels on the other side?). We'll see. I think there’s actually a chance that they’ll leave that second camera on there… a very tiny one though. Video share calling has been launched, and phones like the CU500, CU575, A717 all have that rotating camera.

But then again, it’s not true video calling, so there really isn’t any use for the second one (if you’re thinking self portrait, why use a shitty VGA when you’ve got multiple megapixels on the other side?).

We’ll see.

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]]> By: August http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28137 August Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:41:01 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28137 I have actually been deeper inside the iphone than many of its users have. I have used it for well over 10 hours in various AT&T stores because in two stores people have asked me to leave for spending so much time with it. I was seriously considering buying one, but then heard there was no 3G. If AT&T is forcing a data plan on me, it sure as hell better be 3G. The phone is limited from the software. I can't use songs as ringtones, but will (likely) have to buy them from itunes? Yeah, OK. I can't send a text to multiple recipients? The whole platform is closed, and people have to finagle their software to fit the safari browser? No video camera. No thanks. Seriously, how many people do you think eagerly unpacked their iphones and tried to assign their favorite song as a ringtone? I mean, "the best ipod ever" was key to the Jesusphone's marketing ploy. The list goes on and on. It lacks features that the Treo 650 (still one of the best smartphones on the market) included several years ago. That's really the bottom line. It lacks very elementary features. For all its intuitive...ness, if it doesn't include very, very basic features, I don't want one. No removable battery? WTF? While WM isn't the prettiest lass, once properly tuned, like any Windows machine, it is a very capable platform. And people need to realize that I don't want to, nor have the desire to do every single thing on my phone I can do on my desktop. I don't want to browse full websites on a small screen, no matter how much tapping or "pinching" may make it seem like it's fun. MP3s. Email. IM. The occasional WAP site, NES emulator and movie. That's all I need, and the 8525 does that better (and cheaper) than the iphone. I think the most telling thing about apple and all of its nonsense is that only a very select few sets of headphones will actually fit in the iphone's jack. They want people to walk around with their shitty, tell-tale white headphones to market their device. I'll take my Shure E4Gs and keep my phone in my pocket, thanks. I have actually been deeper inside the iphone than many of its users have. I have used it for well over 10 hours in various AT&T stores because in two stores people have asked me to leave for spending so much time with it. I was seriously considering buying one, but then heard there was no 3G. If AT&T is forcing a data plan on me, it sure as hell better be 3G.

The phone is limited from the software. I can’t use songs as ringtones, but will (likely) have to buy them from itunes? Yeah, OK. I can’t send a text to multiple recipients? The whole platform is closed, and people have to finagle their software to fit the safari browser? No video camera. No thanks.

Seriously, how many people do you think eagerly unpacked their iphones and tried to assign their favorite song as a ringtone? I mean, “the best ipod ever” was key to the Jesusphone’s marketing ploy.

The list goes on and on. It lacks features that the Treo 650 (still one of the best smartphones on the market) included several years ago.

That’s really the bottom line. It lacks very elementary features. For all its intuitive…ness, if it doesn’t include very, very basic features, I don’t want one. No removable battery? WTF?

While WM isn’t the prettiest lass, once properly tuned, like any Windows machine, it is a very capable platform. And people need to realize that I don’t want to, nor have the desire to do every single thing on my phone I can do on my desktop. I don’t want to browse full websites on a small screen, no matter how much tapping or “pinching” may make it seem like it’s fun. MP3s. Email. IM. The occasional WAP site, NES emulator and movie. That’s all I need, and the 8525 does that better (and cheaper) than the iphone.

I think the most telling thing about apple and all of its nonsense is that only a very select few sets of headphones will actually fit in the iphone’s jack. They want people to walk around with their shitty, tell-tale white headphones to market their device.

I’ll take my Shure E4Gs and keep my phone in my pocket, thanks.

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]]> By: prealphageek http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28134 prealphageek Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:59:43 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28134 I posted this link on another Kiaser thread here at BGR. Check out my comments... http://www.htcwiki.com/page/Smartphones+in+the+News/thread/654553/Release+date+of+HTC+Kaiser/post/4914044/Release+date+of+HTC+Kaiser?1184624442081 I posted this link on another Kiaser thread here at BGR. Check out my comments…

http://www.htcwiki.com/page/Smartphones+in+the+News/thread/654553/Release+date+of+HTC+Kaiser/post/4914044/Release+date+of+HTC+Kaiser?1184624442081

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]]> By: kchendricks http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28117 kchendricks Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:47:04 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28117 What I'd like to know is: When will VZW launch thier latest version of a 3G QWERTY? Seems to me they've been lagging WAY behind on the curve here. I'm currently a VZW customer eligible for NE2, but this pending Kaiser release is really making me rethink my carrier loyalty... WAKE THE F*CK UP VERIZON!! What I’d like to know is: When will VZW launch thier latest version of a 3G QWERTY? Seems to me they’ve been lagging WAY behind on the curve here.

I’m currently a VZW customer eligible for NE2, but this pending Kaiser release is really making me rethink my carrier loyalty… WAKE THE F*CK UP VERIZON!!

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]]> By: eJay http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-2/#comment-28108 eJay Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:07:18 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28108 @ all the iPhone haters - yea well I mean 90% of those rich people's kids and Apple fanboys enjoyed their iPhone. Wonder how many WM user would say that. And just FYI, some people actually work hard, VERY hard for their iPhones and are not givin everything on a silver platter. P.S WM6 sux Apple FOREVER!!! (Guess I am a fanboy but at least my phone doesnt suck ;) ) @ all the iPhone haters – yea well I mean 90% of those rich people’s kids and Apple fanboys enjoyed their iPhone. Wonder how many WM user would say that. And just FYI, some people actually work hard, VERY hard for their iPhones and are not givin everything on a silver platter.

P.S WM6 sux Apple FOREVER!!!

(Guess I am a fanboy but at least my phone doesnt suck ;) )

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]]> By: C Nguyen http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-28081 C Nguyen Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:51:02 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28081 Can't remember when the 8525 was launched. Was it less than a year ago? AT&T might want to try and make as much money off the 8525 stock before launching this one. Can’t remember when the 8525 was launched. Was it less than a year ago? AT&T might want to try and make as much money off the 8525 stock before launching this one.

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]]> By: rajja http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-28079 rajja Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:44:29 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-28079 I agree with the most of u with the right memory card the htc can do anything the iphone can... But of course better... And I feel at&t has to much going on they... There network has been crashin and another spike in new cust could shut them down I agree with the most of u with the right memory card the htc can do anything the iphone can… But of course better… And I feel at&t has to much going on they… There network has been crashin and another spike in new cust could shut them down

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]]> By: derX http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27993 derX Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:01:17 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27993 I disagree. As pointed out, the buyers of the iPhone aren't rational buyers. The iPhone was released while the AT&T 8525 was out, which, imho, is a better device offering a touch screen, 2MP camera, and WiFi in addition to things the iPhone doesn't have like a tactile QWERTY keyboard and some 3g lovin'. These two devices target different audiences and I doubt that its release would harm Apple or AT&T. ------------- The iPhone has the beauty with its impeccably thin design (which was NOT underscored enough), but this HTC family has the brains. When was the last time you've heard anyone wanting his miracle date to be Marie Curie when Beyonce's at the next table? Both are awesome, but Apple/AT&T has nothing to lose with a summer launch. I disagree. As pointed out, the buyers of the iPhone aren’t rational buyers. The iPhone was released while the AT&T 8525 was out, which, imho, is a better device offering a touch screen, 2MP camera, and WiFi in addition to things the iPhone doesn’t have like a tactile QWERTY keyboard and some 3g lovin’. These two devices target different audiences and I doubt that its release would harm Apple or AT&T.
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The iPhone has the beauty with its impeccably thin design (which was NOT underscored enough), but this HTC family has the brains. When was the last time you’ve heard anyone wanting his miracle date to be Marie Curie when Beyonce’s at the next table? Both are awesome, but Apple/AT&T has nothing to lose with a summer launch.

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]]> By: derX http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27992 derX Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:00:01 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27992 I disagree. As pointed out, the buyers of the iPhone aren't rational buyers. The iPhone was released while the AT&T 8525 was out, which, imho, is a better device offering a touch screen, 2MP camera, and WiFi in addition to things the iPhone doesn't have like a tactile QWERTY keyboard and some 3g loving. These two devices target different audiences and I doubt that its release would harm Apple or AT&T. ------------- The iPhone has the beauty with its impeccably thin design (which was NOT underscored enough), but this HTC family has the brains. When was the last time you've heard anyone wanting his miracle date to be Marie Curie when Beyonce's at the next table? But are awesome, but Apple/AT&T has nothing to lose with a summer launch. I disagree. As pointed out, the buyers of the iPhone aren’t rational buyers. The iPhone was released while the AT&T 8525 was out, which, imho, is a better device offering a touch screen, 2MP camera, and WiFi in addition to things the iPhone doesn’t have like a tactile QWERTY keyboard and some 3g loving. These two devices target different audiences and I doubt that its release would harm Apple or AT&T.
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The iPhone has the beauty with its impeccably thin design (which was NOT underscored enough), but this HTC family has the brains. When was the last time you’ve heard anyone wanting his miracle date to be Marie Curie when Beyonce’s at the next table? But are awesome, but Apple/AT&T has nothing to lose with a summer launch.

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]]> By: BrianC http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27926 BrianC Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:31:56 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27926 It would be stupid for AT&T to release Kaiser so soon after they release iPhone. Given the choice and time to think, I suspect quite a few iPhone customers may ask for refund and get the Kaiser instead. If I were AT&T CEO, I would delay Kaiser as much as I could. It would be stupid for AT&T to release Kaiser so soon after they release iPhone. Given the choice and time to think, I suspect quite a few iPhone customers may ask for refund and get the Kaiser instead. If I were AT&T CEO, I would delay Kaiser as much as I could.

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]]> By: Jeb Nagel http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27906 Jeb Nagel Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:01:49 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27906 Want to make it clear up front that I am not a "fanboy" of any company. I just like great gadgets. I think the iPHONE has been great in the sense that it has expanded interest in gadgets and will hopefully spur manufacturers to "think out of the box". Having said that, the misconception about the 8525 being a "business" phone is incorrect. It has stereo bluetooth-iPhone does not, 2mp camera with a video cam to boot-the iPhone does not. It literally is a computer in your pocket. A computer that you can listen to wireless tunes, take pictures, shoot video, edit word documents, use as a high speed modem for your laptop, oh, and yeah make phone calls.......it really is an incredible device and I can't wait for the Kaiser-which should hopefully make an already fantastic device even better.......wow. Want to make it clear up front that I am not a “fanboy” of any company. I just like great gadgets. I think the iPHONE has been great in the sense that it has expanded interest in gadgets and will hopefully spur manufacturers to “think out of the box”. Having said that, the misconception about the 8525 being a “business” phone is incorrect. It has stereo bluetooth-iPhone does not, 2mp camera with a video cam to boot-the iPhone does not.
It literally is a computer in your pocket. A computer that you can listen to wireless tunes, take pictures, shoot video, edit word documents, use as a high speed modem for your laptop, oh, and yeah make phone calls…….it really is an incredible device and I can’t wait for the Kaiser-which should hopefully make an already fantastic device even better…….wow.

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]]> By: Jeff B. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27879 Jeff B. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:35:54 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27879 I truly don't think that the iPhone is a rational purchase because you are paying $600+ for something with a shitty screen, no 3G, and a 50mhz processor when you could get the Kaiser for most likely the same price and it has a boatload of more, and better, features on it. Plus with this keyboard you might be able to use it like a real keyboard, you know two fingers and all rather than the more common two thumbed approached. But hey it's all in how stupid you feel with using your money. I truly don’t think that the iPhone is a rational purchase because you are paying $600+ for something with a shitty screen, no 3G, and a 50mhz processor when you could get the Kaiser for most likely the same price and it has a boatload of more, and better, features on it. Plus with this keyboard you might be able to use it like a real keyboard, you know two fingers and all rather than the more common two thumbed approached.

But hey it’s all in how stupid you feel with using your money.

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]]> By: blah http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27867 blah Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:54:07 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27867 I've had the chance to use the Kaiser, and the only negative I could find was that it was probably designed for lefties... From the simple act of sliding the keyboard (slides to the left as opposed to the 8525 which slid from the right), and the camera screen which makes you flip the whole device upside down to get the right orientation. Opera appears to have been included (but still not as sweet as the iPhone browser). Best feature is the 3G tethering (the inet sharing via bluetooth/USB is slick). I’ve had the chance to use the Kaiser, and the only negative I could find was that it was probably designed for lefties…

From the simple act of sliding the keyboard (slides to the left as opposed to the 8525 which slid from the right), and the camera screen which makes you flip the whole device upside down to get the right orientation.

Opera appears to have been included (but still not as sweet as the iPhone browser). Best feature is the 3G tethering (the inet sharing via bluetooth/USB is slick).

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]]> By: August http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27864 August Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27864 Yeah, it should ship direct from HTC that way, but I would not be surprised if the carriers (hopefully AT&T) will remove it. Oh yeah, also forgot to mention the iphone has no 3G. No 3G on the iphone. How could people have honestly taken it seriously? Yeah, it should ship direct from HTC that way, but I would not be surprised if the carriers (hopefully AT&T) will remove it.

Oh yeah, also forgot to mention the iphone has no 3G.

No 3G on the iphone.

How could people have honestly taken it seriously?

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]]> By: derX http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27853 derX Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:17:08 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27853 "...the phone's faster data and advanced features could lure away potential iPhone subscribers when they can finally see that there is a lot more value to be had for the money. Or not. No one ever said that the iPhone was a rational purchase." xDDDDD -------------- HTC Kaiser= Godly. Does anyone know if it'll ship with the 2nd camera? “…the phone’s faster data and advanced features could lure away potential iPhone subscribers when they can finally see that there is a lot more value to be had for the money. Or not. No one ever said that the iPhone was a rational purchase.”

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HTC Kaiser= Godly. Does anyone know if it’ll ship with the 2nd camera?

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]]> By: August http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27845 August Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27845 Sigh... Perhaps you've never heard of TCPMP...it can play any file itunes can plus many more. And with the $400 I save on buying an 8525 instead of an iphone, I can spend ~$150 of that on micro SD cards and some more on a capable GPS unit that can do things Google maps only dreams of. Offer a better browser in Opera and -real- email support and it's really no contest. Sigh…

Perhaps you’ve never heard of TCPMP…it can play any file itunes can plus many more.

And with the $400 I save on buying an 8525 instead of an iphone, I can spend ~$150 of that on micro SD cards and some more on a capable GPS unit that can do things Google maps only dreams of. Offer a better browser in Opera and -real- email support and it’s really no contest.

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]]> By: joeylang http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27840 joeylang Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:23:36 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27840 iPhone forever!!!! lol, i agree with the comments here, it is in a different league than the iphone, but i dont agree that the iphone is for kids with rich parents and apple fanboys. The iPhone is for people who want their music with them everywere they go and to have videos and stuff with an easy to use interface. The 8525 and the 8925 devices are ore for business users that want more productivity and less multimedia. I am so pleased with my iphone however, i wouldnt trade it for this any day. iPhone forever!!!!

lol, i agree with the comments here, it is in a different league than the iphone, but i dont agree that the iphone is for kids with rich parents and apple fanboys. The iPhone is for people who want their music with them everywere they go and to have videos and stuff with an easy to use interface. The 8525 and the 8925 devices are ore for business users that want more productivity and less multimedia. I am so pleased with my iphone however, i wouldnt trade it for this any day.

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]]> By: August http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27835 August Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:58:20 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27835 I don't really see the iphone and the Kaiser competing. It's clear the iphone is not an enthusiast device, just a toy for the rich that is fairly light on actual substance, as most of us have read in reviews. The Kaiser is the real deal and competes in a different space than the iphone. Yes, both are expensive (the Kaiser will probably cost less with a 2-year contract), but it doesn't appeal to tweens with wealthy parents and the apple "elite" because it's not trendy and isn't really a status symbol. (awaiting downard thumbs and haters) I don’t really see the iphone and the Kaiser competing.

It’s clear the iphone is not an enthusiast device, just a toy for the rich that is fairly light on actual substance, as most of us have read in reviews.

The Kaiser is the real deal and competes in a different space than the iphone. Yes, both are expensive (the Kaiser will probably cost less with a 2-year contract), but it doesn’t appeal to tweens with wealthy parents and the apple “elite” because it’s not trendy and isn’t really a status symbol.

(awaiting downard thumbs and haters)

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]]> By: Carl http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27828 Carl Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:05:09 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27828 It's great news that the well-featured HTC Kaiser will be released in the U.S. soon ... but ... it's unfortunate that it will be sold with the sub-par AT&T network. Anyone heard any news of any other GSM carriers also getting it? Or news of a CDMA version being released at some point? It’s great news that the well-featured HTC Kaiser will be released in the U.S. soon … but … it’s unfortunate that it will be sold with the sub-par AT&T network.

Anyone heard any news of any other GSM carriers also getting it? Or news of a CDMA version being released at some point?

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]]> By: jamie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27815 jamie Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:38:10 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27815 I can't wait to get my hands on this. I love my treo 750 a whole bunch but not having wifi in it is a bummer. this will be a worthy upgrade. I can’t wait to get my hands on this. I love my treo 750 a whole bunch but not having wifi in it is a bummer. this will be a worthy upgrade.

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]]> By: chris http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27800 chris Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:01:32 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27800 At&t has too much on there hands At&t has too much on there hands

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]]> By: Jeb Nagel http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27772 Jeb Nagel Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:56:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27772 I have an 8525 and an iPhone, and I can honestly say there is no comparison. I am definitely not a fan of Microsoft (Windows Mobile 5-just D/L'd the HTC Hermes WM6 upgrade)but having said that, the phone is fantastic! It is so much better in it's ability to do EVERYTHING that the iPhone comes off as a very pretty but very stupid cousin. As a matter of fact I am planning on taking the iPhone back later today-bought it four days ago. It is just not worth the money when compared to an 8525 or (I will bet, it's successor, the Kaiser.) I have an 8525 and an iPhone, and I can honestly say there is no comparison. I am definitely not a fan of Microsoft (Windows Mobile 5-just D/L’d the HTC Hermes WM6 upgrade)but having said that, the phone is fantastic! It is so much better in it’s ability to do EVERYTHING that the iPhone comes off as a very pretty but very stupid cousin. As a matter of fact I am planning on taking the iPhone back later today-bought it four days ago. It is just not worth the money when compared to an 8525 or (I will bet, it’s successor, the Kaiser.)

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]]> By: b.N http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27756 b.N Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:32:06 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27756 haha, Matt. thumbs up on that comment. haha, Matt. thumbs up on that comment.

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]]> By: eJay http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27750 eJay Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:23:30 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27750 I'm am truly happy to hear this news for the non-iPhone loving crowd here on BGR. Now everyone can have the newest toy of their choosing and no more hating. I'm sure someone will come up with HTC Kaiser vs iPhone though. ;) I’m am truly happy to hear this news for the non-iPhone loving crowd here on BGR. Now everyone can have the newest toy of their choosing and no more hating. I’m sure someone will come up with HTC Kaiser vs iPhone though. ;)

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]]> By: Matt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27736 Matt Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:57:00 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27736 Now put RIM's virtualization software on this so I never have to deal with freaking WM and I'm sold. Now put RIM’s virtualization software on this so I never have to deal with freaking WM and I’m sold.

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]]> By: CarterB http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-27722 CarterB Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:35:23 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/07/17/is-the-htc-kaiser-coming-to-the-us-real-soon/#comment-27722 Any worries about that 3G patent dispute? Any worries about that 3G patent dispute?

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