When Jerry and I had our meeting with i-mate during CES, one of the Ultimates that most caught my eye was the 9502. While I have pretty much given up hope that I will be getting my hands on one anytime soon, Kaz - of  Kaz 911 Rescue Service - is lucky enough to live in Dubai, where the 9502 is readily available at the Sharaff DG in Times Square Mall. He purchased one, and although he has already decided that he won’t be keeping it (possibly because it is so expensive), he has generously shared the unboxing experience…

Kaz mentions that the “Buttons are a bit “cheap” - but keyboard inside is great despite its small size.” I agree with him on the keyboard, I thought it was fine…for my fingers, anyway. :-)

Kaz has a list of what he likes and doesn’t like so far, and also offers up this summary:

So in general – if you want Windows Mobile – this is a great device for you. One of the best out there – HTC does a better design job – but no normal sized HTC phones are available with 640×480 screen. Some of the design elements seem like crude Russian mid 1970s inspired. So it is built like a tank apart from pen and battery cover.

Read Kaz’s thoughts and see the rest of the Ultimate 9502 unboxing photos at Kaz 911 Rescue Services. I still hope to be able to try the 9502, but who knows…between now and when I can actually get my hands on one, something else may pique my interest. :-)