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T-Mobile Sidekick 2008

T-Mobile Sidekick 2008
T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 : Open T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 : Closed T-Mobile Sidekick 2008: Customizing Your Sidekick

REVIEW

If you're over 30, you might as well stop reading this review now. As a 34-year-old geek, I've had trouble getting into the Sidekick mind-set. That's the mind-set of someone who would pay up to $200 extra to buy a phone emblazoned with the logos of pop-culture figures you may not have heard of, like tattoo artist Mr. Cartoon or basketball star Dwayne Wade. The Sidekick 2008 is a fashion item and an expression of identity, not a geeky toy. And its best feature is its case, or rather, cases: This is the first handheld to offer completely customizable, interchangeable shells.

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Company

Sharp Electronics Corporation

http://www.sharpusa.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $149.99 List
  • Service Provider: T-Mobile
  • Screen Size: 2.6 inches
  • Camera: Yes
  • Megapixels: 2 MP
  • 802.11x: No
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Web Browser: Yes
  • Network: GSM
  • Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
  • High-Speed Data: GPRS, EDGE

Bottom Line

Sometimes it's what you wear that matters, not what's on the inside. If that philosophy works for you, then it's time to buy a Sidekick with some cool customizable cases.

Pros

Smaller than previous Sidekicks. Easy to use. Fully customizable case.

Cons

Very small text and e-mail message mailboxes. Poor camera. Not great at playing video.

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