![]() ![]() The keyboard is exquisite - I'm fast and accurate on it, which is all you can really ask for Granted, T-Mobile did everything it could to stay true to the Sidekick formula, and that meant splitting the four buttons across either end of the display - and the good news is that you can press and hold Back (which is at the bottom left) to accomplish the same thing. Considering how often Home comes into play while you're using an Android-powered device, this seems like a really odd oversight. I found that I could swivel my thumb up to hit it when holding the phone normally with my right hand, but not my left - and I have fairly large hands. The strangest nuance, though, has to be the Home button, which lies on the upper right of the front when you're in portrait mode. Wacky, right? Likewise, the 3.5mm headphone jack is on the other end of the same edge, right next to the volume rocker - not exactly "normal" placement. For example, the power button is on the front right edge if you're holding the phone landscape, which equates to the lower left if you're holding it portrait. Looking at the controls and ports, some of them are going to be pretty foreign if you're not coming from an older Sidekick. One small bit of good news is that the casing is entirely matte, which should do a far better job skirting damage (scuffs, minor scratches, and the like) from normal use than Samsung's famously glossy Galaxy S devices do. For instance, there's not a lick of soft touch anywhere to be found on the top or bottom - it's all hard plastic. There's definitely a market for this class of device.Īnd let me be clear: this isn't a cheesy, rickety, or poorly-made device, nor does it look particularly cheap - it just lacks that certain je ne sais quoi that higher-end phones usually exude. In other words, I don't think it's a bad thing that this isn't as luxurious of a device as the LX was for its day - if anything, the 4G is truer to the Sidekick brand than the LX ever was. And my hypothesis here is underscored by the pricing - back in the day, the LX went for $199.99 on contract after rebate, whereas the 4G has launched at $99.99. With the 4G, though, the story has changed the myTouch and G brands are in full effect for the mainstream consumer and high-end markets, which gives the Sidekick brand an opportunity to return to its teen-centric, hypersocial roots. ![]() T-Mobile wanted a high-end device that carried over Sidekick familiarity. I don't think it's intended to be quite as high-end, and in the the scheme of things, that makes sense: when the LX came out, it was trying to appeal to longtime Sidekick users who'd started to grow up, get grown-up jobs (hence the Exchange support), and have grown-up money to throw around. Additional Features QWERTY keyboard layout Details Dimensions (WxDxH): 6 cm x 2.I wish I had a Sidekick LX 2009 (which I reviewed) handy for direct comparison, but from what I remember, the Sidekick 4G is clearly a half-step down the first time you look at it - it's chunkier and more plasticky than its predecessor. ![]() Other additional Sidekick 3 capabilities, which will enable T-Mobile customers to stay connected to their friends and family wherever they go, include integrated support for EDGE, which provides for faster download speeds for subscribers' favorite social networking sites and all other Web sites and a built-in megapixel camera for capturing those once-in-a-lifetime spontaneous moments. In addition to the phone capabilities, the device provides text messaging, e-mail and built-in support for the three major instant messenger (IM) clients (AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger) to help customers stay on track with their personal lives (separate charges apply). The device is also enhanced with a new MP3 player, removable battery, and Mini-SD card slot for expandable memory. Product Description The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 has a sleek design that is 20 percent smaller than its predecessor, and features a new trackball for easy one-handed navigation and integrated Bluetooth technology for wireless headset use. ![]()
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