Pre order your Sidekick LX (2009) Now!
T-Mobile is launching the new Sidekick LX (2009) on May 13th, but if you Pre Order yours now online you’ll get it earlier (When, is unknown.)
Here’s the featureset:
3G Enabled
Social Networking apps (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) built in
GPS Live Search and Geotagging photos
3.2″ TFT LCD (F-WQVGA 854×480 pixels)
Thinnest Sidekick Ever
3.2MP Camera with AutoFocus
Record your own Ringtones
Carbon (Black) or Orchard Finish
Pre order with 2year contract for $199.99 (Plus taxes and fees, and a 50 dollar Mail In Rebate) at Sidekick.com or buy without contract for 449.99.
*Note: When we spoke with T-Mobile we were told we would NOT have to change the old 19.99 plan to use the 3G on the new devices.
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April 16th, 2009 at 9:36 pm [ Quote ]
Just preordered mine and called the lady said ill get it by may 12
April 16th, 2009 at 9:36 pm [ Quote ]
Yay!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:38 pm [ Quote ]
dudeeeeeeeeeee! this just made my day man!
hey andy
ive have my line for almost 2 years(it expires june) do you think i can upgrade to this new sidekick and receive it at 199?
April 16th, 2009 at 9:43 pm [ Quote ]
do you think the speaker will be louder ????
cause in the other one it sucks :S
April 16th, 2009 at 9:49 pm [ Quote ]
too bad if you used an upgrade on an 08 you are fucked
$480 with upgrade fees + tax, and no MIR and no $199 in sight
April 16th, 2009 at 9:51 pm [ Quote ]
Do you have to give up the 20 dollar plan to get it?
April 16th, 2009 at 9:53 pm [ Quote ]
We should feel cheated because all the Tech blogs out there already saw and played with LX like two months ago.
But thank god it’s finally out
April 16th, 2009 at 9:54 pm [ Quote ]
if i get a plan 2day can i upgrade ???/
April 16th, 2009 at 10:05 pm [ Quote ]
Nope u gotta be in the plan for at least 1 year
April 16th, 2009 at 10:07 pm [ Quote ]
Threaded texting??
April 16th, 2009 at 10:08 pm [ Quote ]
Officially disappointed in T-Mobile now. I upgraded to an LX in October or so of 2008 (My SK3 was literally falling apart and the upgrade couldn’t have come sooner). But, because of that, I will have to pay over $400 if I want the LX 09. That just sucks.
I guess I’ll just have to wait it out til nearly 2011 when I’m eligible for another rebate, and join the rest of the world with a 3G capable device.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm [ Quote ]
If I order the new SK LX 09, will the plan stick on $20 or go up to $35 or $55?
April 16th, 2009 at 10:10 pm [ Quote ]
Yes or no?
April 16th, 2009 at 10:12 pm [ Quote ]
Its BS. I tried to get it online and it wanted 419 w the 2 yr .. And I called and they had no idea what I was talking about. And now it says they are closed
April 16th, 2009 at 10:14 pm [ Quote ]
You can keep your existing sidekick plan. It also says it above. I’m glad that we’ll be able to create our own ringtones.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:16 pm [ Quote ]
With your preorder did you pay upfront or once they ship it?
April 16th, 2009 at 10:25 pm [ Quote ]
Actually your screwed if you bought and LX or Slide too, if you bought them when they first came out. LX came out 2 yrs ago this October (I bought mine the day it came out), I know the slide came out a little after. So I either have to pay full price for this or wait till October.
Idk, I guess waiting till October isnt that bad
April 16th, 2009 at 10:28 pm [ Quote ]
Yeah, he’s right… here’s the link to the image that said it wants $420, even for current customers.
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1876/img00272b.jpg
April 16th, 2009 at 10:32 pm [ Quote ]
damn that sucks because i did it and mines showed 199.00
are you guys sure you can upgrade already?
April 16th, 2009 at 10:38 pm [ Quote ]
Yeah, I can upgrade cos I’ve been a customer since 2002.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm [ Quote ]
I cant upgrade so I am just gonna add a new line I know that sucks but I want the phone lol
April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm [ Quote ]
Thats Why When I Here Any Sign of A New Sidekick Comein Out I Start Saveing!!
April 16th, 2009 at 11:02 pm [ Quote ]
I mean I have the money but I dont feel like paying that much you know
April 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm [ Quote ]
But I will see what happens lol
April 16th, 2009 at 11:29 pm [ Quote ]
ehhh no touchscreen or gps …..looks like im keepin my old lx and waiting for the g2 or g3…….which ever has a keyboard
April 16th, 2009 at 11:57 pm [ Quote ]
It does have GPS. It’s a big selling point. waiting for the next android? This thing can do video and audio streaming, as well as youtube. Man this is a huge upgrade, what wrong wiff chu?
April 16th, 2009 at 11:57 pm [ Quote ]
IT HAS GPS!!!
April 17th, 2009 at 12:00 am [ Quote ]
Why is it that it’s still in the 400 dollar range even though i can upgrade my phone?
April 17th, 2009 at 12:06 am [ Quote ]
I have no idea but im getting the exact same thing. when i clink on the hyperlink that said “get it for $199.99 here, it took me to tmobile and i entered my info and then it said its unavailable for my account
April 17th, 2009 at 12:10 am [ Quote ]
Anyone else super pissed or confused…???
April 17th, 2009 at 12:30 am [ Quote ]
I am planning to change my service provider to t-mobile in like a month or so. If i open a new plan will get this in the $199 dollars price plus taxed and fees?
April 17th, 2009 at 12:42 am [ Quote ]
Can You Go To Other Sites On The Web Browser That Have Videos And Watch Them ?
April 17th, 2009 at 12:45 am [ Quote ]
No u won’t get the $199 deal cos uve not been a customer for more than a year.
Probably not cos youtube is the only website that can view videos and be downloaded from.
April 17th, 2009 at 1:36 am [ Quote ]
My post went missing? what happen
April 17th, 2009 at 1:40 am [ Quote ]
U didn’t post anything. Well, nothing here but the post u just posted a min ago.
April 17th, 2009 at 1:51 am [ Quote ]
That’s weird, I posted 3 posts, Unless admin removed them
April 17th, 2009 at 2:26 am [ Quote ]
Isn’t anyone skeptical about the keyboard? I hope its as good as the SK3 and LX.
April 17th, 2009 at 3:02 am [ Quote ]
the KB looks good. I just pre ordered mines.
April 17th, 2009 at 3:08 am [ Quote ]
Really think so? UGH. I want one but the keyboards always something huge thing for me.
April 17th, 2009 at 4:50 am [ Quote ]
If I upgrade and pay 199.99 will I have to get the voice plan?? Will they raise my plan or only if I pay the full price… Cuz currently I only pay $29.99 unlimited data and sms no voice calls.. I know it says that they won’t raise your plan but is that for paying in full $399 or will it be okay with the $199 upgrade??
April 17th, 2009 at 4:52 am [ Quote ]
I don’t get it. It suxs the upgrade thing cause when I first bought the 3 and the lx came out like a year later I got the full upgrade discount and now I don’t. I believe if you got the lx or slide it has to be 22 months if you extended for 2 years and 11 months if you signed for a 1 year extention. Oh well I’ll be wating a bit
April 17th, 2009 at 4:59 am [ Quote ]
If they charge me it would be 54.99 and dats almost double the price!!! I rather pay in full… anyway.. most likely they probably want me to get the voice plan to get the upgrade price…
April 17th, 2009 at 5:28 am [ Quote ]
Ooops I mean $449 not $399.. Haha..
April 17th, 2009 at 5:35 am [ Quote ]
So is it $199 with a $50 mail in rebate therefore when all said and done it’s 149.99?
April 17th, 2009 at 6:44 am [ Quote ]
THIS IS OD
April 17th, 2009 at 7:54 am [ Quote ]
OD? What does that stand for?
April 17th, 2009 at 8:18 am [ Quote ]
Well I just got my Sidekick LX in January 09, so I’m HOT about this. Lol
April 17th, 2009 at 8:50 am [ Quote ]
Can someone answer why under the Feature List:
is says “Record your own ringtones”???? How do they come up with this? I search everywhere and No one but Hiptop3.com has this posted…. Anything good answer would help this confusion. BTW I preordered my since the morning… cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 17th, 2009 at 9:15 am [ Quote ]
Bone, the T-Mobile Forums Sidekick FAQ (http://forums.t-mobile.com/tmbl/board?board.id=SidekickFAQ) says this about ringtones:
“I know on past Sidekicks, you haven’t allowed customers to add their own ring tones. Is this still the case?
No, this has been opened up now. Customers can add their own ring tones in addition to those available in the download catalogue.”
April 17th, 2009 at 9:16 am [ Quote ]
Im disappointed @ the fact that this SK has the LX name with 2009 @ the end and The SK Slide keyboard -_- I ****’N hate the slide they ruined the LX name for mashin up the two together… Better yet it seems like they mixed the LX,08′ and P.O.S slide all into one phone.It turned out to be a decent phone. Nothin worth getting too excited about. I was more excited when the 1st LX 1st came out, Yea it had no major upgrades @ 1st but the mood lights and that sleek luxorious look helped alot. Maybe for current SK users but for those of us who moved on too better phones this is such a minor upgrade… Although I do miss how user friendly the SK’s are and the way they multitask.
April 17th, 2009 at 9:19 am [ Quote ]
I agree. I’m a long-time Sidekick user and previously when I’ve upgraded to new Sidekicks I got the upgrade price. Now I’ve either got to wait months more to get the upgrade price (if they still offer it for the upgrade price by then?), or will have to pay about twice as much!? HIGHLY disappointing, T-Mobile!!
April 17th, 2009 at 9:21 am [ Quote ]
i got my LX february last year i think, so can i upgrade my LX to the 09 for 199$ ???
April 17th, 2009 at 11:11 am [ Quote ]
What does WORLD PHONE means?….Does it work in asia?
April 17th, 2009 at 12:37 pm [ Quote ]
Current customers: If the price of the phone is listed at full price on your account, you aren’t eligible for an upgrade yet. There are no errors on the website. Contact T-Mobile to find out when you are due for your upgrade to get the phone at the lowest price.
April 17th, 2009 at 3:45 pm [ Quote ]
Well I have been a tmobile customer for a minute, and I have had a sidekick 3 for most of the time. Last year I upgraded to the sidekick08, but paid full price cause I didn’t want my contract to go up, and I KNEW a 3G was coming (especially since there were talks of the G1) So As great as the G1 is, its not really grabbing my attention…. so here comes the new sidekick LX… I was so excited!!!! I went to pre order and was able to get it for 199! Plus I took advantage of the unlimited voice plan for long time customers! The best part is I can KEEP my 19.99 sidekick plan, and with the G1, u have to pay way more money… not worth it in my case! I’m Getting the purple one since thats my fav… so Im a happy tmobile customer!! Love SIDEKICKS it has everything I need!!!
April 17th, 2009 at 4:09 pm [ Quote ]
Just ordered mine and I had a shitload of questions.
1. You can keep your 19.99 plan for those who have it. She also made a note on my account so that they wouldn’t force me to change it later on.
2. The highest card it will hold is 32GB so goodbye iPhone (well atleast until the new one comes out or OS 3.0)
3. Now you can IM while on the phone.
4. You won’t have to redownloa and pay for everything.
Only thing that sucks is that I get to preorder but mine still won’t ship until everyone else’s does.
April 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm [ Quote ]
TMo did not force yall to extend your plan or upgrade. You chose to therefore you have to wait until it’s your time like all the other TMo customers. I’ve held on to my SKLX for 2 years almost now and it paid off. I started to get the 08 when my LX kept falling apart but i stuck it out and now I get a brand spankin new LX 09 for next to nothing of what I could be paying for it and even if I wasn’t I couldn’t take it out on TMo.
April 17th, 2009 at 4:27 pm [ Quote ]
Rosario I got my LX when it first came out and I just upgrade no problem with MIR and all. I would call tmobile because they tried that **** on me before where I hadn’t upgraded my phone for over a year and it wouldnt give me a discounted price online yet all the other lines on my account which had recently gotten upgrades had new upgrades better than mine but I called and had no problem getting the LX (the one from 07) at the discounted price after they noticed it had been some time since I had upgraded. The upgrades don’t really go by 11 months for 1 yr and 22 months for 2 years. I would urge anyone who doesn’t see that discounted price and you know its been atleast a good year since your last upgrade to call.
18009378997- TMobile USA
April 17th, 2009 at 5:56 pm [ Quote ]
Kinda ridiculous for Danger to be putting our yearly upgrades to their phone when Tmobile makes you wait 2 years to upgrade. Leaves out roughly half their customers with each upgrade. Smooth move. $419? There are far better phones out there for far cheaper.
April 17th, 2009 at 9:02 pm [ Quote ]
oh no no no they tryin to make me pay 420 for this I thought it was 199 how many months did you guys have your phone to qualify for the 199 offer?
April 18th, 2009 at 6:29 am [ Quote ]
mann so unfair. I kant upgrade kus I just got mi sidekick 08 last october, and im also a new tmobile customer. I wish I woulda known when they was gonna kome out with a new sidekick. I woulda waited..
April 18th, 2009 at 1:46 pm [ Quote ]
for me i only had to pay $299.99 for a 2 yr contract
April 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pm [ Quote ]
hey does anyone know if it will be released in australia?
Thanks
April 19th, 2009 at 6:54 pm [ Quote ]
is it coming to australia?!?!?!?
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:22 pm [ Quote ]
ooj
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm [ Quote ]
Yeah i agree any news on an AU date?
x x Cassie
April 24th, 2009 at 12:58 pm [ Quote ]
how do i pre order sum1 email me asap biggam3fam3@aol.com
April 26th, 2009 at 7:48 am [ Quote ]
I had the sidekick 2008 for about 6 months how much would it cost to upgrade to the sidekick 2009 ?
May 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pm [ Quote ]
um i think u should wait for the phone to come out and get the pone witha 2 year contract and its gona be 199 thats wat im going to do because im bearly gonna sign up with t-mobile
May 6th, 2009 at 6:51 pm [ Quote ]
do i have to pay the sidekick rate plan in order to have a sidekick …n how much is it
May 14th, 2009 at 5:10 pm [ Quote ]
Heyy umm I don’t have a T-moblie plan… and I bought my sidekick 08 around february.. Not knowingg the 09 was commingg out.. Can I still upgrade my fone.. I noe it will cost more than havingg a plan but do I have to pay full price?
&& if I give my fone to my friend and give him the 200$ can he get me the upgrade if he’s been a tmoblie coustomer for more than a year && hasn’t upgraded any fones?
May 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm [ Quote ]
Ooh yeah my fone is prepaid btw …
May 15th, 2009 at 5:29 pm [ Quote ]
why isnt the phone 300$ with the 2 yr extension anymore
May 25th, 2009 at 7:42 am [ Quote ]
I had the sidekick slide for almost 11 months, with the plan and everything. But do you think i can get the new sidekick 09 after its been a year?
Pleaseee help. I really want this phone. I mean look at it.
LOLOL. Thankss.