Sidekick 2008/Gekko vs Sidekick 3
There are quite a few of you out there still hanging onto the Sidekick 3, and wondering if it’s time to upgrade to the Sidekick 2008. Well, here’s our opinion, toss yours in the comments:
If you’ve been sticking with a Sidekick 3 (or one of the older devices) then it’s time to upgrade. Take our word for it, you’ll love the higher resolution screen and won’t be able to go back. There’s video playback and recording. The new features in the browser (full page mode) and some new OS tweaks (Quickfind, new address book behavior, etc) are very handy to have. The keyboard may take some getting used to, but in our opinion it’s better than both the 3 and the II keyboards. And at $150, chances are you’ll be able to score a deal somewhere and get it super cheap. There’s no official word from T-Mobile, but we won’t be surprised to see this device eventually offered for $50 (or even maybe free) with a 2 year contract.
August 5th, 2008 at 1:33 am
SK3 user here!! I just ordered the SK08…I’m just dissappointed now 2 hear dat some new SK are coming out!! Does anyone know if the SK08 supports You Tube??
August 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
i hav a SK3 and want to upgrade i heard the LX and SK08 u can view videos… now is this via youtube or one of those make ur own vids type bs
I want an SK wea you can go on youtube and watch vids!
LOL
August 5th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Well yes my friend the sidekick2008 does go on youtube. I was asking the sam question but I just called tmobile custmer serivce n the caled the sidekick department n like I said they said yes u can go on youtube wit the sk 2008. I’m so happpy
August 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Yes u can go on youtube wit the sidekick2008 but not the lx as yet
August 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Yes u can go on youtube!!!
August 5th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Just a rumor for now. It may or may not come out in December. IMO I think it will come out early next year.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Omg im soo srry to u all the sk 2008 can not go on you tube im so mad. But the sk 2008 is really great even though the pieces r cheap its great it shiny n small. picture this imagen the lx but smaller shiny n not so heavy it would be great (unless if u like heavy phones). Hope to c u all wit the sidekick 2008. Oh n I type this whole thing wit the sk 2008 =)
August 6th, 2008 at 6:00 am
I just changed from a Blackberry 8320 to the new Sidekick “Gekko” 2008!
I’ve havd previous SK’s in the past a SK II and a SK 3.
I do like it a lot, my Blackberry was just lacking a few things that I needed. I like that the new SK is customizable with shells, it allows you to be more of an individual.
The Blackberry is a good phone don’t get me wrong, but I have my Sidekick back and it feels like I never left. I too like the hard keyboard on the 3, but I am getting used to it as I am typing this reply from my SK 08.
If your someone that enjoys the Sidekick line, and what something new and fresh, that you can really call your own (by customizing) and you text, e-mail, and browse the web I’d recommend purchasing the Sidekick 2008.
If a new Sidekick comes out in December or anytime after that, I will check it out, but I’m not going to buy it.
If you like the LX better, to each there own.
Have to call T-mobile and change my e-mail address.
Peace.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Yo nick were is the thing there
August 7th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
this was told to me by a tmobile employee
August 8th, 2008 at 12:25 am
it’s the same size 2.6 ah durp
August 12th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
the sidekick 2008 looks kind of cheap to me, but so did the ID. I have a sidekick 3, had a sidekick II, and a sidekick before that. The keyboard usability looks crappy, and although it is much lighter than the 3, is it just as big.
I’m switching to att and getting an LG Shine, for a change of pace and to save money (not doing a data plan).
August 18th, 2008 at 5:05 am
hi i currently have a sk3 and have been using it for 2 years, i have finally surpassed my 2 year plan and i think im ready to buy the tony hawk version. how much do u think it willl cost for the tony hawk version since im ready for an upgrade
August 19th, 2008 at 6:55 am
everyone keeps saying they bought an lx or 08 and now they hear a new one might be coming out in december. there is always going to be a new phone coming out and it seems the sidekick comes out with a new one every few months. just do some research and ask yourself if you want to wait or not…. besides touchscreen on a sk would be a little strange….
August 20th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
The battery life on tha 08 is great….
September 1st, 2008 at 8:13 am
ok, i checked a site. the biggest of the sidekick2008, sidekick3, and sidekick slide is the 3…by a nice margin. the 2008 is only slightly bigger than the slide. go here if you would like to see for yourself 🙂 (scroll down there) https://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_comparison/16622-Sidekick-LX-vs-Sidekick-2008-vs-Sidekick-Slide
September 1st, 2008 at 8:14 am
oops not sidekick 3, i meant LX :]
October 7th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
can i see video in youtube from mi sidekick
October 11th, 2008 at 2:19 am
so i was thinking of getting the sk08 but now i dont know with all this talk of a new sk 3G…aye people people what should i do!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?
November 3rd, 2008 at 3:39 pm
i have the slide *&& i want tthe sidekick 2OO8 O so badly bhut I’ve only haved the slide 4 lyk 4 mnths already nd i qot it with a 2 year plan so wat do i do nd wat is duh price ama have to pay 4 duh sidekick 2008
November 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I had the sidekick 3, but now I have the Sidekick 2008 because my sk3 broke so my insurance company gave it to me for a discounted price. I hated my sidekick 3. It was really crappy and too big. It had no features and you couldn’t even send a picture message. I am really happy with my sk08 because it has all the features of all the sidekicks. Its really great plus its really light and so much smaller. I love it. Would recommend it.
November 26th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I can’t on youtube on my sidekick08 4 every sk08 users can u tell me how to get on you tube b cuz it tellin me my content is not suported plz hlp
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
i wanna get da sidekick lx 2009 and they say that its 250 but then otha ppl say its 450 and i wanna know what the real price is
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
another question: i want to pay 250 for the lx 2009 and i also want a 2 year contract…so i wanna know if i just go to the mobile store and tell them i want a 2 year contract for the phone, will the price be 250..
October 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Ok I want a ? o8 but peek this I don’t wanna buy the 1 out the box becuz I don’t wanna pay no 200bucks or w.e but how much do ? think a used ? o8 would cost