The Sidekick 2009 in the wild
We knew it was coming. We knew they were visiting and they answered the call. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the photo we’ve all been waiting for. May we present to you, the Sidekick 2009 aka the Sidekick Blade.
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February 17th, 2009 at 10:30 am [ Quote ]
****.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:30 am [ Quote ]
holy shizzle! it’s looking good
February 17th, 2009 at 10:31 am [ Quote ]
Oh my…it looks nice! …I might be buy!
And look, it’s on hiptop3.com. Lol
February 17th, 2009 at 10:43 am [ Quote ]
Its definately 3g as you can see on the picture
eventho that was a given!
Very Nice! so yeah im gonna keep my idea that it will release mid march to early april! Its tmobile branded and all!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:00 am [ Quote ]
I need it!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:00 am [ Quote ]
wow that nice.. i like that… this Tmobile will coming to Canada? I hope it
February 17th, 2009 at 11:04 am [ Quote ]
is this anther bootleg version ( slide, 08, id) or another main version (2,3,lx) I REALLY NEED TO KNOW, IHATE THE RINKY DINK VERSIONS! IT RUINS THE SIDEKICK NAME…..
February 17th, 2009 at 11:06 am [ Quote ]
The Sidekick 2009 will be running DangerOS v5.0 and have new hardware: 3g, GPS, 3mp camera. In our eyes it qualifies as a major upgrade with the 3G addition alone.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:15 am [ Quote ]
OMFG!!!!!!! ahhhhhh cnt wait!!!!!!! I already got a $100 saved up cnt wait!!!!! So stoked!!!!!!!! Does anybody knw wen it’s coming out?????? N hopefuly thy have thm in difrnt colors like white or silver cuz there always dark colors!!!!! Cuz right nw I have a white 3g iPhone but the sec I herd this was coming out I knw I ws jumpn ship frm AT&T to t-mobile!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:17 am [ Quote ]
Nice…that **** looks hot.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:39 am [ Quote ]
TO ADMIN:
Whens it gonna come out
February 17th, 2009 at 11:47 am [ Quote ]
Whats the price? i mean if the crappy almost featureless sidekciks now cost about $250, this awsome sidekick must be like $400 with a 2 year contract (im exaggerating yes lol…) but i bet the price will be maybe $299 or something
February 17th, 2009 at 11:47 am [ Quote ]
I am asking will there be any different colors hopefully like a loud baby blue
February 17th, 2009 at 11:51 am [ Quote ]
The camera will be better I hope and the internet I just wish it was touch screen
February 17th, 2009 at 11:55 am [ Quote ]
NO THE SIDEKICK LX ON T- MOBILE.com is only $149.00
February 17th, 2009 at 12:00 pm [ Quote ]
im totally getting this but whens it gonna come out?
February 17th, 2009 at 12:05 pm [ Quote ]
how does the back look
February 17th, 2009 at 12:06 pm [ Quote ]
stop pestering hiptop3 moderators! they will tell is when they know the release date!
excellent work as always, thanks for the pic! the 2009 looks amazing, i will be buying it the second it comes out
February 17th, 2009 at 12:31 pm [ Quote ]
Nice cant wait till it comes out
February 17th, 2009 at 12:34 pm [ Quote ]
pretty nice sidekick! Let’s hope for a release in the UK!
February 17th, 2009 at 12:39 pm [ Quote ]
I want a screen shot. That resolution does not seem to match the Spec Sheet.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm [ Quote ]
What is displayed is only about 460 pixels wide of information. The full 854 pixels would have included the ads on the side of the page.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:52 pm [ Quote ]
A 3G sidekick? That’s good. I hope MS and danger can get Flash on it by the end of the year.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:00 pm [ Quote ]
Omgg!!!!
I want it!!!!
Can’t wait
I hope they release it soon
February 17th, 2009 at 1:10 pm [ Quote ]
yea im deff coppin this i hope the textmessages hold more than 100 and hope its like the G1 kinda who knows
February 17th, 2009 at 1:18 pm [ Quote ]
I don’t like it,Looks like the frame of the 08′ with piece of **** slide buttons and a sk 1 screen frame.every new kick looks completely different from the last one,but this one looks too similiar to the 08′.Not feelin’ the year names either… also “2009″ sounds like a dumb name for a phone… It’s probably when you leave the Sk line for something 10x better these kicks are no longer interesting no matter how many degraded features they put on it.It’s all about the 4G iPhone and G2 this year… Not no low end little kid sidekick.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:20 pm [ Quote ]
About how much will the phone be at new customer price and prepaid price because I dont like to constantly renew my contract after a year thats why I just pay reg price when a new sidekick comes put instead of renewing the contract.
February 17th, 2009 at 1:23 pm [ Quote ]
OK, T-Mobile, hurry up I want one LOL!!
February 17th, 2009 at 1:28 pm [ Quote ]
Screenshot please?
February 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm [ Quote ]
I really hope this device isn’t physically similar to the 08. I love the size of the LX keyboard. The buttons look like the slide keys, and that’s good because I love the slide, but I just hope it doesn’t fel like the 08, because ill just leave for the G1 all together
February 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm [ Quote ]
i was hoping for a bigger screen
February 17th, 2009 at 2:04 pm [ Quote ]
I think ur rite.
BUt its iphone 3G and not 4G
February 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm [ Quote ]
Me tooo
February 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm [ Quote ]
the 4th Generation iPhone comes out this summer which is why I said 4G. I think thats why the 3G one is called 3G because it’s the 3rd gen and also the 1st iPhone that runs on the 3G network.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:32 pm [ Quote ]
I dont see how everyone is excited about this. This is a huge disappointment, I’m the biggest “hiptopper” there is but the 3g 3.2 mega pixel cam and those upgrades are givens, without tthose numbers it would be really behind competition. what is a huge let down with this device is the amount of dead space around the screen,seriously wtf, not to mention its off centered. what are you thinking danger? why so much dead space?? does the tmobile logo really have to be that big? I will not spend 300 dollars on a up to par device with a bullshit screen design. i think ill wait for the blackberry gemini.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm [ Quote ]
If you’ve ever opened up a sidekick you’d understand. The swivle screen takes up a part of the bottom, then there’s the light sensor on top, and there’s a weird silver brick looking thing that goes under the tmobile sign that I have no idea what it is, but its there lol so that’s why there is all that dead space
February 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm [ Quote ]
Ohhh and it also hase to be sized properly so the magnets align properly so the device can close and stay that way
February 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm [ Quote ]
Anyone have any idea how to oen the 08 screen to clean the inside?
February 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm [ Quote ]
Go to radio shack and ask them if they have the screw driver that fits the screws, then open it up carefully. There are also tutorials online, just google fixmysidekick
February 17th, 2009 at 2:52 pm [ Quote ]
did anyone notice the mic is like almost inside where the keyboard is and not to the right of the back button like the other previously posted pics of it…….
February 17th, 2009 at 2:52 pm [ Quote ]
Thnx
But there’s a screw i cnt get to.
Anyone have any idea how much this would cost to get done?
February 17th, 2009 at 2:55 pm [ Quote ]
Yay 3g!
But im not sure about the design, it looks A LOT like the 2008. And it also looks really plasticy, like the ‘08. Also, the pricing if they make this phone really expensive like how the lx was when it first came out, im going to wait and see if its really worth it.
February 17th, 2009 at 2:59 pm [ Quote ]
your right. it does have hardware on the back such as swivel connections and magnets but thats why they need to redesign how it all comes together to utilize all that space. the screen is way to small given the potential(space).
February 17th, 2009 at 3:07 pm [ Quote ]
Open your sidekick half way, and look @ the silver thing to the right of the screen. You need a scre driver that fits those screws and the whole screen lifts right out and you can open up the whole screen and clean out the dust/dirt you have. You can see how its done if you check out those tutorials I mentioned.
And to Rob, I still don’t know what that silver brick looking thing under the tmobile logo is, but it takes up a lot of space lol
February 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm [ Quote ]
i dont know if i like the keyboard why would they change it? no need to fix what isnt broken. right now this sk doesnt wow me other than its looks feature wise its nothing great or ground breaking and they got till april to get me hooked on it otherwise im buyin a g1 when im eligable for upgrade
February 17th, 2009 at 3:46 pm [ Quote ]
how can you say a 4g iphone if there isint even a 4g network yet….wow..thats retarded…how can you call the sidekick low end if it now will have 3g, 3.2 mp camera and a new OS…so what your saying is the iphone is a low end phone as well? you ppl really need to evaulate what you say before you say it. you just sounded really dumb.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm [ Quote ]
You should research topics before you open your mouth…
http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/17/att-light-lte-4g-network-2011/
Also did anyone notice in the picture that the 2 left keys are raised and the 2 right ones look recessed it looks pretty cool
February 17th, 2009 at 4:18 pm [ Quote ]
2011!!!
Thts like in two years
February 17th, 2009 at 4:20 pm [ Quote ]
Wrong. The current iPhone is called 3g because it sports a 3g radio. This current iPhone is the second generation device. The next iPhone will be the 3rd generation not the 4th.
The 1st gen had the Aluminum back, the 2nd had a plastic back, GPS and 3g radio.
February 17th, 2009 at 4:41 pm [ Quote ]
Some people is never satisfied, they just come on here and complain, and whine. It’s funny thou, it be the people who are not even interested in sidekicks, knowing they’re going to, and wanting other phones. But, they come on Sidekick pages to post all their hates. This is for the SIDEKICK customers, we know sidekicks, we love them, we understand. The sidekick was never a bad device, it just needed to be updated on some things, and with this, we’ll finally have our perfect Sidekick. Sidekick will never be a G1, G2, iPhone, and or Blackberry. We know that. That’s why we’re perfectly comfortable with it being a SIDEKICK, and why we have them as opposed to the other phones/devices on the market.
February 17th, 2009 at 4:46 pm [ Quote ]
Personally I think the upgrade is the biggest upgrade in the Sidekick family. As far as design goes, it really does look like a Slide/2008….they really are churning out these phones as fast as they can. I missed the days where sidekicks didn’t come out so fast I mean the sk2 and the sk3 don’t look anything a like..but it really does feel as though these phones are all kinda the same give or take 3 to 4 new features between them.
Knowing me I will most likely upgrade just because its nice to have a newer regardless of whether or not it is a G1, yadda, yadda, crackberry or whatever. Seriously though for me, I really don’t care to have a spaceship of a phone I just wanna talk, text, have FASTER INTERNET, and get my emails….basically the sidekick just does it for me.
No matter how you slice it there is always going to be something, “bigger or better” and keeping up with the jones’ isn’t a priority for me. If you like the G1 super just get it and if this phone is your cup of tea great. I just get so sick and tired of a phone being better than another sounds childish to me. IT’S A CELLPHONE!!! SERIOUSLY!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:46 pm [ Quote ]
Is there any info on when it is coming out?
February 17th, 2009 at 4:49 pm [ Quote ]
…oh and when the G2 come out more than likely I will probably get that just because I can!
February 17th, 2009 at 4:51 pm [ Quote ]
you can also get an std just because you can! IM JUSTTTT SAYINGGGG!
Good Luck
February 17th, 2009 at 5:08 pm [ Quote ]
Lmfao!
February 17th, 2009 at 5:08 pm [ Quote ]
Gotta love that internet sarcasm its cute!
February 17th, 2009 at 5:16 pm [ Quote ]
Long rant…
One thing that we can’t be disappointed about is the design of the sidekick. There is only so much that they can change. It has to have a keyboard and it has to have a flip screen; that is what a sidekick is. The only thing that is really ever going to change with the design physically of the sk is the size of the actual device, so don’t expect it to look like anything else other than a sidekick but maybe a little bigger, or a little smaller. It would be really cool of the jump, menu, back and cancel indentations had a dim light in them so u could see it in the dark. I think it adds an aesthitic charm to it as well.
It’s always been made of plastic. I don’t understand why people complain about the sk looking cheap and being made of plastic when all of them were plastic. It’ll be cool to have a carbon fiber case though. The thing that we all can complain about is what the software is going to be on the new device. We all want something way more impressive in terms of an upgrade than the last 3 sk’s have given us. The sk2 was really the only big upgrade we had, because the radio on the csk sucked really bad. The sk3 and lx should have been 1 upgrade instead of two and should have happened way b4 they did. I personally gave the sk a chance because it was an independent company and didn’t have that much revenue to put into upgrading the device without risking bankruptcy in the process. With microsoft writing the checks though, I don’t see why this device will not be able to compete with the more popular business oriented devices out there. This device was the singular reason that I have been with t-mobile for all these years (6 yrs), because at the time that I first heard about the sk, it was awesome and groundbreaking. It then became par with everything else that came out, then it fell behind the pack. I’m still with the sk because it still has the hardware that I’m most comfortable with. Quite simply, it still has the best keyboard on the market, hands down and the menu keys are cool as well as the shortcuts. I don’t like that (in my opinion) the sk is catering more to the 12-18 demographic than simply trying to be the most badass phone out there. Honestly, I’ve paid a “grip” for each of these devices, so if it’s a good phone that’s costs 600 instead of 300, chances are that I’ll buy it. But most of us won’t even pay what we’ve been paying if it’s pretty much the same phone that came out 5 yrs ago. I just hope they come out with something good this time around.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:18 pm [ Quote ]
Only nice thing about this thing’s appearance is the huge screen.
The 4 main buttons are like the Sidekick 08′ which I hate and the keys are round and flat like the Sidekick Slide which I also hate… I just hope they managed to retain the good tactile feedback on the devices prior to this.
The main star, or stars of the show here are really in the software and what’s under the hood (i.e. hardware). That’s why i’m definitely upgrading.
Btw, notice how the call keys are blue. If memory serves, I think that indicates a pre-production/pre-release or developer device. The commercial edition Sidekick 2009’s should have the gray colored call keys like the LX.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:45 pm [ Quote ]
Oh look! Another sidekick . . .
February 17th, 2009 at 5:48 pm [ Quote ]
This sidekick might look like the other ones but it doesn’t have the same features as them, The 09 has a better camera , bigger screen , twitter ( which will let us go on youtube) , and GPS , who knows maybe more. So why are you complaining on the look? Don’t judge a book by its cover , well a phone in this case =D
February 17th, 2009 at 5:50 pm [ Quote ]
Well said Dave
February 17th, 2009 at 5:51 pm [ Quote ]
I really like the design and new features, period. I still have the LX, the Mrs upgraded to the 2008 and that’s a step up from the 3 she had for a long time. So, it is my turn for the upgrade LOL now she want to get the 09.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:53 pm [ Quote ]
I will be getting this SK when it drops. I been deciding on a G1 or an unlocked iPhone. Going over the feature sets this SK will be bringing makes it an easy choice. Best keyboard and ease of use. I live on aim and texting. Now with the added YouTube it just sweetens the deal.
Some complaints are valid, others are unfound. This particular phone caters to a certain market. In betweten a smartphone/standard device is where this sits. Anyway, I will rock this phone until my contract runs out(next year).
Between the TGO1 and Samsung OmniaHD, I hope Tmobile is able to snag one of those beauties.
February 17th, 2009 at 5:53 pm [ Quote ]
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover ? There’s no doubt that this phone has many new features and they’re welcome additions at that but, appearances DO matter with cellphones. People nowaday are using their phones more than ever and they do care whether their phone is attractive or looks like a piece of ****.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm [ Quote ]
how long did u spend on this essay
February 17th, 2009 at 6:48 pm [ Quote ]
LOL. Took me a long *** time. LoL. It started as a 2 sentence post and kind of took on a mind of its own.
February 17th, 2009 at 6:49 pm [ Quote ]
HAHA 4relz!
February 17th, 2009 at 7:08 pm [ Quote ]
it looks so beautiful..brings a tear from my ear
im buying the g1 in a couple of weeks, but ive got to get this one as soon as it comes out
February 17th, 2009 at 7:26 pm [ Quote ]
I agree with ncmacasl. The pic from the website shown is 450 pixels wide. It’s likely, though, that they just zoomed in on that part of the page. However, taking a simple screenshot of the jump screen or something like that would verify the screen resolution rumor.
February 17th, 2009 at 7:27 pm [ Quote ]
I think its better if we all just wait for it instead of just judging it because of a 1 screenshot
February 17th, 2009 at 7:34 pm [ Quote ]
RELEASE DATE: MAY 25, 2009
February 17th, 2009 at 7:42 pm [ Quote ]
WTF, you all are crazy. This phone is gonna suck. It looks like all the others(what can you do) a piece of shizit. The sk2 was shatty, so they made the 3. The 3 was shatty so they made the slide, and LX and that other garbage phone that didn’t even have a camera, they are all ****** and this “blade” aint gonna work, its gonna f*(k up your day. That you tube is gonna be so slow, you know it too. 3g??? 3 gillion hours of waiting to download. Garbage. If you have a LX, keep it, it aint gonna get better. F*(k HOPE
February 17th, 2009 at 7:48 pm [ Quote ]
ARE YOU SURE????? HOW DO U KNW?????????? DO U KNW THE PRICE?????
February 17th, 2009 at 7:48 pm [ Quote ]
hahahahaha… if the SKLX is garbage, why do you have it? And just for you information, the iphone (along with many other phones) now have 3G. 3G includes HIGH data speeds. I highly doubt Youtube will be much slower on the Sidekick than it will be on the iPhone. The only downside is that T-Mobile does not yet have 3G installed all throughout the country… but I’m sure it will be put in a city near you within the next year.
day
And whoever made this retarded comment about twitter enabling Youtube… HAHAHAHAHA LMAO. ROTFL. That comment made my day. <3
February 17th, 2009 at 7:51 pm [ Quote ]
i hope it has threaded text because that is one thing i cant go without lol
February 17th, 2009 at 7:52 pm [ Quote ]
YES. it is very much needed.
Just a question for the Sidekick LX users:
Do any of you use the “Full-size layout” in the web browser?
What do you think about it?
February 17th, 2009 at 8:07 pm [ Quote ]
my heart jus stopped
February 17th, 2009 at 8:10 pm [ Quote ]
My one and only concern for this device right now, because of all the added features (specifically 3g radio) is the battery : /
February 17th, 2009 at 8:27 pm [ Quote ]
HI HATER I don’t know why you are pretending to be me on this site but if you have a problem with me you can be upfront about it and stop using my name to get attention.
Everyone else don’t be fooled by this person, I’m not that dumb and I’m actually looking forward to getting this new Sidekick! Thanks Mr Rocker for letting me know about this.
February 17th, 2009 at 8:39 pm [ Quote ]
hey my friend works for tmobile and she said that the sidekick 2009 is coming out during the summer, and she also said that the samsung MEMOIR is coming out on feb. 25; so if that day for the memoir is correct.. theres a chance the date she got for the sidekick 2009 might be right.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:02 pm [ Quote ]
T-Mobile employees know as much about the Blade as we do.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:37 pm [ Quote ]
twitter lets you go on youtube?
DO you live under a rock?
Twitter has nothing to do with youtube.
IN fact twitter sux! it is corny! and has been available to Sidekick developers for months!!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm [ Quote ]
it kinna looks like the 08.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:46 pm [ Quote ]
Lol twitter lets you go on youtube lmao omg lol and I think its been available to developers for over a couple years
February 17th, 2009 at 10:20 pm [ Quote ]
[Quote=amber alert]WTF, you all are crazy. This phone is gonna suck. It looks like all the others(what can you do) a piece of shizit. The sk2 was shatty, so they made the 3. The 3 was shatty so they made the slide, and LX and that other garbage phone that didn’t even have a camera, they are all ****** and this “blade” aint gonna work, its gonna f*(k up your day. That you tube is gonna be so slow, you know it too. 3g??? 3 gillion hours of waiting to download. Garbage. If you have a LX, keep it, it aint gonna get better. F*(k HOPE[/quote]
REALLY?
/sarcasm.
Dude trolling isn’t cool.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:23 pm [ Quote ]
haha i dont care what people say about this but it looks good.
hopefully we will get this one finally, we missed out on the lx and the 08, the only one australia has is the slide, and the 3 if you look hard enough.
and the screen looks lovely.
February 17th, 2009 at 10:50 pm [ Quote ]
too bad the sidekick has the worlds worst browser, no developer community and soon micro-**** will kill it off for good.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:14 pm [ Quote ]
The screen is horrible!!!! Its not even showing the entire web page like the g1.
I bet you can’t make a post on a thread just like the previous sidekicks.Try to post a reply to this forum are something similar(www.catfish1.com) on your sidekick.
The g1 and every other phone can do it. But the sidekicks can’t. Why? Because danger sucks.This let you know this phone isn’t future proof. Waste your money if you want.You can get waaaay more phone for HALF the price of this.
WHY IS THE SCREEN SO SMALL!!!
February 17th, 2009 at 11:19 pm [ Quote ]
I just want
-good youtube
-good battery life
-good resolution
-good price
I wonder what the back looks like
Damn i want a screenshot.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:20 pm [ Quote ]
“Its not even showing the entire web page like the g1.”
like this?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/gyeah/screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]
February 17th, 2009 at 11:23 pm [ Quote ]
LmfaOo.!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:03 am [ Quote ]
If u goin complain dont even have the odacity to put a comment
February 18th, 2009 at 1:31 am [ Quote ]
Definitely will be getting this
February 18th, 2009 at 5:38 am [ Quote ]
Slide and 08 aren’t bootleg rinky dink stuff you jerk.
ID sure was, but not those.
The slide was different to all of them, and the 08 was just a tiny step up. ID was a step down….
February 18th, 2009 at 7:12 am [ Quote ]
Holy ****! Another sidekick 08 with 3G GPS and a 3.2 camara hope it looks good. Batery life, I dont think it would last that long cuz of the 3G. Base on da specs the resolution looks great. A bigger screen would be better. I hope the signal dont drops like the other garbage sidekicks out there cuz they really suck. This dosent really surprise me. But lets see what happens.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:25 am [ Quote ]
@ wontbuyit
I just posted this from my LX.
And, if memory serves correctly, the screen will be 3.2 inches or such. What phones have a “bigger screen”? The iPhone has a 3.5″ screen from what I’ve found on the ‘ol net (that I again used on my LX). You’re gonna miss .3 inches?
And as for the ‘2009′, I’m also gonna sit in the “wait and see” boat. The feature upgrades sound wonderful, but the keyboard concerns me among other previous issues (IE battery life, speaker) that I hope they hammered out.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:29 am [ Quote ]
why didnt they just upgrade the 08?
speaking of ugrade do you think 08 users will get an OTA update with some of the new features ?
also it really does look alot like the 08, in my opinion they did a good job distinguishing the sidekicks , each of them has is own flare. but if i were to see anyone with this phone i would think that it is an 08.
p.s Hope it has MOODlights
i miss moodlights!!
somebody quote me!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:01 am [ Quote ]
OO great another garbage sidekick coming out. I bet you they havent fixed the signal problem I mean they shouldn’t be one cuz of the new 3G now plus the battery will be drained out cuz of that bullshit slow *** 3G they have now. I believe the plan is gonna be a little bit more expensive, I mean dont u think. cuz the G1 **** cost like 40 bucks for a bull **** internet. lol come on T-Mobile.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:06 am [ Quote ]
Word. That is so true about the 3G plan. It might be a little more expensive. They not like AT&T now but yeah its pretty expensive. We see what happens.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:25 am [ Quote ]
The perfect phone for me. Only thing that needs to happen is T-Mobile getting rid of those Roaming charges and I’m sold.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:33 am [ Quote ]
do tt fone have moodlights
February 18th, 2009 at 10:44 am [ Quote ]
LOL can’t wait 4 this phone!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:58 am [ Quote ]
Does anyone know the REAL launch date????????
o and does anyone also know if this sidekick is gonna have MOONLIGHTS ???(:
February 18th, 2009 at 11:43 am [ Quote ]
So how long til the user manual is up on the website?
February 18th, 2009 at 12:25 pm [ Quote ]
the basic bundle came out in 2007 , but the exiva’s twitxr bundle was just shared last month.
TWITXR lets you upload pictures!
Big difference!
Twitter still sucks.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:17 pm [ Quote ]
Why would anyone want a Sidekick when there is a G1? G1 is sooooooooo freakin cool. It does everything the sidekick does and then like a billioni other things.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm [ Quote ]
Hope it can hold more people on aim && have threaded messaging
Hmmm….
February 18th, 2009 at 2:51 pm [ Quote ]
Does anyone know the REAL launch date????????
o and does anyone also know if this sidekick is gonna have MOONLIGHTS ???(:
February 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm [ Quote ]
Does anyone know the REAL launch date????????
o and does anyone also know if this sidekick is gonna have MOONLIGHTS ???(:
plzz help cause im choosing between lx or waiting for this phone to come out………
February 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm [ Quote ]
sorry i meant mood lights ‘.’
February 18th, 2009 at 4:07 pm [ Quote ]
This is really starting to piss me off. I just raised enough to buy a T-Mobile sidekick 08, for I still have the old, but not forgotten sidekick 3. I was waiting until march to get the sidekick because I talked to a T-Mobile associate that said the price would drop. NOW there’s another coming out and I hate having to ******* wait all the ******* time! When I finally got my sidekick 3 in May of 2007, a few months later, they released the sidekick lx. JUST A YEAR AFTER THE SK3! Then at the same time, the slide. Last year, the 08. I wanna get one, but NOW a sidekick 09 Blade. This is getting very aggravating. Like, can I PLEASE reach the end of my 2yr contract first. DAMN! That’s all I ask. But I hope it comes out soon. Hopefully, the 08 will get the updates that the 09 has to offer.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:20 pm [ Quote ]
thats what i say, thats why i never bothered to ask her, i was surprised when she actually knew about the sidekick 2009 and the tmobile memoir.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:26 pm [ Quote ]
The phone sounds pretty cool, but I’m also curious to find out how long the battery life could last since the phone is going to have 3g and videos on it. Also how much more the sidekick unlimmited plan would cost now with the 3g feature. I’m hoping the phone is more the size of the lx which by far is the best sidekick to come out, rather than the 08.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm [ Quote ]
I’m ssooooo over da kick..all ii see is lil kids wit it n wanot..it looks practically da same n prolly will never b as good as an iphone or blacberry
February 18th, 2009 at 5:40 pm [ Quote ]
Some of you on here are saying that certain models of the Sidekick gave it a bad name. That’s so hilarious because honestly what gives the Sidekick a bad name are the people who use it.
The stereotype went from hot, trendsetters. To ghetto, and illiterate morons who still use Internet Explorer and probably don’t know what Mozilla Firefox is OR what Spell Check is. YOU people are what give it a bad name, and Sidekicks are just scoffed at now a days. (Yes I’ll wait for you idiots to look up the meaning of scoffed.) How I wish Sidekicks went back to how they used to be, but for now I’ll stay with my G1 because I know THIS ugly, Sidekick 2008 look a like is just going to be yet another sigh, and disappointment inducing, sad excuse of a phone.
And flame me all you want, and I will be big and admit I was VERY excited, because Sidekicks are just wonderful. But image matters also, and now a days Sidekicks only cause people to think you’re retarded. So no thanks!
Here’s how you all write:
y0 nigG4! $hiT lOoKzz tiaght!!
February 18th, 2009 at 5:58 pm [ Quote ]
Very unnecessary and ignorant.
Let’s not hide behind a computer screen because trust me, you wouldn’t say that in public; TROLL.
*someone wants to be “tiaght” so bad!*
February 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pm [ Quote ]
Why don’t allof you ******* who hate sidekicks just **** off!why r u even here?
Spamming my email x[
February 18th, 2009 at 6:13 pm [ Quote ]
Well how else do I leave a comment on a website? Idiot, I can’t like magically appear on the screen as myself and tell you all in person. And ***** please, why would I be afraid of you ghetto trashy *** losers. Probably getting Sidekicks on layaway. Lol.
“o ma ga! 300 dllrs is 2! ex[ansove!!! 4$@$#”
Haha you’re calling me a troll yet you’re the one with the God complex. You’re saying that I wouldn’t say it in public, out of trust. YOU must think you’re the ****, and I wouldn’t be surprised. All ghetto people always feel all conceited when they get something “flashy”.
@panda why don’t we leave? Why don’t you get educated. ******* **** slinger.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:24 pm [ Quote ]
Ok this is the last thing I’m going to say then I will forever stop trolling.
But a Sidekick user thinking Twitter is going to allow you to go on Youtube is the last piece of evidence I need to prove most (if not all) current Sidekick users are fucktards.
Good luck morons! PEACE!
February 18th, 2009 at 6:45 pm [ Quote ]
I as I said before, it gonna come out in April
February 18th, 2009 at 7:01 pm [ Quote ]
Wen in april ?
February 18th, 2009 at 7:03 pm [ Quote ]
HOW DO YOU KNOW??????
February 18th, 2009 at 7:03 pm [ Quote ]
nigga felix is retarted
February 18th, 2009 at 7:17 pm [ Quote ]
It’s a shame how one can comment can set off thousands.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:20 pm [ Quote ]
just jot hard
February 18th, 2009 at 7:27 pm [ Quote ]
Does anyone know if they will update the sidekick lx opperating system from 4.5 to 5 when the 09 comes out
Posted from my lx =)
February 18th, 2009 at 7:30 pm [ Quote ]
wats ur name pusskins3
February 18th, 2009 at 7:35 pm [ Quote ]
wtf get a life
February 18th, 2009 at 7:43 pm [ Quote ]
It will not get the update. They would loose money and it will ruin the whole purpose of buying the new sidekick.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:04 pm [ Quote ]
(sigh of sadness) ok even tho ive had every sidekick, for the past 3 years its the same problem…ahead in cool but behind in specs.
yayy for 3g, but combo it up, let me touch and flick icons on the jump screen wheel, and give me a clear enough camera to twitter pic the things i see when im out and about, without having to explain in detail just what they are looking atm through all the grain,
and the off center framing around the screen is really gonna bug me.
just saying…im gonna buy it anyway…but just saying.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:24 pm [ Quote ]
One day into this post and we have 130 comments on it and the majority are saying nothing at all. *sigh* Really, I think the only significant comment has been Diablo’s.
People who come to a hiptop dedicated website just to trash talk it have always bewildered me. I was really on board (or at least trying to be anyway) with what Richard was saying…until he went bat-**** crazy! Richard, its not that serious dude. If you like your Android then God bless ya. I personally find it hideous. But that’s the point: to each his own. I won’t even comment on the pros/cons, of the SK and Android since you stated yourself that you are only concearned with “appearence” and how you’re “perceived”. Its a shame how you can’t see how much of a poseur that makes you. Similarly you are so uptight that you can’t see that you are just as ignorant and pretentious as the “ghetto” tools that you’re so against. Speaking of, its not their fault that TMobile has become obsessed with marketing the SK line to younger people. I’ve said it before, the SK is comperable to any “business” smartphone. However, it’s up to the consumer to do their HW and select a phone that’s appropriate for them.
As for everyone who’s complaining about how similar the 09 looks to the other devices, I don’t get you people either. Of course products in a series will resemble each other, isn’t that the point? The SK has won actual awards for its keyboard so it will always have that. Even if it will one day have a touch screen. And yes it will always have a swivel screen because that’s an iconic characteristic of a SK. (Probably part of the reason the SKSlide bombed). And the SK will always have a cancel, menu, back and jump screen button as well as a d-pad and some kind of wheel/ball. The SK not having these things is like McDonalds not having golden arches. No one freaked out when the iPhone3G resembled the original. I don’t know how different people expect new SKs to look but I wouldn’t hold my breath for a dramatically different face lift ever.
As for release dates and such, I’m SURE the admin of this site will update us with ANY new info as it comes in. However, I think a good educated guess would be early spring/summer.
In the meantime, whether you’re a long time user, a new user or a returning one, this new SK is one we can all get excited about again. Its a shame how the majority of SK haters were former users themselves but hopefully they can let us have our fun.
And for anyone who has a smart comment, this “essay” only took me a couple of minute to type
February 18th, 2009 at 9:33 pm [ Quote ]
OMG…..THIS IS GOING TO BE BEAST!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:58 pm [ Quote ]
THIS IS THE WORST SK.!. WE CAN ALL BET EVERYONE IS KEEPING THEY’RE LX’S.!. WONDER IF HIPTOP CAN UPDATE THE LX TO 3G USING OTA????
February 19th, 2009 at 1:35 am [ Quote ]
do we know how small/big this new sidekick is? are they keeping it small as the 08 or going back to the lx size?
February 19th, 2009 at 1:59 am [ Quote ]
I agree with Greek Pharoah.
good point!!!
like I read on some post, “fighting over the internet is like racing in the special olympics,
no matter who wins, you’re still retarded”
hey haters, don’t waste your time on this website. go to iphone version of hiptop, if it exists!! and hate over there. 3g is good for the sidekick fam and no ota upgrades. you can’t get the 3.2 megapixel camera ota lol!!! so jus buy the phone or start making your own phone to please you!!! as for the lil kids with sk’s, didn’t disney make a phone for your age group???? no sk slide buttons, but if that’s what they put, I guess I can manage for 3g and a good software =) so who here is an proud owner of a sidekick??? lets keep it that way
February 19th, 2009 at 2:24 am [ Quote ]
What are you talking about… T-Mobile doesn’t have ROAMING CHARGES. LOL.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:31 am [ Quote ]
Not exactly the best color in the world,
Any new on if its coming to Aus?
or in different colors?
x Cassie
February 19th, 2009 at 5:03 am [ Quote ]
wtf why don’t they center the screen?! and why the **** does it have that thick a$$ border!!? sharp is so stupid. deff keeping my Lx. this **** is gunna be whack. sorry. Have fun with slow youtube and crappy 3G cus that’s all ya gunna get ,
February 19th, 2009 at 6:34 am [ Quote ]
My guesses:
It’ll be out around July.
It’ll be $149 – $199 on contract.
It’ll be groundbreaking.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:56 am [ Quote ]
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen the screen on an lx, but the screen isn’t centered either and there is a thick border on that one too. From the numbers, the screen is bigger than the lx.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:59 am [ Quote ]
^
me
February 19th, 2009 at 8:01 am [ Quote ]
The iPhone 3G is the 2nd generation iPhone, It’s called the 3G because it runs on the 3G network.
1st Gen iPhone (EDGE) summer ‘07
2nd Gen iPhone (3G) summer ‘08
3rd Gen iPhone (3G) summer’09
February 19th, 2009 at 10:11 am [ Quote ]
& the only thing I don’t like about it is the plasticy body.
Otherwise, I’m all in, definitely.
That’s why I wasn’t a big fan of the 2008, the black plastic finish was kind of awkward in the hand, the heavier sidekicks were the best.
February 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am [ Quote ]
I thought it looked cool
But its actully it looks ugley
February 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am [ Quote ]
UGH. I’ve been a huge sidekick user since the 2nd model. I’ve had 2,3,and LX. I think its time that I move on to bigger and better things. This phone looks as though it’s going to be a major disappointment. At least the LX has a glossy finish, which some might not like, but IMO it’s better than this dull-*** plastic look. Oh! Not to mention that Microsoft owns Danger now(gag). I am 100% a Microsoft hater. Really Danger? You decide to make the new and improved sidekick thats suppose to be groundbreaking look like this?
February 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm [ Quote ]
You are right, Rob. They should make the body out of titanium, be about 3mm thick, and it should have a 14MP camera and a mind-controlled interface instead of a touchscreen or keyboard.
What type of “groundbreaking” things are you looking for? As far as the Sidekick series of phones goes, the addition of G3 and GPS is pretty groundbreaking.
February 19th, 2009 at 12:55 pm [ Quote ]
i must say even though the sidekick is not as up to date like the blackberry’s or iphones , they have set a standard of quality and are convenient to texters i luv a touch screen and all that jazz but i have a prepaid sidekick i spend 40 a month i text send emails and ism all day no chrge 10 bucks a week i had the storm and could not text how i wanted it was so annoying the features are great but im a text monster ..the iphone is amazing but the touch screens are just to delicate i cant just go off in texting i have to be careful ,, so im sent both back and im sticking wit my sidekick u can call them behind late or whatever stick to ur roots and cant wait for this new sidekick to drop …
February 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm [ Quote ]
Lmao
ThatSoup = Best. Comment. Ever.
February 19th, 2009 at 3:11 pm [ Quote ]
ok the new sk is goin to be the best phone for kids out their
every1 is killin it i mean comon its for kinds kinda its a great txting phone and i mean giv it a chance
o and how manny of u haters r even intrested in the sk u guys r just coming on the web site to bash the sk GET A LIFE!!!!
February 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm [ Quote ]
name one phone for kids that is better???
February 19th, 2009 at 3:14 pm [ Quote ]
agreed
February 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm [ Quote ]
actually yes we all r gona get it wat phone r u sayin is that mych better
yes iphone and the new blackberry 8900 r better but this is a kids phone and the web browser is not that bad my bud got wifi and the edge beat it but a good second…………………… just saying
February 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm [ Quote ]
b.kjbhvbhv
February 19th, 2009 at 4:44 pm [ Quote ]
dude, its the same **** as the rest. “The sidekick” phone has to have made the least amount of progress than any other phone, ever. Theres been like what, 5-6 different sidekicks and there still using the same operating system and screen as the sidekick 1! it feels like your talking on a ******* PSP its so big. every new phone on the market has totally surpased this once impressive phone. it seems like it goes backwards since ******* part 1 was the smallest. **** this!
February 19th, 2009 at 5:14 pm [ Quote ]
Yep, I’ve got my fingers crossed too man.
I’m almost on the market for a new phone so if this isn’t out in the UK it looks like I’ll be going for the HTC Magic, a BlackBerry or a Xperia X1
February 19th, 2009 at 5:56 pm [ Quote ]
so ur on a place where people talk about sidekicks y?? if u hate them sooo ,much the just get a life and leave its not that hard
February 19th, 2009 at 6:09 pm [ Quote ]
Um what the hell why do you need to know my name?
February 19th, 2009 at 6:51 pm [ Quote ]
THATS DOPE!
hehe
i hope it comes to australia, because my slides pretty cool but would prefer that one
February 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm [ Quote ]
So I have a few questions. The 08 was my first SK and I really love it and don’t know why you all seem to hate it so much. I want to know what kind of keyboard is this on the 09? Is it just from the slide because I like my present keyboard =[ Were the moodlights on the LX really that great? What did they do? Finally, have you been able to transfer apps and games from an old SK to a new one before? I’d hate to spend all that moohlah again =/ Please respond!!!!
February 19th, 2009 at 8:04 pm [ Quote ]
numbers done mean anything about the screen being physically bigger. the number is just the resolution on the screen. how many pixels are on the screen. not actually how big the physical screen is. thats why the lx and the 08 have the same resolution. but still the 08 is smaller. they got same amount of dots. that means the 08 is thta much crisper cause the pixels are smaller on it than the lx. but theres still the same amount.
so what am i saying? just because the 09 numbers for the screen resolution is crazy high, it still doesnt mean it’ll be bigger than the lx.
February 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm [ Quote ]
I love how some people call the new side(even the LX) a kids phone… I dont know many younger kids that have 300$ to 400$ to spend on a phone every year…. Then again, maybe thats the problem, its seen as an over priced kids phone…. One thing i do know is that know onebody knows what to expect from this new Kick. So i for one am going to reserve judgment until the phone comes out.. And i think the rest of you should too. My 2cents.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:21 pm [ Quote ]
I WAS HOPEING IT WAS BETTER…. THE KEYBOARD LOOKS UGLY, I DON’T LIKE HOW IT LOOKS ROUND, THE WHOLE SIDEKICK ITSELF LOOKS CHEAP LIKE THE SIDEKICK 08,
DAMN I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE COOL AND I WAS PLANNING TO BUY IT, IF I BUY IT, ITS ONLY BECAUSE OF THE NEW FEATURES,
BECAUSE IT LOOKS UGLIYY LOL I GUESS THE SIDEKICK LX WAS THE ONLY SIDEKICK I FELL IN LOVE WITH, ITS NOT CHEAP
=(
February 19th, 2009 at 9:24 pm [ Quote ]
I DON’T LIKE IT
IT LOOKS LIKE A CHEAP SIDEKICK 08
DAMN I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING 2 BE COOL
February 19th, 2009 at 11:28 pm [ Quote ]
Hmm interesting … I’ve have every sk so far … this sounds pretty gud … but wit so many damn sk users I think its gonna be slow regardless 3G or not. I’ll keep an ear to the streets for the release date. I’ll have my lx till then.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:51 pm [ Quote ]
Why ppl complain that it looks cheap
Wat ya want a 14k gold sidekick????
February 20th, 2009 at 5:38 am [ Quote ]
No 24 carat!
February 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am [ Quote ]
Don’t listen to the people who says it looks cheap. You hear it with every sk that comes out. “Oh, the sk2 is way too big, it’s like a brick, the 3 is too thick, the lx got bigger instead of smaller, the o9 got smaller, and (yes) why is it made out of plastic? It looks so cheap. At the end of the day, they got it, fell in love and waited for the new one to come out to say it looked cheap and they liked the previous model better.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:33 am [ Quote ]
This looks almost exactly like the “gecko”, first of all I am a big fan of the sk’s Had 4 of them, but seriously, “us” sk users are getting tired of seing all of these other people with their touch screen fones.. how much longer are we going to wait to see something like that on a sk??? 2010 sk knife??lol?? seriously…. Y couldnt dis fone have a swivel touch screen?? these updates for this fone should have been out for the SK LX… or maybe added wen that fat update was sent out. So honestly, it sounds nice gps, youtube, 3g… BUT HOW LATE ARE WE?? next thing you know the new iphone comes out at the end of the year, and guess what, well be atleast two years behind with this new blade sk!! suks ! btw I am not an SK hater Am just really dissapointed
February 20th, 2009 at 9:49 am [ Quote ]
before i even heard that this was coming out. i was gunna switch to verizon. but now that this is coming out. i don’t know what i should do. stick with sidekicks…or go to verizon.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:20 am [ Quote ]
Verizon sucks. They do have the best service, but it doesn’t matter cause the phones and plans are so crappy
February 20th, 2009 at 10:21 am [ Quote ]
Honestly if I were you, I would not go to Verizon and T-Mobile sucks. I would go with AT&T. I have AT&T and I have great coverage and their 3G is really fast. Plus when ever you wanna any phone even from the seas, only you have to do is pop that chip in and your ready to go. Im in NYC by the way incase you ask.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:09 am [ Quote ]
I like how he said that the screen is still the same as the SK1.
SK1 was black and white XD
http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10117583.jpg Sidekick 1
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/wp-content/gallery/00-single/normal_SidekickLX_3.jpg Sidekick LX
Different, see?
February 20th, 2009 at 11:43 am [ Quote ]
Thank god it’s not a touchscreen. For the few complaining tat it’s not, trust me..it aint about a touch screen. If you want a touch screen get a G1. Everyone keeps comparing it to the iphone and other phones.
If ya’ll want an iphone, go get an iphone and stop talk smack.
Sidekick users know whats up, this aint about sidek!ck vs other smartphones. This is about what we needed to improve our favorite phone. 3G, GPS and new apps, ooh yeah. I can’t wait to get this phone.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:42 pm [ Quote ]
The Sidekick is not a smart phone, it’s a messaging phone.
Infact, THE messaging phone. It is not intended for business use or to be powerful with loads of high end apps.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:49 pm [ Quote ]
Any phone that does more than a typical mobile phone is a smart phone, and the sidekick does way more than a typical cellphone -_-
February 20th, 2009 at 1:29 pm [ Quote ]
wow big disappointment again smh im tired of these lame designs and features guess im goin to the iphone by t-mobile and sh*ty sidekicks lol
February 20th, 2009 at 1:30 pm [ Quote ]
The sidekick will never have a touchscreen because it does not need a touchscreen.
The majority of sidekick fans don’t want that as a feature, and if you think it will improve your mobile experience so damn much go get a ******* g1.
It’s not that big of a deal. You don’t like it, switch.
February 20th, 2009 at 4:42 pm [ Quote ]
more pics! more pics! more pics!!!
February 20th, 2009 at 5:01 pm [ Quote ]
That phone looks like it should Retail for under 100, not over 300!!!
February 20th, 2009 at 5:24 pm [ Quote ]
NEWS ON HTC’S NEW “G2.” (That’s not the name of it by the way)
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/38658
February 20th, 2009 at 6:26 pm [ Quote ]
*sigh*
Well where do I begin? Why are most of these people complaining about the “plasticy” feel if the phone is made of plastic. (Nice job einsteins) you guys are really smart.
Second. I do not want or do not need a touch screen I swear, what are you peopl 12? You realize that the old palms had touch screen before the iphone was even patented? I’m glad we don’t have touchscreen. Why? Becuase it will drive the price up to $500. You people are morons.
Third, how are gps,3g,better resolution, thinner and a new os not a major upgrade? I’m convinced you people are morons.
The sidekick does not compete with any iphone or g1 but I don’t care. The sidekick does what it does and it does it better than any other phone out there.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:55 pm [ Quote ]
Its still a sidekick, if the other feuterless sidekicks don’t have anything special and cost 200 already, imagine how much this is gonna cost. Im tired of t-mobile and danger bull ****. I bet any of you that this is gonna atleast cost 300
February 20th, 2009 at 9:25 pm [ Quote ]
Wow very ignorant……what do you even consider ghetto?
February 20th, 2009 at 11:03 pm [ Quote ]
You know I think all this beef back and forth should cease. Wait 4 the damn phone 2 come out, then if u like buy.. if not who really cares what phone or carrier you choose. Do what works best for you,. as the rest of us that love our sidekicks will. I know that if I had an I phone, blackberry or any other phone that I claimed 2 be so happy with I wouldn’t b here posting since it is intended 4 sk users right? Marinate on that ****
February 20th, 2009 at 11:16 pm [ Quote ]
*poke* *poke*
Excuse me big man ^-^
I agree :]
((LolzZ u spelled iphone ‘i phone’ ))
February 20th, 2009 at 11:50 pm [ Quote ]
*SIGH*
The iPhone has touchscreen and its only $199, There’s also the Samsung Behold, Omnia, Instinct, G1, HTC Diamond, HTC Touch Pro, Blackberry Storm, which are all under $500……….
February 20th, 2009 at 11:53 pm [ Quote ]
There’s also a COLOR SK1.
XD
February 21st, 2009 at 8:08 am [ Quote ]
dude go to verizon the servios is better plus they got a lot better phones abd more of them
February 21st, 2009 at 8:10 am [ Quote ]
hey u tell him
February 21st, 2009 at 9:32 am [ Quote ]
your a moron.. 4g iphone and g2….ahaha.. the g2 is a g1 without a keyboard.. that just shows how stupid you are..
February 21st, 2009 at 10:12 am [ Quote ]
HAHAHA all the haters are just mad cuz they recently got the LX/2008 when the 2009 is commin real soon. Sucks!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:25 am [ Quote ]
I don’t get the people on this site talking about how the 8900 and iPhone 3G are better than a phone that has not even been released? Have you even used the BB8900? The physical hardware is cool but aside from the touchscreen how is it more advanced then the specs for the SK 09? If the specs on the SK 09 hold up the screen resolution will be tighter than both the iPhone and the 8900. Have you ever attempted to use the 8900’s keyboard? I have. It is NOT good. Not by a longshot. The 8900’s software was half baked at launch. They pretty much tweaked their existing OS to work around a touchscreen. It TRULY lacks a smooth user experience.
I have owned every Sidekick since the SKII. Currently I own both 1st and 2nd gen iPhones, a G1 (which is my daily use personal phone), and a BB Curve for business use.
The iPhone is the best touch screen only OS on the market period. The UI is extremely polished BUT the lack of physical keyboard, inability to cut and paste, inability to forward a txt message (talking about an unhacked iPhone with factory software) hurts the devices overall usability. How about the lack of native MMS??? How about the camera on the iPhone? The SK may not have a great camera BUT I was always able to take a picture without having to worry about blur. The iPhone camera is terrible.
The G1 addresses many of the iPhone’s shortcomings with the keyboard and track ball. Those two items alone allow you to move around the UI smoothly. That being said not being able to delete emails in batch or empty your email trash bin is pretty inconvenient. Also relatively weak battery life and some instability hurts the overall experience. Coming out of the browser you will sometimes get a delay at the home screen of close to 10 seconds before you can see your icons or interact with the OS whatsoever. Android however has TONS of potential, strong developer support and constant updates are really making this a solid OS less than a year on the market.
Truth of the matter is perception makes people THINK that phones like the 8900 and iPhone are much more advanced while the SK’s are toys for teens. That is a shame as many folks miss out on a truly amazing overall messaging powerhouse. A few minor tweaks to the SK interface like threaded txt messaging along with the feature sets added to the SK 09 like that crazy high resolution screen, 3G and GPS (with native turn by turn GPS) and I would like for someone to explain how the other phones can remain so much more advanced. As a matter of fact aside from the touchscreen’s which was a me too for most cell phone vendors to try to steel sales away from Apple explain to me how the 8900 or iPhone are so much more advanced than a sidekick?
The new Danger 5 OS is even running Linux. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see a webkit enabled browser. I think the new SK may surprise some folks. The only real problem with the SK line and probably something that will never be corrected as it is a cash cow for TMobile is how locked down the device is. Essentially forcing folks to pay for every additional ringtone, and inability to add apps outside the market is sad when most devices allow you to do this. It would also be nice to get away from the 100 txt limit which is goofy.
Bottom line is the device isn’t even released yet for anyone to compare to the iPhone’s, G1’s and BB’s of the cellphone industry. To say it is behind in technology at this point is pretty ignorant especially considering the spec sheet paints a pretty powerful device (aside from missing touchscreen which judging by how smooth an OS Danger has always been without one really isn’t a deal breaker but more of a trendy thing that they have chosen not to add).
February 21st, 2009 at 10:26 am [ Quote ]
Shhhhheeeeessshhhhh sorry about the length on that monster…LOL hadn’t realized how much I typed. Oops.
February 21st, 2009 at 11:24 am [ Quote ]
Nah, it is not good enough. I will wait for next year. It will be much better than Sidekick 2009. I still have Sidekick LX so I can wait for other year.
February 21st, 2009 at 2:19 pm [ Quote ]
Idc what the haters say the new kick looks beast. I got my first sidekick (2008) at the end of last year and its the best messaging phone I’ve had. Im hooked. The 2009 is gunna bring major improvements to the line so who cares if its behind other phones. I can’t imagine myself using anything other than a sidekick. XD
February 21st, 2009 at 2:24 pm [ Quote ]
Lstrike, I think you confused the 8900 (Curve II) with the BB Storm, since you refer to it a touchscreen device.
I do agree with your overall opinion however.
I’ve used a sidekick since 2003, my first being the CSK. I personally send too many messages of all kinds (mobile email/sms/IM) to ever use a touchscreen keyboard. EVER.
I do agree that most people who consider the Sidekick to be less powerful than comparable smartphones haven’t taken the time to learn all that the Danger OS is capable of. I can’t think of another device on the market with something as innovative as the “Jump” button integrated into its OS.
The ease of multi-tasking while using a Sidekick to perform functions simultaneously makes it the best device available for someone like me, and I’ll be upgrading to the new device the 1st day it becomes available.
BTW – I’ve owned all types of devices from Windows Mobile, to Palm, to BB and have always kept my Sidekick. I’ve also been in the wireless industry for 10 years.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:31 pm [ Quote ]
@Cellphone Chris: Correct, I meant the Storm…I happened to read a response with the 8900 in it and included that in my response. The 8900 isn’t even a 3g phone. Much less a device to compare with the upcoming spec of the SK 2009.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm [ Quote ]
@ RockmanForte: When you say nah it is not good enough what are you referencing? Aside from not having a touch screen and different look what else could you want that would make it “Good Enough”? Higher Resolution than the iPhone? Check. 3.2 camera with flash? Check. 3g, GPS, Turn based nav, YouTube, best in class IM, move to Linux underpinning? Check, check, check, check, check…
On top of all that the device hasn’t even been released yet or even previewed aside from one in the wild pick, spec sheet and one dude confirming a few facts.
February 21st, 2009 at 7:38 pm [ Quote ]
i love my sk. i have the 08 and its my 3rd sk. before i had the j.c. sk2 and the d.wade sk3. i’ve loved them all and they keep getting better and better. i never had an lx… anyways the sk is by far the BEST messaging/multitasking phone available. even the iphone’s touch screen can’t compare to how fast i can move around the sk ui with the jump shortcuts. i could care less if the sk never gets a touch screen. its unnecessary. i can’t imagine using any other phone. so what if other phones come out with these things first. i’d rather wait for the sk to catch up. great things come to those who wait. different people have different opinions. im not gonna hate on the iphone or bb storm cuz i’m sure they are great phones for certain people. just not for me. i type too much for a dayum touchscreen keyboard.
also well said @ cellphone chris!
February 21st, 2009 at 7:45 pm [ Quote ]
Me too..I agree
February 21st, 2009 at 7:46 pm [ Quote ]
oh and also from that pic it looks nothing like the 08. yall are blind.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 am [ Quote ]
hahaha.. i have the LX with the update that came out a couple of months ago they should make another one for us LX users with the new soft ware(i.e 3g network,youtube capability etc.)..i personally love the LX specialy now that you can change the face plates..(mine is all white with red buttons:) )…long live on the sidekick LX!..
i might consider buying this one after i see it frist hand when i know some who bought it so i can “test drive” it lol..
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 am [ Quote ]
PS.. this looks like a upgraded slide with swivel screen lols..(i.e button setup,keyboard, etc..)
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:51 am [ Quote ]
ll Be Quotedk.
I totally agree with you . 5years ago the sidekick was for geeks. Now,people associate the kick with black and Hispanic ghetto trash that think they’re gangster. It’s also regarded as a kids phone, I once pulled my LX out at work, and my coworker said her 10 year old had the same phone. I can say I’m embarassed to be seen with my LX at work, but I’m hooked on the kick since 2004.
I think t mobile should stop offering a prepaid plan for kicks. That should weed out all the poor ******** that can’t afford a cellphone, these types never have anything because they spend all their money stupidly , on $150 sneakers and designer clothes. But they need my tax dollars for their welfare check. Sorry I had to rant , but it pisses me off when I’m at the grocery store and the person in front of me is using a sidekick , but they pay for their groceries with foodstamps
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 am [ Quote ]
Some of you are ******* idiots. You can not get an OTA for 3G. In order to enable a phone to connect to a 3G network, you need a 3G radio, which is a piece of hardware, not software. Anything related to hardware can not be dealt with by using an OTA so you can kiss your sorry LX’s goodbye if you want 3G on a Sidekick.
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:51 am [ Quote ]
You know what i think is gonna happen everyone says oh its ugly and what not but once it drops everyone still ends up gettin it this is one wild pic so there gotta be more in info to come like always
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm [ Quote ]
i cant wait until this comes out , i live by three t-mobile stores so i’ll be in line the same day its released to go an get one.
so far from the pictures i’ve seen it looks hot , the phone being 3G is just a plus
i’ve had every side kick so far (except the ID and Slide ) those are rip off’s to me .
i had the 08′ but i missed my mood lights to much so i went out and bought another LX
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm [ Quote ]
f_ck all that ish yall sayin wtf happened to Jonhnny chase
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm [ Quote ]
HEYTHIS PHONE GOOO HARD 2 THE MAX IM GETING IT
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:53 pm [ Quote ]
B!423 u retarded u ugly *** nigga
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm [ Quote ]
Go 2 dis site.http://www.gadgetfolder.com/new-sidekick-lx-2009-classic-qwerty-keyboard.html
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm [ Quote ]
I wouldn’t release it with todays economy or t-mobile might get bankruptsy…
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:51 am [ Quote ]
This is likely the stupidest serious thing to be said in this post so far.
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 am [ Quote ]
…nothing changes the fact that this SK release is more than disappointing.
I don’t much care for touchscreen, all I want is an enhanced kick experience using the Danger OS I love, and much improvement in all areas to make it compete with newer smartphones… these hopes may actually come with this model
But, this new sidekick looks extremely similar to the 08, which instantly kills it and makes it a no buy for me
Why do new SKs look so finniky, plastic, and cheap?
The LX was easily the best sidekick release, because despite its size, it was the most professional and sleek looking model
The screen is so small….. what is with the borders? I thought it was common knowledge that to compete in the mobile phone industry now you must have a screen that not only has a high pixel count, but takes up the majority of the surface of the phone, NOT leaving bulky borders as is seen on this new sidekick.
Guess it really is time to invest in that G1 or another upcoming Android release, because Danger and the Sidekick team sure know how to disappoint.
February 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 am [ Quote ]
Any news on a release in AU yet?
x x
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:53 am [ Quote ]
wtf….huh?
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 am [ Quote ]
wooooow! +_+ i really want it!!
this phone is a new of the sidekiks phone.. when i’ll go in usa (i live in italy) i’ll buy it!
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am [ Quote ]
LOL QFE!!!! I LOL’d so hard at the comment and even harder at your comment! hahahahahahahaha
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:58 am [ Quote ]
Wait, so now I am confused… is the Blade’s screen smaller than the LX’s screen? By some of the comments in here it is perceived that the Blade’s screen is the same size as the 2008’s… is this true?
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 am [ Quote ]
looks like it by the picture
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:33 am [ Quote ]
f..k a touchscreen,.. what about this yall…what if we had tv on our sk ,like sprint. They get major props 4 that but we all know that the viewing experience would be the sh..! on our big flatscreens. Now that’s some real stuff t-mobile can get 2 workin on.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:09 am [ Quote ]
The LX screen is 3.0″ and 400×240 resolution. The LX09 (Blade) screen is reportedly 3.2″ and 854×480 resolution.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 am [ Quote ]
Thank you, Michael.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm [ Quote ]
Is this phone gonna swivel or is it slide?
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm [ Quote ]
im a kid and i ha v the sidekick 08
all u got to do is save up for it a lil
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm [ Quote ]
its got a swivel screen
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm [ Quote ]
+_+
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm [ Quote ]
the screen is still too small.
i was hoping something like G1 size…
its just… ugly =/
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:51 pm [ Quote ]
The screen looks exactly the same, who gives a F*cK. Jesuz crackers christ, you people are ***. It goes from the 0 to the number 1 on the keypad, just like the LX. And F*ck touchscreen, IMAGINE just being at your computer, not using your mouse (trackball) or your keyboard (keypad). And you had to touch everything on your computer to get places, it would be annoying. The “blade”??? **** you blade, your gonna be the same as all the others, same piece of schit that is slow as faulk. 228 comments. Jesus dickin christ people. Get a ****** life, ITS A PHONE, go write a letter like the good ol days for once.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm [ Quote ]
sorry, but ignorant spelling pisses me the **** off- i do agree w/ you immensely however.
ghetto, loud kids walk around town like they’re cool ****, flaunting their sidekicks while they whip out their fake brooklyn accents when the last time i checked, this was jersey. not being stereotypical, just be real.
i love sidekicks, but i hate how so many idiots have them
this phone is real nice, but i think the cheap plastic look it has like the 08 sucks. it’ll get scratched easy. they should go back to the plastic they used for the lx. maybe even the sk 3’s keyboard, but that’s just my opinion.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 pm [ Quote ]
amber you wrote a freaking novel yet you want other people to get a life…
pot.
kettle.
black.
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:13 pm [ Quote ]
The keyboard was stretched out, meaning the screen evidently had to be stretched out as well, dumbass.
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:19 pm [ Quote ]
OOOOoooWEeeeee *^.^*
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 pm [ Quote ]
this phone look hot but if its bigger then the lx im not buying it cuz the lx feels like a brick on my hand lol
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:38 pm [ Quote ]
If you believe that, I have a reverse scuba suit equipped goldfish I can sell you.
Any phone that does more than a basic phone ISN’T a basic phone. There are smartphones, multimedia phones, messaging phones, etc.
….talk about fallacies….
February 24th, 2009 at 2:37 am [ Quote ]
gps , nice !, maybe I can find my way home =) , im buying it regardless what people say, because all I do is use aim,text message, internet,email,and camera,I think im satisfied enough,
what do you people want? a sidekick that can wipe your *** while your on aim, sitting on the toilet, after you take your 46 minute dump, due to the fact you were constapated?
I got hands for that, and wash them with soap afterwards
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am [ Quote ]
The G1 screen is 3.17″ and 480×320 resolution.
The LX09 screen is (reportedly) 3.2″ and 854×480 resolution. So the G1 is actually a bit smaller, and much lower resolution…
February 24th, 2009 at 9:11 am [ Quote ]
thats nicee wow im gonna take my tmobile credit and get it im glad i didnt get another phone wit the credit i still have to get another phone wit tmobile have the sidekick 2
February 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am [ Quote ]
Plenty of phones do what the sidekick does…..they’re phones. They have IM, internet, make phone calls, text and mms. Its just that, they aren’t Sidekicks. They don’t do it “how” the sidekick does it. They do it “the way” the sidekick does it.
Why pick one tv over another?
One car over another?
C’mon, be logical.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:02 pm [ Quote ]
I have a Sidekick iD and I upgraded to the iPhone but it wasn’t really an upgrade (I’m 15) because I text A LOTT and the iPhone has a keyboard that freezes up if you text to fast because it cant register responses quick enough. I can’t afford the unlimited texts either so i have to use the email which is wicked annoying. I am definitely upgrading to this Sidekick when it comes out ( I hope that’s soon) unless it is wicked expensive because then I would just get the ‘08 but I’m looking for a bigger screen. I would love threaded texts and the only problem with sidekicks I have (this might sound stupid) i have to always texxt with two hands and if I have something in one hand i can’t use my sidekick with the other hand and that is my problem. The iPhone is great and all but something I find amusing is that when I sync it to my MacBook it says that there are no supported services and I was like, “wtf I thought they were made by the same company! how are there no supported services?” anyway I love sidekicks and this is going to be a great phone
February 24th, 2009 at 8:03 pm [ Quote ]
That was a great post! Intelligent and I understood it…it made sense!
February 25th, 2009 at 7:08 pm [ Quote ]
aparently you can buy it now, on craigslist, in the Boston, Ma area, BUT its $650..i say someone from hiptop3.com buys it off him, and previews it for all of us!!!
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ele/1044583415.html
idk if hes a flaker or not, looks like he posted the same pic 4 times…
see for your slef
February 25th, 2009 at 7:56 pm [ Quote ]
I live in Boston, and contacted him to send pictures to prove it, but he does not reply. He only replied once. I think he’s just lying, why would he use hiptops’s pik instead of taking one?
February 26th, 2009 at 7:14 am [ Quote ]
149$ for a new customer. full price sidekicks are more than $250
February 26th, 2009 at 7:38 pm [ Quote ]
NIGGA G3X retarded
February 27th, 2009 at 1:22 am [ Quote ]
I swear some of you people in the this thread are so f*****g stupid its beyond belief. Why don’t u pull the smartphone d**ks out of your mouth. Are you that amazed by touchscreen? Like a f******g chimp with your mouth open becuz you can play touchy hands with a screen.And for the people that say that it looks like cheap plastic…judging it from one early picture…I hope you have kids so I can find them one day and eat them
February 27th, 2009 at 3:29 pm [ Quote ]
when does this come out?
February 27th, 2009 at 11:32 pm [ Quote ]
there’s only been 2gens of iPhone. the first gen was big and had a silver back, and the second gen was tapered on the sides and black on the back. they call it iphone 3G because it runs on 3G not because its the third gen
March 1st, 2009 at 12:46 am [ Quote ]
I’m glad I’m mexican and not hispanic!! then those comments would be hurtful lol I don’t care man!!! I buy polo ralph lauren from head to toe. buy my jordans and sport a sidekick!!! no food stamps, no pre paid. got the my faves and the sidekick data plan man. let me tell you this, reason I have a sidekick or reasons. web: check my bank account, pay bills, a lil bit of shopping and most of all, research. I’m a college student man. txt: kit wit everyone since I’m in class or at work. e-mail: send work and receive work, again kit wit friends all over the country. it doesn’t matter my race, my budget or my intelligence. I graduated in top 20 of my high school. I’m not stupid or ignorant. I have lived at some poor stages in life but I live a good life now. I don’t have the sidekick to show off but for its purposes. its one of the few phones that do this the way I like it to. I’ve been wit t mobile since back in the day voicestream. its the only company I know and it luckily offers the kick. so again, forget your income, race, or status. having this phone is ok no matter your status, just as long as you have it for its intended purpose. just one thing
lil kids shouldn’t have sidekicks!!! better yet, they shouldn’t have cell phones!!!!! they are the ones with the prepaid kicks or the kicks wit no data plan makin everyone else look bad!!!! so my next phone is the sk 09 no matter what or who disagrees. latinos stand up!!!!!!
March 1st, 2009 at 12:49 am [ Quote ]
I’m glad I’m mexican and not hispanic!! then those comments would be hurtful lol I don’t care man!!! I buy polo ralph lauren from head to toe. buy my jordans and sport a sidekick!!! no food stamps, no pre paid. got the my faves and the sidekick data plan man. let me tell you this, reason I have a sidekick or reasons. web: check my bank account, pay bills, a lil bit of shopping and most of all, research. I’m a college student man. txt: kit wit everyone since I’m in class or at work. e-mail: send work and receive work, again kit wit friends all over the country. phone: call the wifey and family. apps: for when I’m bored but pretty much always busy. anyways, it doesn’t matter my race, my budget or my intelligence. I graduated in top 20 of my high school. I’m not stupid or ignorant. I have lived at some poor stages in life but I live a good life now. I don’t have the sidekick to show off but for its purposes. its one of the few phones that do this the way I like it to. I’ve been wit t mobile since back in the day voicestream. its the only company I know and it luckily offers the kick. so again, forget your income, race, or status. having this phone is ok no matter your status, just as long as you have it for its intended purposes. just one thing
lil kids shouldn’t have sidekicks!!! better yet, they shouldn’t have cell phones!!!!! they are the ones with the prepaid kicks or the kicks wit no data plan makin everyone else look bad!!!! so my next phone is the sk 09 no matter what or who disagrees. latinos stand up!!!!!!
March 1st, 2009 at 1:01 am [ Quote ]
now on the sidekick 09. its an lx with the 08 plastic screen border and slide buttons. ok, it looks good. maybe because I have the 08 and upgraded from a slide so I’m used to that. now, I see it perfect but what throws them off are the buttons. compare the first layout and the hiptop3 logo. the layout buttons have blue accents, but on the sk 09, it has red accents. maybe that’s why people dislike it??? but it does look better in the layouts. blue and white buttons. just my thought.
March 1st, 2009 at 2:29 am [ Quote ]
I honestly don’t like it that much. I’m kinda used to the LX feeling so think about it, from something that’s heavy you know not to drop it but when you have a thinner sidekick in your hands your bound to drop it I believe. I used to have a Sk ID and I constantly dropped it because it was light. I love the upgrades that it’s 3G, ability to watch videos, better camera etc but I’d like the new Lx to be just like the original LX, give it some new colors to come out with (Black, Midnight Blue, White & Beige, etc), some better special editions like another “LRG” because I like the color green, probably a LV engraving & design would be totally wild and different don’t you think? A artist like Kanye West or Fall Out Boy (their album cover art on the sidekick) or like some cartoon character thing would be silly but then again hot (Ex. Mario) but just better and not lighter. Does anyone agree or disagree?
March 1st, 2009 at 2:36 am [ Quote ]
Oh in addition does anyone else get the feeling that sidekick’s are too out there now-a-days? I know it’s the most want to have gadget out there but now I’m loosing the Sk feeling I once loved. Everyone in my freaking school has 1. I bet if you wanted to see how many you could conduct a freaking sk flip orchestra (nothing is impossible but I was just being foolish) I’ve been a Sk user for about 3 years now.. There’s days I don’t like the fact I have one because I feel like everyone else and I like to be different but then again I just can never let go of it but want a blackberry now.. Anybody ever get that feeling?
March 1st, 2009 at 1:05 pm [ Quote ]
your sooo right
i have a white g-1 (one the rarest g-1)
but i didnt buy to keep up with the jones but ima cell fanatic dont get me wrong but basically alot of these simple phone especially the sk is one the best phones and danger OS is one of the best among any phoneeee however it does lack a few features but who the hell uses all of them. i surely dont use all my g-1s features but they are kewl to have but i miss my sk because it was simple and versatile when it came to internet and txt messaging and the multitasking on the phone is tremendous when you know all of people
March 1st, 2009 at 4:02 pm [ Quote ]
my friend uncle works for the sharp sidekick dpt. and my friend uncle got him this phonee and it goes forr $400, btu with a new contract he says $350 (start saving]
i want this or the 08 .
March 1st, 2009 at 7:32 pm [ Quote ]
is it gon be touch screen you guys???? omg im excited for this one.
March 1st, 2009 at 9:18 pm [ Quote ]
NO!!!! dont be lazy people, it would have said “touch screen” somewhere in the specs of the phone..thats kinda a big deal…dont you think someone would have mentioned that earlier in this page???
smh at stupid people….
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:36 pm [ Quote ]
ll Be Quoted Hyea
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm [ Quote ]
yea the kick is a smart phone
where do u live??? under a rock
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 pm [ Quote ]
i toatly agree
wats the big deal about the touch screen all it does is make the phone more then it is and plus it puts smuges on the screen…………..btw im 12
ik more about phone then most people in the t mobile phone then the workders or at least where i live!
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm [ Quote ]
the whole poinjt of the sk is like the oppsit of the toutch sctreen
just get the G1
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm [ Quote ]
the 8900 dont got a toutch screen lol
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm [ Quote ]
omfg y does every1 think its a toutch screen it would of said it
lolol stuped people
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm [ Quote ]
Well I just wanna noe wen its comming out that’s all its a sur buy in my book…so does any1 noe wen it will be out for us to buy?
March 4th, 2009 at 3:07 am [ Quote ]
Its ok. I guess, but I was hoping for more. Can’t be too greedy though. Hope it comes soon. Im still waiting for it.
March 4th, 2009 at 8:33 pm [ Quote ]
IM ME IM BORED
xBangYourPandax
im 14 ^-^
March 5th, 2009 at 2:38 pm [ Quote ]
Its about damn time. I was just about to switch to being a blackberry member
March 5th, 2009 at 8:33 pm [ Quote ]
Ok so I am new to this site and i bought a 2008 and for the most part I love my phone but if i could change anything besides what they are going to add the 3.2 pix isnt enough i mean verizon and others have really high quality cameras and lets face it the camra on a phone is used as much or more than a digital cam. its easy and convienant cuz we always have our phone. I am glad its not touch cuz those get really dirty and if your screen breaks or whatever it can desensfiy the screen. I do agree that i dont think the keyboard should have been changed the lx keyboard was bigger and better. I like the 08 design because i can custom make my shell with any picture or design i have on my computer. The screen should be bigger atleast size of the lx cuz the 08 is smaller. the only reason i got the 08 is cuz the camera was little better and it had video. I also hate the fact that there is no zoom. wheres the zoom? come on do u really expect us to be standing on top of something to get a good shot? I hope we can still custimize our shell i think that is an awsome feature that you wont find on anyother cell. 3g networks isnt like oh wow but its a great feature i just dont want to pay 35 a month for it i have the old 20 plan and if they aer going to do 3g my grandpa clause should cover it but thats sep issue. one feature i like on another phone that would be awsome on the SK is haveing the option to turn your txt into a chat format so if you are having a long conversation you dont have to go back see what u wrote 5mins ago. its cool but only seen it on the alltel scoop phone which is like the tmobile gravity. i would be really happy if my speaker plhone was louder cuz i can hear people on reg phone almost as loud as my speaker. o one more thing they really should make the battery last longer and y cant we turn our pictures into wall paper or theme i miss that about a reg cell. but i like my themes too so not to mad about that or anything. But like i said for the most part i love my phone just certain features i miss about reg phones like the chat option for text and better camra w/zoom. I think they should have the bigger screen and key pad like the lx but keep the customizable design. o and i really like the thinner idea. they need a holder or somekinda belt clip im always dropping my phone. ok thats it
March 5th, 2009 at 8:54 pm [ Quote ]
o and after reading more the arguement about the touch screen is stupid i think the g1 is fat but not cuz its touch because of the bar code reader and stuff but I DONT WANT TOUCH SCREEN its dumb like one said it will smudge and just like touch screen registers and computers they scrach and delay also if something happens u cant use it. I love my SK its what it is for a reason now it deserves these added features and yes they are little behind but to me its the camera that makes it behind. not the gps or g3 i dont have g3 on my 08 and love it anyway. come on guys if you want all that extra *hit like they said get a g1 or iphone and we SK lovers will still stick with our SK
March 6th, 2009 at 10:11 am [ Quote ]
this looks amazing! my sidekick lx is dying and my contract runs out in august so i’ll deff be getting this sidekick when i go to renew my contract for another 2 years
March 6th, 2009 at 4:31 pm [ Quote ]
WOW!!
Whats the big deal with this sidekick? It looks like the 08! But with 3G. Anyways its UGLY!
March 6th, 2009 at 5:18 pm [ Quote ]
i like my 08 what is the big deal everyone dont like the way 08 looks? It dont look that much different than the lx just a few diffrences. I will prob get this new SK but i hope they do a few things or i might wait cuz my 08 is only 7months old.
March 7th, 2009 at 1:15 am [ Quote ]
No offense, but the thing looks too bland and boring, even more the ugly LX. My favourite sidekick would have to be the third one – such an original and fresh design, even now. The sidekick II wasn’t too bad either, in the looks department. But this? This is just tame.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:13 pm [ Quote ]
You guys are so dumb. Everyone knows that if someone (a tester) has the device, then that is not the official look.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:32 pm [ Quote ]
Right okay here goes.
Im compleatly new to sidekicks, I dont actually own a sidekick because I live in the UK and there hasnt been any released over here since I found out about them. I message alot and have been through many rubbish phones. Sidekicks look amazing for messaging.
Does anyone know if/when the 09 will be out over here, I was waiting for the 08 but that probably wont happen now.
Please be kind
March 7th, 2009 at 1:01 pm [ Quote ]
If im not mistaken, the Sidekick is under the ” Smart Phone ” category.
March 7th, 2009 at 1:06 pm [ Quote ]
I know exactly how you feel. I live in North Carolina and before T-Mobile bought SunCom I was the THE ONLY PERSON at my school with a Sidekick. I loved hearing ” Is that a fone?! ” ” I want one!! “. Now, that NC finally has T-Mobile, almost every corner I turn somebody has a Sidekick. BUT, I still feel special because I have the LX, everyone else has the 08 lol xD, and they only got it because they were former SunCom users. I’m gonna see how many people have the new Kick other than me..haha..this should be interesting.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:38 am [ Quote ]
Actually the physical dimensions of the second gen iPhone are LARGER than the gen 1. If you sit them both together you can physically see that the iPhone 3G is wider. The second may give the impression of being slimmer but that is only do to the tapering of the side. Reality is that it is also thicker than the 3G device.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:44 am [ Quote ]
Yeah I mentioned in an earlier post I meant the Storm. I was reading a few post that were comparing the 8900 and it got stuck in my head…
PS – explain why in your opinion the SK is not a smart phone?
March 9th, 2009 at 8:59 am [ Quote ]
It’s not that pretty, I still think the sidekick 08 is much more attractive.
March 9th, 2009 at 6:25 pm [ Quote ]
your right
what are you smokin boy
March 12th, 2009 at 3:57 pm [ Quote ]
LUbb tHE PhONe! CaNT waiT fOr it tOO *** OUt
iTS eXtReMLy cUTE..:]
bUt dA PRiCE miqHT bE dUM HiqH! >:o..
bUt stiL qOttA hAVE iT! [:
March 13th, 2009 at 9:04 pm [ Quote ]
I will have you know I had all of them phone you called rinky dink and they were all good phones… The slide shouldn’t have had the sidekick name because it doesn’t kick… it slides but it had the same operating system and was efficient and they had lower breaking rates than the others… The lx is the nicest of the sidekicks so far.
Although I loved my friends juicy couture sidekick.
I hated the three it was awful looking.
March 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm [ Quote ]
although I’m a loud mouth mexican who listens to all the texas rap music and is pretty much “gangster” to some, I still spell and write the proper way. it is people like this, “lilstar” who make sidekick users look bad. type the proper way, how old are you, 13???? definitely not cool. kids shouldn’t have phones period.
March 14th, 2009 at 5:16 pm [ Quote ]
This phone looks mad hott! Ive only used the Slide and have fell in love with it! But its been actin up somethin serious lately so I figure that just means its time for and upgrade? Sidekick fan for life right here! Touch screen? Naw! Dont need it! I’m excited about the Slide buttons cuz I wasnt really feelin those other ones. I really hope the kick comes out next month! I dont think my Slide can survive much longer! lol
March 14th, 2009 at 9:45 pm [ Quote ]
STOP CRYING and grow seriously! Who cares if kids and so-called ghettos are getting sidekicks! It just means that they have good taste and recognize the Kick!
This new one may not be all glamorous but that’s what we got skins for right? I am so excited for this new Blade cuz the SK is THE perfect phone for me with everything I need for my social life and having a 3G network plus a better camera is just where its at! Threaded texts and zoom wud be great added features I must admit. But don’t compare it to those other smartphones cuz the SK is its own and that’s the way it shud remain!
Sent from my SK =P
March 17th, 2009 at 11:16 pm [ Quote ]
I don’t get it looks exactly like the 08…..
March 19th, 2009 at 4:55 pm [ Quote ]
No. It doesn’t.
Put the 08 next that.
Looks nothing like it.
March 19th, 2009 at 7:57 pm [ Quote ]
WOW people lol
March 21st, 2009 at 4:56 pm [ Quote ]
Everything looks oh k to me, cept the off centered screen but meh, i cant complain. I’ll be crossing my fingers for a much needed volume boost of the speaker phone cuz every sidekick ive had has had the WORST speakerphone in the history of cell phones. Remember the old nextels? they had an INSANELY loud speaker and thats what we should be getting, i mean those phones are 6 years old and they blow the doors off my kik so wtf guys lets get on with it.
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 am [ Quote ]
well for me, Ive never had a SK but im waiting for this one or I might just get the ‘08, depends…
but as for people saying that SK are for kids I think theyre refering to teens to mid 20’s. & I agree that kids (not teens) shouldnt have phone because they will clearly be with adults at all time right?
but as for teenages when they hit middle school they might start staying back, going places & such & need contacts. my mother didnt get me a phone untill I hit 9th grade (in 10th now).
ANYWHOOO I hope the phone comes out before school starts again b.c I will be saving up my money & getting one of them
[sidekick fan in the making.]
March 24th, 2009 at 2:06 pm [ Quote ]
Has a date been released? When will they go on sale. I too have Slide and it’s acting up. I was thinking of getting G1 since they have a great deal BUT now reading all these blogs about the G2, 2009 Sidekick w/ video and YouTube (finally) and other Android phones coming out. I shall wait. I hope all these phones have Java installed. “great for porn.” jejejejeje.. O;oP
March 27th, 2009 at 7:55 pm [ Quote ]
Hii..i juss wanna say that you people sound stupid{only for sidekick haters}im tired of yall talking about sidekicks like there human juss shut up because if your not going to write anything good about the new sidekick then dont write anything….a sidekick is 4 texting internet && juss 4 people who love aim…..if you always wanna be on the internet with a fastttt speed then i guess a sidekick aint 4 you because a sidekicks internet is having problems with going as fast as you want it so you could juss go 2 that ugly g1 phone…enough said sidekicks is the best im deff gettiing the 09/blade
March 28th, 2009 at 12:42 am [ Quote ]
bootleeg?!?!? ill give u boot leg!!!!!! go 2 the center of 45th & state in chi town dats bootleg!
March 28th, 2009 at 12:48 am [ Quote ]
damn stright soooo many of my friends r deaf and they all have sidekicks its perfict 4 them & there families so yall should stop complanin.
another thing
DAMN THAT PIC LOOKS DOPE!!! i want that fone!!!!!!!! and naquisha im from west side chi!!!!!! chi city up!!!!!
March 30th, 2009 at 6:08 pm [ Quote ]
wow dis is a mix of all of dem from the first 1 till now…its ugli i think personally..=[ srry dats just my opinion
March 31st, 2009 at 9:00 am [ Quote ]
will this be for T-mobile!!??
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm [ Quote ]
omg my moms friend works for tmobile and he is testing this phone and he let me see it it was so cool i cant wait for it to come out i asked him and he said that he wasent sure when but i cant wait i am deff going to get it
April 4th, 2009 at 11:15 am [ Quote ]
Wooooohhhhaaaa thats sooo dope u get 2 c it when eva u want i wana test it 2
April 5th, 2009 at 10:55 pm [ Quote ]
I believe that’s the Magnet….
April 6th, 2009 at 8:15 pm [ Quote ]
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GAWD!!!!!!!! U LOOK HELLA FINE SIDEKICK 09 (CAN I HAVE YO NUMBAH, CAN I HAVE IT)
April 6th, 2009 at 8:16 pm [ Quote ]
you from the bay?
April 6th, 2009 at 8:17 pm [ Quote ]
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GAWD!!!!!!!U LOOK HELLA BXMB SIDEKICK 09 (CAN I HAVE YO NUMBAH, CAN I HAVE IT)
April 7th, 2009 at 3:52 pm [ Quote ]
It looks exactly the same as all the others…..
April 7th, 2009 at 6:59 pm [ Quote ]
I like how the keyboard isnt so deep into the fone like on the LX =]
April 7th, 2009 at 7:02 pm [ Quote ]
Do you know any other US carrier that sales Sidekicks? Alright then….
April 7th, 2009 at 7:05 pm [ Quote ]
Yes. Sidekick talk can get very competitive hahaha
April 9th, 2009 at 4:11 pm [ Quote ]
ehhh,
it’s not the best looking Sidekick in the world,
but the newer the better.
i’d rather stick with my Sidekick LX.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:18 pm [ Quote ]
im not here to say that the sidekick 09 stinks or what not but i just dont understand the fact that t-moible keeps producing a phone that pretty much does the same stuff it did as a sidekick 1 why not make it touch screen and add a operating system because the sidekick is a child’s phone if you are over 20 and have a sidekick something is terribly wrong with you not to mention all the better phones out there such as the G1 the Blackberry Storm and who could forget the so famous Apple Iphone so before giving t-mobile another couple of million bucks consider how much different this phone is compared to the lx and 08 other than the 3g its pretty much the same.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:51 pm [ Quote ]
most stupidest question i have ever heard
April 12th, 2009 at 8:30 pm [ Quote ]
do u need to have contract for diz sk
April 13th, 2009 at 9:17 am [ Quote ]
Will this screen swivel or slide?
The swivel screen is what got me loving sk’s
April 13th, 2009 at 11:09 am [ Quote ]
LMAO TWITTER ENABLING YOUTUBE…..
I got a good laugh from that one…
the genius who wrote that… they need to do some research…
Twitter has nothing to do with us getting on youtube…
Twitter is basically another retarded social networking site…
April 14th, 2009 at 12:14 pm [ Quote ]
Does anyone know if the Sidekick Blade KICKS to the side, or if it slides….
April 14th, 2009 at 7:28 pm [ Quote ]
whats the price like i wanna upgrade my slide to this cuz i went into tmobile 2 weeks ago and they said 250 for slide to 08 so whts this gnna be?
April 16th, 2009 at 4:20 pm [ Quote ]
get the fcuk outta here, who jumps ship from an iPHONE to a damn SK .. wth is wrong with you guys .. if you have a sidekick over the age of 18, you look like a fuckn kid, this fone is only for kids.
April 21st, 2009 at 6:16 pm [ Quote ]
omg!!!!!!!
i want the sk blaze so ******* bad it looks so awesome im 14 so i can get to use the sk blaze
April 25th, 2009 at 12:17 pm [ Quote ]
No Wi-Fi
No Sale
May 1st, 2009 at 3:55 pm [ Quote ]
sklx 09 is not plastic………its hard bottom……….i know cuz i pre-ordered it and it is a $500 phone…….for knew customer and qualify customer its only $200…………..i got it for $475 its not a bad phone expecially the orchid color….if u sk fan u will luv this phone……….im not but i got anyway cuz im tired of the wing…
May 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am [ Quote ]
Its coming out on the 13th of may.
May 10th, 2009 at 9:05 pm [ Quote ]
there’s to colors
Carbon (which is the 1 in the picture..and
Orchid- wich is kinda like a darkish purple and instead of the dialing numbers on the keyboard being light blue like the carbon this 1’s color is pink…..n they best upgrade besides the 3G…is you can FINALLY watch vids directly from the browser (youtube!)
May 12th, 2009 at 9:06 pm [ Quote ]
I just recieved mine, which has been on pre-order since april 21st. I LOVE IT!
for all you naysayers, go play with it at a T-Mobile kiosk or store and play with it for a bit- It is a BIG step up from the previous LX and DEFINITELY a BIG, BIG step up from the 2008 I had before…
May 26th, 2009 at 3:11 pm [ Quote ]
this sidekick 09 is a good phone actually.
im using it right now ; my mom bought it for me :]
I have a con about this phone ; the camera w| out flash looks ehh . the 08 has a better camera in my opinion . I miss taking pictures on my 08 :[
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm [ Quote ]
sidekick’s a better operating system. ive had a sidekick 2,3,lx, and 2008 now. i dont think the 2009 is ant different besides 3g. im looking foward to the mytouch from tmobile.
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm [ Quote ]
sidekicks need a better o.s.
October 9th, 2009 at 6:54 am [ Quote ]
this phone looks so cool that i have the older one and i need an upgrade
October 9th, 2009 at 7:17 am [ Quote ]
where the hell have you been?!