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3G Sidekick LX 2009 now available on T-Mobile

by Thomas Ricker posted May 13th 2009 @ 3:26AM

No doubt, the latest Sidekick looks pretty much like the swivel-screen Hiptop of yore. But as you'll recall from our review, the new 3G Sidekick LX takes the original tweener aesthetic high-end to match its aging user base. That means one of the best displays (854 x 480 pixel) available on a US handset and new 3G and assisted GPS radios to upload geotagged pics on the quick snapped by the LX's 3.2 megapixel camera with flash. Available now for $250 (after instant discount, mail-in rebate, and 2-year commitment) in your choice of carbon or orchid paint.

[Via PhoneArena]

New Sidekick LXs trickling into buyers' hands ahead of launch

by Chris Ziegler posted Apr 30th 2009 @ 9:27AM

Sure, T-Mobile said May 13 for the Sidekick LX 2009's official date with destiny, but if they want to start drop-shipping units a few days early, we don't think anyone's going to complain. In-the-wild unboxings certainly seem to back up stories that devices are already being shipped to those who've pre-ordered it ahead of release -- and call us crazy, but we think we prefer these shots to that creepy viral video unboxing from a while back. Enjoy the shots, and if you didn't (or couldn't) pre-order, we might suggest viewing them very, very slowly so they last through to the 13th.

[Thanks, Ed]

T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 video hands-on

by Paul Miller posted Apr 22nd 2009 @ 11:26AM

Our first glimpse of T-Mobile's new 2009 edition Sidekick LX was all too brief, so we've jumped back in for some in-depth video hands-on (embedded after the break). One word of warning: this screen is truly incredible, and we can't be held responsible for any instances of sudden onset Sidekick envy. Traipsing through the OS, we found most everything to be responsive, intuitive and actually pretty feature-packed. The Facebook and Twitter apps are some of the best we've seen, and Laura our demo person was actually brave enough to shoot, upload and stream YouTube live on video with us. The browser had a bit of trouble with the visceral multimedia experience of Engadget.com, but overall seemed fairly together. The Download Catalog is a little barebones at the moment, but promising. Overall the hardware will be totally familiar to Sidekick users, but there are enough enhancements and refinements to make this lust worthy to folks on both sides of the Sidekick fence. It's comfortable in hand, with soft touch plastic and a super solid build, despite our best efforts at wrenching that swivel-and-tilt screen from its magical hinge. The phone hits T-Mobile on May 13th for $199 after rebates.

Gallery: T-Mobile Sidekick LX hands-on part 2

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Sidekick LX gets "unboxed," shows off its creepier side

by Nilay Patel posted Apr 20th 2009 @ 3:19PM

Fake corporate-marketing unboxing videos aren't anything new -- some of them are even pretty amazing -- but this latest one from T-Mobile is definitely the skeeziest we've ever seen. Follow along as a sex-crazed Sidekick LX attempts to limit access to his bubbly new owner's "spring break photos," pushes her into watching her "hot friends" play beach volleyball, and lament that he's ended up in the purse rather than her pocket -- yep, the Sidekick LX is the creepy little brother you wish you never had. No wonder she stashes it next to the pepper spray. Video after the break.

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Sidekick Gekko, Tony Hawk LX coming to Best Buy on July 27?

by Chris Ziegler posted Jul 3rd 2008 @ 11:08AM

Leaked inventory screens from Best Buy (also known as Poor Buy, So-So Buy, Decent Buy, or Alright Buy, depending on how you feel about the place) suggest that the big box expects to take inventory of the Sidekick Gekko (or "Gecco," depending on whose spelling you believe) along with the Tony Hawk LX come the 27th of this month. That's just about on schedule with the expected release dates for both devices, so it seems believable enough -- and with the memory of the iD fading fast, an entry-level Sidekick with changeable faceplates is just what the doctor ordered (as for the Tony Hawk LX, we're really not sure who ordered that, but it certainly wasn't the doctor).

T-Mobile's Sidekick LX gets pictured, loved

by Chris Ziegler posted Oct 1st 2007 @ 6:56PM

Most of us have to wait until late October to get our hands on Danger's latest Hiptop sensation, but Boy Genius Report? Yeah, not so much on the waiting. Mr. Genius has scored a retail example of the LX, playing with the device and shooting a handful of glamor shots in the process. Despite its size -- it's quite a bit larger than its Slide stablemate -- it's said to be thin, comfortable, and "right" in the hand, the operating system is predictably Danger perfect, and the display is supposed to be a total stunner. Makes the wait that much harder, doesn't it? Hit the read link for the full gallery!

T-Mobile's Sidekick LX gets an early date with eBay

by Michael Caputo posted Sep 21st 2007 @ 9:50PM

Even though it looks like T-Mobile will be launching the Sidekick LX on October 24, some lucky individual has the chance to own one before launch thanks to an eBay auction. With bids starting at $600 and just over nine days to go, the highest bidder can be the envy of all the tweeners on the block. There's no way for the Engadget staff to validate the authenticity of this auction, but if you feel inclined to bid (and win) -- drop us a line and let us know what you think of it!

[Via Hiptop3]

Future Sidekicks: LX and LE?

by Chris Ziegler posted Jun 25th 2007 @ 5:05AM

There's growing evidence in the ever-vigilant Sidekick community to support the suggestion that Danger will be rocking out with not one, not two, but a whole bounty of new models in the coming year. Unfortunately, we still don't really know with certainty what's what -- there's a device being referred to as the "Slide" (which may also be the "Zante"), there's likely a Sidekick 4 in there somewhere (which may or may not be the same thing as the Slide), and now we have the "LX" and "LE" to worry about. A series of posts over on Hiptop3.com has managed to gather evidence suggesting that a Sidekick LX and Sidekick LE are both on the way; if the leaked T-Mobile document wasn't enough proof, it turns out that the carrier has secured the rights to the domains sidekicklx.com and sidekickle.com. There's seems to be a lot of hardware in play here from Sharp and Motorola so we're going to keep the speculation to a minimum, but it seems Danger's doing alright for itself, eh?

[Thanks, Ed]