T-Mobile makes Sidekick LX, and Sidekick Slide official!

Not that we didn’t have our suspicions already, heck, we even knew the Sidekick LX would be coming in multiple colors, but whoa! The Sidekick Slide announcement came out of left field! You might remember the Sidekick Slide from our intimate hands-on session a little while back. Something we knew but couldn’t share, was that the Sidekick LX’s fantastic high-resolution LCD screen actually is a Sharp Aquos LCD. Nice! All around the Sidekick LX seems to be more polished, a tad bit thinner (we’re talking almost the exact same size as the Sidekick 3 here), but who are we kidding…the big thing for T-Mobile Sidekick users is finally the addition of MMS. Believe you me, people were revolting for it! We can expect the same great and easy to use OS that know and love on both the Sidekick Slide, and the Sidekick LX. A whole list of improvements, specs and other important info is after the jump, but to sum it up; both devices are quad-band, they both have 1.3 megapixel cameras (the LX has a flash), both have MMS/SMS/IM, web browser, and of course, the Sidekick t-mail address. The Sidekick LX will be available for current T-Mobile subscribers on October 17th, and for new users on October 24th for $299 with a 2-year agreement. The Sidekick Slide will be available November 7th for $199 with a 2-year agreement. Everything you need to know, including more press shots after the break!

 T-Mobile Sidekick LX (Price $299 with a two-year contract):  With a number of enhancements of its predecessors – requested by those that live, breath and love Sidekick – the Sidekick LX boasts a thin, clean profile design, a large WQVGA screen that incorporates high-definition Sharp Aquos LCD technology, a camera with flash, enhanced media capabilities and mood lights that light-up with definable alerts for various communication functions.  Featuring the iconic swivel screen that differentiates a Sidekick from all other handsets, the Sidekick LX will come in a midnight blue or espresso brown finish.

·         T-Mobile Sidekick Slide (Price $199 with two-year contract):  Maintaining the popular communication features that the Sidekick is known for – full-QWERTY keyboard, a variety of messaging options and a great Web browsing experience – the Sidekick Slide is redesigned with a new look and feel.  Debuting a smaller form factor with a slide-up screen, this pocket-friendly Sidekick comes in a black with deep purple finish.

T-Mobile Sidekick LX features include the following:

·         Slimmed-down design with iconic swivel screen and full-QWERTY keyboard (manufactured by Sharp)

·         Two color options: midnight blue and espresso brown

·         WQVGA screen with high-definition LCD technology

·         Web browser enhancements and improved JavaScript support

·         Mood lights: customizable light settings for various communication alerts including SMS, MMS, IM, phone, e-mail, Web browsing and organizer reminders

·         Customized MySpace Mobile application available through the Download Catalog

·         Personal e-mail access and integrated t-mail account; supports POP3, IMAP FETCH e-mail protocols

·         MMS, SMS and IM supported

·         Built-in IM clients: AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger

·         1.3-megapixel camera with flash

·         Built-in music player that supports MP3 and AAC

·         128MB microSD memory card included; support for up to 4 GB of removable memory

·         Bluetooth

·         T-Mobile myFavesSM

·         Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.36 x 0.86 inches, 5.7 ounces

·         3-inch display, 400×240 pixels, 65k TFT display

·         Battery life: Up to 6.8 hours of talk time and four days of standby

·         Quad-band world phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

·         GSM/GPRS/EDGE

T-Mobile Sidekick Slide features include the following:

·         Smaller design with slide screen and QWERTY keyboard (manufactured by Motorola)

·         Available in a black finish with deep purple accents

·         QVGA screen

·         Web browser enhancements and improved JavaScript support

·         Customized MySpace Mobile application available through the Download Catalog

·         Personal e-mail access and integrated t-mail account; supports POP3, IMAP FETCH e-mail protocols

·         MMS, SMS and IM supported

·         Built-in IM clients: AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger

·         1.3-megapixel camera

·         Built-in music player that supports MP3 and AAC (requires memory card)

·         microSD expandable memory slot; support for up to 4 GB of memory

·         Bluetooth

·         T-Mobile myFavesSM

·         Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.4 x 0.68 inches, 5.3 ounces

·         2 x 1.5-inch display, 320 x 240 pixels, 65k TFT display

·         Battery life: Up to 5.9 hours of talk time and 3.6 days of standby

·         Quad-band world phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

·         GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Availability

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX will be available first to T-Mobile customers on October 17th and will be widely available on October 24th at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com. The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide will be available November 7th.

Price

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX will be available for $299.99 with a two-year service agreement. The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide will be available for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement.

203 Responses to “T-Mobile makes Sidekick LX, and Sidekick Slide official!”

  1. 176
    tommy says:

    heres a promo code 587TMOFAV….it will get u a sidekick lx for $50.00 and a slide for Free..call this number-18664648662 and tell them your with the company Avon..

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    Juelz M. A.K.A. 3r00kyn 30i says:

    Why R All Of Ya’ll Talkin Shit Man If U Aint If Used The LX I Saw 10 Motherfucking Pages On How The LX Suck And Shit (Stereo Typing Motherfucker$)It Good And How The Fuck U Say SideKick Suck When U Dumass’ Say Yall Got The Sk3 So U Know What U Can Do Stick That Motherfuckering Blackberry,(Cock Sucking)Slide, I-Phone(Oh It May Have Wi-Fi But Would U Really Want A Phone That U Have 2 Have 2 Wipe The Finger Prints Off It Every 10 Seconds) And Stick It In Between Ya Motherfucking Ass Cheeks! I Know I Talked A lot Of Shit But I Jus Wanted 2 Say My Piece Man (Damn I Feel Like A Game Diss Long Azz Fuck)
    Well Have A Nice Motherfucking Day

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  3. 178
    tiredofthecrying says:

    I think that you guys are wasting your time by sitting there bashing T-Mobile or the Sidekick I love everyone and I personally have the Slide and I think that it is a geat phone it DOES NOT freeze nor is th camera quality AWFUL questionable to say the most. I think that people should not judge a book by it cover it is ignorant to judge something you have not even held in your hand and yes the Slide may be average but its unique because it is a SIDEKICK SLIDE and yes as a matter of fact T-Mobile is making more money than Verizon Wireless and Apple put together and remember Apple also sells computers so haters stop hating!!

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  4. 179
    Ella says:

    how much is the side kick LX??

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  5. 180
    Ella says:

    HI TOMMY!
    do you have an xbox??

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  6. 181
    danyell says:

    u need 2 stop cuz u no damn well u da only 1 obbsessed

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  7. 182
    Kyle says:

    What the fuck are u guys talking about?! The side kick lx is way better than your precious little crack berrys. . Lets see swivle screen full key bored and i mean a good one not one that u can hardly press a button without typing a whole fucked up sentence. I had a blackberry. Ok? And the side kick lx does have video now. And we can go on you tube. . Cant do that with a blackberry can u? So fuck all u. . Im gettin a lx blue for my birthday. Oh and the design is way more stylish than that crappy busisny look. Btw the brown does look like shit. Lol but the blue is fucking awesome! Bye bye

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  8. 183
    Juicy J says:

    i jus recieved my update while looking on this site im so happy

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  9. 184
    Sweeth says:

    bueno ps me gustaria adqirir un sdk3
    pero no estoy del todo convencida
    qisiera uno q cuente con video
    y una camara de 2.0mpxl pero ps
    esperemos q el proximo sea mejor

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  10. 185
    wasabi says:

    i want it soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks so cool!!! i can not wait till i get it!!!!! PEACE!

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  11. 186
    David says:

    Update to Free Sidekick Slide, 50 Dollar Sidekick LX Promotion

    So the old promotion for the 50 dollar sidekick LX ended on Jun 30. The promotion for the free sidekick slide also ended on that date.

    Thanks to one of our readers, Ineed a Sidekick LX, we now have the new promotion information for the Sidekick LX for 50 dollars and the Free after rebate sidekick slide.

    The new phone number to call 1-877-314-7960 and press option 4.

    The promo code is still 5871TMOFAV.

    You still get the $50 towards an accessory. Also you still get the 12% off the monthly price if ou are an AVON rep.

    It looks like it may now be a 2 year contract instead of 1 year.

    This promotion is due to run through September 30.

    This is for new accounts and new lines, if you already have a contract with T-mobile then you can do this deal by adding another line for 10 dollars a month.

    If you credit is poor, then you probably will have to do flexpay. This will require you to prepay the monthly bill upfront.

    If you prefer to order online, then the address is still http://www.tmobile.com/avon. The pricing is the same but requires a 2 year contract.

    http://www.sidekickskin.net/archives/114 <—- Sidekick Promo Info For Felx Pay? Use Promo Code 5871TMOFAV and say IM AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A PHONE USING THE “AVON FRIENDS AND FAMILY” DISCOUNT. THEY ASK FOR THE PROMO CODE.

    More Info..

    Free T-mobile Sidekick Slide, Cheap 50 Dollar Sidekick LX

    Want a free Sidekick Slide? How about a Sidekick LX for 50 dollars. A 1 year contract instead of a two year contract?

    This is a deal that has been around for awhile. People are selling it on Ebay for 20 dollars or more. I will give it to you for free.

    Just call 1-866-464-8662 (Press option 3)

    Try telling them your mom mentioned an “Avon family and friends discount”

    Here is a quick break down:

    without flex pay(regular account)

    Sidekick LX Blue 1 $99.99
    Subtotal $99.99
    Shipping & handling: Standard 2-4 business days $0.00
    Service tax $0.00
    Sales tax $6.00
    TOTAL $105.99

    With Flex pay(pay 1st month upfront)

    myFaves 300 with FlexPay AC 1 $39.99
    Sidekick LX Blue 1 $99.99
    Sidekick Unlimited with FlexPay AC 1 $19.99
    Subtotal $159.97
    Shipping & handling: Standard 2-4 business days $0.00
    Service tax $0.00
    Sales tax $6.00
    TOTAL $165.97

    If you get the 300 min faves plan only it is around 43 dollars.

    Just the data plan, it around 33 dollars.

    both together, it is 65 dollars thanks to the data plan being 19.99 instead of 29.99.

    Make sure you ask if you get a free accessory as well.

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  12. 187
    David says:

    I hope this helps you all your Promblems lol..

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  13. 188
    Ariesprincess414 says:

    I purchased the Sidekick slide in May. I love the look and functions of the phone. I’m not even a t-mobile customer. It’s now September and finally I’m using my phone…unlock code. I have AT&T. I love this phone. AT&T needs something like this for sure!

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  14. 189
    jordan says:

    Thats because it is rubber dummy. the sidekick lx you r dump the sidekick lx is way better than the dam slide idiot

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  15. 190
    val says:

    the lx and slide iz da bezt

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  16. 191
    haimi says:

    Oh am going to try to get it when I’m older because my dad won’t give me a new phone until I’m in 8th grade and I’m in 5th grade right now.However, if my phone were to mess up I would get a new phone. But i’m going to do that cause if my dad found out than he wouldn’t buy me it. But if he bought already than it would be too late because he signed a 2 year contract. But he would take it away after

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  17. 192
    bradley nelson says:

    the slide sucks so bad i got the new cranbberie and black and doesnt come close to the lx or 08

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  18. 193
    bradley nelson says:

    it does have great camera if you know how to use it has a way more dirable screen but the features and user friendlyness<–”dumb word” isnt very good the lx was or is way better why do you think the discontinued the slide

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  19. 194
    zakia says:

    how much u want the sidekick lx i give u 200$$$$

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  20. 195
    Madison says:

    use propper grammer. you sound really ignorantand stupid.

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  21. 196
    crystal says:

    i really love this phone i have a blackberry and it looks cool but i like the both phones the same. evenly

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  22. 197
    tatiana says:

    i never really had a sidekick lx b4 but i am really thinkin bout gettin 1. 1 thing i am afraid of iz my lx gettin stolen. Other than tat hell to the f&**in yea i want tat damn sidekick lx yea halla nd 4 all u people talkin smack stop talkin it nd go get a damn life 4 real real talk. Like u people r maddddd aggie 4 like no reason. If u have a problem wit wat i just said do not hit me up talk it over wit t-mobile duce

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  23. 198
    younniko says:

    errrmm… i wna gt 1 of those but idk if it has a camera or nt….so if any1 kno’s bout it plzzz reply…thnx xx

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  24. 199
    Leslie says:

    the G1 is one of the greatest phone tmobile came out with I had the G1 i think its good phone the camera is okay not all that. but the G2 its on its way right around the camera so you should wait, The T-Mobile G2 is QWERTY-less thinner variant of the G1. It also runs on Android OS but upgrades the camera to 5-megapixels. Other features include 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, UMA, HVGA touch screen, microSDHC slot, Internet Browser and Email. so I think u should hold on tight…

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  25. 200
    marie says:

    that is fucking way to a much money are you fucking kidding me….

    p.s way is it so much hu…

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