Clicky

T-Mobile Sidekick goes official, want to win our custom BGR shell?

Posted by The Boy Genius on Jul 30, 2008 12:01 am 341 comments
Filed in Danger, Handsets, T-Mobile

Probably the worst kept secret in recent Sidekick memory has been the new T-Mobile Sidekick, model 2008. From leaked codenames to screen shots, device slides, and even some live shots, if you’ve been paying attention, you’re certainly aware of the device. For some reason, if you’re not, here’s a quick rundown of the specs:

  • $149.99 with a two-year agreement
  • Video recording
  • Spell check
  • Quick find
  • Improved browser
  • Enhanced IM
  • Bluetooth A2DP
  • 2.0 megapixel camera
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE

We haven’t took much time to play around with the Sidekick just yet, but from our early findings, the keyboard seems to be a mix of the Sidekick 3 and the Sidekick LX, but the buttons are a bit smaller. We’re a little disappointed with the build quality on this one. If this phone doesn’t scream “CHEAP!” to you…you’ve got a serious problem. The 4 buttons on the front of the device (menu, jump, back, cancel) are difficult to press, and that’s not even getting into the buttons on the side like the volume keys and the power key. The miniUSB connector is on the top of the phone this time instead of the side, which makes a whole lot of sense, and we actually were surprised by how loud the speaker was. Still though, you might as well spring for the extra $100 and get an LX. Or a Slide. Maybe not a Slide. Motorola’s not getting any more Sidekick contracts anytime soon.

Seriously, we love you T-Mo, but it’s time to get in gear. When the Sideline line-up encompasses your hottest exclusive devices, you’ve really got an issue. The model designation of the Sidekick is even 2008, yet we can’t understand how this is being released in this day and age, and we would have loved to see a $50 price point. Heck, you can get a friggin’ iPhone for $199. You might have to wait a couple weeks, but you still get an iPhone!

Since you can actually create your own shells for the new Sidekick online using a pretty cool configurator, T-Mobile was nice enough to hook us up with a customized BGR shell for the Sidekick. In typical BGR fashion, we’re giving it away. Yes, you can be that totally cool kid in school with the only BGR Sidekick in town. Just drop in a comment and you’re on your way! We’ll run this until Friday at 11:59PM. No, you don’t actually get to win the Sidekick. T-Mobile made us promise to send it back so they can trace our fingerprints and discover our identity.

UPDATE: Ok, screw it. T-Mobile hit us up to let us know that they’re sending us a brand new T-Mobile Sidekick to giveaway. So now you win the actual Sidekick and the BGR shell. How can you beat that?

Click on over to our T-Mobile Sidekick hands-on gallery!

Tags: , , , , ,

341 comment(s) for this post.

Pages: « 1 2 3 4 5 [6] 7 8 9 10 11 … 14 »

  1. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:11 pm, andrewkfromaz Said:

    Me likey. Sure, it’s no iPhone, but I think these are cool. Plus, real keyboard and MMS. BURN!

    Permalink | Reply

  2. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:17 pm, chase walker Said:

    i really want this “kick” it matches my room, if i win ill get a bgr tattoo on my arm like the Zune guy :)

    Permalink | Reply

  3. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:21 pm, thaman Said:

    oooo… pick me!

    Permalink | Reply

  4. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:21 pm, martin Said:

    did i win yet?

    Permalink | Reply

  5. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:30 pm, Chris B. Said:

    Thanks T-Mobile and BGR!

    Permalink | Reply

  6. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:34 pm, Jack T Said:

    So far I’m 0-4…C’mon guys! Hook a brother up!

    Permalink | Reply

  7. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:39 pm, Kenneth Said:

    ME ME ME PLS !!!!

    Permalink | Reply

  8. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:42 pm, Sha'Quna Said:

    fingers crossed! pick me!

    Permalink | Reply

  9. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:44 pm, Frank M Said:

    i never win :-(

    Permalink | Reply

  10. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:46 pm, Nancy S. Said:

    I wouldn’t mind getting one. Pick me!!!

    Permalink | Reply

  11. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:55 pm, Mcasao Said:

    The sidekick keeps getting better and better.

    Permalink | Reply

  12. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 1:56 pm, Andrew Said:

    I would play with one of these. Sounds fun so I’m in.

    Permalink | Reply

  13. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:04 pm, adsf Said:

    didnt bg say that he only gets to keep the shell? Ill buy the new sk and extend my contract for your shell lol

    Permalink | Reply

  14. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:05 pm, Ryan T. Said:

    I’m in… phone and case looks good!

    Permalink | Reply

  15. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:07 pm, Sidekick Said:

    I need a new phone so a free sidekick would be nice to have.

    Permalink | Reply

  16. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:07 pm, Brian Said:

    I want this phone, thanks.

    Permalink | Reply

  17. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:09 pm, Zobi Said:

    I love the sidekick. I’ve always been a fan of T=Mobile

    Permalink | Reply

  18. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:10 pm, Mark Easley Said:

    i really would love this its just another thanks for this site

    Permalink | Reply

  19. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:16 pm, yode Said:

    I WANT THE B4P3 SIDEk1CKz!111

    Permalink | Reply

  20. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:19 pm, christian Said:

    Please let me win!!!

    Permalink | Reply

  21. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:21 pm, AARON Said:

    I NEEEEEED THIZ PLZ PLZ PLZ ILL DO ANYTHING !! SERIOUSLY.

    Permalink | Reply

  22. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:24 pm, Chung Said:

    Sidekick!

    Permalink | Reply

  23. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:34 pm, spoggle Said:

    preeze

    Permalink | Reply

  24. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:34 pm, hannibalchew Said:

    i heart bgr

    Permalink | Reply

  25. On Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:52 pm, Jaeh Ceeh Said:

    to sidekick..or not to sidekick..

    yeh the name ain’t “creative” but hey when is t-mobile ever..

    anyway i just want to hold it..ill give it back BGR lol

    Permalink | Reply

Pages: « 1 2 3 4 5 [6] 7 8 9 10 11 … 14 »

Leave a comment on this post.