Spec sheet for 3G T-Mobile Sidekick in the wild?
We can’t 100% verify the legitimacy of this bit of intel, but everything looks believable enough to warrant just a wee bit of excitement. The folks over at HipTop3 have uncovered what looks to be a spec sheet for an upcoming Sidekick model. The Sidekick LX 2009 sports a number of features that the Danger faithful have been clamouring after for years, including GPS for turn-by-turn directions and…wait for it…a 3G-capable radio. While the inclusion of a 3G radio isn’t exactly revolutionary in this day and age, it’s certainly a first for the Sidekick family, and it’s something that many have seen as a deal breaker as folks have been fleeing the Sidekick ship for more data-friendly waters over the past couple years. Other improvements include the conspicuous presence of Microsoft Outlook/Exchange support, which could signal the Sidekick’s first foray into the corporate workplace. Then again, imagining a legion of suits carrying Sidekicks is a bit hard to stomach, though we suppose anything is possible. If this document is correct, other features for the Sidekick LX 2009 will include:
Social Networking Suite of Apps
– Facebook
– MySpace w/ video upload
– Twitter
– YouTube Mobile Access via browser
Content Creation
– Blog publishing, editing, and management client
– Photobucket Upload and Management
– Video recorder and upload to MySpace/Photobucket
Hardware
– Large (3.2 inch WVGA) screen with sharp 854×480 resolution
– Thin design
– 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and video recording
– Large QWERTY keyboard
– Expandable memory up to 8GB via MicroSD
Let’s hope T-Mobile and Danger manage to rush this thing out relatively quickly, as the aforementioned specs are enough to plant a small seed of hope in our Sidekick-deprived hearts.
Its about time! Seriously, now they can justify asking for $400+ for there things. I have nothing against the Sidekick(I used to have an LX) at all but I just feel more should be expected out of them given their price tag. This is definitely a step in the right direction should this prove true.
If TMobile’s 3G coverage wasn’t non existent over most of America, I would jump ship from ATT. As it is, I can use basically the same devices and get 3G everywhere I go with ATT. STEP IT UP TMOBILE!!!
ahh man i hope these rumors are for real…hope it comes out within the next year or two
Pretty sweet. Is Danger the ones that are making this one? I wonder if this is true, if this is before being bought out by Microsoft. I am kind of hoping for microsoft and danger to come out with a zune phone or something.
These stats are impressive… I just hope all the specs are still accurate when the actual retail device ships.
WOW! i have a sidekick lx, and my brother has an iphone. i always envied his ability to play youtube videos and have turn by turn navigation. well, HAH! i’ll have it too, PLUS a full qwerty keyboard. i still believe you’re always 5 steps ahead sidekick. ALWAYS.
I am well over 20 and I am also an IT Professional…I am defintely looking forward to this. I haven’t gotten a Sidekick because I need the Outlook connectivity. WIth that improvement, I am getting on next week.