T-Mobile Sidekick series

T-Mobile Sidekick Reviewed on 11/03/2002

The Bottom Line: While not perfect, for the money, the Sidekick is a very attractive all-in-one wireless-communications device.

Release Date: 09/01/2002

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 1900, Up to 180 min, 6 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick (Color) Reviewed on 05/01/2003

The Bottom Line: While it has flaws, the impressive new-generation Sidekick is a marked improvement over the original.

Release Date: 05/31/2003

Specs: GSM 1900, Up to 210 min, 6.3 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick II Reviewed on 08/03/2004

The Bottom Line: T-Mobile's Sidekick II adds a built-in camera to its stellar e-mail, surfing, and IM abilities, but some annoying flaws remain.

Release Date: 08/04/2004

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 270 min, With digital camera, 6.5 oz

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Juicy Couture Sidekick II

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 270 min, With digital camera, 7 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick 3 Reviewed on 06/19/2006

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 brings some notable additions, such as Bluetooth and an MP3 player, and continues to be a solid messaging device for the younger crowd; we just wish it had a better screen.

Release Date: 08/04/2004

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/1800/1900, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 7 oz

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Limited Edition Diane von Furstenberg Sidekick 3

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/1800/1900, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 7 oz

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Limited Edition LRG Sidekick 3

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/1800/1900, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 7 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick iD Reviewed on 04/18/2007

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile Sidekick iD offers all the great messaging capabilities of the Sidekick 3 at half the price, but the rest of the handheld's feature set is very limited; too bare-bones, in our opinion. That said, young, cash-strapped kids will find the iD to be a good option.

Release Date: 04/25/2007

Specs: GSM 850/1900 (Dual Band), Up to 300 min, 6.2 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick 3, D-Wade Edition

Specs: GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 7 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick Slide Reviewed on 11/07/2007

The Bottom Line: With its slide-up screen, the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide offers a nice design alternative to the other Sidekick models. It's fine for first-time users but diehard Sidekick fans may prefer the more robust T-Mobile Sidekick LX.

Release Date: 11/07/2007

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 354 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.3 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick LX - espresso brown Reviewed on 10/18/2007

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile Sidekick LX will continue to attract a legion of young fans with its fresh design and excellent messaging capabilities. We like the improved display, and the software update brings some much-needed additions to the features department.

Release Date: 10/17/2007

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 408 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

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T-Mobile Sidekick LX - midnight blue Reviewed on 10/18/2007

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile Sidekick LX will continue to attract a legion of young fans with its fresh design and excellent messaging capabilities. We like the improved display, and the software update brings some much-needed additions to the features department.

Release Date: 10/17/2007

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 408 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

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