What is it: Messenger handset aimed at youth market
What we think: The Sidekick Slide has great messaging features, but on other fronts it can seem somewhat dated
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Reviewed on: 16 November 2007
Tags: T-Mobile, T-Mobile Sidekick Slide, connections, 3G, storage
We like:
Qwerty keyboard; automatic data back-up; great messaging features
We don't like:
Weak camera; no 3G or Wi-Fi; bulky
CNET UK judgement:
The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide is wonderful for emailing or using instant messaging on the move, but the bulky dimensions and lack of 3G and Wi-Fi support are disappointing
Full review:
The Sidekick may have achieved infamy as Paris Hilton's hacked phone, but despite T-Mobile constantly telling us about how popular it is in the US, it's never really caught on over here. Now T-Mobile is trying again with the Sidekick Slide, which is slimmer and smarter than the previous device and now manufactured by Motorola instead of Sharp. Continue Reading...
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