Sidekick 4G

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8/10

480 x 800 display
Android
World Phone
QWERTY, Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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The latest iteration of the Sidekick runs on the new, 4G network and is powered by Android 2.2. Retaining its unique sliding approach, a fast horizontal spring-slide that leaves the screen at a slight inclined angle, the Sidekick 4G offers a 3.5 inch touchscreen generating an impressive 480 x 800 pixels. Of course, you also get a full and spacious QWERTY keyboard.

Packed inside this now iconic phone you'll find a 3MP camera, video record, and a second camera for video calling. Add an MP3 player, native YouTube support, full internet browser with Facebook and Twitter support, and you have a fun slider packed with features people want.

But this latest version of the Sidekick offers some surprising additional features, such as tethering and DLNA support, putting it squarely at the top of many customer wish lists.

Rounding out the feature list you'll find GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD, and the always welcome 3.5mm headset jack.

To this writer anyway, it looks like the Sidekick has grown up gracefully, and continues to be relevant as a smartphone option full of fun and productive features that will keep any user busy and fulfilled for some time.

Prices (Where To Buy)

Samsung Sidekick T839 4G - Matte Black (Unlocked) Smartphone from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: Canada

$87.75

NEW SAMSUNG SIDEKICK 4G T839 WIFI GPS T-MOBILE (UNLOCKED) 3MP smart PHONE from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$119.00

SAMSUNG SIDEKICK T839 (UNLOCKED) WIFI GPS AT&T/TMOBILE/ROGER/TELUS/BELL MOBILITY from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$119.00

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Latest Reviews

It's solid, stable, feature-packed and incredibly stylish for the price

Sean Hollister from Engadget (over 2 years ago)

8/10

The growing Android empire has legions of slatephones big and small, and a growing stable of physical QWERTY devices led by the likes of HTC's G2 / Desire Z, Samsung's Epic 4G, and of course the Motorola Droid 2. All of those play at the higher end of the market, though, where folks can afford phones... More

A good choice for primarily messaging-oriented entry level customers, and slightly more advanced users alike

Adama D. Brown from Brighthand (over 2 years ago)

9/10

Looked at solely on its own merits, the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is a very solid device. It's got nice build quality, a great keyboard, fast performance, and an ergonomically comfortable design for messaging. However, it's when you look at the device in the context of its $100 suggested retail price that... More

Excellent for social networkers or first-time smartphone owners

Ginny Mies from Macworld (over 2 years ago)

The Sidekick won’t appeal to everybody: it’s no dual-core, large screen, enterprise-heavy super phone. But then again, that’s not really what the Sidekick brand is all about. It’s not really meant to be used in the boardroom. The Sidekick was designed for social networkers, first-time... More

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