Pros: The name is same, but there are considerable differences when it comes to features, design and performance. Yup, the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 is different from the original T-Mobile Sidekick LX despite its similar name. Now you can find an array of new features that include 3G, support for flash video, GPS as well as Twitter and integration. But it’s not all about features that have been revamped, as you would find it in quite a gorgeous and slimmer design, the display is also quite outclass.Facebook

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Cons: Well, perfect is none and the Sidekick LX has no exception, as the given GPS is not quite up to the mark and no inclusion of Wi-Fi is also a serious drawback and other than this no serious drawback.

The device has been especially designed for school and college going kids, but you wouldn’t find it quite mature this time and something more than just a device to send and receive instant and text messages and the things that make it a really impressive device are integration of social networking and the exceptional thinness.Its online presales has started now with $199 price for a 24 months contract and the current users of the device can get its first dibs, while for others who want to make the most of it will be able to get it from stores as well as online with $249.99 two year contract. The device will be available from 13th May.

Look and feel

The overall look of this Sidekick LX 2009 is almost the same as of the rest of Sidekick family developed by Sharp. It weighs 5.7ounces with 5.1-inch width, 2.4-inch height and 0.6-inch thickness. Though it’s slim, yet can’t be reckoned flimsy. T-Mobile says that device has undergone some robust testing and has proved its metal with four times more durability and endurance than you found in the previous version. It has a soft touch finish, but feels quite solid and robust in the hands.

Features

T-Mobile has often been criticized not to add a good amount of new features in its new models of devices, but the case is not the same with the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009. But now in the Sidekick LX 2009, some serious additions have been made including the addition of 3G for fast and quick transfer of data and enhanced web browsing. T-Mobile’s UMTS/HSDPA network has been rolled out in more than 120 cities and now these guys are planning to expand it further 100 cities.

A vibrate mode, three-way calling, call forwarding, speed dial and quad-band world roaming are some impressive voice features of the Sidekick LX. It also offers stereo Bluetooth and Bluetooth 2.0 support for file transfers. The available camera is also able to record videos with low and high video recording qualities.

The nicest feature is social networking integration that allows connecting with your family and friends in a lot more ways.

Performance

In its different tests, we found it quite impressive in call quality and its audio was quite crispy with least background sound. Similarly, its automated voice system was also quite impressive and we couldn’t find something really bad for preventing conversation.

But the thing that proved somewhat nagging was the quality of its speakerphone, as we didn’t find it positive enough. Overall, the device is, indeed, quite responsive.

Unique Selling Points

• A device loaded with impressive features
• Slim, but vigorous design
• High Quality voice feature

Source: reviews.cnet

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