How much was a Sidekick LX?

Online presales start now for a price of $199 with a two-year contract. For everyone else, the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 will be available in stores nationwide and online on May 13 for $249.99 with a two-year contract.

When did the Sidekick LX come out?

October 2007
The T-Mobile Sidekick LX first debuted in October 2007, but we were slightly disappointed by its lackluster feature set. Fortunately, a software update was released in June 2008 that brought video capabilities and stereo Bluetooth support, among other things.

When was the Sidekick phone popular?

Now, when the original version launched back in 2002 under the brand name Sidekick, the top selling phone in the world that year was this, the Nokia 6100.

Does Sidekick LX still work?

The Sidekick LX 2009 is the last model to have been released by T-Mobile. On May 31, 2011, Danger’s data service for Sidekicks will be shut down as the T-Mobile and Danger/Microsoft transition to new devices and operating systems.

Does the Sidekick 4G still work?

While the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is being retired, it doesn’t mean we are discontinuing the T-Mobile Sidekick line. If you don’t mind a single-core 1GHz processor and a smallish 3.5-inch screen, you can actually still pick up the Sidekick at T-Mobile’s website for the time being.

Can I use a Sidekick in 2020?

If you wish, you can still use the Sidekick for calls and text messaging. T-Mobile will begin sending out letters to current Sidekick owners tomorrow to alert them to the change and provide information about transferring data and transitioning to a new device.

Do Sidekick phones still exist?

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it’s bringing back its most beloved and iconic device — the Sidekick! Today, T-Mobile unveils the world’s first Smartshoephone™: T-Mobile Sidekicks.

Can you use a Sidekick in 2020?

When did they stop making Sidekick phones?

Samsung’s Android-powered Sidekick 4G—released in April 2011—was the final Sidekick to leave factories before its discontinuation.

What are the features of the Sidekick LX 2009?

The Sidekick LX 2009 is a stand-out with its slimmer design and gorgeous, high-resolution display, but more than that, it brings a host of new features to take the messaging handheld to the next level with the addition of 3G, Flash video support, GPS, and Facebook and Twitter integration.

How big is the T Mobile Sidekick LX?

Manufactured by Sharp, the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 keeps the same overall look as the rest of the Sidekick family but holds the title of being the thinnest Sidekick to date. The handheld measures 5.1 inches wide by 2.4 inches high by 0.6 inch thick and weighs 5.7 ounces, but don’t equate slim for flimsy.

Which is the thinnest T Mobile Sidekick to date?

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 is the thinnest Sidekick to date. The Sidekick LX definitely feels solid in hand though; plus, it features a soft-touch finish to give it a nonslippery texture instead of slick, plasticky feel.