The good: The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide has a sliding screen and a more compact frame than previous models. The handheld continues to offer excellent messaging features as well as Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera and music player. He also works with MySpace Mobile.
The bad: The QWERTY keyboard Slide is a bit steep, and the camera does not record video. You need a microSD card to play music, and the expansion slot is located behind the battery accidentally. In addition, the call quality could be better. In
Bottom line: With its slide-up screen, the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide design offers a refreshing alternative to other models Sidekick. It's good for users for the first time, but irreducible Sidekick fans may prefer the more robust T-Mobile Sidekick LX.
Review:Editor's Note: After the initial version of the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide, T-Mobile and Motorola determined that some units had problems with battery contact which caused the unit off after opening and closing the phone. Motorola has since found a solution to the problem and implement the existing and new models. If you have an affected unit, or for more information, please check our Crave blog post for details.
The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide is one of two new sidekicks (the other being the T-Mobile Sidekick LX) to makes its debut just in time for the holiday season. Unlike previous models Including the Sidekick 3, The Slide is the first Sidekick made by Motorola and features a more compact design and a slide-up screen. For most, the handheld offers many of the same features as the Sidekick LX, including excellent messaging functions, integrated Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera and support for MySpace Mobile. However, we found a slide QWERTY keyboard harder to use, and limited multimedia capabilities is disappointing. That said, we believe that T-Mobile Sidekick Slide is better suited for first-time buyers and beginners, especially with its label cheaper price $ 199.99 (with a two-year contract), whereas irreducible Sidekick fans might want to update the Sidekick LX.
Design The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide represents a couple of first designing the messaging device. Unlike previous Sidekick models, the blade is made by Motorola and not by Sharp / Danger, but that does not mean the company completely redesigned the device. In fact, the shift keeps the same overall design and navigation controls of previous Sidekicks, so it will be a familiar experience for all Sidekick owners past or current.
The other major difference between the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide and other Sidekicks is the slide-up screen. Instead of a swivel mechanism, you simply press the bottom of the screen to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard. The sliding motion is smooth, cover and locks up a satisfying click. When examining the slide, I had a few people mentioned that they preferred design cursor on the screen swivel because she felt safer, I can understand. Although I have not heard stories of screens breaking on the LX or more Sidekicks, the lid can feel rickety and loose in its open state. That said, I personally prefer to watch Sidekick LX and the overall design. Obviously, this is a matter of personal style, but it's nice to have an option.
The screen measures 2.5 inches diagonally with a production of 65,000 colors and a resolution of 320x240 pixels, images and text looked bright and sharp. 4.6 inches wide by 2.6 inches high by 0.6 inch deep and 5.3 ounces, the blade is smaller and lighter than the T-Mobile Sidekick LX, Sidekick 3 and Sidekick iD. It features a hip and cool colors purple and black metal and has a nice, solid construction. The rear also has a soft-touch finish, which makes the handheld easy to grasp. We found the Sidekick Slide very comfortable and natural to hold while typing messages, but the bulky shape makes it difficult to use as a phone. It will also contribute to a tight fit in a pants pocket.
The full QWERTY keyboard features circular buttons that are backlit and have a very decent amount of spacing between them. However, it is not as spacious as the one found on the Sidekick LX, and I thought that the buttons are a bit slippery and stiff to press. To the left of the screen, you have the launch buttons for Menu and MyFaves pages and a directional pad. This is slightly different than previous Sidekicks, this is a great rectangular rather than a small square. To the right there is a Cancel button, Talk and End keys, an OK button, and trackball navigator.
right spine houses a mini USB port and to our great disappointment, a 2.5mm headset jack instead of a 3.5 millimeter jack like the Sidekick LX. That means you'll need an adapter to use regular headphones with the device. Along the bottom edge of the handheld, you will find the volume rocker and a power button, while there are two function buttons on top performing different tasks depending on the application you are using . We found this last set of controls a bit hard to press since they are small and flush with the surface of the phone. Finally, the camera lens is on the back, and microSD card slot is located behind the battery cover. Having the expansion slot of this place is bad enough, but the slide, it is difficult to backup in the person entitled to a stop against the lower surface so it is difficult and awkward to insert the microSD card .
The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide comes with an AC adapter, USB cable, a belt holster, a wired headset, and reference materials. For more add-ons to the slide, please check our cell phone accessories, ringtones, and help page.
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