T-Mobile's new Sidekick iD is basically a stripped down version of their popular Sidekick. It is also about $200 cheaper. It has many of the basic features of the original. The design of the iD is basically the same as the Sidekick.After reading the press release on the phone it is clear that the phone aimed at younger users. One of the features that T-Mobile is featuring is the customizable exterior via the replaceable exterior panels.
Check the stats for the phone here.
- T-Mobile Sidekick’s signature swivel screen with a large landscape color display (2.4-inch screen with 65K colors and 240X160 pixels) for improved viewing of Web pages and contacts
- A full HMTL Web browser with enhancements for faster downloading and optimized viewing2
- Beneath the screen, a full QWERTY keyboard ideal for speedy instant messaging and other text-based communication
- Dedicated support for three major instant messaging clients (AIM, Yahoo! and Windows Live Messenger) with the ability to hold up to 10 IM conversations at one time to stay constantly connected to a social circle
- Support for personal e-mail with a dedicated “t-mail” account or use of an already existing personal e-mail account
- Inclusion of myFaves for additional personalization and the benefit of unlimited calling to any number on any network, including landlines, to stay connected to the five people who matter most
- A convenient trackball for one-handed navigation and an improved gaming experience
- A speedy ARM9 processor to handle the massively multitasking communicators
- Replaceable battery with up to 5.3 hours of talk time and 6 days of standby
- Dimensions: 5.12 x 2.48 x 0.87 inches; 6.2 ounces with standard battery
- Accessories available in black, yellow, blue, white, purple and glow-in-the-dark
If you want a cheaper ($100 with rebate and 2 yr. contract) alternative to the Sidekick, like accessorizing your phone and don't mind some of the missing features (like a camera) then by all means this could be the phone for you.
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