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Match the Celeb With the Camera and Cell Phone!

GeekSugar — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:15:35 PDT

This famous female doesn't seem to be phased by the recent Sidekick data loss news because she's still using her Sidekick LX - she must have backed-up her contacts, or else her data was completely restored! And I can't help but love the fact that she's rockin' a Canon Rebel. Maybe she should consider submitting some photos to our Cool Capture group?! Have you figured out who it is? Scroll down to take a guess!

Sidekick LX Review: Takes Me Back to Simpler Times

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:33:41 PDT

When HipTop launched the Sidekick II back in 2004, I was 100 percent on board. It was the first phone I bought that let me browse the Internet, check my mail, chat over IM, take pictures and video, and text, all in one easy-to-use device. I wore that phone out and still think fondly of it today. Sure it was kind of a monster truck compared to other phones on the market, but I considered it an accessory, not just a phone.

Reviewing the Sidekick LX took me back to those eye-opening times when I first discovered that I don't have to carry five different gadgets with me, and could always (always) stay connected.

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Although I haven't had a Sidekick since, I can spot a lot of fond similarities between the II and the LX. This could be considered good or bad, depending on how you look at it. Find out what I mean when you

Both the LX and my old II have all the basics: instant messaging, text, camera, email and web browsing. What more could you ask for, right? Well, my old Sidekick II didn't have a music player (but you could hack your way to a few tunes if I recall correctly), and wasn't very speedy, so adding the music capabilities and the 3G connectivity really kicks this model up a few notches. The purple "orchid" color option was really rich and beautiful (something I didn't have with my pearly white II), and you can customize it further with additional skins. It still has the same trusty interface, with the scroll wheel and rotating top screen.

Thankfully, T-Mobile has reduced the size of the phone since the old days, and this model is much slimmer and lighter than I remember. But that's pretty much where it ends. The Sidekick hasn't made any huge overhauls since earlier models besides the addition of color, size and speed, and a timely Twitter app. Overall, the phone is still fun, easy to use, and contains all the things you need to stay connected, which is all you can ask for in a reliable mobile device.

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX is available now online and in stores for $200.

Daily Tech: T-Mobile's Sidekick LX 2009

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:15:30 PDT

Find out what the Engadget guys thought of the Sidekick LX 2009 when they took it for a test drive. - Engadget
Seems like SMS spam is back with a vengeance. Thankfully there are some solutions to try and get rid of it. - Switched
Check out 7 of the best free game sites. - Green Pixels
Now this is a deal. Pick up a 250GB Seagate FreeAgent Go portable external hard drive for only $59.99 from Amazon. - CrunchGear
Research in Motion's CEO has confirmed that there is another BlackBerry Storm in the works. - CNET Crave
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in for your chances to win an Xbox 360 Console and an Xbox Live Subscription. - geeksugar

Daily Tech: T-Mobile's New Sidekick LX Is Twitter Friendly

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:25:13 PDT

The new Sidekick LX 2009 is slimmer than previous Sidekicks and offers 3G data, an amazing screen, microSD storage, and Twitter integration. - Gizmodo
At last the competition is over. Ashton Kutcher has surpassed CNN in his one million Twitter followers quest. - The Silicon Alley Insider
I'm over the moon about this news. The amazing Japanese household retailer Muji has finally made its US online store live! - Unplggd
Tweet while you work, thanks to this Spreadtweet Adobe AIR application, which will trick your co-workers and boss into thinking your actually working on a difficult Excel project. - Switched
A spokesman for Apple has commented on Microsoft's new TV ads by saying that a "PC is no bargain when it doesn't do what you want." Yeah he did! - Business Week

Sidekick LX: A Star on the New 90210

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:00:44 PDT

Bada da da DA da da da da da Wa wa waa wee wah. . . get it?! It's the theme for 90210! Not the old Beverly Hills, 90210 of my young years, but the brand spankin' new 90210 that premiered last night. Truthfully, I tuned in to see Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh confront each other about Dylan McKay in their thirties, but I was equally intrigued with the new younguns, sure to challenge my teen drama TV cravings for Gossip Girl.

These new characters are certainly as techie - I was pleased to see Shenae Grimes's character pull out a Sidekick LX to read a text, since I like to think of Sidekicks as the smartphone for serious text messagers. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of geeky teens on the show!

Photo courtesy of The CW

T-Mobile Launches a Tony Hawk Sidekick LX

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:03:30 PDT

It has been over a year since the Dwayne Wade Sidekick 3 was released, and now another famous athlete is getting in on the smartphone action. Set to come out this July is the silver metallic Tony Hawk limited-edition Sidekick LX.

Designed by Tony Hawk through-and-through, the Sidekick LX will be the first Sidekick to feature video record, play and share capabilities. It will also include an alarm clock, a high-def LCD screen, stereo Bluetooth functionality, plus all the other standard Sidekick goodies like web browsing, IM, email, and a QWERTY keyboard.

"I’ve been a loyal Sidekick user since the first model that launched back in 2002. . . I use my Sidekick for everything from staying connected to friends to keeping my hectic schedule on track," said Tony Hawk. "I’m excited to be collaborating with T-Mobile to create a brand new, custom Sidekick LX that will represent action sports, as well as my own style.”

Pricing info hasn't been released yet, but stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for purchasing details.

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Stylin' New Sidekicks From T-Mobile

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:00:54 PDT

Thanks to The Boy Genius Report, we've just learned that the Sidekick LX and the Sidekick Slide will soon be available for purchase! The sleek Sidekick LX shown here will come with this high-resolution LCD screen by Sharp. Each Sidekick will come with MMS/SMS/IM, 1.3 megapixel cameras (with the LX having a flash), Bluetooth, a built-in music player, web browsing capabilities plus much more. Apparently, the Sidekick LX will be available for current T-Mobile customers on October 17th, and for new users on October 24th for $299 with a two year agreement. While the Sidekick Slide will hit stores on November 7th for $199 with a two year agreement as well. Can't wait to see which one Jenna Jameson will get first dibs on. Aren't these new colors just grand? The turquoise, pink and yellow designs were starting to make me nauseous.

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