Reviews of the T-Mobile Sidekick II
-
CNET Review
The Good: Built-in VGA camera with flash; world phone; speakerphone; great keyboard; convenient e-mail and IM functionality; relatively speedy Web browsing; 32MB RAM.
The Bad: Bulky and heavy; no corporate e-mail access; no Bluetooth or infrared port; limited customization options.
The Bottom Line: T-Mobile's Sidekick II adds a built-in camera to its stellar e-mail, surfing, and IM abilities, but some annoying flaws remain.
-
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 280496 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
-
pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Sidekick II is pricey, at $300 (as of April 7, 2006, with a two-year contract). Though I liked the text input capability, I would wait for the price to drop before seriously considering adopting this model as my mobile messaging sidekick
-
pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Inserting the SIM card is a little fiddly and we found it prone to popping out - something that wasn't terribly easy to sort out as the thick rubber cover was hard to remove. Otherwise, if you don't need corporate email access and can get by with T-Mobile
-
Computeract!ve
Review Summary: Over a year after its US launch, this Blackberry-style phone arrives in the UK
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Part number: MOBILESIDEKICKII
General
- Multi-use / PDA phone no
- Cellular technology GSM
- Band / mode GSM 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)
- Weight 6.5 oz
- Standby time Up to 60 h
- Bluetooth enabled no
- International compatibility No
- Included accessories Carrying case, Hands-free headset
- Combined with With digital camera
Memory
- Phone Book Capacity 2000
Phone
- Service provider T-Mobile
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Voice Dialing No
- Speakerphone Yes
- Ring Tones 16
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Downloadable ring tones Yes
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Installed Games Rock & Rocket
- Additional Features QWERTY keyboard layout
Digital Camera
- Still image resolution 640 x 480
PDA Features
- OS provided Hiptop OS
- Flash memory installed 16 MB
- Synchronization With PC Yes
Messaging / Data Services
- Voice Mail Capability Yes
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
- Mobile Email Yes
- Supported Email Protocols IMAP4, POP3
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages
- Messaging Services AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM)
- Predictive text entry No
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player/recorder type None
Display
- Display Type LCD display
- Display technology TFT
- Display Resolution 240 x 160 pixels
- Color Support Color
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
- Display Indicators Alarm clock indicator, Digital clock, GPRS indicator, Battery meter, Signal strength, IR port indicator, Voice message waiting
- Photo caller ID capable Yes
Power
- Battery installed 1 Lithium polymer
- Talk time Up to 270 min
- Audible Battery Alert Yes
Security Features
- Keypad Lock Yes
- SIM Card Lock Yes
Cellular
- Phone style Sliding keypad cover
- Analog roaming capable No
- Call Divert Yes
- Call Barring Yes
- Call Hold Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Call Waiting Yes
- Volume Control Yes
- Ringer Control Yes
- Computer Link Yes (cable)
Physical Characteristics
- Body Color Silver
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 5.1 in
- Antenna Integrated
Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
Product Video
Product Photos
User Opinions
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Got a sports fan on your gift list?
-
Beat the crowds and save big on their favorite sports gear! Shop today
- Learn more >>
- View Server Room Top Videos
-
At Intel, we believe in sharing our passion for technology in order to create a transparent and open dialogue with people in our industry. Explore our communities and join the conversation-share thoughts and ideas, or get an insider's view on how Intel approaches many of the issues that affect technology today.
- See the latest on Intel's technology expert community site >>
-
- Visit the ZDNet Enterprise Mobility Hub sponsored by Verizon Wireless! It has the latest news, commentary, and resources for your mobile and wireless strategy development.
- Video: How to spoof a MAC address
- Five steps to protect mobile devices anywhere, anytime
- Fetch Your E-Mail from Anywhere
- From our sponsors
-
- Push to Talk from Verizon Wireless Choose Verizon Wireless and get a Push to Talk service you can rely on. The only service that comes with the Network. Starting at $699.
-
