T-Mobile slips out new Sidekick

Teenage messaging mobile, the Sidekick, just got a new version in the US. There’s no exciting name, and the specs aren’t amazing, but will that matter?

T-Mobile is hoping it won’t. The Sidekick has such a loyal following, thanks to its instant messaging, e-mail and texting abilities, that the specs almost don’t matter.

That said, the new version packs in a wide 400×240 WQVGA display, a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth and a microSD card slot.

The new model can also be customised, with replacement shells dinking teenage pockets for $15.

Out now (US) | $150 (two year contract) | T-Mobile (via Engadget)

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