Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5837 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Color: Black
- Brand: unlocked-cell-phones
- Model: Sidekick
- Dimensions: 1.40 pounds
Features
- T-Mobile Sidekick 4g
T-Mobile Sidekick 4g
Product Description
T-Mobile Sidekick 4g miner wear from use + a clear case
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
above average smartphone
By Nicki Chen
Nowadays product reviews have become a hub for bitching and whining about how horrible one's subjective user experience has been.However,most potential buyers take those reviews as credible as solid teacher's evaluation.Yes, no matter how high-end, versatile the product claims to be, users most likely only post negative reviews to vent their frustration.Ready for the Pros and Cons feedback for Samsung sidekick 4g?First, this phone is operating on Android os 2.2, considering it being released last summer, this firmware version may not be the most up-to-date os in the android market.However, this phone features social networking functionality that's integrated into the machine setting. With a click in the setting that says " social network updates through the phone" and you're all set, keeping your latest connection with friends. And on the screen, you can always get the latest news feeds about all your friends' facebook and twitter status updates.Battery: not happy with more than 1 day-battery life unplugged? set brightness setting to the lowest, change screen timeout to 10 minutes, stop unnecessary running apps that play the key role in draining the battery , and use the screen lock button on the side to lock it whenever you're not using it.Actual keyboardDisplay: 3.5"Camera: 3.0MP rear facing and 1.3MP front facing.Speed: it's 4G, and it uses 1 GHZ processor ,which is decent.Integrated Qik video chat, Microsoft Office compatible so you can create office documents and slides on your phone, and accounts sync features are awesomeCons:1.Battery is good but not great2. android 2.3.5 would be more desirable, but 2.2 is not slow at all.3. Skype ,google voice, youtube will drain the battery to the worst extent. And when you click on automatic apps update, that would be your worst nightmare. Doesn't matter when and where, when the apps are being updated, you need to restart the phone, or else the phone wouldn't stop buzzing.But you can definitely turn off the automatic apps update feature, it's in the settings.4. data plan: I don't understand why a person would need 5GB a month. It's unlimited anywayif you can, get a phone on Amazon, doesn't matter if you're getting this phone or something else.5. touchscreen: not the best. Sometimes when the software's being updated, the touchscreen sensor might not be as responsive as it should be. But within a year of use, I haven't had any issues with the touchscreen functionality.Extras:Music player: unlike iphone's patented headphone jack, sidekick 4g enables you to use any headphones on the planet to enjoy some peace and quiet.How to turn off the automatic apps updates?Go to marketplace, now called Android Play Store, go to my apps and then settings. Uncheck the box that says" automatic checking for updates" and check " notify me when updates are available, but let me choose to download updates"*************Update**************After a few weeks of using Dr.Battery saver, my phone has been alive and kicking for more than 2 days unplugged. I use facebook, texting and web browser.Bam
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
This phone is a beast!
By Steven P. Gallenstein
I love this phone! I had a Mytouch that was stolen. I replaced it with this phone and have not been disappointed. The battery life is fine if you're not on it all day. I can text all day just fine. It's only when you start web browsing and playing games that the battery drains quickly. Well hello! It's a phone that plays games not a gaming device that makes phone calls. This thing is TOUGH! My friend dropped their Motorola Droid and the screen shattered to bits. I have dropped this thing dozens of times and the most that happened was the battery came off. As for speed, I think it's good. Once again it's a phone. If you want instant blazing Facebook speed, get on a PC. You sacrifice speed for palm of the hand convenience. The keyboard is awesome and often times when I am texting and someone sees they ask what phone I have and am envious I have a keyboard over their swype touchscreen. I paid a lot for this thing new and to be able to sqipe up a used one on here for 100 bucks I wouldn't bat an eye. My screen protector also came off many months ago and I have yet to get scratch on the screen. Get this phone if you want a solid phone with the abilities to play games and use the internet anywhere and have a full keyboard to text with.
33 of 46 people found the following review helpful.Sidekicks?
By Steve
Apparently this is just a phone. I've recently started a war on crime, and now that I have established myself on a regional level, I felt as if it was time to get some teenager to put in harm's way. I saw an ad for a "Sidekick". Once I dispatched a gaggle of hooligans, I responded to the ad immediately. I went to my local T-Mobile shop, and purchased this item. I was unclear as to how this would help me rid the streets of vermin and filth. I mean, it looks like an ordinary smartphone.While at the store, I found the clerk to be very knowledgable in the subject matter. He certainly fit the profile of the kind of citizen I fight to protect. As I left the store, I was anxious to charge up my new sidekick. Was it a holographic adviser? Was it a Transformer-like device that gave me an indestructable automoton?NO.This is a freaking phone, people. On a slow night patrolling the rooftops, I can use it to call in for a pizza, or to check my e-mail, but it doesn't do anything at all to advance my crimefighting needs. As far as phones go, it's pretty good. I think three blocks in my city (it is MY city, after all) actually supports 4G, so I can hang out there and watch Netflix.If you are looking for a phone, I suggest the Sidekick. If you are looking for a crimefighting partner/human shield, then I am afraid you will be sorely disappointed.
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