T-Mobile Sidekick 3

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of T-Mobile Sidekick 3. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The size and sound get critical views, and there are some mixed opinions about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of T-Mobile Sidekick 3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3

The third incarnation of the Sidekick has arrived. Is it still hip to flip?

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 mobile phone

Loved by Paris Hilton and Everyone in the movie Be Cool staring Uma Thurmn and John Travolta, the Sidekick has a massive following in the US. Unfortunately that same following hasn't taken off in the UK, so is the latest handset, version three, about...

QWERTY keyboard, large screen, easy to set up email, web browser

Screen quality is poor, no business support, closed operating system so can't download more applications

We were actually quiet surprised with the Sidekick and its performance. It's not a Palm Treo or BlackBerry by any standard, however it is a simple alternative for people who want a QWERTY keyboard device without the business focus.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 mobile phone

Coming at T-Mobile's Sidekick 3 with no preconceptions, it's difficult to know who it's aimed at.

Put brutally, we don't like the T-Mobile Sidekick 3. Couched in kinder terms, this may because we're old enough to be its father. The Sidekick does a lot of things, not always very well. But it will appeal to teenage users with no PC of their own - and...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 review

Cooler than a Blackberry, but not as geeky as an MDA Vario, the latest Sidekick looks to cement its place as the most fun portable emailer in the world

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 mobile phone

Nov, 2007

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T-Mobile - Sidekick 3

T-Mobile has updated its Sidekick II with the not-too-excitingly-named Sidekick 3 (we wonder if T-Mobile thinks we can't cope with three Roman numerals?). If you are familiar with the former device then this update won't surprise ...

The Sidekick 3 concept is sound, and its automatic data backup and BlackBerry-like e-mail push both appeal. But as a Smartphone the device is unsophisticated in its capabilities. It is, perhaps, best described as a no-brainer Smartphone for the young...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3

In a PDA/phone universe dominated by Palm and Windows Mobile devices, the Sidekick (made by a company called Danger, but marketed exclusively by T-Mobile) has always been a maverick with a devoted, if small, following. To its predecessor's repertoire...

One of the best PDA keyboards around Offers stellar messaging features

Bulky shape Phone is difficult to dial

If the versatility that third-party apps afford and a petite shape aren't priorities for you, the Sidekick 3 is a good connected handheld for e-mail, messaging, and Web browsing. Heavy phone users might prefer a device with more straightforward dialing...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3

The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 is thinner and slightly smarter than its predecessor.

Extremely easy to use. Push e-mail.

Limited Bluetooth. No video recording. No voice dialing. ; Watch the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 Video Review!

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Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : geeksugar (geeksugar.com)

Review: T-Mobile Sidekick 3

T-Mobile Sidekick 3The limited edition T-Mobile Sidekick 3, which has been glammed up with Diane von Furstenberg style, is fun and functional. With Diane's signature hot-pink lips, this phone is super sexy, so I'm not surprised Fergie and Jessica...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Ian Sager (businessweek.com)

T-Mobile Sidekick 3: No BlackBerry

Deutsche Telekom has added some grown-up features to its stylish phone, but this one still holds plenty of appeal for the MySpace generation.

If you've ever received a present only to have someone else in the house abscond with it and make it their own, then you'll know how I felt when I brought the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 along for a recent visit to my parents. Within minutes of my arrival, my...

Oct, 2006

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