T-Mobile Sidekick 08 BLACK GEKKO Bluetooth PDA

T-Mobile Service Options
This phone operates on GSM 850/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for"Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobiledata and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a widerange of advanced data services (with average data speeds between75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and videomessaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

It's compatible with T-Mobile's myFaves service,which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--onany network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes.

Download cool new games, HiFi Ringers (real songs by today's hottest artists), Mega Tones (instrumental versions of songs), and wallpapers quickly, as well as stay connected via the Web, instant messaging, and email.

You can choose T-Mobile's Sidekick Unlimited service,which includes unlimited e-mail, AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),Web browsing, and text messaging. 

Phone Features
When closed, the Sidekick has a candybar-style with an extra-large2.6-inch LCD screen featuring a 400 x240-pixel resolution and a 65Kcolor depth. You'll enjoy enhanced web surfing with the PC-like,full-size layout or standard Sidekick screen-size layout to scroll andread a page. Use the Mini Page function to zoom out on an overview ofan entire Web page. You can even save images from Web pages to themicroSD card. The mid-section of the phone with the screen swivels upto reveal the full QWERTY keyboard with chiclet-style keys, which makestyping out messages a breeze.

The phone has a 64 MB internalmemory, which enables you to store up to 25 ringtones, add up to fiveslides to multimedia messages, and record up to 60-second voicemessages. The memory can be expanded via optional MicroSD media. Thephonebook can store a whopping 2000 contacts, with each entry providingmultiple fields for phone numbers and email/IM addresses. It alsoprovides support for caller groups and picture/ringer ID. You cantransform the look of the Sidekick from standard black to metallicgreen with the included bonus shell.

For trueindividualization, you can design a completely unique shell unlike anyother using a dedicated online Sidekick site via SkinIt atsidekickshells.com. Doing so is as simple as uploading a personal photoor graphic design, or selecting your own text, shapes, icons or logos.The final design is custom-printed onto the shell, then shipped. Oncethe design is complete, customers can share their work of art in apublic gallery that will be hosted on sidekick.com.

This phone provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), andincludes profiles for mono and stereo headset, handsfree, dial-upnetworking, object push, file transfer, and basic print. With the A2DPBluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatibleBluetooth stereo headphones. It also offers USB 2.0 wired connectivity.

Other features include:

• Digital audio player compatible with MP3, AAC, and WMA formats and support for playlists
• Access to personal email (POP, IMAP) with support for push email
• 2-megapixel camera/camcorder
• Share videos via email, Bluetooth or picture messaging
• Quick Find searches across all applications
• Speakerphone
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Built-in SyncML offers an easy way to sync your phone and PC's contact list and calendar via USB or Bluetooth
• Instant messaging support: AIM, ICQ, Windows Live, and Yahoo!
• Organizer tools: Calendar, to-do, alarm clock
• Java J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) for downloadable games

Vital Statistics
The T-Mobile Sidekick weighs 4.5 ounces and measures 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.7inches. It runs on the850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.