| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $100.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM
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| Launch | Announced | 2007, September. Released 2007, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 119.4 x 61 x 17.8 mm (4.70 x 2.40 x 0.70 in) |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 2.5 inches, 50.8 x 38 mm, 19.4 cm2 (~26.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density) | |
| Platform | Chipset | TI OMAP 850 |
| CPU | 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128MB | |
| Phonebook | 2000 entries | |
| Call records | 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Single | 1.3 MP |
| Video | No | |
| Selfie camera | Features | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | miniUSB | |
| Features | Features |
MP3 player (iMelody,MIDI,MP3,AMR formats) Predictive text input Calculator Stopwatch |
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | No | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 156 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 0.67 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide
Advantages
- Outstanding multi-day or week-long standby battery longevity between charges
- Tactile physical alphanumeric keypad providing positive-click dialing and messaging
- Tough, drop-resilient casing engineered to withstand everyday accidental drops
- Streamlined, distraction-free mobile experience dedicated strictly to core calling and SMS
Disadvantages
- Restricted to fundamental calling and text functions without modern app store ecosystems
- Compact non-touch display with modest resolution and limited viewing angles
- Rudimentary camera sensor designed only for basic snapshot documentation
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide stands as a dependable voice and text communicator. Featuring an ergonomic handheld footprint and a tactile physical alphanumeric keypad, the phone ensures swift, error-free dialing and messaging with positive physical key travel.
Operating without the bloated overhead of complex modern operating systems, the device delivers instant, lag-free responsiveness. Speaker acoustics are loud and punchy, ensuring clear voice call intelligibility even in bustling outdoor environments. A rudimentary camera sensor is included for quick, practical snapshots when documenting basic references.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a 1130mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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