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T-Mobile Sidekick II mobile phone

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T-Mobile Sidekick II mobile phone

Date Published: 12/14/07

Though it is one of the more expensive phones in the pay-as-you-go market, the Sidekick II delivers high-end features, reliable performance, and is an excellent option for people that do a lot of messaging and web browsing. Built into this tri-band world phone is a color LCD that is crisp and large as well as a sizeable QWERTY keyboard that makes browsing the Internet and e-mailing surprisingly speedy. The keyboard means that the size may be a bit bulky for some (5.1x2.6 inches), but typing is considerably easier. The other downside is that the battery needs to be recharged more regularly than your average device--up to 4.5 hours of usage or just over two days of standby can be expected. This is an excellent choice for people who like to have access to multiple features but don't use their phone (or a Blackberry) enough to require a monthly plan. Other features include: calendar, camera with flash, a 2000-contact phone directory, speakerphone, USB connectivity, and photo caller ID.

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1 year



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Product Specs

Transmission technology
GSM
Battery type
Li-polymer
Talk time
4.5 hrs.
Standby time
2.5 days
Caller ID
YES
Call waiting
YES
Silent ringer option
yes
Voice dialing
yes
Call timer
YES
Last number recall
yes
Voicemail
yes
Text messages
yes
E-mail capability
yes
Missed call indicator
yes
Backlit screen
yes
Internet/Web browsing
yes
Phone book capacity
2000
Height
2-3/5 in.
Width
5-1/10 in.
Depth
9/10 in.
Weight
7 oz.


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