Samsung Sidekick 4G Review
Online, July 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Sharp handed over the Sidekick name and technology to Samsung, who improved it for the T-Mobile network, making the Samsung Sidekick 4G. Samsung added some great features, including a touch screen. The 3.5 inch capacitive display has 480x800 pixel resolution, which means it has great graphics, colors and text. The touch screen makes it incredibly easy to launch and use apps, making the Sidekick 4G easier to use. Samsung kept the fantastic keyboard the original Sidekick was known for. The well spaced, bubble keys on the 5-row slide-out keyboard. With a dedicated keys for emoticons, the @ symbol, and voice commands, and the keyboard has the ability to create customized shortcuts.
The Sidekick 4G runs on Android 2.2.1 and has the Kick user interface, which allows you to customize the 7 home screens with flashy and colorful wallpaper. The Sidekick is designed for messaging and does it very, very well. With Group Text and Cloud Text, your options for messaging are limitless. Organize your evening with Group Text by letting everyone see everyone else's replies. Cloud Text lets you access your texts on the computer. Or contact everyone through Facebook or Twitter with the Feeds and Updates widget, already preloaded onto the Sidekick. With T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ speeds, get on the internet in seconds and zip through the webpages at lightning speed. Upload pictures taken from your 3-megapixel camera or videos taken with 720p video capture.
A charger and a car mount are two accessories that are vital for any cell phone owner. When you can combine both of these accessories into one, it makes life that much easier. iGRIP's miniTraveler Charging Dock is the perfect compliment for anyone using a Samsung Sidekick 4G Bluetooth® hands-free solution while driving. Keep your Samsung Sidekick 4G device in a secure and easy to view position. Charging included - keep your Samsung Sidekick 4G phones battery fully charged.
Universal - miniGripper holder works with all phones and iPods
miniTRAVELER suction Mount with PowerBox - Vibration free
Dual output vehicle power adapter with USB port included
Adapter cables included for charging any Apple, Nokia and micro USB devices
3.5 mm AUX cable - Connect sound from your phone's navigation and music applications to the car-stereo
Includes a self-adhesive disc that allows use of the suction mount on the dash or center console
Great when using GPS Navigation applications. Perfect compliment to Bluetooth® hands-free solutions
Swivel-top design enables the user to quickly adjust viewing angles and switch between portrait and landscape positions.
Easy to install - attaches and removes in seconds
We recommend protecting the body of your Sidekick 4G with either a protective cover or a case. BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber are a PVC Based film that covers the body of a Samsung Sidekick 4G device providing scratch protection from outside elements. Designed to custom fit each particular device, these protectors are a carbon fiber textured film and are made to protect your Samsung Sidekick 4G device from scratches. Tough and durable, you can be assured that your Samsung Sidekick 4G device is protected by BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber. Easy to apply, BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber are designed to offer full body protection to your device while not adding any extra bulk to your Samsung Sidekick 4G device. BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber adds style to your Samsung Sidekick 4G device without distorting the dimension or design of your device. Whether it's keys in your pocket or that occasional drop, BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber will protect the exterior of your Samsung Sidekick 4G device from scratches.