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Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Overview

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Key Features
Instant Messaging
Email
QVGA 65k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
QWERTY Keyboard
CrystalTalk™ Technology
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Bluetooth® Technology

Design

82%

Usability

68%

Features

67%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Review

The Motorola Sidekick Slide is a messaging & Internet focused mobile phone which comes in a sleek looking black coloured casing. The overall size of the casing is compact when considering it slide design & the handset has a solid feel to it. It weighs 150 grams in total & measures 119.4mm tall by 61mm wide by 17.8mm deep when in its upright position. The Sidekick Slide comes with a slide opening casing which allows the user to slide the screen to the side to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard has individually spaced out keys which makes it easy to use. The user can use the Motorola Sidekick Slide with the screen closed as it comes with an external navigation tool & control keys. The front of this desirable phone is taken up by a large QVGA screen which displays up to 65k colours & has a high screen resolution for a beautiful viewing experience.

The Motorola Sidekick Slide is sold exclusively on the T mobile network & this handset provides it user with high speed access the Web & comes with a wide variety of messaging services. The Motorola Sidekick Slide comes with 128 megabytes of internal memory & it has a memory card slot which supports MicroSD™ type memory cards which can expand the phones memory capacity up to 4 gigabytes. The battery is a rechargeable battery which provides up to 156 hours (6.5 days) of standby battery time when fully charged. The user can enjoy up to 7 hours of talk time from the fully charged rechargeable battery.

Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Front View

Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Angle View

Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Opening View

The user can enjoy accessing the Web using the built in WAP browser which allows the user to enjoy a XHTML Web experience on their new handset. This messaging focused handset comes with a selection of messaging services which allows the user to communicate with others easily & quickly. The user can use the QWERTY keyboard when inputting text which makes the messaging experience more convenient & easier for the user. The Motorola Sidekick Slide supports IM messaging which is an instant messaging service which works like an online chat between compatible IM messaging contacts. The user can use the IM messaging service like the instant messaging service on the user's PC or laptop plus the Sidekick slide comes with the added advantage of a fully QWERTY keypad. This phone also supports a mobile email service which allows the user to create, send & receive emails from all contacts with an email account. The user can share images & photos via the picture messaging service which is known as MMS multimedia messaging. The Sidekick Slide comes with a text message service which allows the user to share a quick text input only message with all their SMS compatible contacts.

The built in Bluetooth® technology allows the user to transfer data files without the use of a cabled connection as the files can be transferred wirelessly between two Bluetooth® compatible devices which are up to 10 metres apart. A mini USB port on the handset allows the user to connect to other USB compatible devices using a USB cabled connection. The phone works over a quad band network which supports worldwide network coverage but the overall network coverage is fully dependant on the service provider. The user can enjoy a high quality call experience as the Motorola Sidekick slide supports CrystalTalk™ technology which provides crystal clear sound quality when the user is in noisy surroundings.

A built in music player provides the user with a fun & easy to use portable music feature which supports all popular music formats & allows the user to enjoy their favourite sound at all times. The user can select a MP3 or polyphonic sound as a ringing tone which gives the Motorola Sidekick Slide a personal feel & sound each time a new call comes in. The built in camera feature allows the user to take a quick snap when the user in on the move so the user will never miss those fun moments in the day as it canal be stored as a digital picture. The camera is a 1.3 megapixel camera which comes with an easy to use camera key. The user will enjoy this beautifully designed phone which allows the user to communicate with others easily via messaging & call features plus it has some fun built in feature to keep the user entertained.

Motorola Sidekick Slide Specifications & Features

Screen
QVGA 65k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Camera Keys
Wallpapers
Screensaver

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AAC & iMelody)
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phonebook
Calculator
Clock
Handsfree Speaker
QWERTY Keyboard
CrystalTalk™ Technology

Connectivity
EDGE
Bluetooth®
Mini USB
GPRS

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP
XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 4 Gbytes
7 Hours Talk Time
156 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
150g
119.4 x 61 x 17.8 mm

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Reviewer: Isabelle - UK
Date: 30th May 2009

Everyone in the UK leaving reviews, where did you buy them from? I really want to get one but I can't find anywhere that sells them?

Design

100%

Usability

80%

Features

85%

Reviewer: Natalie - North London, UK
Date: 15th Dec 2008

PLEASE don't BUY THIS PHONE. I admit that it is a wonderful design BUT my sister had one 2 months ago brought it brand new & she broke down in tears because it turned off & never turned back on again.

Also it has a habit of turning off at random times. If you're considering buying this phone use it at your own risk!

Design

100%

Usability

25%

Features

75%

Reviewer: Julie - Jamaica
Date: 10th Dec 2008

I am unable to send files via Bluetooth dont know why? Can songs from mini music player be set as ringtones?

Design

10%

Usability

10%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Lj - UK
Date: 20th Oct 2008

I got the slide a few months ago & it's an amazing phone. There was only a few things that I was disappointed with, it doesn't have Bluetooth for sending films, you can't personalise your ringtone it doesn't have an alarm clock & it doesn't have MSN. I know that sounds like a lot of thing but other than that I love it & the best thing is nobody else has it that I know.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

65%

Reviewer: Fern - UK
Date: 19th Oct 2008

I love my sidekick slide but I don't like how it doesn't have MSN. The mobile in general is nice but I would much rather the blackberry or something like that. I wish I had picked one of the BlackBerry's instead.

The design is nice & it's easy to use, the game it comes with is cool & there's loads of tips & tricks you can use (search you tube).

It's a good phone, it's just there's better.

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Jess - UK
Date: 18th Sep 2008

I only got my phone a few days ago, it looks great, is a bit big but I don't mind too much.

The only problems are that Internet doesn't work on mine, I got it second hand but I don't want to pay for it so I don't mind. It also doesn't have MSN or windows live messenger as some say it does. I would prefer it to be able to put images as wallpaper as well.

Takes a bit of getting used to as well, but I think the keyboards the best feature.

Design

95%

Usability

75%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Elouise - UK
Date: 26th Aug 2008

I haven't got this phone yet so don't let my ratings affect you buying it or anything. I am thinking of buying the phone & I was wondering, because I have never actually seen or held the phone, does it feel too bulky or heavy, would it be too big to fit in most trouser pockets? Thanks :).

Design

50%

Usability

50%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Anon - Preston, UK
Date: 8th Aug 2008

I absolutely LOVE my sidekick slide. But, I don't know, could just be my phone, but it's a bit of a letdown when it comes to the Bluetooth not working, not being able to have MP3's as your ringtone, the signal not being wonderful which results in the Web Browser being quite slow at times, & the lack of MSN but apart from that. I love love love my sidekick slide, & it's great to keep in touch with all your other sidekick buddies! :).

Design

100%

Usability

75%

Features

40%

Reviewer: H - London, UK
Date: 7th Aug 2008

Well the only thing that angered me about the phone is you can't use your MP3 files as ringtones or alarm noise, also there is no Bluetooth.

In AMERICA there is MSN on it, but as of yet, not MSN in the UK where I live.

Many sites are blocked on the phone, to me it isn't worth the hassle of unlocking them by giving credit card details etc etc.

Design

100%

Usability

80%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Leona Daley - London, UK
Date: 26th Jul 2008

They do not have MSN on them at all! When did you get your Sidekick Slide? Did it come with MSN? Because mine did not & it's not on the applications to download. I just downloaded myspace the other day but MSN is nowhere to be seen so if you could advise us on how to get it please.

Design

80%

Usability

75%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Jon - Cleveland, UK
Date: 21st Jul 2008

What are you people talking about? The slide has MSN, Yahoo & I am as well as a full web browser. You can download many applications, including the Myspace Application. Most of the applications are a cheap, one time fee, however some, like the myspace app, are $1.99 a month, extremely cheap.

This phone is perfect for anyone who wants to chat.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Jasmin - Australia
Date: 15th Jul 2008

Someone just asked if MSN is on it, it is, it's just called Windows Live Messenger.

I am looking to get this phone very soon as I've heard good things about it. Bad side from what I heard is that the buttons are too small, & some have been taken in many times to get repair.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Matt - UK
Date: 11th Jun 2008

I am not sure whether to go back to Motorola or not. It bester be better than V3!

Design

50%

Usability

50%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Iballidacen - Afghanistan
Date: 17th May 2008

Great but I really want the MSN & myspace software on my phone. Does anyone know how to get both for free? Thank you.

Design

100%

Usability

80%

Features

85%

Reviewer: Ellday - UK
Date: 22nd Apr 2008

Its OK wish it had MSN built in. It has AOL & Yahoo but no MSN. Does anyone know when (MSN) is out in the UK?

Design

100%

Usability

70%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Anon - Aruba
Date: 7th Apr 2008

It looks goods but the features are too few.

Design

85%

Usability

60%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Paris - La, US
Date: 5th Apr 2008

Yeah I got one, it looks good, I love instant messaging so I got it for that. You should get one.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

95%

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