It started as a rumor and then materialized into a formal T-mobile Press release, but on May 13 an updated version of the infamous Sidekick LX will go on sale.  The big changes in the updated Sidekick LX will include 3G support (Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA) and a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash.  Since video recording capabilities were added to the original Sidekick LX in a OTA software update this functionality will also be included in the updated LX.

The third major improvement is GPS-enabled Live Search which will allow Sidekick LX customers to map their current location, search for nearby points of interest and share favorite spots with friends with Sidekick’s messaging capabilities.  The LX screen is also being updated to a 3.2 inch F-WVGA screen with high definition LCD technology that runs at 854×480 resolution.

Starting April 17, existing T-mobile customers can begin to purchase the updated Sidekick LX through a Web-only pre-sale at www.sidekick.com.  Following this web-only pre-sale event will be a formal launch on May 13 at select T-mobile retails stores and online at www.t-mobile.com.  Here is a full breakdown of the Sidekick LX updated specifications.

T-Mobile Sidekick LX features include:

• Integrated social networking application bundle includes Facebook, MySpace and Twitter
• High-speed Web browsing with 3G support
• Built-in GPS support with Live Search
• 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash
• Ability to record, play and share videos
• Share recorded videos via e-mail and upload videos to social networking sites
• Watch videos on YouTube via the web browser or on MySpace
• Carbon or orchid finish
• Music player with streaming audio and streaming RTSP video
• 3.2-inch F-WVGA screen with high-definition LCD technology with 854×480 resolution
• Support for personal e-mail, SMS, MMS, instant messaging (IM)
• Clients include AOL® Instant Messenger, Windows Live and Yahoo!® Messenger
• Bluetooth® 2.0 with A2DP supports stereo Bluetooth and Bluetooth file transfer to other Bluetooth devices including photo printers
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches; 5.7 ounces
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE worldphone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dual-band UMTS/HSDPA (AWS Band IV & Band I)
• 1250 mAh Lithium Ion battery
• Battery: 3G — 3 hours talk time, 6 days standby; 2G — 5.5 hours talk time, 8 days standby
• Software and services provided by Danger, a Microsoft subsidiary
• Shortly following launch, T-Mobile plans to make available Exchange Active Sync support via the Sidekick Download Catalog so customers can stay virtually connected to work.

Via T-mobile

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