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The Android navigation keys are located on both sides of the QWERTY keyboard when the phone is opened which is a little unusual. The display size has always been relatively small on the previous Sidekicks, but this time, its got a more normal 3.5 inch display for a phone of this size. Sidekick has always been a QWERTY model with a recognizable form factor. T-Mobile earlier announced that they would come up with a successor with HSPDA+ runnding on Android OS. The older Sidekick and Sidekick LX 2009 was abandoned by T-Mobile US last summer. This time, it's Samsung that is going to do the hardware and finalise the device by putting on a T-Mobile sticker on. It certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the hipper, slightly flashier UI seems appropriate for the Sidekick.The previous generation of Sidekick phones has been manufactured by Flextronics, Sharp and Motorola. It uses the Samsung TouchWiz user interface but the company has done even more tweaking on top of TouchWiz, including changes to the lock screen, menu shortcuts, and wallpaper. Running Android 2.2, the experience on the Sidekick 4G isn't typical of other Android phones. What about the move to Android? Overall, we think it was a good move and probably the right move. It retains the five-row keyboard with a dedicated number keys, and though the buttons might look small at first glance, the layout is so spacious that it was really easy to use. Of course, one of the greatest things about the previous Sidekicks is the excellent keyboard, and we're happy to report that this tradition continues with the Sidekick 4G. We'll need more time with the device to really determine whether the hinge is sturdy or not. It requires a decent push, and we were worried that we might break the hinge. That said, we were a little apprehensive when trying to push the screen back down. The screen also doesn't rock back and forth when closed, which is something we've seen with other slider phones. Sliding the phone open was generally easy, and the screen securely locks into place at a slight angle, so it's easier to see when you're using the keyboard. Instead, the Sidekick 4G has a slider design with a spring-loaded hinge. One aspect of the old Sidekick you won't find here is the swiveling screen. You do get the four navigation buttons along each corner of the phone, and the jump key allows you to multitask easily. The 3.5-inch WVGA display looks sharp and bright, and the addition of the touch screen makes interacting with the phone much easier, since you don't have to scroll around the menus using the trackball. It doesn't feel quite as substantial as the later Sidekicks, such as the Sidekick LX 2009, but it still feels solid. In the hand, the smartphone feels lightweight. Samsung has done a nice job of combining the old with the new, so it still feels like you're using a Sidekick while also getting something fresh. We got a chance to get hands-on with one here at CTIA 2011, and we like what we're seeing from the revamped T-Mobile Sidekick.
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