Conclusion
The Sidekick hiptop communicator has always been a unique device that's more than a cell phone, less than a laptop, and designed and marketed for IM-obsessed youth. In its third iteration, the Sidekick has grown up some with a refined QWERTY keyboard and trackball that make navigating its user interface and multiple communications options a breeze. Though the SK 3 falters some when it comes to it's low-resolution screen and lack of user customizability, there's no denying that it's the most comfortable way to stay on top of Email, IMs, and SMSs this side of a full-fledged laptop.
If you're a veteran of the Sidekick I and II, the SK 3 won't be the earth shattering revision you might have been hoping for, but it is a worthy upgrade. Much improved phone capabilities, EDGE data speeds, and (I'll say it again) the QWERTY board and trackball make it worth a look. And if you're a heavy texter who doesn't mind carrying a device that's bigger and heavier than your average mobile, the SK 3 is well worth a look. Web, Email, IM, SMS, mp3s, and a camera everywhere you go? Now that's the kind of sidekick we all wish we had.
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