The overall size of the Sidekick II is another
big change. The unit is approximately 25 percent thinner than the previous
version. Overall, it has been improved to provide a more comfortable feel
when used as a phone. It's also been designed with an integrated camera
for the first time. The camera, LED flash unit and self portrait mirror
are located on the back of the Sidekick II.
The Sidekick II runs on the proprietary
Hiptop OS, which is designed with a unique wheel-shaped menu for easy
selection of applications and functions. The device is built with a total
of 48 MB of internal memory.
Calling Features
If you want email on the go, the Sidekick
II has you covered there, as well. You can have email from up to three of
your personal accounts sent directly to your Sidekick II and browse the
Web the way it was meant to be with the device's embedded browser. Plus,
surf T-Mobile's t-zones service, which offers news headlines, weather
updates, game and ringtone downloads, and more.
The Sidekick ships with a number of handy
tools, including a calendar with up to 1000 event entries, an alarm that
can be set to notify you of calendar events and a to-do list. These tools
can be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook via the Sidekick II's USB data
connection or wirelessly via the Sidekick II's Intellisync technology.
Intellisync is a unique web-based application that runs on any PC with a
web browser. It allows you to view and update your calendar and contacts
information and then upload them to your Sidekick II wirelessly. You can
even view all the photos on your Sidekick II in gallery format. All of
your data is stored remotely, so if your Sidekick is ever lost or stolen
(gasp!) your data is safe and accessible.
The Sidekick II allows you to send and
receive virtual contact cards (vCards). vCards are a great way to easily
save and share contact information with friends and colleagues. Lastly, if
you need to find the keyhole after a night on the town, the Sidekick II
has a mini LED flashlight.
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