Sidekick 2008 / Gekko Hands-On (Hiptop3.com)

[SamPatelVevo]

Because it probably wouldnt work here

[SamPatelVevo]

I wish they sold sidekicks in the UK :/

[NAWFSIDESOLDIER]

@SamPatelVevo why not get one on ebay

[243hotguy]

That guy is so cute I want his hair color and his eyebrows

[baconluver1158]

waiting for mine to come in the mail

[samsammy151]

i was wondering if i should get this phone i get to geta new one next year but im not sure wich one to get any comments

[TheAkd89]

getting mine for my Birthday

[SJMM14]

GAY

[Brah027]

@SJMM14 HOMOPHOBIC

[lolzer300]

gettin mine tommorow

[sidekickeditup]

Gettin mine on christmas

[SJMM14]

@sidekickeditup Im geting the Tony Hawk SideKick LX next week.

[baconluver1158]

my cousin got that and it lasted for 3 years

[yellowbox74]

great vid,kool cat

[donnielordz]

where the cat go?

[DontHurtYourSelfGirl]

HA niqqa your cat(:

[chanel0102]

Oh my gawd that thing is sooo adorable!! I want it I want it I want it!! xD

[1envu]

went from a sidekick lx to a sidekick slide to a sidekick 08

[Maryyeung12894]

are the keys good? are these keys better or the sidekick 3's?

[tubeyou12332]

i am totally getting one today i know i could get lx 09 but i am waiting till the new new one come out

[80skindagirl]

Your cat is soooo cute! and funny! :P

[wadelackey2014]

thanx for the video now i know what sidekick to get. oh and by the way your review was the best out of all the reviews on youtube

[A3Snake]

is it possible to get a customized shell anywhere else other than the t-mobile website cause they removed the black shell from the options so they kinda screwed me over with that, so im just wondering if i can still have hope and there is anywhere else where i can make a shell, any help is appreciated

[A3Snake]

hey there umm, i have a question, do you know anywhere where you can customize a shell other than the t-mobile website itself? because they removed the black shell and all thats left is white and pink, which kinda ticked me off but anyway i was just wondering if you knew cause i really just interested in the black one

[iluvjoey18]

idgaf

[punisheryea]

that cat is weird

[leofire54]

im getting it next weeek!! =]

[freekillbunbun]

Awesome Gage's (:

I love this phone.

[princess02191996]

im getting one for christmas! i cant wait.. any tips?!? reply back please.

[Artem305]

get an lx :D

[jevon513]

im gettin it for christmas 2>> im geeked

[TheOneMetallica1]

The only reason I got a sidekick slide is because of the service It's a pre paid phone so you get unlimited texting, internet, aim, email and a ton of minutes for just a dollar a day.

[MrXxXdonutXxX]

i get mine tomorrow i cant wait !

[MsButchable]

i get mine today i cant wait

[laurikaspunk]

lovely cat <3 nice video

[ScamMastermine002]

whoa thats sik bro how much does it cost?

[SpOiledBiish]

heii i still have mii old slide and i just bought mii 08 and love it!

[caroline12311]

cute cat! =]]

[missXcontagious69]

are they avalible in australia?

[princesslorykesia]

yeahh i have the blackberry and i dont like it can i go in the store and exchange for the sidekick ...... if i cant then i got to wait till xmas

[anandy89]

im getting my sidekick 2008 in a few weeks. i ve the lx for a year and its starting to annoy me so i decide to change......and it amazingly cheep to so that just makes it even better.

[saundoman]

what site can you choose skins for your hiptop?

[Dzenan6]

is the 08 still a good sidekick to buy cause ive seen it it looks good and i personally thing it looks better than the lx

[201636]

Ok im getting a sidekick and i want a sidekick 08 is it hard to text if you have big thumbs? please respond back

[Britsman06]

I had this phone before I got my G1 and I have big hands and had no problem typing on this machine.

Matter of fact, I prefer typing on this over my G1 and I just ordered this phone today again :D

[Britsman06]

When people say things as this guy did about people with big(ger) hands or fingers... I hardly ever take them to heart when it comes to making a decision on purchasing phones because I've come to find out I have absolutely no troubles with many of the phones some talk about regarding hand size/etc.

[Yadigg54]

I finally got mine =] My shell is hott

[SoWelcomeToTheCircus]

I have the sidekick, i just want the cat tbh!!

:)

[Yadigg54]

im just wondering, If i cant get the new Lx thats comeing out in a week should i just get the 08? (by the way im a big facebook and AIM user does he 08 have this stuff?) get back if u can please

[st3ven564]

i would go with the 08 if your unable to get lx 09 personally the new lx is just a flashier version of the 08

[Yadigg54]

Thankss, Im pretty sure im just gunna go with the 08 since I ordered a shell

[st3ven564]

if you do get the 08 and you need themes just send me a message and imma give you great themes site

[tehnoobshow1]

i got it today yayya

[Hassu91]

i really loves sidekick but i really loves cats more than everything. Your cats is so cute....

[blackknight72390]

did they make a ota up date for the sidekick 08

[tehnoobshow1]

im getting mine tomorrow

[st3ven564]

should i get this now or should i wait for the sidekick lx 09

[kisskissbang98]

i was debating between the lx and the gekko, and i have decided to get the gekko because it is way cooler! plus it is not as expensive. thank you!

[Billy44591Candy]

what happened to noah?! Noahs the best

[vietkutie001]

does anyone know the battery life for the sidekick???

[tehnoobshow1]

im getting the 08 upgrade from the slide but the slide is the GAYEST phone on EARTH!!!

[maxymumcool]

i getin a sidekick 08 i can not wait i am so freken excited cant wait not till june though so AAAHHHHHHHH

[bobsbobsjoes]

bout to go buy one right now

[chris2d2539returns]

NIce review.Cool hair

[ashtarsaccount]

can someone make a video showing how to make it vibrate when you get a text msg? please it never works when i try.

message me!

[italiana1224]

try a soft reset..... hold down 1+0+@

[ndnplaya36]

hey i went from a razr to the sidekick 2008/gecco

i love it

i didnt get the sidekick plan i only got unlimited messaging but im ok. i wish i could use aim though

i picked this over the curve and i mean its a even match but if i could use aim i would like it better because what does a teenage need with a business phone like the blackberry curve

amazing phone i recommend it to anyone who just likes to get creative

[theonlyown05]

I hate sidekicks

[utubeluvr4388]

& they hate u too :)

[motorolaQ9h]

i have a slide and lx and for texting the slide was better for me but its the screen that was too small but stil i have both of them and i might get the gekko

[chris2d2539returns]

I love the shape of it.!

[thunderrocks24]

1.) How much is the sidekick, and with plan that has everything free ?

(Like, text/picture messenging, internet, call etc.)

2.) does it vibrate when you recieve test msgs ?

3.) Can you put your mp3 as your ringtone ?

4.) is it good talking on the phone ?

please answer (:

thnk you.

[tokyodiva]

*answerinq to thunerrocks24*

1) tha sidekick; wid tha plan && everythinq else like txt/pic msq/net is unlimited. callinq is limited && to buy tha sidekick it wud be 150$ && yu wud qet a 50$ rebate in tha mail. i qot a family plan.

2) yu have to put yur phone on vibrate; && yu can chanqe tha rinq it makes when sumwun sends yu a txt messaqe.

3) no; i tried that but yu have to buy it from tha download catoloq. stuff on there is usually 2$

4)its not qreat; but better than other sidekicks

[thunderrocks24]

Ohh Okay gotcha (:

now i get it.

Thank you (:

[nick87365]

Hey I heard that when you recieve a text message it shows the number not the name of the contact is that true?

[oXdakXo]

It will show the number, only if there isn't a contact linked to that number, Otherwise it will show the name of the contact in place of the number the message came from.

[Adventurejuan321]

hey i already have a sidekick 2008 but i dont have the plan is the only way to download stuff to the sidekick is by the download catalog on the sidekick?

[raclip02]

Yes, you can only download from the download catalog.

[DragonPink21]

Okay I'm taking it back old skool... lol I remember when I had my SK2 and there was the rumor of the SK3 ... wasn't it you that made the site of your kitty as the new SK3? lol That's awesome.. wow I feel old now...

[kreiger]

OK...Don't know why you would want to pay 3oo bucks for a phone...

[kreiger]

The sidekick 2008 by itself is 299 by itself.  With the contract you get the instant discount and MIR so you only have to buy the phone for $99. So you could buy it for $99 and pay 60/m or $299 and pay $1/m or whatever the prepaid/pay as you go plans are.

[kreiger]

Ah that makes sense.  Since you get a discount with the contract,

[kreiger]

Then why doesn't everybody have prepaid then if they are so cheap?

[mzlollypop1]

which sidekick has the video phone..or is it all the phones???

[ushankaz]

sidekick 2009 is coming out.

[T1P1N]

Its way to much per month, I checked it out and it is like 40 bucks per month at the lowest I could go >.>

Thanks for the review though, helped alot.

[kreiger]

Not many phone plans are 40 bucks. The minimum for this phone is about 64 bucks.

[nehalpatel123987]

it looks like the regular sidekick

[JotoTeef]

Im getting it next week

[injecotion]

lmaooo @ the cat. you all looking so cute :)

[sk8terdude904]

yeah i really want a sidekick 2008! i <3 the sidekick 2008

[stikynote]

coolest phone ever i love it and i'm getting one in 3 weeks when my plan is up i can't wait sidekick here i come

[flashboi96]

how much is the sidekick 2009 149.99 0r 299.99

how much is the sidekick data plan.

is there going 2 be a activation fee

[Wariorfromkonoha]

Well, it's $149.99 with a two year contract and $299.99 without a contract.

The Unlimited Data Plan is $20.00 a month.

Hope I helped. :D

[juicyfresh876]

wait. didn't they raise the unlimited data to 34.99 for unlimited text/email/interent?

[DAAAGURL123]

greeeeeat review! how can u get it 2 notify u of a text? if u have the unlimited plan can u get it to vibrate when u get a mssg?

[MofongoPR]

U cnt have custom ringtones. U can only get ringtones thru the catalog on the Sidekick.

[yffar89]

Belli capelli XD

[queensmamiixo]

okay i might get this sunday this weekend and im wondering if they sell plain colored shells at the t-mobile store/ or t-mobile stand in the middle of the mall? do they && rightt if you a new member of t-mobile its the discount of the online price right? answere me back please kthanks(:

[avril4ever2me]

you're cat is damn cute..!

=)

5/5

[Indigo1992]

Oh Sidekick <3 you were my love through all my fuckin life, and you'll still be that one for the next 50years <3 but I know I'll never get u :(

[BayHoodlum]

dam i only got a sidekick slide.

[7565247]

omg i noe rite\/ the cats lyk wat foo lol

well ive never had a sidekick but im getting the 08 nd i have been waiting since the dayy after i heard of it nd im cuming from verizon nd the fone i have suxs so im ditching verizon nd im really lookin forward to getting my ghekko =D

[Sidekick2408]

I like how the cat gets up and looks into the camera like "wtf...."

[GoRich45768]

hey hiptop. i am a sidekick 08 owner coming from the id i think any1 the doesnt have tha lx shuld upgrade to the 08 it is a amazing phone

[deecold9]

the samsung behold is better lol...

[4Riot4]

i heard the behold totally sucked

[deecold9]

from who not from ppl i tlked 2 who has it

[StarbucksRocks]

i wish we had tmobile where i live.

all we have is verizon and sprint.

[123632025665]

gettin the sidekick 08 it 4 christmas if i get it im gonna fait bailey yur gonna have to catch me lol.=]

[Pazmin0]

aww cute cat

[CRAZYHUEY08]

yoo i cant wait im gettin a 08 for christmas

[wetr1234]

im getting one this christmas

[kleenexboxer]

they rule..seriously..but mine has glitches every now and again,(I woke up one morning and it said "please reboot system now" and had a picture of a sidekick with x's on eyes and it's tongue sticking out with stars over it..it must have gotten a virus or technology hates me)..but yeah sidekicks are the bomb! but you can not drive and text with them..damn it! lol

[AJ14155]

i am getting a sidekick 2008 in April

[Reqrezentin]

Haha U look like a "Gekko" type urself lol

[tayylorr619]

kitttyyy !

[trinax23]

i want the sidekick 2008 iv seen everything about it and it is a great phone and i am getting it for christmas

[garydadongarydadon]

me 2

[theplaymaker3]

where can i get it in belgium or holland?

[mzthang4u818]

i have a slide currently and they have discontinued it, and my fone has serious problems. so for xmas, i wanna upgrade to a better sk

i wouold like the lx, but since the gekko has more features that has grabbed my attention. and i really do not noe what to get..

my question is, does the 2008sidekick have youtube?

[annabeldc]

I've been trying to do some research on phones, & i really like the sidekicks, expecially the Gekko.

Can you only buy them online, & do you have to be on contract with that phone, or can you switch to pay as you go?

I can't find the answers any were!

Your cats a dude btw ;)

x

[EssaSleepy]

aw yur cat made mi smile :]

sooo cutee

and omg i want tht phone soooo baddd

im gettin it for christmas :]

*fingers crossed*

[trinax23]

thats so cool im getting one for christmas and show it off to everyone! ^_^

[MutatedLove]

good review. I like ur hair a lot. :D

[molpr]

this phone is way to "kiddy-ish" for me

i prefer the lx

[chocoluver15rox]

Which phone should i get??? an LX or 08'??? i need reasons !!

[Kyle8Dude]

omg i can't wait, Im getting mines in 3 days!!

[colombiatm]

did u get it??

how is it?

[Kyle8Dude]

ya its amazing.

[HotGold7]

Oh my god...i wish these were available in Canada. Id buy one in a heart beat, im just gonna order one off the net i dont care if i dont get all the features atleast ill have the phone.

[KUBED2508]

dude would you pet that damn cat

[rachellily232]

Just got my sidekick 2008 best phone i ever had sharp did a great job on this phone.

[Kenshen011]

dose it light up when your reciving a call?

[kuzia1090]

omg I cant stop looking at your cat :) soo cute

[xstephunnie]

i just bought a sidekick 2008.. but is it just me or the screen is a tiny bit lop sided?

[ilovemusic7777777]

how much is it with the phone and the cheapest individual Myfaves Plan?

[JoeBillionair]

Selling my Sidekick LX Brown. watch vid here /watch?v=ZdnlkxDDGEY and pm me your price or post comment thanks!

[zhenach]

love that cat!!!!

[ilovemusic7777777]

When you call someone, do u have 2 open it up, dial, then close it or what? i really want 2 buy 1 so please tell.

[bashercrip23]

yea u have to open the sidekick dial then close it.. but its still frikin koo

[chargers702]

not really i never open my sidekick when ama call some1 i just put the numbers with the ball n thats it

[ferrariboy430]

does the keyboard light up?

[joe48951122]

yes it does

[ferrariboy430]

that cat is awsome

[webkinzgirl94]

what is better the G1 or this phone?

[devoted2music4life]

the g1 definetly!

[webkinzgirl94]

can u go on youtube??

[leaffers1]

iiii wanttt thisssss phoneeee :P

does anyone know if it has a calculator and a recorder [[where you can record yourself talking and all that, then play it back]] ?

thanks(:

[innoce876]

I heard you have to download the calculator application (it's free :])

[9amig0s]

I have been wanting to have a sidekick forever. And this one i absolutely love! I am trying to convinse my parents into buying me one....I have Verizon so im trying to switch over to T-mobile...hopefully they will let me

[earley1987]

hi do you now if the sidekick 2008 is coming to the uk???

[mohamedelhrisse98]

i just got this phone today my favorite evvvvvvvvveeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr­rrrrrrrr

[bedtrime]

someone PLZ learn HOW to get custom ringers for this thing!!!email me plz I NEED A SIDEKICK...but I NEED CUSTOM RINGERS!!!

[ridebmx1958]

just search it on youtube its on there its really easy

[FlySK3]

U cnt have custom ringtones. U can only get ringtones thru the catalog on the Sidekick.

[mehralsadat]

you like him whit black earing you are discusting :(

[raclip02]

Youtube oommunity I need your help! I was going to buy a sidekick LX this weekend but now I see this new sidekick and now Im confused as of which one to get..........does anyone have any comments on which one I should get?

[BallaC0018]

get this one

it has video playback and is more customizable

[ChipMunks452]

lol he loooks like a gekko nah im just kidding

[HandInMyPocket95]

hey great video!

can u set a picture as wallpaper or can u only have themes?

[gomezdoll21]

well i got the side kick 3 days ago and i like it and all but im coming from a blackberry so it kinda hard for me but hopefully ill get used to it ..

and the thing that really gets to me is that you have to buy ring you cant play your songs as ringers or send ringers from somone ealse=( and i still dont know how to change the ringer for when someone calls =)

yes i know thats pretty strang so if you caan please help

[gomezdoll21]

i got mine 3 days ago and i love it the only thing is that i cant but my songs as ringers i had the blackberry 8100 and im still trying to figher it out =(

[cooltubez]

hey do u no wen this phones cumin out in the uk, if u do can u let me no wen its cumin out

[Daboyuliken31]

the cat likes the green

[ohyousofunny20]

i love ur cat!!!!!!!!!!!

[italyencracka]

yea mines in the mail... should be here on thursday :) hope it woks well i have never had t-mobile (sprint for 4 years which started to suck...and verizon which was ok but hard on my wallet) so yea :)

[holla06]

when did u order yours?

[philipinobabe]

i saw it @ walmart and the keyboard looks and feels like sticky rubber but idk if it was juss bcuz it wuz a dummy or if tha fone is realy like that

[keinark]

I wouldn't EVER buy one of these.. the keypad is that rubber overlay that the sidekick 2 had so many issues with. The SK3 has a much better keyboard.

[czechscorpion]

wow keinark ur a noob. the sk3's keypad sucked balls. the flat rubber overlay is so much better. im going to buy th 2008 cause it is the shit, and i love to customize my stuff.

[keinark]

Not a noob, but I am a VRS interpreter. I can't begin to tell you how many (hundreds) calls to tmobile I interpreted that had people complaining about the rubber overlay warping and coming off. It was a well-known problem with the sidekick 2's.

[sk8t4life45]

does any one no how long it takes for it to come when u order it on the phone

[vidiot16]

do the qwerty keyboard keys light up? like so u can see when texting in the dark?

[heybaybay789]

I got one question

lets say your going to use aim or w.e Do you have to pay for it when you use it ?

[Christy4Lyfe]

theres a sidekick data plan that cost 20 a month and you get unlimited textins, aim, email, and internet.

[SyDersz55]

u look like a gay chipmunk. at 1:20

umm so i got my phone a year ago and its like broken sorta like the screen glitches and i just want to know do they still sell the sidekick 3 in stores b/c thats wat i hav