Sidekick Gekko details and more!
We are getting a lot of people asking if the Sidekick Gekko will be a Limited Edition SK, or a be a completely new device. We’ve also been getting questions as to why T-mobile is releasing a Sidekick so soon after the LX came out. Well, we have answers to both these questions and more. First and foremost, the Sidekick Gekko is not a Limited Edition LX (See: Tony Hawk SK LX), Slide, or iD. The Gekko will be a new device, with new accessories that will only fit it, and not other SK devices. In addition, instead of being the predecessor to Sidekick LX, it will be a humble replacement for the discontinued Sidekick iD. That look from the baby pretty much says “Does anyone really miss the Sidekick iD? What, you ask, might be some specs on the iD’s replacement? Well lets start with a new 2 MP camera, with video capture. We’d definitely call that an improvement. It will supposedly also have some kind of cool new video sharing software. It will support web browsing, and get this, it will also be highly customizable. What exactly that means, we’re still digging, but hey, sounds cool right? Look for a release on July 30th (Looks like the Gekko=Aspen).
Oh, and a quick note: The Sidekick LX price was just reduced by $50, down to $250. In addition, both Hotspot@Home were marked down, and are now free. Not sure how long these prices will last, so you might want to jump on board and save some dough if you were planning on buying the LX. Or you could wait until (much) later this year when the other new Sidekick comes out. But we can’t talk about that yet (so don’t e-mail us about it!) We’ll post information as it comes in.
For now, T-mobile users, strap in for UMTS, HSDPA, Android, the touchscreen Iphone killer, Sony Ericsson phones, some great Nokias, and even more great things. It should be an exciting rest-of-2008 for T-mobile users!
Picture (Thanks to Hiptop3)
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:44 am
Nice finally cant wait
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:58 am
Wait a min how can it not be huge we havent even had video so its a humble replacement from the id the id didnt have a cam shouldnt it be better then the sidekick lx
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:28 am
There shouldn’t be any significant upgrades that we can tell besides what was stated above. That is what was meant by humble, but maybe I’ll go fix that.
Sorry for the great photoshopping job. Tiss late
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:30 am
There we go, nothing a little bit of strike-through code can’t take care of
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:34 am
Ok its cool but i consider 2mp and video capture and upgrade
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:38 am
Ok its cool but i consider 2mp and video capture and upgrade
But im grateful for the info so im not tryna bring anyone down
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:41 am
I still focus on SE Z780
though it’s kinda basic, it has HSDPA, and ALL SE accessories can be used on it
and the unknown RM-407
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:39 am
Once, again you have made my day. Now, I’m gonna have sleepless nights thou until the 31st of July.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:19 am
I mean until the 30th
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:08 am
Of course it makes sense. Gekko, Gecko. ID, it changes. How could have I missed it. Although I thought it was going to be an iD the Gekko should’ve told me for sure.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Though not exactly going to be a ground breaking device, what is exciting about this is the prospect of allowing this to be an affordable device. Ever since the iD went EOL we have had no alternative low cost option to offer our customers.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Just called to check on the Hotspot price change, nothing is setup as of yet through customer care, but the nice girl told me that something was changing in the next few days in reguards to Hotspot and Talk Forever Mobile, she just couldn’t let me know what it was.
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm
“In addition, both Hotspot@Home were marked down, and are now free.”
Ok, The TMO site does not list it for free, so how can I get it for free?
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
The 2mp and video is a upgrade but still isn’t on par with other mobiles being relases. My friends cameras rang from 3.2mp - 5mp on there phones. I just would have liked to see 3mp. But hey im still happy and graitful for the uprade. Now with the lx having a ota for video and this gekko having 2mp and video the next sidkick after the gekko, should have crazy features as the gekko is supose to be the new id, a cheap version on the sidekicks.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Daniel why are you comparing your friends 3.2 MP camera, and 5 Mp cameraphones have to do with this. Does it really matter? The phone is really supposed to be a messaging/communication device not a Digital Camera. I’m sorry but, could you take your comments somewhere else, cause what your saying is completely irrelevant. I mean really. I’m happy it has a 2.0 MP Camera. I mean I have a 6.3 megapixel digital camera with me at home. What does it matter how big the resolution is. Its more so the camera quality. Most people don’t care if their phone has past 2 Megapixels, cause its just a phone.
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Ok…this sounds like a wonderful addtion 2 the the sk family but ummm i dnt understand how the gekko & the aspen are the same phone if they have different release dates….
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 pm
The fact is that I have ever hiptop sence the colour and they are never on par with other phones. 2mg camera people have been wanting for ages. Long before the lx people were saying I was a 2 mg camera. And if the sidekicks are gonna keep bring in new customers it needs to keep up with the times. Thar isn’t being mean [what are you five, aww mum he doesn't like my camera] im voicing a opinion people have been saying for years. And yes it is a mesaaging phone and that was fine when it came out. But the messaging hasn’t been updated sence to 2. So they have to update something else. The messaging on the lx and slide are the same as the 2 so why havnt they update something else if not messaging. And hey im glad its updated im happy. But im just saying these phones are not up with the times. So gar
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Daniel you make no sense, sounds like your bashing, Next –>. I don’t respond to ignorance
May 3rd, 2008 at 5:47 am
Take it easy boys.
Daniel, no need to mock anyone
David, take it easy. Your comments are always great and helpful, and we love getting them, but lets keep it that way!
We’re fine with debate, but attach each others POINTS and not each other.
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Sorry Nwahs my bad. I just think he’s coming in here to bash everything.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:30 pm
ugh, this is year is going great for T-Mobile and my father forced me to go to sprint because of a messaging promo deal. so sucks.
May 3rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Don’t worry it David, keep up the good posting!
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I for one feel that the convergence of devices is crucial for the advancement of the wireless industry. Carriers need to stand out from the mundane, everyday model all the while offering new and innovative experiences for the consumer. What they tend to forget is that we want to be connected all the time in every way, not poorly or occassionally (but what’s the point of being connected if the experience is driven by the carrier/os and not the consumer?) Lately Danger has failed to create user-driven applications and products (although this may be attributed to factors beyond their control). Download catalog anyone? No thanks! Hopefully Microsoft will allow Danger to be a little more innovative (I’m actually being serious here). As for now, in android we trust
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
P.S. The average consumer sees bigger as better (wherefore 3.2 megapixels is automatically better than 1.3). Most don’t understand how quality optics play a factor. And how could they when carriers only promote the whole megapixel dealio? Lets just say the sidekick series needs some work on both fronts
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I never bashed the sidekick. I think they are the best around for communication and there unlimted plan is the best. All I said was this isn’t a upgrade that I would liked. But im still happy its a upgrade. Well anyway this is ment to be the next id right so the next proper sidekick is gonna be sweet with features.
May 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Will this support Micro SD Card’s?; cause I just bought a 4GB Micro SD Card?
May 5th, 2008 at 11:11 am
wait, theres ANOTHER sk besides the gekko/aspen thats coming out?!??
May 5th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
when will the next SIDEKICK LX come out? i read above it comes out in December. is that true? i also want to kno, will the SIDEKICK GEKKO/ASPEN have a large screen. i mean if its going to have video capture, it should have a large screen.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
The new lx is in july 17th and the gekko and 30th from memory. Don’t quote me. And from what they have been saying over at hiptop.com they say yes it will have the same screen as the lx.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I submited this a few days ago but havnt seen it up here.
But if anyone hasnt seen it…
This is going to be the gekko.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Tried to insert an image with my comment via html.
I guess it doesnt allow you to. But here is a link.
http://www.hiptop3.com/archives/sidekick-gekkoaspen-screenshot/