The Sidekick LX Luxury Phone At T-Mobile

by Heather McLaughlin

T-Mobile recently announced that they are releasing an updated Sidekick cell phone that features a swivel screen that twists to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. It is called the LX

Apart from the improved 3-inch screen, the LX is slimmer than previous models, with a more elegant styling. It’s an attempt to broaden the Sidekick user base among older customers, said Leslie Grandy, vice president of product and systems development at Bellevue, Wash.-based T-Mobile USA.

The LX is also the first Sidekick to allow text messages with attached pictures. Previous models allowed pictures from the built-in cameras to be e-mailed, but Sidekick users prefer text messaging, according to Grandy.

The Sidekick LX is made by Motorola and will go on sale online Oct. 17 for $300 with a 2-year contract.

For more information on the Sidekick LX, please visit T-Mobile.