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Excuse me while I kick you in the shin and disturb your iPhone reverie to remind you that there are actually other interesting phones that haven’t been made by Apple.  The Sidekick 3 is just one such cult-handset, and in-between muttering things like “well at least ours has a keyboard with tactile feedback” they people at Hiptop3.com have been taking a look at Monaco Wireless’ cradle for the twisty cellphone.

With an emphasis apparently more on charging the battery than synchronising (since the SK3 syncs automatically and wirelessly via T-Mobile’s data network), the cradle nonetheless allows a USB connection to your PC – certainly handy for transferring photos and mp3s.  A slot for a second battery at the rear means you can quickly swap over when your first is running low; on the downside, the headphone port is blocked when the unit is docked, as are the power and volume controls.

If you’re often at your desk, or need to have a second battery permanently charged, then the Monaco cradle might just be for you.  It’s also on sale at the moment, down from the regular $49.95 price to a bargainous $19.95.

Monaco Wireless [via Hiptop3.com]