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I’ve had a few people email me asking if I know when T-Mobile UK will start selling the Sidekick 3 – well, I was in a T-Mobile store yesterday and managed to have a play with the single model they had in stock. Apparently they’ve had three-times the demand for them than supplies, with stores only getting replacements in once the first has sold. So my advice is, ring ahead! As of writing this, the T-Mobile website still has no mention of it.
My first impressions were that while the keyboard is good, the UI is a bit “kiddie”. Hopefully the demo unit winging its way will change my mind on that point; look out for our UK-model-specific review soon!
39 Responses to “Sidekick 3 UK – in stores now!”
aspenridge December 9, 2006
Do you guys have any idea whether or not this will be usable outside of UK and specifically outside of t-mobiles network? I live in sweden using tele2, I’d like to get my hands on a sidekick. they dun sell em’ here tho since we dun have t-mobile.
a reply of any kind is appreciated.
thanx
NeutralChris Davies December 9, 2006
Unfortunately the push-email functionality is dependent on T-Mobile’s servers – if you bought an unlocked handset (which might be quite difficult to find in the first place) then it would only make calls and SMS on tele2, since they haven’t got the server backbone in place. You could buy one in the UK and take it to Sweden, but then of course you’d be paying roaming charges which would be very, very expensive!
If it’s push-email you’re after, have you considered another smartphone and Microsoft’s Exchange?
[quote comment="11288"]Do you guys have any idea whether or not this will be usable outside of UK and specifically outside of t-mobiles network? I live in sweden using tele2, I’d like to get my hands on a sidekick. they dun sell em’ here tho since we dun have t-mobile.
a reply of any kind is appreciated.
thanx[/quote]
+1aspenridge December 10, 2006
Hey,
thanx for answering.
No push-email for me actually, I honestly never use a phone to surf at all – I just use sms, mms and make calls. That’d work, wouldn’t it?
How much would an unlocked piece go for ya think? so the only way would be to get a piece that has been unlocked in a pirated way?
+1Chris Davies December 10, 2006
That should work, I think, but I’m not sure how much you’d have to pay for the handset on its own. Try eBay, perhaps?
[quote comment="11356"]Hey,
thanx for answering.
No push-email for me actually, I honestly never use a phone to surf at all – I just use sms, mms and make calls. That’d work, wouldn’t it?
How much would an unlocked piece go for ya think? so the only way would be to get a piece that has been unlocked in a pirated way?[/quote]
NeutralMatthew January 4, 2007
Are they going to be supporting all of the IM networks on Sidekick 3 in the UK. I’ve read that the Sidekick 2 only supported AIM in the UK…
+1layal January 16, 2007
havent been able to spot one yet…. do u know he exact stores or a uk website it could be ordered off?
+1Hannah February 11, 2007
Hey :)
+1Where can I purchase one in the uk other than ebay?
G February 12, 2007
U can get one from t-mobile store..only the big store tho.Some eBay sellers are offering just the phone without contract but u can only use if u’re with T-mobile already.I have not heard of an unlocked sidekick.I got mine about a month ago and T-mobile said that they will unlock the sidekick 30days after purchase.
Neutralkirsty March 1, 2007
i tried to buy the sidekick 3 on the t-mobile website but it wouldn’t let me put in my post code it only let numbers and not letters is it because i live in the u.k
+2kirsty March 1, 2007
i thought you could buy the sidekick 3 on this website
-3Chris Davies March 1, 2007
Unfortunately T-Mobile are doing a pretty poor job of advertising the SK3. Still not available on their website; were you trying to order on the US site, Kirsty?
We’ve got a review of the UK version SK3 coming soon, so keep reading!
-1Phil March 11, 2007
hey. i have 3 questions-
1) If i live in england and am using vodafone contract, can I get a sidekick 3 and put my sim card in there? Or would I have to wait until my contract is over then switch to t-mobile?
2) How much is the sidekick 3 on contract/pay as you go? (in £)
3) Will the sidekick 3 support msn messenger like the us version or just AIM?
thanks=]
NeutralSarahh April 21, 2007
So where can yu get these in the uk? Ive been on the website and there not on there as far as i can see.
-1tom April 28, 2007
i was able to upgrade 2 weeks ago and wanted the siidekick 3 they told me that they have stopped selling it in the uk and will not b bringing out again and will also not be bringing out any of the limited eddition ones
NeutralPhil May 14, 2007
will they not be bringing out the new sidekick ID either?
+1Anne June 6, 2007
how can i get the sidekick id or the sidekick 3 designed by d-wade in uk?tried searching over the net but cant get any clue.anyone know where to get it?
NeutralJessica June 6, 2007
I really want a SK3 where can i get one in the UK?
+1sarah June 13, 2007
i realy want a sidekick three and so far i have looked on the web all ov i have googled yahooed it but all i get is reveiws nd i cant find it anywhere?!?!? i realy want it if any one finds any shops with it in plz reply on this site so i can get 1 thankz xxx
+1jess July 11, 2007
i really want a SK3 and i dont know where to get one in the UK other than ebay.
+1if anyone knows the exact price in £’s please let me know.
Oh also can you get it on PAY AS YOU GO
Shane July 13, 2007
Well I spoke to T-Mobile recently and they say they have no plans whatsoever to release MSN Messenger for the SK3.
Who the hell uses AOL, never mind AOL IM these days?
+1Shane July 13, 2007
Oh, Jess…
I had a look on T-Mobile’s website and managed to find it in a dark dingy corner on there.
Mine’s on Flext 35 with Web’n'Walk, available at:
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop...../overview/
But no mention of PAYG yet – I guess it would be tricky to do on this because of the data requirements…
+1lisa July 14, 2007
hiya
plz can u tell me how much a SK3 is in £s becuz i reli reli reli want 1 and also is it available on pay as u go?
xx
+1T-Mobile Worker! August 3, 2007
RIGHT let me clear a few things up that i’ve found on my travels with the Sidekick 3!
Sidekick 3 is AVALIBLE in the UK for sale ONLY with a contract.
They are AVALIBLE online and in store.
If you call t-mobile sales line they are talking out there arse. I had the same problem with them giving me crap that they dont sell it anymore. However t-mobile uk did stop selling LAST year but we brought it back because we found more and more people were demanding it. Due to its USA celebrity factor.
If you want one your best bet is to go to a t=mobile store or online!
If you go online it will only be on the pay monthly pages! Under T-mobile branded phones.
It wont EVER be out on pay as you go unless you buy it off ebay and put a pay as u go sim into which would be worthless because of data requirements.
There are no plans for the Sidekick I.D as yet but give them time and they probably will add it to the website.
AND there is not point in asking about the sidekick 4 (also knowen as the LX & Zante) because it hasnt even hit the shelfs in the USA yet.
And btw the only way to get the special edition Sidekick 3’s would be ebay if your lucky.
They were only realeased in the USA and were numbered limited edition sidekicks so i cant see many people parting with them.
Unlocked sidekick’s are a waste of time aswell because you wouldnt be able to use much on it apart from calls and txt and thats just no fun.
Sidekick 3 is useable outside the UK BUT i must stress that if you do plan to travel with it make sure you let t-mobile no before hand… otherwise roaming charges will just kick the crap out of your bill…. all it takes is one simple phone call (150 from your handset) and they’ll get you nicely sorted to travel with your friendly sidekick :)
Also in reply to aspenridge if you dont have t-mobile in sweden i personally wouldnt bother it would cause you more hassle than it worth!
MSN is in the works but from what we’re told microshaft… i mean microsoft are being pathetic about how we’re going to pay them for it. Please be patient its not T-Mobiles fault that MSN isnt over here yet!!!
hope this helps everyone :)
Good Day! :)
Customer Service Agent Adam!
+2vincent August 14, 2007
i think getting a sidekick 3 is the most alsome thing that could happen to me because i kept begging my mom to give me a sidekick 3 so i am thing that if i was going to sell my psp,case, games,and movie i can get money and buy my self a sidekick 3 alright so please wright me back thank so much
Neutralvincent August 14, 2007
ok i wnt 2 buy myslf a sk3 so i can txt with my mom
Neutralyaris August 23, 2007
WTF vincent…
Anyways has anyone purchased the sidekick 3 from ebay, as i am planning to purchase sidekick 3 from ‘ adnant28 ‘ . Has anyone had major problems with sidekicks from ebay.
Please let me know if anyone has and comes across this message.
NeutralCharlie August 29, 2007
Hey!
I was planning to buy the sidekick from t-mobile this week and it has been taken off their website – i’m gutted!!!! does anyone know why this has happened??
+1Pinky September 14, 2007
how much is it on pay as u go?
+1i did see it on t-mobile website couple months ago on the flext 35 plan but wen i checked today (14/09/07) it wasnt there. Strange?!?
ive wanted this fone since sidekick 1 but it was onli in america so im desperate right about now.
TINA September 22, 2007
can i use the sidekick 3 that is bought and unlocked from USA in UK
+2Alisha September 24, 2007
You can buy Swarovski crystal covered Sidekicks 2 and 3 from:
http://www.crystal-iced.co.uk
They contract free and unlocked.
+2mohamed September 25, 2007
hey i have a sidekick 3 that i bought from america, unfortunately i do not know where to unlock it since all the shops i have been to don’t have the latest technology yet including t-mobile…soo can any1 help me out here…master_mo17@hotmail.co.uk please email me if u can assist me thanx!
+1l2007w September 29, 2007
[quote comment="18872"]i tried to buy the sidekick 3 on the t-mobile website but it wouldn’t let me put in my post code it only let numbers and not letters is it because i live in the u.k[/quote] same happened to me, can you actully get them inthe uk besides ebay?
+1Ty September 29, 2007
Congrats to all of you in the UK!
NeutralLaura February 28, 2008
I’m on Vodafone
NeutralAnd my contract doesn’t finish till september [its feb 08]
can i buy just the sidekick, a thing that unlocks and keep on same contract?
PLEASE I HATE MY F0NE
:) x
Angel_Girly96 August 24, 2008
Heyy,
I am desperate to get my hands on a sidekick 3. Ive been searching the net ALL day but I cant find a price for the phone in a UK store. Do you have any idea how much i need to pay. I also saw a REALLY nice pink sidekick but the website says its rare. Will I be able to buy one in a T-Mobile store.
Thanx, please answer I need to know how much money tosave up. Thank you.
+1atiqah August 31, 2008
hey , does anyone knows whether sidekick can function outside uk. u see , im planning to go for a vacation there. since im living in malaysia , i want to buy one but im afraid sidekick is unusable in malaysia. soo anyone have any idea whether sidekick hs its coverage im ASIA???
Neutralsameer patel November 4, 2008
I just want a sidekick!! they are soooo cool!! no one i know in the uk has one!! The look fantastic!! i just want to know when they will come to the uk and how much they will cost on payg. They are like the ultimate phones!! i need one sooooo bad!! i always imagine having one!! i know it sounds sad but thats how much i love that phone!!
Neutralellliieee January 3, 2009
like everyone else here i want a sidekick3
i live in the UK and trying to find it but i cant :(
if someone could answer my Qs it would be much appreciated :)
1. Where can I find one? (i cant find it ANYWHERE on the t-mobile website)
2. Im currently on orange, would i have to change to t-mobile?
Thanks x
+1ellliieee January 3, 2009
[quote comment="25372"]RIGHT let me clear a few things up that i’ve found on my travels with the Sidekick 3!
Sidekick 3 is AVALIBLE in the UK for sale ONLY with a contract.
They are AVALIBLE online and in store.
If you call t-mobile sales line they are talking out there arse. I had the same problem with them giving me crap that they dont sell it anymore. However t-mobile uk did stop selling LAST year but we brought it back because we found more and more people were demanding it. Due to its USA celebrity factor.
If you want one your best bet is to go to a t=mobile store or online!
If you go online it will only be on the pay monthly pages! Under T-mobile branded phones.
It wont EVER be out on pay as you go unless you buy it off ebay and put a pay as u go sim into which would be worthless because of data requirements.
There are no plans for the Sidekick I.D as yet but give them time and they probably will add it to the website.
AND there is not point in asking about the sidekick 4 (also knowen as the LX & Zante) because it hasnt even hit the shelfs in the USA yet.
And btw the only way to get the special edition Sidekick 3’s would be ebay if your lucky.
They were only realeased in the USA and were numbered limited edition sidekicks so i cant see many people parting with them.
Unlocked sidekick’s are a waste of time aswell because you wouldnt be able to use much on it apart from calls and txt and thats just no fun.
Sidekick 3 is useable outside the UK BUT i must stress that if you do plan to travel with it make sure you let t-mobile no before hand… otherwise roaming charges will just kick the crap out of your bill…. all it takes is one simple phone call (150 from your handset) and they’ll get you nicely sorted to travel with your friendly sidekick :)
Also in reply to aspenridge if you dont have t-mobile in sweden i personally wouldnt bother it would cause you more hassle than it worth!
MSN is in the works but from what we’re told microshaft… i mean microsoft are being pathetic about how we’re going to pay them for it. Please be patient its not T-Mobiles fault that MSN isnt over here yet!!!
hope this helps everyone :)
Good Day! :)
Customer Service Agent Adam![/quote]
Thanks this is helpful but its not on the website anymore. is it in the shop?
Neutral