It looks like that the Sidekick Slide has temporarily been removed from the T-Mobile website. According to a statement released by T-Mobile, the Sidekick was removed due to some faulty power issues. Meaning, the device would have shut off when the slide on the phone is open or closed. Here’s the full statement released by T-Mobile:
“T-Mobile USA suspended sales of the T-Mobile Sidekick Slide™ on Friday evening, Nov. 16, after Motorola – the manufacturer of the device – confirmed that some devices may inadvertently power off when the slide door on the front side of the phone is opened or closed.
T-Mobile has taken this action to help ensure our customers only receive devices we’re confident will perform at their peak, so they can stay effortlessly connected to those who matter most.
Motorola is currently working to identify the root cause of the power cycle issue in affected Sidekick Slide devices. The T-Mobile Sidekick LX™ and Sidekick iD™ are not affected by this issue.
If a customer purchased a Sidekick Slide that is experiencing the unintended power cycle issue, they may contact T-Mobile Customer Care, or go to a T-Mobile retail store, for assistance and to discuss available options.”
Also, T-Mobile has been a very nice carrier giving customers that report this problem a free upgrade to the Blue Sidekick LX with free express shipping.
Via [Boy Genius Report]
It was a stupid design anyways!
Wait til you see tha ZunePhone.