T-Mobile and Danger release Sidekick II

After much expectation, the Sidekick II from T-Mobile, based on the Danger Hiptop design, is now official and slated for availability this fall.

The Sidekick II uses the same general design as its predecessor, with a number of evolutionary changes. The basic smartphone body measures 130 x 66 x 22 mm, 25% smaller than its predecessor, but weighs a bit more at 184 grams. It includes a 160 x 240 16-bit color TFT display in front which flips out of the way to reveal a QWERTY thumbboard. The display now cants slightly forward for a better viewing angle as well.

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