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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

The much-beloved messaging handheld for the younger crowd gets a refresh with the help of Samsung and Android. The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G still offers great messaging features and an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard, so you can keep in touch with your fellow students (and don't forget your family). However, it also adds the power of Android, so you can do more--such as managing your class schedule and workload--with the platform's native and third-party apps.

CNET editors' rating: 4stars Excellent
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The bottom line: The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G continues the Sidekick's legacy as an excellent messaging device and also serves as a great entry-level smartphone.

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