Verizon Unveils Unlimited Messaging Plan

sidekick is cheaper.....
you know for the cheaper people

The Sidekick works differently than other devices as well. I uses a "relay service" so the info and the OS are virtually on the device. Basically, all of your games, emails, messages, contacts, ringtones and pictures are constantly being backed up on what they call the "Danger Server." The main advantage is that if you ever lose your device or if it's stolen, all your info is wiped clean of that Sidekick once the device is shut off and "relayed" back to a new device once you get one. There was an interesting story about this a while back at http://www.evanwashere.com/StolenSidekick/ where it helped them actually catch the thieves that stole the device. Just one of the things that makes the Sidekick attractive....and the enV won't work in Eur...
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I don't think it will affect sidekick sales at all. with the "new" unlimited messaging verizon now offers, with the internet package (will the 5.99 mobile web be "unlimited"?), thats still a total of $26/mo. The sidekick's package includes unlimited messaging (yes, really unlimited), and unlimited internet for $20.

Not sure what the price of the enV will be, but i'm sure its more expensive than $200 ($250 with $50 MIR with 2-year contract).

So unless you got moneybags lying around, sure, go for the enV. but most of America doesn't, so the sidekick should be fine.