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Review: Sidekick LX 2009

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Messaging is where the Sidekick LX 2009 really excels. Nearly every mode of text-based communication is represented: SMS, MMS, IM, email, social networking and so on. No matter which angle you like, the Sidekick provides it.

SMS and MMS are found in the same folder, where you can check the number of unread messages before entering either inbox. The SMS/MMS features are good enough, though I was surprised to discover that the LX doesn't support threaded messaging. That seems like it should be a no brainer at this point for the Sidekick line. I also don't really understand why SMS and MMS messages are placed in separate inboxes. I'd prefer to see all short messages lumped into one inbox. I like how easy it is to insert emoticons or text templates.

As for email, scrolling past the email icon on the LX's home screen gives you a view of up to 8 unread messages. You can see the total number of unread messages and then the sender and subject line of the emails. In order to read any of them, you need to open the email app. The LX supports the usual gang of POP3 clients, including Gmail, Yahoo, Windows and AIM. You can also use Exchange-based email if you wish. Creating and signing into new accounts is a breeze, though it is limited to a total of four email accounts.

The LX is a powerful IM device. You can log into multiple IM accounts (AIM, Windows or Yahoo) simultaneously, and send messages from all three. The IM service also supports the ability to send pictures.

Last up in the messaging department is social networking. The LX has MySpace, Facebook and Twitter clients on board. As with other mobile versions of these tools, they provide limited access to the popular sites, but enough that you can accomplish the basics. Sending messages and updating your status is easily done. One thing I noticed: the Twitter client appears to be a resource hog. It was very slow, laggy and unresponsive, even with full 3G signal. I do like how the most recent Twitter feed updates will appear in the social networking folder of the LX without forcing the user to actually open the Twitter app.

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Sharp Sidekick LX 2009

3.2" display HD+ resolution
1,250 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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