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Jan 09, 2011
Sidekick a cool little phone
After getting a couple of teenagers to show me how to use the phone (who has time to read the users manual?)I got started. First, this phone was a gift, so I had to make sure it worked and was easy to use. Then I gave it away.
Likes: This phone is loud and colorful! I gave it to a friend who always complained she could not hear the phone ring--even on the loudest setting. No problem here. Also, when you get a text or incoming call, the sides light up! So, even if it is on silent, you can SEE that you have a call or message.
Full keyboard. My friends previous phone did not have a keyboard--she is new to texting and now loves to text. She also likes the way she can use the track ball to scroll through options. Adding names and numbers would have been easier IF she did not lose her old phone. Oh well, not the phones fault.
Unsure of: The phone opens by pushing down on the upper right corner. Right now, it opens easily. Hope this is not a future problem. Also, track ball works great, hope it stays that way. We have had problems with tracking balls on the bb.
Dislike: Like most cell phones--new, used, off eBay etc..-there was no users manual. It can be downloaded for free. But, like most manuals, it is very long, so printing it up is not an option. If you have questions, you need to be at a computer to look at the manual. At least you know where the manual will always be--not lost in some corner of the desk!
Overall, I like this phone now. Even wish I had one. How will I feel a year from now? don't know.
Jan 09, 2011
Sidekick a cool little phone
After getting a couple of teenagers to show me how to use the phone (who has time to read the users manual?)I got started. First, this phone was a gift, so I had to make sure it worked and was easy to use. Then I gave it away.
Likes: This phone is loud and colorful! I gave it to a friend who always complained she could not hear the phone ring--even on the loudest setting. No problem here. Also, when you get a text or incoming call, the sides light up! So, even if it is on silent, you can SEE that you have a call or message.
Full keyboard. My friends previous phone did not have a keyboard--she is new to texting and now loves to text. She also likes the way she can use the track ball to scroll through options. Adding names and numbers would have been easier IF she did not lose her old phone. Oh well, not the phones fault.
Unsure of: The phone opens by pushing down on the upper right corner. Right now, it opens easily. Hope this is not a future problem. Also, track ball works great, hope it stays that way. We have had problems with tracking balls on the bb.
Dislike: Like most cell phones--new, used, off eBay etc..-there was no users manual. It can be downloaded for free. But, like most manuals, it is very long, so printing it up is not an option. If you have questions, you need to be at a computer to look at the manual. At least you know where the manual will always be--not lost in some corner of the desk!
Overall, I like this phone now. Even wish I had one. How will I feel a year from now? don't know.
Jan 09, 2011
Sidekick a cool little phone
After getting a couple of teenagers to show me how to use the phone (who has time to read the users manual?)I got started. First, this phone was a gift, so I had to make sure it worked and was easy to use. Then I gave it away.
Likes: This phone is loud and colorful! I gave it to a friend who always complained she could not hear the phone ring--even on the loudest setting. No problem here. Also, when you get a text or incoming call, the sides light up! So, even if it is on silent, you can SEE that you have a call or message.
Full keyboard. My friends previous phone did not have a keyboard--she is new to texting and now loves to text. She also likes the way she can use the track ball to scroll through options. Adding names and numbers would have been easier IF she did not lose her old phone. Oh well, not the phones fault.
Unsure of: The phone opens by pushing down on the upper right corner. Right now, it opens easily. Hope this is not a future problem. Also, track ball works great, hope it stays that way. We have had problems with tracking balls on the bb.
Dislike: Like most cell phones--new, used, off eBay etc..-there was no users manual. It can be downloaded for free. But, like most manuals, it is very long, so printing it up is not an option. If you have questions, you need to be at a computer to look at the manual. At least you know where the manual will always be--not lost in some corner of the desk!
Overall, I like this phone now. Even wish I had one. How will I feel a year from now? don't know.