# Monday, September 27, 2004

And I didn't even check to see what was improved.

I plunked down (via billing at a later date) $200 and I am forking over my original Sidekick, and I didn't even check to see what's improved:

Intellisync: Users can now synchronize their Microsoft Outlook/Exchange Calendar, contacts and to do list with their hiptop2.

Integrated, higher resolution camera: The flash -enabled camera is a great addition to the device.

Photo Caller ID: A fun feature that will allow you to see a photo of who is calling you. This offers new choice in how users integrate the camera application into their experience with the product.

Support for vCards: The new hiptop2 device allows you to send and receive virtual contact cards (vCards). vCards are a great way to easily save and share contact information with friends and colleagues.

SMS enhancements: This popular application will have new features and the ability to save up to 130 SMS messages on the device.

Yahoo! Messenger: The popular Yahoo! Messenger has been added as a choice for instant messaging.

[ Danger ]

All great enhancements. The Yahoo! and SMS will really come in handy. There are a bunch of other hardware improvements, form factor improvements, camera is now usable, battery life is longer, and on and on.

Didn't get the Sidekick, but still want a good deal? Sidekick II is only $200 (new contracts only, after $100 rebate).

#    Comments [6] |
Monday, September 27, 2004 11:59:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Hopefully mine will get here soon... I hear the antenna is better than even the color sidekick's was. My antenna is horrible. I look forward to actually having a phone signal from time to time. ;)
Katie
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:30:50 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Well, none of that does me any good if they don't strengthen their signal out in my area. Freaking T-Mobile. I love their choice of [url=http://imdb.com/name/nm0001876/]spokeswoman[/url] though.
Nate
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:40:44 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
CZ-J does little for me.

Are you sure the signal is weak? Maybe it was all just the Sidekick's weak antennae?
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:55:06 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I'm not really sure what the problem was. So you know of a device (aside from your actual cell phone) that can measure the signal strength for carrier 'X'?
Nate
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 7:16:21 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Sorry Nate, not that I know of.

Perhaps if there were a CGN I could test on my brand new Sidekick II that just arrived!

Boo ya!

(sorry, it's the gadget boy in me...)
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:11:34 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Its here! Yayayayay!
katie
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