The T-Mobile Sidekick models have sometime been dismissed as "kiddie" smartphones, but the next version appears ready to play in the big leagues.

According to details that were leaked to hiptop3.com, the Sidekick LX 2009 will have a number of features generally considered high-end, including a 3.2-inch, WVGA+ (854 by 480 pixel) display.

In addition, it will support T-Mobile's 3G service and offer a GPS receiver, with turn-by-turn directions and maps supplied by Microsoft Live.

This model will also sport a 3.2 MPx camera and a microSD card slot, giving it the ability to store up to 8 GB of audio and video files.

And despite its consumer focus, it will supposedly allow users to synchronize with both Microsoft Exchange and Outlook. 

Consumer-Friendly Features

Like all Sidekicks, the LX 2009 will have a built-in keyboard, but this upcoming model will also have a slim design (see image at left).

It will reportedly allow users to view YouTube videos, and come with a suite of social-networking software, including apps for Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

There is no word on when T-Mobile will introduce the Sidekick LX 2009, or what it will cost.

source: http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=14844