Sidekick vs G1 (Feature questions)

[Krak]

I used search and couldnt find anything to give me insight, Im getting ready to pick up a g1 (although by reading all the complaints im having second thoughts), But nowhere in my area is gonna have one i'll be able to mess around with...

so my question is to someone who jumped from sidekick to a g1, on the features, or who has knowledge on both... im curious about these features and how they compare in detail...such as what you can do or cant do, or difference in set up... More specifically refering to the sidekick slide

1. Aim, Yahoo, Msn messengers...

2. Email set up and notifications

3. Text messaging and Picture messaging

4. Myspace and myspace notifications

5. how good is the web browsing?

and last but not least, should i jump into a 2 year contract and drop my sidekick? im really looking for someone thats a mix between a sidekick and a iphone and i think this is it, i just dont wanna get stuck in a contract with a phone im unhappy with...

i bought my sidekick slide, and 5 months later, they give the sidekick lx a ota, and they put out the sidekick 08, and both devices now have bluetooth stereo and video capture, mine gets no update, even though mine came out after the lx, and they consider the 08 bottom of the line, quickly mine turned into bottom of the line, but that however was only a 1 year contract, i dont wanna screw myself again... any input?
________
Chevrolet chevelle specifications (http://www.chevy-wiki.com/wiki/Chevrolet_Chevelle)

[AndroidUser]

Well I had the Sidekick 2, 3 and LX. and messed around with the slide.

I just left the LX

1) Sidekick Wins! Aim is better on the sidekick hands down. With the G1 it signs out, and loses connection a lot. you can't set custom away messages either if that means anything to you. The LX you could stay signed in AIM forever with the G1 it varies. However there is a meebo application which alows Im that's better than the G1.. you should check that out.

2) TIE Emails work just fine on the G1. I like it and i think they work very well. You don't get em instantly though like the sidekick. You may receive them from 10 minutes to 2 hours before you get it. You can't download or save attachments as far as I know like the sidekick. but all emails are pushed to your G1 and you are notified just like the sidekick.

3) G1 Wins With the G1 you are able to view text messages in threaded IM format. So you always know how to respond. It notifies you when a txt message isn't sent. It also shows in the top bar like the Sidekick. So that's very useful. Overall to me the G1 has had the best txt messaging format than any phone i've had yet.

4) G1 Wins The myspace on the sidekick sucked sooo bad.. I remember the buttons on the browser wouldn't always work and that would be a pain in the butt. and their stupid Myspace application charged you for downloading it and it had a monthly fee. with the G1 you are able to go on the browser and see myspace in desktop computer format and it looks awesome and isn't slow like the sidekick. We also have a myspace app in our market for free with out any charges. so i think that's a given that the G1 wins.

5) G1 Wins Web browsing is excellent on the G1. Once you try it then you won't want to go backk. it's incredible. It's a lot smoother compared to the sidekick, good resolution screen and it feels like the real internet. It's not like the dumb little javascript on the sidekick. If you think web browsing is important then choose the g1 because it does this near flawlessly.


Overall i like the G1 better because it offers everything that the sidekick doesn't. the only thing the sidekick wins hands down is the aim. but other than that the G1 wins in everythin from camera, browser, free applications etc.

As for you.. I would do the 2 year contract. I'm pretty sure you get 14 days to play around with it before it's too late. I would do that. that's more than enough time to figure out the phone.

[a d 0 r 4 b L 3]

ive never owned any new sidekicks, though i did have the 3. so i'll use the 3 for my comparision and hope that it helps you. aim is way better on a sidekick. i had aol mail with my sidekick and got my messages automatically through out the day. i hated it. i like that the g1 gives you the option to check for new messages or not. texting on the g1 is equal to the g1. my sidekick 3 didnt have MMS so the g1 is a big step up. myspace is ok, they made an app for the g1 but i deleted it because facebook is better, imo. but web browsing is better then i've ever seen, and you could easily access myspace from the browser. i loved my sidekick, and my blackberry pearl, but i dont think either of those phones compare to the g1. i think anyone would really enjoy this phone.

[mrcrs]

let me tell you this. i bought the iPhone when it first came out (4gb). at the time i had the sidekick 3. when i got it, i liked the style and functionality of the iPhone but what i hated most about was there was no physical kb. because of that i went and bought the sidekick lx even tho i unlocked and jailbroke the iPhone for tmo. i effin loved the lx.
ok so now the g1 came out, which i had been waiting for a long time. i wanted an upgrade to the lx with some iPhone functionality. the g1 was the winner. i love my g1.

to answer some of your concerns, the native aim app on android sucks major balls BUT Meebo is available to download, which is a much better app. the sidekicks had a great aim app, Meebo is not as great but is better than the native one.

Email on the g1 compared to the sidekick, imo, is a lot better and functional. I say this because I use gmail so it worked out perfectly.

Overall I'm satisfied with the 'upgrade' from the sidekick lx to the g1. Even though the g1 has its fair share of problems, I'm pretty content with them just because I know this a totally brand new OS. And because of that, things will be rocky, but like I said I'm cool with that.

Btw, the slide sucks! Not trying to be rude but its the truth. I think if you get the g1 and your main thing is texting and email and internet use, then you'll be happy with it. The aim is still iffy but then again android is really new and apps will just get better with a little time.

Hope this helps :)

[AndroidCaz]

AndroidUser and mrcrs. I couldn't agree more with what you said. Krak if you're leaving SK slide, you will love with the G1. (I have had sidekicks the past couple years and I had a dash b4 my G1.)

[AndroidUser]

let me tell you this. i bought the iPhone when it first came out (4gb). at the time i had the sidekick 3. when i got it, i liked the style and functionality of the iPhone but what i hated most about was there was no physical kb. because of that i went and bought the sidekick lx even tho i unlocked and jailbroke the iPhone for tmo. i effin loved the lx.
ok so now the g1 came out, which i had been waiting for a long time. i wanted an upgrade to the lx with some iPhone functionality. the g1 was the winner. i love my g1.

to answer some of your concerns, the native aim app on android sucks major balls BUT Meebo is available to download, which is a much better app. the sidekicks had a great aim app, Meebo is not as great but is better than the native one.

Email on the g1 compared to the sidekick, imo, is a lot better and functional. I say this because I use gmail so it worked out perfectly.

Overall I'm satisfied with the 'upgrade' from the sidekick lx to the g1. Even though the g1 has its fair share of problems, I'm pretty content with them just because I know this a totally brand new OS. And because of that, things will be rocky, but like I said I'm cool with that.

Btw, the slide sucks! Not trying to be rude but its the truth. I think if you get the g1 and your main thing is texting and email and internet use, then you'll be happy with it. The aim is still iffy but then again android is really new and apps will just get better with a little time.

Hope this helps :)

EXACTLY.. the G1 is definitely an upgrade

[krnboy503]

G1 is definitely worth getting.

[Krak]

I appreciate the input everyone, Yea..i use aim alot, more so i use yahoo messenger for some important stuff, email i use alot , and im always browsing web pages, but i dont do it as much as i could be to the fact the sidekick browser isnt all that great... Ive always been a hardcore sidekick user but ive gotten to the point i want more functionality in my phone. And when i chose the sidekick slide, i didnt know that they were gonna skip the ota on it, and only give it to the lx, so i kinda got screwed in that deal. And ive been eyeing a iphone, and watching the g1 since about 5-6 months before they annouced it, But i have alot of issues with the iphone, such as no hard keyboard, but i like the virtual keyboard...i just wanna be able to have a real keyboard too. (which i hear there working on a virtual keyboard for the g1). And more so, i dont really like apple too much, and i dont being locked into their system for everything. The iphone looks better to me, but the g1 is what ive been wanting as far as functionality, and the possiblities that android has is a real plus.. But all the bad things ive been reading have me wondering, should i just stick with my slide, go to a iphone, or jump into the g1 and have faith they'll fix whats wrong and make improvements. I dont wanna get stuck in a 2 years, and then tmobile drops a better phone with android... I kinda got screwed like that with the slide. I really dont want to jump into a sidekick 08, At this point im not seeing much of a reason to stick with sidekicks....
________
New Jersey Marijuana Dispensary (http://newjersey.dispensaries.org/)

[Re@lly Dope!]

Do we really need paragraphs to explain this to the guy ?. The G1 surpasses everything the sidekick has to offer besides Instant Messaging. :D There you go in a nutshell bro!

[Krak]

Do we really need paragraphs to explain this to the guy ?. The G1 surpasses everything the sidekick has to offer besides Instant Messaging. :D There you go in a nutshell bro!


lol, you know how hard it is to get a hardcore sidekick user away from his sidekicks ;)
________
AMATEUR TUBE (http://www.****tube.com/categories/1/amateur/videos/1)

[Re@lly Dope!]

lol, you know how hard it is to get a hardcore sidekick user away from his sidekicks ;)

I can see that :D.

[Shindokie]

Coming from a sidekick 3 to a g1 must be one of the best things i've done with a phone of course. It's better in every way except the IM but I'm sure it will get fixed over time :). Also be sure to save your contacts to your sim on a paper or on google because once you change data's there goes all your contacts. So be sure to do that before changing to the sidekick to the g1 plan :)

[Krak]

im glad some ex sidekick users had input, it makes me feel better bout the switch, only thing that truly worrys me at this point is the memory on the phone, and how its handled
________
Buy air one vaporizer (http://vaporizers.net/vapir-air-one)

[AndroidCaz]

Krak, have you read the good stuff about the G1. ALOT of people complain here. There are some people who are happy with their G1 and have had any problems. The only complaint i really have is the battery life. Other than that I'm extremely happy with the phone. No malfuctions, no network problems. nothing.

I'm a patetient guy, so I'm just waiting for the video recorder and the virtual keyboard.

[Re@lly Dope!]

I'm a patient guy, so I'm just waiting for the video recorder and the virtual keyboard.

Or you can just change your name to "AppleCaz" and get an Iphone :D.

[AndroidCaz]

NO no no. I HATE APPLE!!! I don't have any ipods. I have a zune. NO APPLE.

Come on dope, what new cell phone that comes out now a days don't come with video recording???

The virtual keyboard would just be a plus, its not a must for me. I'm happy with the full actual keyboard.

[Krak]

Krak, have you read the good stuff about the G1. ALOT of people complain here. There are some people who are happy with their G1 and have had any problems. The only complaint i really have is the battery life. Other than that I'm extremely happy with the phone. No malfuctions, no network problems. nothing.

I'm a patetient guy, so I'm just waiting for the video recorder and the virtual keyboard.


defintally, ive been reading everything, theres alot im happy with, i know some people are having more problems than others, mainly the memory is a huge issue for me, cause im a person whos gonna be downloading alot of apps...

btw, on the youtube program, can you search for any youtube video you want? cause the video i was looking at, it just seemed like you could only choose from what they had pre picked..
________
Honda Civic (Third Generation) History (http://www.honda-wiki.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_(third_generation))

[Re@lly Dope!]

NO no no. I HATE APPLE!!! I don't have any ipods. I have a zune. NO APPLE.

Come on dope, what new cell phone that comes out now a days don't come with video recording???

The virtual keyboard would just be a plus, its not a must for me. I'm happy with the full actual keyboard.

I'm messing with you Caz lol. I totally agree with you on the Video Recording (why don't we throw flash on the camera as well :D).

Won't even comment on the Ipod to Zune comparison lol. I mean is there really one. I have a Ipod Touch and It's pretty much my Daughter and my Phone is my Son. Can't go anywhere without either one.

[AndroidCaz]

LOL. I know the ipod family is better than the zune. But im so anti apple I refuse to jump on that bandwagon. I'M A PC 4 LIFE!!!!! LOL.


Krak, from what I can tell you can search for any video you want. every vid i've searched on my pc, i found on the phone too. (Yes I had to make sure they results were similar)

[Re@lly Dope!]

Caz, I won't be surprised if I catch you in one of those pc commercials. They got my boy Pharrell, know telling how much they paid him lol.

[AndroidUser]

Yeah we def need a virtual key board. That would help.

Haha why are u anti apple? I guess I can say that I am when it comes to

IPhones.

=P

[AndroidUser]

Yeah we def need a virtual key board. That would help.

Haha why are u anti apple? I guess I can say that I am when it comes to

IPhones.

=P

[franCyx]

sidekick 2 3 and lx user. the aim has been the big draw back .. BUT they launched meebo on the g1. and very little is needed to have this running on the g1 better then the sidekick.. if uve meebo then ull know this is gonna blow the sidekick out of the water

[Re@lly Dope!]

That Meebo app is no where near the Instant Messaging client running on the Sidekick. Don't know what you're talking about FranCyx.

[AndroidCaz]

I hate the software interface. I had itunes and HATED the Software. I also hate the ipod and how they don't have radios. I'm a raidohead! I like staying in the know with what new song is coming out and such. I'm in Philly so were always getting the latest songs. Perhaps it wouldn't be such a big deal if I werent in a big city. As far as Apple computers, they just are weird to me. YES I KNOW, they don't have viruses, and the VID editing is AWESOME on it, but eh. Just can't get into apple. I'm A PC. lol

[Re@lly Dope!]

How can you hate apple's interface and love windows? Last time I checked apple is always making something simple and lets not even get started with Vista lol. Itunes, have to admit is pretty lame. Windows has way too many viruses and Apple's products just always look better. (Not a Apple Fanboy)

[AndroidCaz]

I don't know. Even when I was in middle/high school I always prefered windows over apple. Apples software just seemed and still does seem weird.

I don't even have Vista. I was thinking about going Vista Ultimate, b/c thats the best version, but I've decided to wait to spend that money for Windows 7.

OH WE ARE SO OFF TOPIC. G1 is an upgrade from Sidekicks. LOL

[Shindokie]

I hear those that decline they are not fanboys are ;)

[Re@lly Dope!]

I hear those that decline they are not fanboys are ;)

I really am not, or at least I don't think I am :D.

[sdynak]

Hi - My name is Stan and I'm a recovering Sidekick 3 & LX user.

Is has been very hard to wean myself off my Sidekick so I had to go cold turkey.

I miss the instant POP e-mail (G1 has issues) and the continuous appointment reminders. I also miss the heavy vibrate as I rely heavily on reminders but I am getting over it.

Other than that I am very happy with the browser (more real PC like experience), network and performance.

Battery life bout the same. Had to charge the Sidekick daily also so not much change.

Not a heavy IM or text user so no real comment although other here complain of connection issues.

Hope it helps. G1 is really the next level with tons of potential to go. Cool to be a part of the ride.

[AndroidUser]

Haha yeah we did sorta get off topic.

But in light of that did you guys hear that Windows bought the rights to sidekick franchise.

A lot of people are upset because it might be windows mobile.

Its on hiptop3.com

Haha I always figured that apple would have been the one to buy the sidekick but I guess not

[Krak]

sidekick 2 3 and lx user. the aim has been the big draw back .. BUT they launched meebo on the g1. and very little is needed to have this running on the g1 better then the sidekick.. if uve meebo then ull know this is gonna blow the sidekick out of the water

there we go... with the meebo app can you run aim and yahoo at the same time?
________
Mercedes-benz c112 specifications (http://www.mercedes-wiki.com/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C112)

[Krak]

Hi - My name is Stan and I'm a recovering Sidekick 3 & LX user.

Is has been very hard to wean myself off my Sidekick so I had to go cold turkey.

I miss the instant POP e-mail (G1 has issues) and the continuous appointment reminders. I also miss the heavy vibrate as I rely heavily on reminders but I am getting over it.

Other than that I am very happy with the browser (more real PC like experience), network and performance.

Battery life bout the same. Had to charge the Sidekick daily also so not much change.

Not a heavy IM or text user so no real comment although other here complain of connection issues.

Hope it helps. G1 is really the next level with tons of potential to go. Cool to be a part of the ride.

thanks for the info, hopefully they fix the email issue, i do alot of buisness thru email, good to hear it from someone who knows what its like to have a sidekick attached to your hand lol
________
Life saber vaporizer (http://vaporizer.org/)

[AndroidUser]

For a while i've been considering having a G1 and buy a SKiD for the aim =P.

but IDK. haha

[Krak]

For a while i've been considering having a G1 and buy a SKiD for the aim =P.

but IDK. haha


is the aim really that horrible?
________
Interracial latina (http://www.****tube.com/categories/710/latina/videos/1)

[Re@lly Dope!]

is the aim really that horrible?

It's just not up to par.

[AndroidUser]

is the aim really that horrible?



I mean it's not that horrible. It works good, and is faster than the sidekick to me...

Just...

unreliable..

It drops a lot, especially when switching between Edge and 3G.

They're also doing updates and all that so it could be better in the coming months.

maybe.:confused:

[Re@lly Dope!]

They're also doing updates and all that so it could be better in the coming months. maybe.:confused:

Let us bow our heads and close our eyes. :)

[Krak]

I mean it's not that horrible. It works good, and is faster than the sidekick to me...

Just...

unreliable..

It drops a lot, especially when switching between Edge and 3G.

They're also doing updates and all that so it could be better in the coming months.

maybe.:confused:

ehh does it drop alot on the meebo? gimmie a estimate on how many times it drops lets say...in a 24 hour period?

currently ima be running edge anyway, until they get 3g here
________
AVANDIA DEATH (http://classactionsettlements.org/)

[AndroidUser]

ehh does it drop alot on the meebo? gimmie a estimate on how many times it drops lets say...in a 24 hour period?

currently ima be running edge anyway, until they get 3g here


Yeah I don't even use the preinstalled AIM. its too buggy and worthless to me.

and your question about meebo..

Id answer it, but that would mean that it would have to have been connected for 24 hours which it hasn't.

When it drops it signs you out completely until you sign back in

[AndroidUser]

Let us bow our heads and close our eyes. :)


LMAO. yeah maybe we could send IM through telepathy. ;)

[SICLICK]

G1 smokes the Sidekick LX.