Video on the Sidekick LX
We’ve been saying it for months and months, but now we’ve actually got some picture proof for you guys. Yes, the Sidekick LX is getting video, as evidenced by the screenshots above. We’re still trying to figure out details on what exactly the Sidekick will support as far as video is concerned. But yes, you will be able to capture and playback video on the Sidekick LX. I’m sure the question on everyone’s mind is “Will I be able to watch YouTube videos?” and as of now we don’t have a firm answer yet. Rumor has it that the H.264 codec will be supported, and YouTube started encoding videos in H.264 for Apple awhile back. So there may be some sort of workaround, but as far as a dedicated YouTube app for the Sidekick LX, we haven’t heard anything yet. We’ve also heard that it might be H.263 instead of H.264. We’ll let you know as soon as we nail it down so you can start converting your videos to be ready.
But for all you Sidekick LX users, look for an OTA coming very soon. And if you’ve been holding off on getting a Sidekick LX because of the lack of video support, it’s time to spend that money you’ve been saving. There was also a recent price drop in the device yesterday, so take advantage of that.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:33 pm [ Quote ]
How soon is this very soon. Same month, May
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:40 pm [ Quote ]
Sweeeeeeeeet. Why so late? With the new sidekick[s] coming out soon. So that means the new sidekick[s] will have video.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm [ Quote ]
Omg that’s sooo cool. I’m sooo glad. But how can they send this OTA? How is that possible?
Also, what took them so long? Plsss post an update about when you think it’ll be out.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm [ Quote ]
I have no idea. Did it have the video all along now the ota just unlocks the video part?
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm [ Quote ]
Oh boy now im glad i got the sk lx
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:03 pm [ Quote ]
Wow, LX with video, two new Sidekicks. Danger is definitely stepping it up. With all these upgrades, it makes it harder for me to decided whether or not I want to keep my LX. Oh well, I’m going to wait for more info on the Aspen and the Gekko.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:34 pm [ Quote ]
This is too good to be true. Pic messaging AND video debuting on the same device?!? No way…
May 4th, 2008 at 4:37 pm [ Quote ]
Its a fake, the screenshots are photoshopped and there’s no web browser, the sidekick lx will never get video.
May 4th, 2008 at 8:51 pm [ Quote ]
Oh my god, you’re right. There really isn’t a web browser icon. What does that mean?
May 4th, 2008 at 9:52 pm [ Quote ]
Maybe the web browser was changed maybe because is not da lX but Da Gekko an da lX is n0t gonna get vedio cam
May 4th, 2008 at 10:20 pm [ Quote ]
Okay, but if you’ll look at the supposed Gekko screenshot in the latest post, you can see the web browser icon right where it usually is.
Also, they have been comparing the “Gekko” to the next Sidekick iD and that was a downgraded SK3. There is no way that this new, lesser LX, will have a better feature like that.
May 4th, 2008 at 10:52 pm [ Quote ]
Its been noted before that the web browser icon is frequently moved up next to the email icon when a screenshot of a device that contains features that are not open to the public is seen. Photoshopping the web browser icon out of the list would take too much work.
It would appear that the hardware that the phone currently has is capable of video, but could not use it because it was not equipped with a program that used it.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:12 am [ Quote ]
Could it be like the original hiptop, I mean not a sidekick? Cause in the aussie hiptop from top to bottom the icons are bigpond ataloge, web, email, msn ect, phone, text nd mms, phonebook, planing, camera, sonic boom, games, app. And that apears to be how it is in the screen shots. I dont know? Or it could just be like you said a fake
May 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm [ Quote ]
Man, I can’t wait for it to come out! I’ve been checkin hiptop3.com like 10x a day to see if they knoe when the release date is.
May 10th, 2008 at 2:00 am [ Quote ]
LOL I’ve been checking the site like every second hoping that I see a release!
May 11th, 2008 at 11:40 am [ Quote ]
my main question.
will this be available for people
who already own a sidekick lx?
because if its not then thats pretty
dumb.
it should.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:14 pm [ Quote ]
Yes, ppl who already own a sidekick LX will recive a OTA that unlocks video recording/play back
May 11th, 2008 at 6:18 pm [ Quote ]
I’m still waiting for the release date.. I’m guessing it will be once all the sk3 finish reciving theirs… which I think is real soon.
May 14th, 2008 at 2:04 am [ Quote ]
i was able to watch a 20 second vid from mms!!
when is the realease??
May 19th, 2008 at 10:59 pm [ Quote ]
I think the release date in july15.. That’s what the rumor around tmonews.com is
August 1st, 2008 at 1:55 pm [ Quote ]
I got it ~~~~
August 1st, 2008 at 1:56 pm [ Quote ]
Subject: Over-the-Air Update Notice
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:48:56 -0700
Congratulations! Your device has the latest software giving you the
newest features and improving your network connectivity. Here are some
highlights of what’s new on your device:
Record, Play and Share Videos
* Record videos using the Camera, receive video attachments from Email
or Picture Messaging, or load videos to your microSD card, and play them
with the Media Player
* Share videos with your friends via Email, Bluetooth(r) or Picture
Messaging
Listen to Music and Share Media Wirelessly
* Listen to songs or videos using a stereo Bluetooth device
* Send and receive photos, videos or music via Bluetooth
Connect in More Ways with AIM(r) and Yahoo!(r) Messenger
* Create and join Group Chats
* Set a custom status message then keep chatting
* Search for friends in your buddy list
* See who is logged into IM from your Address Book or Email and
immediately start a conversation with them
Personalize the Way You Surf the Web
* Select how you want your Web pages to display: use a PC-like,
full-size layout to pan & scan while reading or select the standard
Sidekick screen-size layout to simply scroll down the page to read it
* Use Mini Page to zoom out on an overview of an entire web page
* Save images from Web pages to the microSD card
Get Games, Apps, and Themes Faster
* No more restarting your device after you download an item. Just
install it, and your new purchase is ready to use
* When you purchase a theme (formerly a ‘background’), you can set this
new theme as your default right away
Do More With Your Sidekick
* Store more ringtones (up to 25), add more photos to Multimedia
messages (up to 5), and record longer voice messages (up to 60 seconds)
* Use Quick Find to search across all applications
And much more!
For further details of the new features, please visit
http://help.sidekick.dngr.com.
For rate plan information, charges for features and services,
restrictions and details, including T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions,
please visit http://t-mobile.com.
Thank you, and enjoy your new software!
T-Mobile Customer Care
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August 7th, 2008 at 11:38 pm [ Quote ]
I got a sk lx and let m3 tell you that with these features comin t0 my phone makes m3 reallii never want t0 let it go…
August 8th, 2008 at 9:10 pm [ Quote ]
I recieved the OTA update today and it supports 3GP video if that hasn’t already been posted. You’re welcome =]
August 10th, 2008 at 12:24 am [ Quote ]
Wow why not sk slide too?? I wait hear if I got one great
August 10th, 2008 at 8:41 am [ Quote ]
now u can watch videos on your sidekick lx. idk about da sidekick slide. sorry. but u cant watch youtube
August 13th, 2008 at 5:28 pm [ Quote ]
Yeah, it’s true! I didn’t believe my friend when he said he got a video in his LX. I said BS repeatedly. Then he shot some video of me until he showed me the video clip! I was stunned! Yeah, it’s true! I cannot wait for my LX to obtain the updated video playback!
August 20th, 2008 at 10:13 pm [ Quote ]
i got a update today with video and upgraded aim
August 21st, 2008 at 7:54 pm [ Quote ]
We can c porno if…we get video feauture
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 pm [ Quote ]
wtf i got the update thingy but on youtube it dont let me watch shiznitz
August 24th, 2008 at 7:54 pm [ Quote ]
u iz dum i alredy gOt dee update stupiid azz so shut up and dunt hate cuz u dunt have the ota
August 27th, 2008 at 7:51 am [ Quote ]
Ha. **** you. What now? We actually have video. *******.
August 28th, 2008 at 2:49 pm [ Quote ]
Yo Does any1 know where I can DL gp Videos? a website that doesn’t have viruses…
September 8th, 2008 at 12:55 am [ Quote ]
yes i know, but sidekick lx don’t have Java svc support. but the video is look really awful hard to see, when camera move and not really clear the video. that is so SAD svc (BOO) but, i do have sidekick LX anyways
September 8th, 2008 at 12:59 am [ Quote ]
its okay video update and hard to see and clear but only 20 sec SAD i wish more and unlimited video
September 9th, 2008 at 6:50 am [ Quote ]
niqqa is wings yall need to getb a life **** tha lx
September 9th, 2008 at 6:52 am [ Quote ]
yall need to get a lyfe the lx update iz super wack u can onlyn record 20 sec.. video bye haters
October 9th, 2008 at 9:09 am [ Quote ]
Im gettin bored wit da Kickz i need 2 up grade, mayb an iphone….
November 8th, 2008 at 6:15 pm [ Quote ]
I just got the sidekick 2008 codename gekko, and it does have video. You can download videos and music as well as take videos. Danger really did an amazing job and im extremely happy
November 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pm [ Quote ]
Yo I got a side kick 2008
Or gekko..
N idk how to download vids
Sum one help…
U cn email me at el_xavi1@yahoo.com
Ill realy apriciate it…….