Recently, T-Mobile gave consumers a chance to play with T-Mobile Sidekick iD devices by sending out teams of street demonstrators to events and local hang-outs in 10 major cities around the country.  The demonstrators guided event goers and passers by on how to get started using a T-Mobile Sidekick, while explaining some of the more powerful capabilities of the device as well.   T-Mobile Sidekick iD street teams can be seen zipping around in LA, NY, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Philly, Atlanta, Miami, and Boston.  Check out these photos sent to us from the Boston team!

Telstra is proud to announce the hiptop3 is now available for all of its Australian customers! All the screen-swiveling action has found a home Down Under. AU$30 gets you a plan with unlimited data, including standard SMS and MMS in Australia! Get yours right now through Telstra retail shops and via Phonezone.

Check out Telstra's new hiptop3 site, complete with a cool product demo, full pricing and plan details. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to embarrass your friends using the Gossip Generator!

As always, you can get information and ask questions in the Telstra forums.

The infinitely-customizable T-Mobile Sidekick iD is now available! With hot-swappable outside panels and the familiar communication power inside, this device is flexible enough fit all lifestyles. At $99, the T-Mobile Sidekick iD makes customizable communication accessible to everyone.

The signature swivel screen is there, hiding a full QWERTY keyboard that allows rapid response emailing, instant messaging (AIM®, Yahoo!® and Windows Live Messenger), and text messaging. T-Mobile’s myFaves is available out of the box for when you must call the important people in your life. And with over five hours of talk time, there's no need to be at a loss for words.

The T-Mobile Sidekick iD is available for $99.99 (with a qualifying two-year contract and mail-in rebate) at T-Mobile retail locations and online at www.t-mobile.com.

For more information and fun stuff, visit Sidekick.com, read the forums, and check out this demo by

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Customization was crucial for over 1,000 partygoers who gathered to celebrate the launch of the new T-Mobile Sidekick iD, the latest Sidekick that puts the emphasis on individuality. Celebrities and socialites could change the mood of the party as easily as they could change the colors and styles on the latest addition to the Sidekick family.

Those feeling playful had their choice of having a blast with high-tech video games or taking it easy with low-tech board games. Ian Ziering and Shane West took on all challengers in air hockey, looking for someone they could beat.

Along with customizing their party experience, guests had the chance to customize their personal styles through make-your-own tshirt and jewelry stations. Or they could get a henna tattoo and further alterations from the staff of makeup artists and stylists on hand from Too Faced Cosmetics and Floyd's Barber Shop.

Once transformed many assembled in the photo shoot area to pose for mock magazine covers, as you can see below.

Dancers had the pleasure of finding DJ Steve Aoki and The MisShapes spinning at the turntables. Later, Fall Out Boy took the stage and rocked the house while fans fought to the front of the stage.

Highlights from the partay:

Fall Out Boy rocks out:

In place of the man himself, the Dwayne Wade T-Mobile Sidekick 3 appeared on the Best Damn Sports Show Period, as the favorite device of former NBA star John Salley. Salley spent the beginning of the show bragging that Wade had sent him the device upon request, exclaiming to the camera "I'm telling everybody I got my Sidekick!"  

For one night in February, Las Vegas was transformed as desert sand was replaced with, well, a different kind of sand entirely, bringing the soothing atmosphere of South Beach, Miami to a private launch event filled with palm trees, tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls.

Only D-Wade could bring South Beach and several hundred of his close friends together in Vegas. They were gathered to celebrate the launch of the T-Mobile Sidekick 3, D-Wade Edition. If you didn't notice the decor was inspired by the design of this Danger-powered device, the T-Mobile Sidekicks floating inside dazzling tropical fish tanks probably would have clued you in.

Why design a Sidekick anyway, D-Wade?

"My T-Mobile Sidekick is a part of me. I don't go anywhere without it because it keeps me in touch with the most important people in my life," said Wade. "I really wanted to design a Sidekick that meant something special to me - one that reflects my own personal style and inspiration.”

Once done admiring the sleek white look and copper accents of the new Sidekick, those attending quickly turned to admiring each other. Nas and Kelis were spotted lounging in the white cabanas spread throughout the event. Mekhi Phifer and Michael Bay enjoyed a freshly hand-rolled cigar as Danny Masterson and Chris Evans shot hoops on custom Pop-a-Shots nearby. Brooke Hogan indulged her sweet tooth with chocolate strawberries as guests such as Brody Jenner and his friends created special memories of the event, taking pictures in the photo booth. To the delight of the crowd, Grammy-winner will.i.am took to the stage with a rousing performance featuring surprise guests Ludacris, Ciara, Nas, and Kelis. Following the live set, DJ AM led the party late into the night, spinning music that kept Kim Kardashian on the dance floor all night.

PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS:

Your host, D-Wade.

Taking the stage, will.i.am’s performance rocked the house. Err, tent.

Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian danced the night away.

Tia Mowry test drives the device. First lesson – don’t poke yourself in the eye.

Actress Regina King models the device.

DMC gives the device a try.

Tyrese Gibson could not be happier.

An artcile for the lovelorn this Valentine's Day: Relationship with iPod crashes; lover turns to Sidekick. Or, if you are shopping for that perfect last minute gift, Techie Diva Gina Hughes has this to say: "nothing says 'I Heart You' like a kiss-covered designer phone..If you really want to make her day, give her a phone that's also camera, music player, and text messaging device. She'll be the envy of all women."

Along with appearances on some of our favorite series (Heroes, The Class), Danger-powered devices have been spotted in some new venues. Evelyn Ng has been spotted with her Danger-powered device on the World Poker Tour.

Elsewhere on the small screen, the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 was featured prominently in a recent episode of the hit series How I Met Your Mother, then the new breakout series The Class. In related news, The Class was just picked up for a full season. We think the connection there is fairly obvious.

During the first season of Heroes, the Juicy Couture Sidekick II became a mainstay of the popular 'Cheerleader' character, as she used it to stay in touch with her friends as she began to understand her amazing new powers. The January 8th episode is one of several that included the ever-popular version of the Sidekick.