Description
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 3G 3.2-megapixel, New, GSM unlocked
This listing is the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 with 3G and the 3.2-megapixel camera, new, GSM unlocked, with the color not stated in the listing; ask your account manager which finish applies to the lot. New boxed LX 2009 units suit collector shops that want an unused example of the final Sharp Sidekick and prop buyers who need a clean, unmarked handset.
The Sidekick LX 2009 is the last Sharp-built Sidekick and the first with 3G, launched by T-Mobile in May 2009. It kept the swivel 3.2-inch screen over a full QWERTY keyboard but moved to an 854 x 480 panel, added a 3.2 MP camera with flash and video, GPS, mood lights for alerts, and UMTS/HSDPA on T-Mobile's AWS band alongside quad-band GSM. It launched in Carbon (black) and Orchid (purple). The Danger platform behind it was shut down in 2011, which ended its email, messaging, and app downloads.
Collectors, prop buyers, and retro-phone resellers buy the LX 2009 from TG Wireless because it is the most capable Sidekick ever made and clean examples, especially in purple, are scarce.
Key specifications
| Model | T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 (Sharp PV300) |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Released | May 2009, T-Mobile USA |
| Form factor | Swivel-screen messaging phone with full QWERTY keyboard, soft-touch finish |
| Display | 3.2-inch LCD, 854 x 480, 65K colors |
| Camera | 3.2 MP with flash, video recording, geotagging |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with EDGE; UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 (AWS) 3G |
| Location | GPS with Live Search and photo geotagging |
| Memory | microSD up to 8 GB (128 MB card included at launch) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth for hands-free and stereo audio |
| Software | Danger OS with Communities apps (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter), full HTML browser, media player, mood lights |
| Battery | Up to 5.5 hours talk time as rated |
| Colors | Carbon (black) and Orchid (purple) |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The Sidekick LX 2009 carries quad-band 2G GSM and 3G UMTS/HSDPA on the 1700/2100 AWS band. T-Mobile retired UMTS in 2022 and 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, and there is no LTE radio, so the phone gets no service from any US carrier. The Danger service that powered its email, IM, browser, and downloads closed in 2011. These listings are T-Mobile units sold GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are collecting, display, props, parts, and voice and SMS in export markets where GSM is still live.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops, where the LX 2009 is the top-spec Sidekick and the purple Orchid finish draws its own searches.
- Film, TV, and music-video props for 2009-era scenes.
- Parts and screen donors for Sidekick LX 2009 repairs.
- Export voice and SMS use in GSM markets, for unlocked units.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
