T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 Skins From Skin It
T-Mobile was kind enough to send me the new Sidekick 2008 model early so I could spend some time getting acquainted with it. Lately, T-Mobile has really been ramping up Sidekick production with models like the Slide and LX. The 2008, the latest model, isn’t vastly different than the Sidekick LX. It’s a little smaller, which is a major issue as it makes using it much easier. Battery life still sucks and the camera is improved a bit but is still lacking a quality CMOS chip.
One major feature of the Sidekick 2008 is that you can skin it. T-Mobile has teamed up with, ironically, a company called SkinIt.com to give you the ability to customize your Sidekick in full. Add colors, text and drag any image you want over the shell to create a personalized phone that really fits your style. Here, take a look at what I came up with and see if you can tell what my style is (hint: beer):
Yes. I am now the proud owned of a Sierra Nevada Sidekick. One-of-a-kind. How cool is that? With the ability to choose a white or black shell, the possibilities are endless. The web-based design tool is made with Adobe Flash and works OK. Some things were easy to do while other features had me tearing my hair out. I hear that the designer isn’t full finished yet, so hopefully T-Mobile can bang out these last minute issues.
Other then that, SkinIt and the T-Mobile were made for each other. The Sidekick 2008 is one of the better devices T-Mobile has released and enabling users to customize the shell entirely is a key point for it’s success. The price is right too: $9.99 for one shell and $14.99 for two. Affordable and a fantastic gift idea for your friend with a SK08.
cool, 1 question tho. im guessing that u no about the online sidekick galley, whereu can show off ur customized shell. i have created many shells and want to put some on the gallery. do u no how to post your shell on the gallery?? answer soon. thanks =]
Hey, I actually do know what you’re talking about. Unfortunately, I don’t know how you post yours. I think you design one and it’s automatically added? Hope this helps.
whats the website i can make my own skin at?
It’s pretty obvious dude but I’ll let it slide: skinit.com
free or pay money
heyyy! ok i feel like i already won since i found you guys giving ME the chance to win a free custom SK case! haha here i am google’ing anything to find something for me to get some kind of discount on customizing my new SK08 just so i can make this sucker my very own… pick me so i can personalize this SK! … pretty please?
cant wait to hear back from you guys!
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My sidekick needs a better look.I still have the same green skin it came in it would be good to have a custom skin.
I’m a graphic designer and I feel that this is an awesome set up with Sidekick and skin it.. I’ve already made a few of my own..
I just wish it was cheaper..
When was it ever $14.99 for 2? Because I’m paying that much for 1.
i have a question… when i go to skinit.com and and search for my device i cant find where they have shells for the sidekick 08. only the other sidekicks show up. can anyone help?
thanks! =]
I agree with Aimee - the Sidekick 2008 isn’t listed as an available device, and when you call T-Mobile, they say the skins aren’t yet available for it……. Can someone who has bought one for the 2008 please advise?
The website for designing and purchasing sidekick shells is http://sidekickshells.skinit.com/. There don’t appear to be skins for this model of sidekicks, only shells, which are the hard removable covers (shells) that have cool designs painted on them.
I really want a shell 4 my sidekick
This is so awesome! I really hate my green shell (and I like the color green) I think it is cool to be able to customize your phone with your style and or ideas. I have made a few of my own but I have yet to purchase one..