http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/ Engadget Comments for T-Mobile offers Sidekick users olive branch, $100 (update: not for everyone) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
*hugs*]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/I bet only a hand-full of SideKick users are really bummed about the data loss, and the rest are just getting free money.

"Oh no, I lost my saved conversation with my ex girl\boy friend and I can't hold it against them anymore, screw t-mobileeee"

T-Mobile didn't need to give that much, but they did and that is highly commendable.]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Ha you made a funny. But my brother almost lost his job because he missed two very important business meetings. His boss called my phone and explicity stated if this happens again he WILL be fired without hesitation. He also lost 350+ contacts, and emails and notes dating back to 2007.

Let's not forget the tons of people on poweredbydanger who lost important contacts, notes, emails, and calender entries.

But then again its just a handful of people right ?]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 10:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
I guess this would be an import lesson to learn regarding the backing up of data...by the way, where does your brother work....seems they're going to have an opening soon.]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Same concept applies here with the same degree of liability on the part of T-Mobile. I mean, he could have just as easily dropped the phone in a mud puddle the night before with the same results. If your livelihood depends on single point of failure, then you are in bad shape. Just because the service is normally reliable doesn't mean that you can rely on it to ALWAYS be reliable. It can, and usually does, fail at some point for some reason. It is the nature of a service. Diversify and give yourself backups. It is always the smart thing to do.]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 10:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/



A class action litigation against Microsoft and T-Mobile is coming!



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i'm sorry man, but to be honest, if your brother used THIS phone for business and not a real business phone, well...

there's a reason that people go w/ blackberrys, and windows mobile phones for business. 1) they can be just as fun as the glorified IM machine that the sidekick is (and do a hell of a lot more) but 2) they do something that its obvious you can't do on the sidekick...back up your contacts. i lost all my contacts once before i had a winmo phone, and honestly...it was horrible. And what did i say...never again. Now my contacts are synced not just on my phone and comp, but also on google. AND now i also have it set up so everytime i make a change to my contact/calendar on my computer...its uploaded as a pst file to www.mesh.com (microsoft's free cloud service). Without sounding like a dick, Paul is 100% right. Either 1) your brother had no idea that the SK platform was heavily limited in terms of backing up or 2) he didn't care enough to backup/switch to a proper/business centric phone.

In short, sorry for his loss...but seriously, look to switch to a blackberry or a touch pro 2. ]]>Oct 13th 2009 12:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Wow, all the way back to 2007? I think that was the last time the Sidekick was relevant, so it's crazy how that whole thing works out, huh?

They make "Smartphones" for a reason, yanno.]]>Oct 13th 2009 2:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
who the heck use a sidekick for his work phone?? don't they ever teach him never mix business w/ pleasure? if that was the cause of his future misfortunes he surely deserved it simply for his sub-par choice in 'professional' communication.. i mean... a sidekick..really? even a simple outdated Razr can probably top that.. ]]>Oct 13th 2009 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 13th 2009 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Seriously $100 is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY fair. Unfortunately, most folks will either just say thanks because they already put all fifty of their contacts back on to their phone or were halfway smart and backed up their data somewhere. The remaining vocal few will still be pissed because their data is worth at least "a free year of service and a free Android phone" to them. This won't be seen as generous; it'll be seen as admission of liability for data loss, opening up the possibility of further litigation and ongoing, major league bad press for T-Mobile. Sad.]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
At least they did not use the services agreement and blame users not backing up their content.]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Stop whining and back up your stuff..]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 10:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 11:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
That seriously makes no sense. By your logic, anyone could steal any priceless artifact out of a museum, leave a nickel in its place and call it even. Is that really what you're saying?

"Priceless" and "worthless" are opposites, not the same thing at all.
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"Apple, it just works(kinda)"]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Good luck buddy]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
And personally, I'd be way more pissed if I lost all my data on my computer than on my phone--but thats just me.]]>Oct 12th 2009 10:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 13th 2009 3:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 13th 2009 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 13th 2009 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 10:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Love and PEACE!]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
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And remember, T-Mobile is probably spending $40-50 to give you that $100 toward their products. It's still $100 to you if it pays your bill, but DAMN does it feel like you're getting screwed again. I would have hoped for $100 Visa gift cards or a check - at least that's tangible and meaningful compensation if you decide to terminate your contract due to this.]]>Oct 12th 2009 9:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/Oct 12th 2009 9:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-offers-sidekick-users-olive-branch-100/
Anything worth more $100 plus a free month should have been backed up on your end, instead of relying on them....

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