T-Mobile distributed the new Sidekick 2008 messaging phone to several tech sites. Gizmodo already published a review of the new improved Sidekick phone.

Quote from the review: "It's more features for less money. Not only is the Sidekick 2008 $50 cheaper than the $199 you'd currently pay for the Sidekick LX, it comes with more stuff.
The best hardware improvement has to be the reduced size, and at 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches, it's as long as the iPhone, slightly narrower, but about twice as thick. The second most important feature on a SK is the keyboard, and remains pretty much the same as before: chicklety. If you liked previous iterations, you'll like this one."
Read the full review on Gizmodo.