T-Mobile Sidekick I (black and white) Launched: October 2002 Price: $249* The first Sidekick had a low-tech black and white screen and no built-in camera (though users could buy an attachable one). Still, its swiveling screen and full QWERTY keyboard managed to land it a spot in a music video by rapper Jay-Z. The device quickly gained cult status.*With contract and rebates
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