T-Mobile is collaborating with pro skateboarder Tony Hawk to create a limited edition T-Mobile Sidekick LX, putting a personal design by giving it a skateboard look.

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The bottom cover of the device resembles the top of a skateboard, including a texture like grip-tape and eight simulated screws. The Sidekick also features a slate-grey shell, accented with blue and white designs, and Tony's hawk graphic. A customized Tony Hawk theme will be included featuring a video of Tony performing tricks, a Tony-inspired background, and skate-themed swivel screen open and close sounds.

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition will be the first Sidekick to ship with video record, play and share. It includes enhancements such as a more personalized web browsing experience, stereo Bluetooth support, easier downloads and more options for theme and background personalization.

The limited-edition Sidekick also features web browsing, MySpace access, instant messaging and email.

"I've been a loyal Sidekick user since the first model that launched back in 2002; I use my Sidekick for everything from staying connected to friends to keeping my hectic schedule on track," said Tony Hawk. "I'm excited to be collaborating with T-Mobile to create a brand new, custom Sidekick LX that will represent action sports, as well as my own style."

This summer, all Sidekick LX customers will receive an over-the-air update that includes the new functionality that is integrated in the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition, such as video recording and playback ability, an alarm clock, stereo Bluetooth support, and Bluetooth file transfer support.

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition will be available in stores and online in July.

- T-Mobile Sidekick LX (Tony Hawk Edition) Specs

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