Does the sidekick 3 cost more or the same in Germany than it does here in the US?

Answer 1

The Sidekick 3 in Germany costs 49.94 Euros with a 2 year contract and the Relax 100 rate plan at 28 Euros/month. To buy it outright without a plan would cost you 369.95 Euros.

http://www.tmobile.de/shop/handy/0,4855,2963-_6119-0-1-0,00.html

In the US, the Sidekick 3 costs $199.95 with a 1 year contract and a $29.99/month or better rate plan. To buy it without a contract (i.e. on Prepaid [T-mobile To Go]) would cost you $399.99.

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/detail.aspx?device=7a083f08-7f33-4941-ba63-d6904503dc71
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Detail.aspx?class=prepaid&device=b106f24f-2873-4c0f-929b-9bb2532a1bbe

49.94 Euros is $66.52 US
28 Euros is $37.29 US
369.95 Euros is $492.74 US

In Germany, it would seem the Sidekick 3 on a contract is cheaper initially but in the long run could cost more since you'd have to stick with a rate plan for 2 years instead of 1 and the rate plan is more expensive, although you get more for it and most wouldn't go with T-Mo's cheapest rate plan in the states either. If you're just buying the phone outright without a contract, it's cheaper to do so in the states.