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Ina Fried of CNet reports that Microsoft has recovered most if not all of the T-Mobile Sidekick data lost by its Danger subsidiary, which should be good news for those customers who haven't abandoned the devices in the past few weeks.

More great reporting from Ina: The Sidekick has many deaf users, and they are far from happy at not being able to use the smartphones to keep in contact with the world. Since the Sidekick is marketed as a messaging device, has a nice keyboard and screen — and is available with a data-only plan, you can see why it is popular among the deaf.

Alas, a lack of development in the Sidekick device itself has sent many deaf users over to the Blackberry camp, and this mishap, which has both put users' data as well as their ability to use the devices at all, in considerable jeopardy. ... There's always another device — and another plan — on the horizon.

Ina's article has audio, video ... it's all there. Very well done.

As for me, I haven't yet opted for even a minimal texting plan, even though I specifically chose a phone that is built just for such activity (the LG Neon), and is as much aimed at kids way younger than my 40-something self as is the Sidekick. My problem: $5 for 200 text messages is too few messages, and $20 for an unlimited amount is too much money. Charge me $10 for either 1,000 or an unlimited amount and you have ... an extra $10 a month from me. I know nobody cares, so I'll crawl back into my Frugal Luddite hole.