For Sidekick users, the news went from bad to worse over the weekend. T-Mobile and Sidekick manufacturer Danger announced that user data lost on the devices due to "a server failure at Microsoft/Danger" may well be permanent.

"[O]ur teams continue to work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover this information," the companies said in a statement. "However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low."

The companies also issued a strong recommendation for users, writing,

We continue to advise customers to NOT reset their device by removing the battery or letting their battery drain completely, as any personal content that currently resides on your device will be lost.