LG enV VX9900 - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: VX9900BLK
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- The design still isn't perfect, but the LG enV is a high-quality messaging and multimedia cell phone.
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CNET editors' review
LG enV VX9900 - black (Verizon Wireless) price range: $128.55
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 11/27/2006
The good: The LG enV offers an impressive feature set, an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard, and decent call quality.
The bad: The enV's streaming video quality could be better, and the boxy design has its quirks. Also, its external display is small and not very useful.
The bottom line: The design still isn't perfect, but the LG enV is a high-quality messaging and multimedia cell phone.
The new LG enV for Verizon Wireless has been one of the most anticipated cell phones of the autumn season. As the successor to the popular LG VX9800, the enV (or VX9900) inherits its predecessor's QWERTY keyboard, high-end feature set, and admirable performance while offering a number of refinements that make it both new and improved. Again, we have some design complaints, but for messaging and multimedia addicts who've outgrown a T-Mobile Sidekick, the enV is a solid choice. For now it's priced quite fairly at $150 with service.
Design
LG must have learned from its previous mistakes when it designed the enV. Yes, the phone is still boxy like the VX9800, but smoother lines give it a sleeker and more professional look. At 4.64x2.08x0.78 inches, it's thinner and narrower than its predecessor (4.57x1.97x1.0 inches) even if it is a tad taller. And though it's still hefty at 4.6 ounces, it is noticeably lighter than the VX9800 (5.19 ounces) and feels more comfortable in the hand. As with the VX9800, you can talk on the enV while it is open, but it's rather awkward to do so.
The 65,000-color external display has the same color resolution as on the VX9800, but at 1.25 inches diagonally, it's actually smaller. Though we get that a smaller phone means a smaller screen, we suggest that users with visual impairments should test the phone first. You can use it to navigate through the phone's menus, but the small screen size means we had to do a lot of scrolling to find the feature we wanted. Also, since not all menu options are available, we had to open the phone repeatedly just to access certain applications. In standby mode, it shows the date, time battery life, signal strength, and photo caller ID. You can change the backlight time and the dialing font size.
The camera lens and flash sit on the back of the phone, and this time LG added a lens cover--nice. As with the VX9800, the phone's ergonomics are like that of a real camera--particularly when you hold it horizontally. Again, there's a dedicated camera shutter control on the left spine, and we're glad to see the volume rocker adjusts the zoom instead of changing the orientation, as it did on the VX9800. The former arrangement was just awkward. The external display is your camera viewfinder, but it's worth noting that unlike those of most cell phones, the display has a landscape orientation. That means you must flip the phone on its side to take portrait shots instead of the other way around.
The navigation array and keypad buttons show improvements as well. Besides having a more spacious overall layout, they're also bigger and more tactile. The four-way toggle doubles as a shortcut to four user-defined functions, while an OK button sits in the center. There are also two soft keys, the Talk and End/Power controls, and a Clear key. The latter also functions as the voice-dialing button, which is a bit strange. A side-mounted voice-dialing control would be much more intuitive. The text on the keypad buttons is a tad small, but the buttons are brightly backlit. Fortunately, they're also raised above the surface of the phone, and it's easy to dial by feel. Completing the exterior of the enV are a volume rocker and a camera-shutter control on the left spine. Both controls were tactile and easy to find by feel. The memory card slot--now Micro SD instead of Mini SD--hasn't been moved from the right spine nor has the headset jack just above it. The covered charger port is on the bottom of the enV.
The hinge mechanism has a solid construction, and we like that it opens a full 180 degrees. Yet due to the bulge of the camera lens and the new way the hinge opens (the front flap now wraps behind the rear flap), you can't rest the phone on a table evenly. That is annoying. What's more, it's difficult to use the left spine controls unless the phone is completely open.
The enV's 2.25-inch, 262,000-color internal screen is on a par with its predecessor. It's bright and vivid with readable text, and it's great for viewing graphics and taking photos. You can change the backlighting time, and we were glad to see LG add several choices for the font, size, and color. In an unexpected twist, the main menu page uses icons instead of the tabs found on Verizon's standard interface. It's a nice change, considering that we've never warmed to the tabs, although once you're inside a submenu, the dreaded tabs appear again. Stereo speakers sit on both sides of the display.
The internal navigation array is again set just to the left of the QWERTY keyboard. It's almost unchanged except that it's now black instead of silver. The toggle and central OK button are large and easy to use, and the toggle can be set as a shortcut to four user-defined functions. You also get another set of Talk and End/Power buttons, while in a smart move, LG separated the Clear button and the speakerphone control into two separate keys. The thin soft keys just below the display still are a bit small, but due to the new placement of the hinge, they're no longer scrunched up next to the display. The extra room makes them more tactile and comfortable to use. Though the placement of the aforementioned OK button way to the left of the display was a bit disconcerting on the VX9800, we're used to it by now.
LG did a minor overhaul of the QWERTY keypad with satisfying results. The keys felt more tactile, and we liked that they are square rather than oval. Here again, there are dedicated Shift, symbol, and Enter keys, but LG ditched the VX9800's menu shortcuts control in favor of a new E-mail button that gives one-touch access to the wireless sync feature. LG also added a second space bar to the left of the Z button, but we'd prefer it to be in the middle as it is on the Sidekick.
Features
The enV's feature set is impressive and offers some goodies not available on the VX9800. But first, we'll address the basics. The 1,000-contact phone book (double the capacity of the VX9800) has room in each entry for six phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, and notes. You can save contacts to groups and pair them with a photo and one of 18 polyphonic ring tones. Other essentials include a vibrate mode, text and multimedia messaging, voice commands and dialing, instant messaging, a calendar, an alarm clock, a world clock, a notepad, a tip calculator, and a voice memo. For more demanding users, the enV also comes with e-mail, wireless syncing, a speakerphone, and text-to-speech dictation. Bluetooth 1.2 is onboard as well with profiles for headsets, dial-up networking, file transfer, object push, and A2DP stereo sound.
As an EV-DO phone, the enV supports the full range of Verizon's 3G services including the V Cast video service and the V Cast music store. The music player's interface is identical to those on other Verizon phones, but it's worth noting that you can't access the V Cast or music downloading menus from the external display. You also have the option to purchase a variety of Verizon applications including VZ Navigator, ChaperoneParent, and Backup Assistance and a host of alternative services such as Fox Sports Mobile Pro and Accuweather. There's even an application called TinyBartender that will give you drink recipes on the fly. And of course Verizon's Get it Now Internet service has even more programming choices.
The enV's 2-megapixel camera is impressive and comes stocked with a wealth of options. You can take pictures in four resolutions (1,600x1,200, 1,280x960, 640x480, 320x240) and choose from four color effects and four white-balance settings. There's also a 2.5x digital zoom (unusable at the highest resolution), a brightness control, a night mode, a self-timer, and three shutter sounds (plus a silent option). The autofocus is a particularly nifty feature; it helped us to the keep the phone steady and eliminated blurriness when taking our shots. On the downside, you can access the photo-editing options only with the internal display, which is a bit inconvenient for self-portraits.
The camcorder takes clips with sound in two resolutions (320x240 and 176x144) with editing options similar to those of the still camera. Clips meant for multimedia messages are limited to 15 seconds; otherwise you can shoot for up to an hour. Speaking of which, the enV comes with 64MB of shared memory for saving photos, but you're better off saving to a memory card. Photo quality was quite good overall. Colors remained bright, and object outlines were distinct--we could even read text from a computer screen in one of our shots. There was also enough brightness, though the flash hardly helped in darker situations. Videos were decent if you held the camera steady, but it couldn't handle quick movements.
You can personalize the enV with a variety of included wallpapers, display themes, clock formats, and sounds, or you can buy more options if you want them. There are no included games, but you can always buy titles via the WAP 2 wireless Web browser; just remember that Verizon uses BREW instead of Java. In yet another change from the VX9800, the enV's QWERTY keypad has five keys colored in gray that you can use for playing selected games.
Performance
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Within San Francisco, reception was strong, and the EV-DO connection was solid. Games and files downloaded in seconds, and Web browsing was speedy. Streaming video quality over the V Cast network was average--improved over the LG Chocolate but not quite as good as the LG VX8300. The stereo speakers provided great sound that was in sync with the images, but the video itself was rather pixelated and choppy, even on the sizeable internal display. Overall, though, it's fine for short stints, and we were pleased the streaming clips never froze or paused. On the upside, music quality was more consistent. The audio was loud and clear both through the phone's stereo speakers and through a headset. The music downloading service was sluggish occasionally, but it wasn't bothersome.
The LG enV (VX9800) has a rated talk time battery life of 4 hours and 30 minutes and a tested talk time of 4 hours and 45 minutes. It has a promised standby time of 19 days. According to FCC radiation tests, the enV has a digital SAR rating of 0.7 watts per kilogram.
User reviews
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LG Knows What They're Doing!
by tnjones777 on December 6, 2006
Pros: Camera, Up to1 Hour Video, Spacious QWERTY, Sound, Clarity, Loud Speakers, etc.
Cons: Doesn't lay flat, Buttons on the side of phone, waste of email button
Summary: WOW! I am really impressed with this phone. I've had it now for almost a week and I can't stop talking about this phone. I will list first ...
Summary: WOW! I am really impressed with this phone. I've had it now for almost a week and I can't stop talking about this phone. I will list first my CONS first and then my PROS.
CONS
-Camera sticks out past the battery area preventing the keyboard from laying flat. I'm going to get an extended battery and see what happens with that.
-Outside screen is a tad bit on the small side.
-The volume and picture buttons are in an awkward place so you have to open the phone all the way back in order to access those buttons.
-Email button (great feature but not for $19.99 wireless sync. It should just connect to your email through Mob. 2.0.
PROS
-2.0 Megapixel Camera - OMG!
-Making Videos on this thing is mind boggling especially since you can record up to an hour. I've already made 8 movies since last week and put them on my computer.
-I have a 1GB Micro Card and it worked as soon as I put it in from the package and I able to put it into my computer immediately to copy the videos I had on them to my computer in about 30 seconds. Also, I put the card in my printer and was able to view and print my pictures.
-Sound and clarity are amazing.
-Stereo speakers are incredible especially when you playback a video you make or someone calls and you have a ringtone.
-Love the option of choosing which UI you want to use. The old VZW is still there but you can you use the other one!
-Love the option of making my videos my wallpaper. People were in awe to see moving wallpapers of my nieces and nephew.
-When I did a search for Bluetooth devices, it found both my M 500 headset and my computer. That blew me away!
-The keyboard is great. The keys are spaced far enough apart that you are not mistakenly hitting keys you don't want. There are definitely more things that I can list but you get the point.
It's not 100% perfect but what phone is. It has way more than enough features for you to be satisfied especially since it's just a phone!36 out of 37 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice alternative to flip phones.
by titanthunder on December 4, 2006
Pros: Size, qwerty keypad, picture quality, screen clarity.
Cons: Keypad lock, camera button quirkiness, mediocre sound quality on calls.
Summary: Contract was about to run out with Verizon and after several weeks of study and research, we decided to go with the LG enV. We purchased two of these phones, ...
Summary: Contract was about to run out with Verizon and after several weeks of study and research, we decided to go with the LG enV. We purchased two of these phones, one for me and one for the wife. Neither of us really care for flip phones, mainly because they are a pain in the a$$ to use. So, that was a huge factor in our decision. The enV is a nice phone, and isn't as bulky in person as it might seem, as seen thru pictures on the web. The camera takes excellent pictures for a cell phone, and makes sending or writing text messages a breeze, with the user friendly Qwerty keypad. Screen clarity is very good and connecting to the web for downloading or surfing on the web with the phone is not only simple, but is relatively speedy as well. My one problem with the phone besides the quirky keypad lock, is the call quality. This phone sounds no worse or better than my previous phone and that has been a disappointment to this point. The main menu screen is user friendly and also easy to use especially if you have big hands or are an inpatient person. Setting up e-mail (Outlook) is very difficult because Verizon has yet to include the setup for this phone with the software that you must download to your computer. Luckily, we have some time to test drive it before we decide to keep it for good and I will update if our decision to take it or leave it changes. Overall, the phone is pretty nice especially if you like to write e-mails, text messages, or listen to music. However...be ready for some buginess and quirkiness with this phone because it is not perfect.
Updated
I'm sad to say that we returned our VX9900's today for a couple of other phones. While we liked the concept of the phone, it has many weaknesses that made its value not worth its pricetag in our eyes. Not only could we not get our e-mail thru Outlook or Comcast to work with the phone, the phone has one glaring weakness... You can not lock the phone on the outside! You can numerically lock it from the inside, once you flip it open, but you can not lock it or unlock it when it's closed. The keypad lock is different. It will lock when set-up, but will deactivate when the phone is flipped open, even the smallest bit. When I used this phone with my leather pouch, the phone would flip open ever so slightly. If I hit the key pad just right... it would engage the phone or even speed dial someone leaving the phone "hanging." The folks at my local Verizon were scratching there heads and had no answers. They did say that this is a great point to bring up with there corporate office. The only holster that you can safely and use worry free with this phone, is the plastic one (Fugly) in the Verizon store that does NOT cover up the numerical keypad at all. I loved the concept and quality of the phone, but having my phone possibly call someone w/o my knowledge or consent, was the final straw.
Best of luck to everyone who has this phone. I loved the qwerty keypad and the camera took some awesome photos for a phone.29 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The enV is Awesome!
by joecase on November 28, 2006
Pros: Querty keyboard, solid but slim feel, VZNavigator
Cons: No "Treo-like" calendar function
Summary: This phone is gorgeous! LG really improved the "enV" over the "V". Much better overall feel with it's slimmer profile...and it is still sturdy.
Love the larger keys ...Summary: This phone is gorgeous! LG really improved the "enV" over the "V". Much better overall feel with it's slimmer profile...and it is still sturdy.
Love the larger keys on the Querty keyboard. Great for texting or doing email with the Wireless Sync feature...had it's own dedicated button on the keyboard.
Both screens are outstanding...especially the inner, larger screen.
I've not been impressed with many camera phones, but this one is great. The 2mp camera with auto-focus really does a great job. Still, if you're intention is to take superb digital pictures, you need to use a dedicated camera. But this thing isn't bad at all.
With VZNavigator built in, there's no need to spend money on a GPS reciever and software! Although you pay a monthly fee of about $10 for unlimited use, it is well worth it if you have the need to find unknown addresses in your town or out of town. Great feature.
The only drawback is that it's just one step away from being a PDA/Smartphone...that is, it doesn't have a Treo-like calendar. It does have it's own calendar, plus a Wireless Sync calendar...but, neither have the functionality of a Palm calendar.
All-in-all, I am VERY impressed/pleased with my new enV!!19 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good phone, could be better
by TMuhlfelder on December 27, 2006
Pros: Light, easy to use, great keyboard, excellent reception, screen/picture quality is amazing!, Hour long video capability, 2.0 megapixel camera, has all necessary features
Cons: Speakerphone cannot be used while phone is closed, also is weak (hard for people to hear you), limited storage space for txt msg's (around 50 for inbox)
Summary: While I am happy with my purchase, there are a few features that could be made better.
People are constantly complaining about the speakerphone when I am on it (even ...Summary: While I am happy with my purchase, there are a few features that could be made better.
People are constantly complaining about the speakerphone when I am on it (even in a quiet, empty room). Also, the speakerphone cannot be enabled with the phone closed- awkward to hold while on speaker.
Also, the buttons on the outside are somewhat small, but manageable.
Picture quality is amazing and you can't beat the video. Most features with this phone such as VCast, internet... are all additional costs thanks to Verizon.
Overall, this a solid phone - literally, i've dropped it a few times, seems very durable. I recommend this product.8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing Phone, Functionality Locked by Verizon
by losangeles81 on December 21, 2006
Pros: QWERTY, bright screen, GPS, data speed
Cons: locked bluetooth functionality, yellow page database
Summary: Verizon's LG Env is amazing! The QWERTY keyboard is extemely tactile and blasts off my text messages quickly. The screen is bright and clear, GPS is AWESOME, and the ...
Summary: Verizon's LG Env is amazing! The QWERTY keyboard is extemely tactile and blasts off my text messages quickly. The screen is bright and clear, GPS is AWESOME, and the data transfers rapidly. The processor is great as well.
Downsides: The bluetooth does not allow for file transfers (shame on Verizon for blocking this out, and insted pushing the purchase of their MicroSD cards and $30 USB cable), and the yellow page database in the GPS program has failed to find addresses that my sister easily finds. Also, Verizon blocks out a number of features and insted pushes their overpriced services. Plus, the e-mail is $20, the internet w/ videos is $20, and other features are pricy as well. Beware of your climbing Verizon bill!7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A switch from my treo 650
by djbandit on December 5, 2006
Pros: Smaller than the treo, functions as a regular candy bar phone and a flip phone. Speaker Phone is great
Cons: the email client cost $19.99 per month.
Summary: I made the switch to the enV because my Treo was just a little too big. I loved all the functions of the Treo, don't get me wrong... but ...
Summary: I made the switch to the enV because my Treo was just a little too big. I loved all the functions of the Treo, don't get me wrong... but I really only used it for txt, pix, video messaging, and email. I got online only to ever check movie listings or look up directions. The $49.99/month data feature wasn't really worth it for me. So when I saw the new Verizon LG enV I fell in love.
It has been a bit difficult going from a touch screen treo to a button phone. I am slowly getting used to it. All the options work great so far. The mega pixel camera works great, the sound quality is wonderful, and overall I like the look and feel. The speak phone quality sounds great when the phone is opened. The voice dialing option is amazing. (Something the treo did not offer)
My only real issue is that the app. BREW email client cost $19.99/month. That just seems way too much. I wouldn't care if it was a one-time fee... but come on.
Overall the phone is everything I NEED. The treo was great, I miss it already, but I am happy with my choice.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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If gadgetry and technology are what you are looking for, this phone has it.
by yewslus on November 28, 2006
Pros: Very easy to use, better OS format than most other Verizon phones.
Cons: Phone doesn't sit flat unless it's on its face. Internal memory is lacking for a phone with space-hungry apps and a 2MP camera.
Summary: I upgraded last week from my Audiovox CDM-9900 to the LG 8300. I didn't like the 8300 from the start, but gave it a few days to sink in. ...
Summary: I upgraded last week from my Audiovox CDM-9900 to the LG 8300. I didn't like the 8300 from the start, but gave it a few days to sink in. I ended up returning it yesterday and finding that this one was not yet on the sales floor but was officially 'out'. I was impressed with the ease-of-use. I haven't cracked the user guide, because the features are all self-explanatory and easy to find after running through the menus. I had my menus and such fully customized within half an hour, including acquiring the Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset that VZW sold me with it. Having only had this phone for a little over 24 hours, I can't give it a 9 yet, but it is deifinitely a high 8...
If VZW keeps the price right ($149 with a $50 mail-in), this phone is going to fly off the shelves. Even better if, like me, you have your $100 VZW credit ready to burn, the net cost is $50 up front and $0 net for this beauty.
One structural note: I am worried about the outside interface on the phone. With the beveled trend of the display, and the lack of raised mouldings in the case, I'm afraid that a drop from waist-high to concrete might damage the front LCD if it strikes flush. But hey, that's why you get insurance, right?6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Overall a Disapointment
by candlelite1 on March 29, 2007
Pros: I suppose it would be the key board if there is one
Cons: Font size, Speaker phone Ect.....
Summary: It is such a waste to have Two big beautiful screens and no way to enlarge the font. If you look at the main screen it is so big that ...
Summary: It is such a waste to have Two big beautiful screens and no way to enlarge the font. If you look at the main screen it is so big that there should be no problem in reading anything on it, yet the font is so small that I must put on my glasses to see anything. I HATE that. On the front screen I cannot even make the clock big enough to see I have to open it every time I want to see the clock.
Every time I start to make a call I have to press the OK key to unlock the outer keypad but recently my phone has taken to making calls on its own. Now how does a locked phone do that???
It is almost impossible to use the Speaker phone as no one can hear or understand me.
One thing that is just an annoyance is that I cannot set the ring tone for restricted numbers to the one I usually use. I cannot set one for restricted numbers at all, I enjoy having my special ring for them so I know what kind of call it is.
There really is not much about this phone I like at all and wish I had never fallen pray to the techno babble of those who only have their hands on them for a few minutes and do not really know much about them.8 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Exceeded My Expectations!
by Fore! on July 4, 2007
Pros: Vivid screens; not too small. Fast connection to email; faster than opening my PC. Takes pictures with phone open or closed. Tactile keyboard; easy to hold and type with both hands. Not too bulky.
Cons: Must pay for additional Verizon services
Summary: I upgraded from the LG VX6100 after my 2-year subscripton with Verizon was up. I compared the LG VX8300, 8600, 8700, and Samsung SCH-u740, SCH-a990 phones. The enV has all ...
Summary: I upgraded from the LG VX6100 after my 2-year subscripton with Verizon was up. I compared the LG VX8300, 8600, 8700, and Samsung SCH-u740, SCH-a990 phones. The enV has all the features I wanted in the best package available. MobileWeb 2.0 is super fast with this phone. The tactile keyboard is better than some Blackberries, and certainly better than a touch screen. The space bar is no problem at all. I don't need to carry a laptop during my travels anymore. The camera is easy to use, with either the phone open or closed. Picture quality is excellent. The LCD screens are so vivid! The outside one is not too small. I can read my text messages without a problem.
Having had a flip phone before, the only irritant for me is unlocking the outside keyboard all the time. I'm sure I'll get used to this in no time.
I couldn't be happier with this phone. I've read the manual cover to cover and am impressed with the functionality of this phone. Many of the negatives mentioned by other reviewers are non-issues to me.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I'm in LOVE!
by Rachielle Smith on May 21, 2007
Pros: camera, reception/clarity, battery life, speakerphone, text messaging, sound, qwerty keypad is nice and spacious, size of phone, feel of phone against your ear, GORGEOUS screen inside, signal strength
Cons: the camera lense does feel a bit on the cheap side
Summary: I originally bought the Samsung SCH-u740. I got talked into buying that phone because it was new and "cool" and the only phone that flipped 2 different ways, yadda yadda. ...
Summary: I originally bought the Samsung SCH-u740. I got talked into buying that phone because it was new and "cool" and the only phone that flipped 2 different ways, yadda yadda. Don't get me wrong, its a great phone, but not for me. The keypad was too small, the letters were too close together, it was harder to type on. Also, in comparison to the LG enV, the sound SUCKED, nobody could hear me, I barely got reception, it was just a very blah phone from my own personal experience. I never knew how bad that phone was for me, until I got this enV.
The enV is just a great damn phone. I can't stop playing with it. The inside screen is very bright and crisp. Almost like a mini computer screen. the colors are brighter than the samsung. The camera phone is incredible. The picture quality is phenomenal--not your typical, grainy, lackluster photos. I haven't gotten a SD card for it yet, but I plan on it. I just spent 2 hours on this phone and I still have three bars of battery life left. My reception is much better, places I took my Samsung and couldn't hear anything or get service, I can with my enV. Typing on this thing is much easier and faster than the Samsung. It feels good to hold (for me at least), and I've only had it a few days but I had to write a little something about it because I've never had a phone I actually loved. I always got "whatever worked", and didn't really care about the perks. But I effin LOVE this phone. I just LOVE it. There's a reason it's rated so highly, its damn near perfect. The ease of use is incredible too. The speaker phone is really loud and clear, you don't have to scream for someone to hear you. If you want to go from regular phone to speakerphone, all you have to do is open it and push the button, and u can close it to go back to the regular phone. It's smarter than the Samsung. Also, your text messages can be read back to you. which is pretty cool, not something I need, but still cool. I realize my review is kinda jumbled and all over the place, but I'm kinda thinking of things as I go, so sorry lol.
But you'll LOVE this phone. It's worth the money. Although I only spent $50 on it with my Verizon plan. Unlimited text messaging to anyone in any network...fantastic.
Buy this phone, you won't regret it!4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Part number: VX9900BLK
- Bottom Line: The design still isn't perfect, but the LG enV is a high-quality messaging and multimedia cell phone.
General
- Product Type Cellular phone With digital camera / digital player
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 4.7 in
- Weight 4.6 oz
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Phone Design Folder type phone
- Antenna Internal
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Voice Recorder Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Additional Features TTY compatible, QWERTY keyboard layout, Built-in stereo speakers, Text-to-Speech (text recognition)
Phone Memory
- Phone Book Capacity 1000 names & numbers
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Mobile Email Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Platforms Supported BREW
- Included Services VCAST
- EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS)
Multimedia Features
- Playback Digital Video Formats 3gp, MPEG-4
- Downloadable Content Games, Ring tones, Wallpapers, Audio files, Video files
Digital Camera
- Camera highlights With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this model will give you better pictures than other phones.
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 160 x 120, 176 x 144, 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200
- Self Timer Delay 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec
- Camera Light Source Flash
- Video Recorder Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF), 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Organizer
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Reminder Yes
- Calculator Basic
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Line Qty 11
- Display Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
- Color Support Color
- Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
- Features Wallpaper, Screensaver
Display (2nd)
- Type LCD display - Color
- Display Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Data port
Miscellaneous
- Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories Battery, AC travel charger
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Technology - Lithium polymer
- Capacity 950 mAh
- Talk Time 325 min
- Standby Time Up to 460 h
Product series
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LG enV VX9900 - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 325 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.6 oz
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LG enV VX9900 - orange (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Specs:
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LG enV VX9900 - green (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 325 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.6 oz
Accessories
- A-Data Speedy Series flash memory card - 2 GB - microSD (33795596)
- ATP SD Trio Professional PLUS card adapter - flash: microSD - Hi-Speed USB (32128464)17.00
- Centon 2GBRSD3-1 - flash memory card - 2 GB - microSD (33503634)8.99 - 11.84
- Centon flash memory card - 4 GB - microSD (33362243)11.48 - 16.64
Manufacturer info
- LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse LG Electronics U.S.A. products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://us.lge.com/
- Address:
1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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