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| LG VX8700 Phone (Verizon Wireless) | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $59.99
You Save: $440.00 (88%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 177
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: VX8700
UPC: 652810813303
ASIN: B000PDKVZG
Release Date: April 30, 2007
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 much better than my old Razr phone but I have one concern May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First how it compares to my previous phone, a Motorola Razr: this LG phone is metal and thus sturdier. The LG port where you attach a charger has a cover over it so it doesn't get damaged by water, dirt, etc. I had problems with the uncovered port on the Razr. On the Razr it was very easy to accidentally hit the side buttons and thus change settings without even knowing it. The LG also has side buttons but they aren't as easy to accidentally depress.
So far this thing holds a charge much longer than my Razr did but the Razr battery declined continually, despite my doing the recommended full run down and full recharge periodically. I hope this phone's battery continues to outperform the Razr.
The numbers on the screen are big and that is very helpful as our baby boomer generation ages and starts needing eye glasses.
My one concern is the heat generated by the battery. The battery can get pretty hot if I talk for 30 minutes or more. I'm concerned about what effect this might have on the battery's life.
Overall I'm happy, this phones seems much better made than the Razr it replaced.
 Solid and Slim Phone May 5, 2008
This phone is way that i would design it; slim, solid, good sound and navigational quality.
Phone fits perfect in a shirt or pants pocket, you hardly notice that it is there. The stainless-steel is a great touch and is perfectly fitted to the plastic.
Sound and navigational-friendlieness of phone is excellent.
Perfect phone for a 30+ person that doesn't text alot (like me). I really like the keypad since the keys are large but i can see how it would not be a good texting pad (i text about 10-20x per month). If you txt alot it may be a drawback for you.
Keys light up very well at night and outside display is well configured (aside from washing out in sunlight [which all color displays do, but the caller/time are in large text which helps outside readability]). Inside (main) dispay is very good quality.
2 Megapix camera is good for a camera phone.
I like micro sd storage under battery since i didn't ever remove the one in my old lg phone. Get the UBS cable and download the driver from Verizon.
Tried a samsung for a couple of days from verizon before choosing this LG. Happy every day that i did.
I love this phone...best one ive had for its generation since the original Startak.
Love it! April 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this phone, I've had it about 7 months and it has been great. The outside screen IS hard to see in sunlight, and yes it's squared and angular, but the metal exterior shell holds up better than any phone I've had in the last 15 years. Works great with both of the Bluetooth headsets I've used at one time or another. No problem picking up good reception in comparison to other Verizon phones in the same area.
 Worst LG Phone Offered by Verizon!! DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE! March 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this phone for about 4 months now. BLUETOOTH DOES NOT WORK WITH THIS PHONE!!! I would not have kept this phone except for the fact that it took, this long, with continual trips to Verizon to replace it before they finally offered to replace it with a different phone! The main problem is the Bluetooth software and how it connects to ANY bluetooth device. For some unexplained reason by LG, this phone will not keep and hold any connection to any bluetooth devices. This INCLUDES an LG bluetooth headset! (Believe me folks, I tried 5 different makes and models of Bluetooth to try and rectify this problem. LG HBM-730 model headset, Motorola H700 headset, Jawbone Aliph noise cancelling headset, Plantronics Voyager 520, Motorola Bluetooth Speakerphone etc. the list goes on) The main problem is the bluetooth devices will pair and connect with the phone successfully. Then, when you close the phone, the device will be disconnected. If you open it, the phone may or may not recognize the device. Some calls you will pick up and the call may be instantly transferred back to the phone, then switch back and vice versa. Verizon states that LG believes that a software update to version 1.2 or version 1.3 will correct this simple problem, but it does not. LG customer service is a complete joke, saying it is probably an issue with my bluetooth device, not their phone. Verizon customer service was pretty good, except you have to keep bringing this phone back at least 4 times, before they will offer you a comparable replacement phone. DO NOT settle for a cheap base phone that they offer the first couple times! On pure principle, if you were like me you bought this phone for at least $149.99 after a rebate of some sort. NEVER again would I buy an LG phone after this experience.
Very good phone March 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this phone for a while now and really like it. Perfect no but am not sure there is a perfect anything out there. It is stylish for sure and very easy to use. I like the size as well as the weight and balance and the overall quality. Have read the reviews complaining of smudges and finger prints but find them to be very minimal and easy to clean. Sound and call quality is very good as is battery life between charges. Overall the key pad is fine except for the pwr/END button, it is to small. I often hit the number 3 button below it or the speaker button above when powering on or off. As for the speaker function, that is my biggest grip about this phone. You can only engage the speaker function once you are on a call, awkward. But that may be just fine as the speaker quality is so poor you may not bother using it anyway. Other negatives I have read about are the placement of the charge port and the memory card, neither have bothered me. When shopping for this phone the main competitor it was up against was the new Razr but side by side the Razr felt cheap and really did pick up every smudge from my fingers.
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