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| LG VX8700 Phone (Verizon Wireless) | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $75.29
You Save: $424.70 (85%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 3178
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Very good phone March 15, 2008
2 out of 2 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.
I like it, but if you don't, that's okay too March 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been reading some of the other responses on here and I just want to say this: If you don't like this phone, it's okay with me.
I bought it just over a week ago and have noticed some flaws that other users have noticed. It scratches very easily, the numbers are a little hard to text with because they are so flat, etc. But overall I like it. I read some reviews online and the point of this phone is more for style and less for practicality. So if you bought it because it's cool, then you probably aren't expecting perfection. If you want perfection, don't buy this phone.
Overall, the features all work, and yes, the screen is a little dim outside, but that's okay. My biggest complaint is that the battery life is relatively short. One other reviewer complained that it took almost an hour to fully charge, but I have to admit, that's a perk for me. My last phone took much, much longer than that.
Also, yes, the speakerphone only works when you are actually on the phone. I happen to like this feature, because listening to the button noises on speakerphone when I'm dialing aren't all that appealing to me. I do not like the voice command features and wish I knew a way to turn them off. This was not available on my last phone (but was on the one before) and I didn't miss it.
I do not find the outside buttons at all irritating, but rather convenient when you want to silence the ringer without answering the phone. Hitting the button once, twice, three times does not send the person calling to voice mail. I don't know why people think this. All it does is silence the ringer. So feel free to answer it even though it stopped ringing.
I'm a big fan of LG phones and this is no exception. I am unable to give it five stars because, while I like it a lot, I do not love it. It's sleek, styling, but a little uncomfortable to hold to the ear. No, it's not erganomically correct, but as I said above, you want to buy this phone because it's cool. You'll get used to its awkwardness after a while.
Someone also complained that you can't change the volume on the phone while it's shut. Well, you can't do this on any LG phone, at least none that I've owned (and this is my fourth one). I guess the thing I like most about it is that it's exactly like almost every other LG except it's newer and cooler. If you like LG, imperfections and all, and want a new phone that's fun, buy this one.
Wonderful phone except when outside on bright sunny days February 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I use my phones as a cell phone and not an internet device. All of the features of this phone work perfectly for my uses, and I'm starting to like the camera and video features as well. I especially love the weight of the phone and the stainless exterior that make it feel less like a toy than some competitors. Like other modern cell phones, the LCDs are nearly impossible to read in the sun. My old Samsung S-105 was the only phone I ever saw that had a good external LCD for viewing in sunlight because it had a reflective background behind the monochrome LCD. I miss that feature occasionally, but overall am very happy that I upgraded to this modern LG!
 Piece of Junk January 31, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
When I first got my VX8700 in early November 2007 I loved it. Stylish, great looking, High-res screen, giant screen, slim. I really loved this phone. I have never actually cared that much about a phone before until I got this one. After a couple of weeks, the bluetooth started connecting/disconnecting intermittently. Regardless of being in call or not. I swapped out the bluetooth for a better one that match the product manufacturer. No change. Had them upgrade the software. Fixed it for about 10 minutes. Swapped out phones. Was offered a refurbished one. I paid for a new one, so I insisted on a new one. While I was going through this big hassle, another couple with the same phones came in with the same problems. They wanted new phones, too. After a little over a month with the new one, it started doing the same thing. I called Verizon-again, and went to a Verizon store with a tech on staff. He looked at me like I had ten heads as if I was making this up. I was pretty mad. They offered me another new 8700! I said no way. Then they tried to push me into one of the $49.00 phones! I just paid $200.00 for this one! Finally they allowed me to swap out to a Samsung U700--the "Gleam." Looks like a make-up case. At least it works. Screen is not as big, but does have the slim design, 2.0 MP camera, and the same features as the 8700. Not my forst choice in phones, but gets the job done. If you are considering the LG VX8700, DON'T. It is a waste of money.
Great Phone, Even With VZ Crippleware January 28, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I recently traded my LG VX10000 (Voyager) to this phone (LG VX8700). I didn't like the Voyager because it was too gimmicky with no one application that was excellent. Also, it was too big. Also the web browser application sucked. Not VZ's fault. The tech. just isn't there yet. Wait for WIMAX or whatever else comes along (2-5 years). Until then, web browsing will alway suck on a phone, including iphone. Stick to your computer. Anyway, with that said, the LG VX8700 phone is an excellent flip phone that does just about everything the Voyager did, but no web browser and mobile TV (no service in San Diego anyway). Granted, the Voyager was more customizable, but, they both have the crappy VZ user interface (UI), so what's the point?
Looks:
The 8700 is very cool looking with the brushed steel casing and the cool grey UI theme (as opposed to the standard red theme). The construction quality is excellent. The hinge seems it will hold up until my next NE2 upgrade. The dailing buttons are solid, as is the side buttons. The phone does had a "razor" look to it, but, with much better build quality. The shiny steel casing makes it a little flashy, but in a good way. The internal screen is absolutely gorgeous. It is very clear, crisp, and clean. The high resolution is an eye catcher (better than the voyager).
Battery:
Battery life is good. I charge about every two days, with an average of 50 txts a day and two hour talk time, plus an hour or so playing with the music and mobile 2.0. My Nokia 6236i used to be charged once a week, which is excellent. That's why the 8700 gets a good.
Camera:
I like the camera. I don't know why the other reviewers say its slow and crappy. How fast do you need it to be short of using a regular camera? It's plenty quick and it's fairly clear. The pictures come out great. And, you can adjust the camera to the particular environs of the shot (night, sunny, etc).
Music:
The music player is fine. Good sound and VZ UI for the music is not that entirely bad. It gets the job done. Plus, with the new firmware update, you can now place up to an 8gig microSDHC card on your phone. That's a lot of music. Still use my ipod, though, but the phone is great for just "on the go" listening.
Reception (i.e. Call quality):
I haven't had any issues with reception (never really have with VZ). My benchmark is the elevator at my office. It's a Gaussian cage that blocks all radio waves, it seems. Anyway, I get four bars in there. My Nokia used to be three, and my co-worker's Razor is one. I can hear voices loud and clear. No dropped calls or fuzzy reception. The speaker phone is fine. You can't turn it on until a call is made. I don't understand that. Anyway, I've never really met a speaker phone I liked anyway.
Ergonomics:
The phone is a little wide. But, it's comfortable to hold when talking. Txting is a little awkward with one hand. I like to cradle it with the other just so my thumb doesn't get tired. The metal isn't that prone to scratching, but, in this day and age, everyone should be protecting their hundreds of dollars portable electronic device with some sort of shield anyway ( I use invisishield).
Summary:
I like the phone. It's good quality phone that'll get the job done. It has everything of interest that VZ has to offer: Nav., Vcast, mobile 2.0, music, good camera, and good call quality. The only reason I give it four is because of VZ UI. Enjoy your new phone. Cheers
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