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Apple Powerbook Notebook M8592LL/A (800-MHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive)
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LG THE V
Functional and easy to use
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LG The V VX9800 EV-DO Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000BONWUU

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Amazon.com Product Description

If you're looking for the ultimate in features and high-speed wireless broadband content, look no further than the feature-packed LG VX9800. Packed to the gills with a hidden QWERTY keypad, Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, a miniSD memory card slot, stereo speakers, an MP3 player, and much more, the VX9800 is a mobile powerhouse. And if that's not enough, the phone also supports Verizon's exciting V CAST service, which allows you to download or stream full-motion video and 3-D games, all on your handset.

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<small><b>Learn more about the VX9800 from Verizon Wireless.</b></small></td></tr></table> <B>Design</B>
The VX9800's face features a large, 65,000-color screen with 128 x 160 pixel resolution and a standard dialpad with a five-way control button. Flip open the horizontal clamshell, though, and you are presented with a breathtaking, 320 x 256, 262,000-color landscape display and a full QWERTY keyboard. Dialing function buttons are also duplicated on the internal touchpad. A pair of stereo speakers resides on either side of the display. The device comes with 128 MB of built-in memory, and a miniSD card slot is provided on the side of the device for additional memory expansion. Plus, there's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets. The rear of the device houses the 1.3-megapixel camera, while an internal antenna keeps the VX9800 sleek and compact. A USB data port is also provided.

<B>Calling Features</B>
The VX9800's built-in address book can store up to 1000 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and e-mail addresses. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded via Verizon's Get It Now service. The phone lets you match pictures with callers to identify them, and the VX9800's voice recognition software supports voice commands from any user, not just a preprogrammed user's voice. What's more, many of the phone's functions can be controlled by the sound of your voice, thanks to advanced voice recognition technology. Text-to-speech technology enables the VX9800 to read e-mails and text messages to you, if you so desire. A powerful speakerphone unit means you can easily talk hands-free, while Bluetooth allows you to use your favorite wireless headset. Lastly, the VX9800's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

<B>Messaging, Internet, and Tools</B>
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the VX9800 is fully compatible with Verizon's V CAST service. With V CAST, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest Accuweather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids are all available. V CAST also serves as a portal for enhanced 3-D games. Have more fun with a new breed of realistic games.

The VX9800 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging, too, with support for sending and receiving text, picture, and video messages. There's also a complete e-mail client on the device for POP- and IMAP-based accounts. Of course, the QWERTY keyboard makes it a snap to type your messages.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the VX9800. Verizon's Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the VX9800. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games, and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

The VX9800 ships with a number of handy tools, including a calendar and a voice memo application. An alarm clock and calculator are also included. Use the VX9800's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth headset accessory or to connect to a computer or handheld device to exchange and synchronize data.

<B>Imaging and Entertainment</B>
While the VX9800 is a great platform for watching V CAST video content, it can also capture video that can be shared with your friends and associates via video messaging. The video unit records in MPEG4 format and can capture clips up to 15 seconds in length. Of course, you can also use the camera to capture still pictures, too. In addition to megapixel resolution (1280 x 960), the camera features an LED flash, macro and night modes, a self-timer, and brightness and white balance controls. There's even an integrated business card scanning function.

The VX9800 supports V Cast 3-D games, as well as other 2-D-based games, which are available from Verizon's Get It Now service. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screen savers to give your phone a look that suits your style. And if music is your thing, the VX9800 also has a built-in MP3 player.

<b>EV-DO Wireless Broadband Coverage</b>
Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered. View EV-DO demonstration.

<B>Vital Statistics</B>
The LG VX9800 weighs 5.19 ounces and measures 4.57 x 1.97 x 1 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 250 minutes of digital talk time and up to 199 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

<b>What's in the Box</b>
VX9800 handset, standard lithium-polymer battery, home charger.

<small>The VX9800 supports Bluetooth profiles for wireless headsets and hands-free accessories. It does not support all object exchange (OBEX) profiles.</small>

Customer Reviews:

Depends on what you want..........2007-04-24

Features I liked:
-QWERTY keyboard
-LOUD speakerphone (can go from speakerphone with the phone opened straight to closed up to the ear, which is great when you're on hold!)

Problems:
-battery was okay at the beginning but once you have it a couple months, the battery life gets shorter than a day.
-it's fatter (about 2x) and longer than most other phones, so if you put your phone in your pocket or a purse, expect for it to take up extra room
-camera is real bad on the phone, don't know about when downloaded. it doesn't have a cover to the lens, and its right where you natrally hold the back of the phone
-the external memory is a mini, NOT MACRO, which most newer phones use. and it only fits certain brands, and it only holds 512MB!!!!! Which if you want to use it for a camera and a music player isn't much.
-ear piece is small, the phone must be in the exact right place to hear ANYTHING.

AWESOME!.......2007-02-06

My mom got it for me on my 13th birthday. . . && its like so cool. I totally freaked when i held it in my hands. i was like so happy. No one ever really had this so i thought it was unique because most people had flip phones && this one stands out. it totally rocks. . . .
u can listen to MP3s take pictures, make videos && stuff.
u can sign in yer MSN, Yahoo, & AIM messenger && check yer mail && stufff. Did i mention? The MP3`s AWES0ME && it has alot of modes on it like Concert Hall, 3D Surround, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classical, && jus plain Flat. && it can go louddd. The concert hall mode's sounds sooo cool. Its like, its echoing. . . . . it sounds so realll. && the 3D Surround sound is like the music`s coming in all directions. It also can hold lots of contacts && its screen`s really clear. . . The cam`s koool too. Except when u take a pic, u shouldn't move too much coz it'll blur. But there are times when its pictures don't come out very well, && times where the pictures look sooo PROFESSIONAL. U jus need enough light but not too much coz it'll jus be plain white. U could take videos too. but its not really clear, so i don't use it that much && the video can only be about a minute. Oh yea, && you could record sounds too for one minute. It has alot of features too! Like Notepad, Alarm Clock, Cauculator && many more. It even has a command mode where u press a button && you say a command like Call Someone (You say a person's name from your contacts list && it`ll dial that person), Digit Dial (You say numbers like for example you say 555-6789 && it`ll dial that number, Voicemail (to check if you have any new voicemail, Missed Calls (to check for missed calls), Messages (to check for New messages && to read it), && lastly Time & Date. It'll tell you the time && what today is! :D Ohhh && theres little smileys && symbols when u txt which is sooo cool && you can color your text!. =D So OVERALL, this phone is AWES0ME. You get what u paid for && sooo much more. Its cooler than cool. =D So like, all i`m trying to say is, buy it. =D

LG THE V.......2006-11-16

I am getting the lg the v on my 13th birthday this year so i hope you enjoy it email Me back on this ok bye Love E.M

Functional and easy to use.......2006-08-01

One word- WOW! This phone is has everything you need. It's just like having a PDA but without all the complicated applications you don't need or use.

The V is jammed packed with all the latest in phone technology. It has a MP3 player (stores up to 1 GIG), 1.3 Mega pixel, Dital Camera/video, Mini SD slot (portable memory), Bluetooth, internet, email, and useful tools like a calculator, alarm clock, and tip calculator. It also has a stellar speaker phone that can double as a small boom box (I'm totally serious it can get pretty loud).

Unlike the keypads on some PDA phones you don't need to type in a phone number using the same key board keys you use to type text messages because the V phone has two consoles. When you need to call someone you can do it using the outside console which is just made up of numbers and buttons. Then if you want to text, surf the web or take pictures you can flip the phone and wah-lah you have an alphabetic key board and a much bigger screen. Its small size makes it perfect to tote around in your hand or slip in your pocket unlike some PDA phones.

The picture and video quality are great considering the phone is only equipped with a 1.3 mega pixel camera. You can zoom; take pictures (day or night because of the flash). Once you learn how to save the picture on to your mini card you can transfer the files onto your computer it's just like using digital camera.

Also, Verizon has this promotion going on that lets you download a GPS application for free for one month. The GPS application gives you real time talking directions to anywhere you want to go. I was impressed with the GPS tracking had the arrows and streets just like a real GPS device's you can buy for your car but in a more smaller package and without the dent in your bank account!

I would recommend this phone to anyone who wants a multi-functional cell phone that can play music, take pictures/videos, and surf the web all on one easy to use device. Get one you wont regret it!

Cons: There are two things I don't like about the device. The first is the high price of the V-cast upgrade that lets you surf the web among other things like download music. It is about $50 a month which is a little pricy for my taste but I can't live without it. Also, to play music on the phone I had to transfer all my MP3's into WMA format and use Windows Media Player 10 (I usually use iTunes or yahoo media) it took a while to get used to but it paid off in the end.

That's it. Enjoy you new phone!

Excellent phone.......2006-07-16

1. Awesome speakers... best of breed.
2. Awesome mike... while using loudspeaker.. my friend on the other side prefers that I use the loudspeaker mode. Way too good.
3. Excellent GPS. The extra resolution on the inside screen helps when you're viewing maps. Plus, the keyboard is exactly what you want when typing source and destination addresses.
4. Little too thick, but since its packed with features, its a good trade off.
6. Good reception. Voice clarity could be a shade better, but its not a show stopper.

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