User: mthoren68
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Boy is this one getting lost in the wash
If this thing had come out as late as 3 months ago this forum would be 10 pages long and there would be 50 reviews. Verizon didn't miss out on much since it turns out the Droid is a success, but Samsung lost out big time by this thing not coming out sooner when people were actually excited about it.
Re: LG VX-8700 vs. Motorola RAZR2 V9m (Verizon Wireless)
I have the 8700, my friend has the V9m.
1. I do like the size of the 8700 better, it fits better in my pants pocket. The 8700 is thin enough, I like that it is narrower.
2. The font size on the V9m is not that bad, I don't think. But it is adjustable on the 8700 if that is important to you.
3. Call clarity, signal strength are good on both, I have found slightly better on 8700, ...
Re: downgrade?
One thing to remember, not all cameras are created equal. Just because it has the same/different MP rating does not mean it is the same/different quality. You have to look at the lens, the processor, etc. There are 3MP cameras that take better pics that some 5MP cameras.
Re: Razr2 v9m vs. LG VX8700
Do not go with the Maxx, the build quality is poor. Re: 8700 vs. the RAZR2, you'd have to justify the extra $150-200 (depending on what your NE2 situation is). Personally I don't care about the big outer screen on the RAZR2 since you can't read text messages on it, as far as I have heard. And the lack of expandable memory seems a little silly. A couple things to check at the store - ...
Re: Text messages...T9
Press "0" to go through the other words.
Re: LG VX8700 - When searching for service the battery drains
do a search for "code" and see what comes up. never know what might happen if you actually show some initiative.
Re: Obviously the 8600 is a better phone
"Yeah, I do say so, Jag"? Articulate AND an authority on phones. The total package. I bet you're some little punk who would never say that to someone's face 'cause you'd get pounded, so you run around forums and blogs being a numbskull to blow off steam. It's not our fault mommy didn't hug you enough as a child.
Re: Verizon Case Disaster
How do I carry it? This little baby goes right in your pocket and you don't even notice it.
Re: Verizon Case Disaster
Not being a jerk, just curious why anyone would buy this phone, then stick it in a case? This phone is meant to look good and be slim. The case doubles the thickness of the phone and pretty much negates the advantages of the phone. There are other phones that have the same or better features that cost less.
Re: Whats everyone's Battery Life?
For anyone who didn't know, the initial charge is very important. When you get the phone, DO NOT CHARGE IT. Run it down to dead, THEN charge it all the way. I did this and am getting very good battery life. I don't talk a ton, but I have been screwing around a lot taking pictures, texting, video, and my battery life is fine.
Re: Change Ringer Status from Outside?
well, officer katielynn, in addition to telling people what is and isn't a "problem," now you're telling them what they can and cannot discuss in what forums. you're a real piece of work.
Re: Hmmmmm....just confirmed
How else do you propose being hands-free as is required while driving in many states? Does it look less dorky to use a wired headset? You must be on the precipice of dorkdom if something as trivial as a bluetooth headset is what would make you a dork. If Giselle Bundchen was wearing a bluetooth headset and acknowledged your presence, I'm guessing you'd still need to change your pants.
Call quality? Build quality? Speakerphone?
These are all I care about for this phone. Any feedback? Thank you.
Re: $29.99 - Check for a corporate discount
For what it is worth I got the name and extension of the person I spoke with and she confirmed that she entered a note in my record confirming I am eligible for both.
Re: $29.99 - Check for a corporate discount
I got to it through a link in my corporate website. Or you can go to the verizonwireless.com page, under "Learn More" the first item is "Employee Discounts." Click on that, on the page that comes up you click on "Check Now," then on the page that comes up you put in your work e-mail. It will tell you if you are eligible.
$29.99 - Check for a corporate discount
My employer, along with many others, has a corporate discount with Verizon. The corporate discount price for my employer is $129.99, and I am eligible for the NE2, so I will net out at $29.99. Only issue is that I will have to wait until the end of the month as the online corporate discount process doesn't recognize the NE2 and I have to go through customer service, and they don't yet have the phones to dispense.
Re: Hmmmmm.
My "ranting" is because the "idiots complaining about their phones" do a disservice to those of us who are interested in a legitimate review. The folks at Car & Driver don't gripe because the new Mustang won't tow their boat because that doesn't tell anyone anything they shouldn't already know and it's irrelevant to that car. When someone marks a phone down for something it's not supposed to do, that's an unfair knock on the phone and, ...
Re: How much is this phone gonna cost???
That included your NE2 discount, corect?
Re: Hmmmmm.
You're kidding, right? It wasn't a price reference, it was a purpose reference. A Blackberry and the vx8700 have different markets. The Blackberry is for texting, an operating system, e-mail, etc. The vx8700 is slim, fashionable. Each can do some of what the other does, but each has a set of features that are different and better than the other. Both the minivan and Porsche can get you to the store, but the ...
Re: Just got mine- FED EX next day!!!
blah blah self involved blah blah blah missing the point blah blah self-indignant blah blah blah high and mighty blah blah how dare you blah blah blah whiney blah blah pain in the butt blah blah blah blah.
Re: Just got mine- FED EX next day!!!
katie, you must be a nightmare. you're that person that always thinks she should get something extra. again, you lied to some shmuck to try to get a phone a day or two early? nice to know integrity isn't dead. but of course it's o.k. for you to lie about that because it's something you wanted. i can imagine you giving little "pushes" all over the place. i can also imagine you responding ...
Re: Just got mine- FED EX next day!!!
cool your jets there little lady. if that's your idea of dramatic, i'd hate to see you when someone actually did something. deeeee-fennnnnnn-siiiiive.
Re: Just got mine- FED EX next day!!!
Great point. In the grand scheme of things, what's a day or two?
Re: Hmmmmm.
Why didn't they put this phone out first? Why didn't Ford skip the Model T and go right to the Mustang? And you're going to see what the new Blackberry looks like compared to the 8700??? When you were looking for a minivan was your other option a Porsche Boxter?
Official release
In case anyone wondered if the phone was actually going to release on the 6th:
http://news.vzw.com/news/2007/03/pr20 07-03-28.html
Re: Release Date?
It's official, here's the release:
http://news.vzw.com/news/2007/03/ pr2007-03-28.html
Re: How much is this phone gonna cost???
$50 more for a better looking phone (I think), better build quality (metal v. plastic), better camera, expanded phone book, hopefully a better speakerphone and a few other tweaks is fine with me.
Re: Speakerphone
The only award you'll receive is for the most inane and nonsensical response of the year. Nothing like a blanket statement with absolutely no basis or even a tangential relationship to logic to really make your case. What color is the sky in your world?
Re: How much is this phone gonna cost???
So the net is $180, right?
Re: Speakerphone
So people shouldn't be able to have that option in their car or their house? If you want to buy me a decent bluetooth headset, I'll be happy to use it whenever you're around.
I love it when people think that what goes for them should go for everyone. Hev, I'm sure you don't do anything that annoys anyone else. You're the least offensive person ever. Congrats.
Re: Finger print magnet?
Same difference, nitpicker. You're one of those people who always has to be right, don't you?
Wacth out, your response will be very telling.
Re: How much is this phone gonna cost???
$180 w/ a 2 yr. contract.
Re: Speakerphone
If the speakerphone on this things works well, this phone will be money.
Re: Finger print magnet?
It's etched metal like the RAZR. No fingerprints.
If the speakerphone works well, the vx8700 is perfect...
..for what it is intended to be. It's not a music phone, it's not supposed to have a 3 or 4 or 5 megapixel camera, it's not a smart phone, it's not a budget phone. It's a thin fashion phone. That's it. But as sure as I'm sitting here people are going to gripe that the camera isn't 3MP or more, or that it's not better for texting, or that you should be able to ...
No vibrate??
A poster on another site says this phone has no vibrate, and it's not listed in the features. Can that be? A phone that costs this much and no vibrate?!? That is ridiculous.
To wait or not to wait?
Wish I knew when the Maxx and Shine (VX8700) http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/02/09/lgs- shine-like-vx8700-for-verizon/ were coming out. I realize they are different phones with different purposes, but I just want a good "phone" for making calls that has a little kick to it. The U740 has the keyboard, the Maxx has the 2.0 camera and looks cool, and the 8700 is thin and just plain looks sweet.
Can you use bluetooth w/ phone closed?
Sorry, new to bluetooth, but I noticed you can't use speakerphone with the phone closed, wondered if it's the same for bluetooth. Thank you.
Re: Speakerphone
Who cares how "soon" they released it? Speakerphones are not some new innovation. It's a no brainer, if you're going to put one in the phone, make sure it works. The KRZR speakerphone works great, so does the 8300. Don't do it half-assed, especially in a phone that appears to aspire to be more than a freebie you get for signing up.
Speakerphone fix?
Seems like the one gripe most people have is the low speakerphone. Anyone know if this could eventually be fixed by a software upgrade or something else? It seems like this is the one thing keeping this from being anawesome phone.
