LG V VX-9800

Any Guesstimate would be great.... just wondering.... how long do u thing it will be until this phone would be say $149?

Do you need a data plan to use the wireless sync for email feature on the 9800? Does it use evdo and/or does it just use minutes from your voice plan (like mobile web)?

Thanx in advance!

My local VZW shop has a dummy in so I played with it for a while, comparing it to my own phone (T730) and Moto E815 and LG 8100.

1- The phone is nice and small. It is as long as my Moto T730 or E815, including the antenna stub. Yea, that compact! It beats the PDA's in bulk and offers similar features. It is about an inch think, but that doesn't bother me. My current phone with an extended battery is about that thick anyway.

2- It looks very good for a "candy bar" style. I am not a fan of non-clamshell phones, but this one looks good and it is a clamshell after all, as it does open up.

3- The keypad is very well spaced, people who complain about it being small must have very large hands. One thing people may not realize is that...
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Kent German reviews the 9800...

http://reviews.cnet.com/LG_VX9800/4505-6454_7-315182 ... »

Does anyone know if text messages can be sent the old way from this phone? Obviously, sometimes it won't be convenient to open the phone and use the qwerty keypad to send text messages.

Think of all the times you can only hold your phone with one hand.

Sorry if this topic has already been addressed. 😁

Will this phone support a BT keyboard? and other similar BT accessories?

It sure would be great to be able to do heavy email work with a keyboard when on the road.

I don't know much about BT, how it works, and why VZ typically cripples it on their phones...so any info would be helpful.

How the speakerphone holds up against the 710? If it supports mp3 ringtones?
How much $ it will be?

Thanks, I cant wait for this one!

today we received the dummy vx9800, it wasnt as big as i thought it be. The length is as long as the 8100 with the antenna, but it is a bit thicker than the 8100, and its on the verizon site as coming soon so expect it to be out in next two weeks.

The phone is now available online only!!!! NOw if i only had money to buy it!

I love this phone, but does anyone know how much it will cost?

Had an opportunity to check out a live working demo of the new LG VX-9800 today, and came away very impressed with what I saw. While not for everyone, I have a feeling this phone is going to do very well.

First and foremost, the VX-9800 is admittedly larger than most other models out there, but surprisingly, once you actually get it in your hands, it’s not as big as you might think. The reason for it’s larger size of course is the hidden QWERTY keyboard hidden underneath the folding hinge. This will be the focal point for those who use text messaging as a primary means of communication, and one in which this phone really shines.

While the keyboard is admittedly going to be the VX-9800’s biggest selling point, for me, the phone’s ...
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Does the 9800 come with software (or can you buy) to sync up to a PC to transfer phone books, contact lists, etc.?

Looking at these 3 phones online, and seeing them side by side in the shop, somehow some of the specs don't make sense. The inside screen on the 9800 is visually the same size as the 815 and just slightly larger than the 8100. But in the specs it appears as being much larger. Also the 9800 actual thickness is less than 815 in specs, how's that possible?

Screen Sizes:
9800: 320 x 256 pixels (262,144)
815: 176 x 220 pixels (262,144)
8100: 176 x 220 pixels (262,144)

Phone Size:
9800: 4.57" x 1.97" x 1.00"
815: 3.71" x 1.95" x 1.01"
8100: 3.58" x 1.92" x 1.03"

anyone have any ideas whether i should buy the vx9800 or wait for the razr? Touch choice!

Hey there- I was soo on my way to get a T-Mobile Sidekick, to use it only for data and keep my verizon phone for the phone- till I saw this beauty- but I really only want this kind of a phone if it has AOL YAHOO Instant Messaging and a way to get my Outlook email sent to this lil thing as well- If any one out there knows- please let me know :0)

Wait so is it the full aim with a full AIM buddy list like on t mobile or that crapy one on get it now... and if anyone finds out if verizon would come out wiht a deal for the txts using the AIM please post the answer to this.... oh and another question.. like someone said before If i haveIN does that cover when i would be using AIM or no?

Whats included in V-cast? And whats the mobile web limited to or can you browse any site with it... and is v-cast worth the price..

I was also wondering if it comes with unlimited texts o is there a plan cuz with this phone ill be textingmuch more??

why, why, why?

Sorry if this has been asked before but will you be able to buy a mobile office kit to get MOU (minutes of usage) EVDO speed net access? I haven't seen anything about the mobile office kit for this phone but i have one from my LG 7000 i know it should fit in the 9800. thoughts?

Since all the hoopla surrounding the ability to use the BlueTooth DUN profile on the Motorola E815 by simply enabling the feature has come about, I wonder if Verizon has gotten any wiser about tracking "illegal" usage by some means with this phone. I have to tell you it is VERY nice to jump on the high speed network and check email and browse websites using the E815 as a BT modem.

The info on the VX9800 shows that it includes BT DUN profile. It makes me suspicious, however, that you can get on the network - as easily and as cheaply as the E815 - using this phone. It may be a case of caveat emptor...