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LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless)
LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless)
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List Price: $399.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 333
Category: Wireless

Publisher: Verizon Wireless
Studio: Verizon Wireless
Brand: LG
Label: Verizon Wireless
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0

Model: LG-VX9100
UPC: 652810813815
ASIN: B00192CSI0

Release Date: May 6, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Sleeker, redesigned clamshell phone opens to reveal QWERTY keyboard and large 2.4-inch screen
  • Access Verizon's V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
  • 2-megapixel camera with video capture; Bluetooth for headsets and music streaming; microSD memory card expansion (up to 8 GB)
  • Up to 5.3 hours of talk time, up to 520 hours (21+ days) of standby time; measures 4 x 2.13 x 0.65 inches (HxWxD)
  • Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user guide

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
More compact and lighter in weight, the LG enV2 updates the original enV with a redesign accentuates both sleek style and easy usability. The front of the enV2 now features a numeric keypad with larger keys, and it opens up to reveal a large 2.4-inch LCD and its signature hidden QWERTY keypad--perfect for all your text messaging and email needs. Advanced features like auto text readout, message sort, and the ability to store up to 300 text messages enhance your mobile messaging experience.

It's compatible with Verizon's V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast EV-DO data network. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, microSD memory card expansion (up to 8 GB), and over 5 hours of talk time.



Flipping open the env2 reveals an easy?to?use QWERTY keyboard that makes texting and emailing a snap.
Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.

Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. 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.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.



Slim and powerful, the enV2 keeps you connected and entertained.
Phone Features
Much more easily pocketable, the enV2 has slimmed down to 0.65 inches thin from the original enV's 0.78-inch depth, and it's shorter at just 4 inches tall (down from 4.64 inches). The camera on the enV2 is now flush with the back, where the original had a ring that was slightly raised around the lens. The front of the enV2 has a wide, thin 1.45-inch LCD screen with a 160 x 45-pixel resolution and 262K colors. The keypad features large, widely spaced keys for easy dialing, a dedicated music button, 5-way navigation, and send/end buttons. Flipping open the enV2 reveals the full QWERTY keyboard and a large 2.4-inch LCD (20 percent larger than the previous model) with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 262K colors. Dialing function buttons are also duplicated on the internal touchpad.

The phone has a 63 MB internal memory and offers memory expansion up to 8 GB using optional microSD memory cards. The enV2's built-in address book can store up to 1000 contacts, and each entry can store 5 numbers, 2 email addresses, and a picture ID. The phone comes with 23 unique polyphonic ringtones, and it has vibrate and silent modes when you need to keep things quiet. The phone lets you match pictures with callers to identify them, and the enV's voice recognition software supports voice commands from any user, not just a pre-programmed 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 enV to read emails and text messages to you, if you so desire.

A one-touch speakerphone means you can easily talk hands-free, while Bluetooth (version 1.2) allows you to use your favorite wireless headset. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. It also includes profiles for printing images directly to printers, dial-up networking, and sending vCard and vCalendar items to other phones. You can save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings.

The 2-megapixel camera has four resolution modes for still photos (from 1600 x 1200 for printing to 320 x 240 pixels for sending via MMS). It features a 10x digital zoom, self-timer, night mode, and customizable settings for brightness and white balance. An internal image editor enables you to rotate, zoom, crop, and add color effects. The camera can also capture video with sound and it offers two resolution settings (320 x 240 and 176 x 144 pixels). You can shoot for up to an hour for saving or 30 seconds for sending.

You can easily add new music to your collection while on the go from Verizon's V Cast Music service and listen to them on the integrated digital audio player, which offers compatibility with MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+ file formats. You can sync your tunes from your PC (Windows Media Player 11 or higher), as well as create and manage playlists right on the phone. The enV2 can also play video clips from Verizon's V Cast Video service, and ti's compatible with WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 formats.

The enV has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging, too, with support for sending and receiving text, picture, and video messages as well as mobile instant messaging (IM). There's also a complete e-mail client on the device for POP- and IMAP-based accounts. And of course, the QWERTY keyboard makes it a snap to type your messages. The enV ships with a number of handy tools, including a calendar and a voice memo application. An alarm clock and calculator are also included. The enV 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.

Other features include:

  • Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)
  • USB charging via computer (cable sold separately) and mass storage capabilities
  • Large in-box for text messages (up to 300)
  • Dual speakers for stereo music playback
  • Voice Clarity function auto adjusts listening level and reduces noise for the listener
  • Speed dial (993 entries + 6 preprogrammed)
  • Hearing aid compatible = M3/T3
  • TTY/TDD support

Vital Statistics
The LG enV2 weighs 4.23 ounces and measures 4 x 2.13 x 0.65 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.3 hours of talk time, and up to 520 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies.



Customer Reviews:   Read 16 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars LG env2 phone   October 5, 2008
I recently purchased 2 phones with a family plan. Free, after mail in rebate. It has decent call quality and tons of features. The candy bar facing is unique to other phones. But, the surprise is when the full keyboard opens. Check out: WWW.LETSTALK.COM


5 out of 5 stars Awesome phone - perhaps the best phone I've owned   October 4, 2008
I've enjoyed this phone, which is a departure from most cell phones I've ever owned. I've never been satisfied with any phone I've purchased until I ordered this from Verizon.

I won't take up any more space as most of the reviews have done an excellent job of listing the positive talking points about this phone..




4 out of 5 stars Moving away from the "Super Phones"   October 1, 2008
I have been around the block with cell phones. I have had virtually every cell phone that Verizon has to offer from their free phones to the Voyager. I just recently changed back to Verizon from AT&T. I have had the iPhone. Some of the major bonuses that the EnV2 has to offer:
-Full QWERTY keyboard for texting
-Outside screen and predictive text when you need to shoot off a quick message.
-Decent speed on the operating system.
-Loud ringtones
-Great battery life
-Rubberized back

Some features that aren't so great:
-It looks like a calculator from the outside.
-The front screen is somewhat small and low quality.
-Slow internet service
-Even with screen protectors, the keyboard scratches easily.

Overall, this is a very good phone. I have been extremely happy with this phone (which says a lot). The texting may get a while to get used to because of the QWERTY keyboard, but it is a good phone. Overall phone quality is excellent and the messaging features are a big bonus. I would highly recommend this phone to anyone who is looking for a good phone with excellent messaging services.



5 out of 5 stars Great Phone...   September 17, 2008
I got this phone (in maroon) after looking at the Blackberry; I didn't like the Blackberry's layout, screen size, and the fact that the only way to conveniently carry it is on a belt holster. Then the girl at Verizon showed me this one, and I loved it. I wasn't sure how I'd like a text phone since I don't have my reading glasses with me all the time. But this phone's keypad and large internal screen are perfect!

I wasn't sure how I'd like the numeric keys on the outside, as I keep it in my pocket most of the time, and one reviewer had a problem with it. But I haven't had an issue with it yet, and the keys are BIG, and easy to see in any lighting conditions.

Pros:
Sound is great, and I love the GPS Navigation software; you can locate places near you by name, or type in an address and save and/or get voice directions to it.

Internal "QWERTY" keypad is easy to use, and for someone who hasn't texted that much in the past, I've found it's a piece of cake. No more fumbling for the right key combinations, or forgetting which letters correspond with which numbers on a numeric pad.

The internal screen is big, and easy to read. Even the maps for the GPS are easy to see.

Reception has been great, even inside buildings and elevators. Here in Phoenix, we seem to have good luck with Verizon, better than other carriers in that respect.

Easy to use voice commands to speed dial or request a specific number, whether using a headset or not.

Cons:
This phone is a little heavier than most; not bad, but because it's short, you have to be careful if you're holding it against your ear using your shoulder and not your hand. Then again, Bluetooth compatability makes this a moot point. The clamshell phones are lighter and because they're not straight when opened, make it easier to do this.

A little difficult to read in bright sunlight, but step into the shade and you're okay. Here in Phoenix, I've yet to find anything that works well, considering how intense the sun is.

I'd like to see "waypoint" navigation added to the GPS, like on a regular Garmin or other GPS device. If you ask for your current location or any other, it gives the Longitude/Latitude; I wouldn't think it too difficult to let you type in co-ordinates to search for, or set waypoints as you're traveling, whether on foot or in a vehicle. Maybe they'll have a software upgrade in the future?

All in all, it's a great phone, and well worth the price if you get it with a calling plan.



2 out of 5 stars Get a BlackBerry the first time!   August 9, 2008
I was so excited to get the enV2. Then I got it and lost service all the time. It's great for texting, but that's about it. The signal was terrible, no one could ever hear me, and it dropped my calls ALL the time. The internet is awful, I got a few websites, and the pictures were un-viewable. I finally got the BlackBerry 8330 and I couldn't be happier. It's totally worth the extra money.

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