Certainly
no secret up until now, the VX9900 (aka the enV), successor to the VX9800 (aka the V), predecessor to what will surely be dubbed the VX10K (aka the Flying V), is now officially out --
November 27th, as stated. It can be had for as little as $150 with two year agreement and rebate, and features that fat QWERTY keybord, tiny ass bezel-tastic display, EVDO, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP, OBEX, AVRC, microSD slot, WMA support, and all the V CAST support you'd ever want.
Online now (big surprise), ready for ordering.
[Thanks, Tyler and Michael]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jaynie @ Nov 27th 2006 3:35AM
Nice looking phone. I have a TMobile phone now but I am seriously thinking of switching to Verizon when my contract is up. I am not too thrilled with TMobile.
Jessika @ Nov 27th 2006 4:40AM
None of my friends like LG. NONE. But I always knew LG will beat the market.
chris @ Nov 27th 2006 11:54AM
Looking good. If it had a bigger screen and Pocket PC it would be mine.
mattbates @ Nov 27th 2006 12:00PM
I've got it and the main screen is amazing. The camera is surprisingly good, it's got autofocus and all that. Very nice. I couldn't be happier.
Bart @ Nov 27th 2006 12:08PM
Does anyone know if these are available to play with at Verizon Wireless stores yet (esp. in Manhattan)?
Jim @ Nov 27th 2006 1:32PM
Looks like they could have made the internal screen bigger, lots of black space around it! But still a sweet phone!
elgee02 @ Nov 27th 2006 3:01PM
@ Bart: It should be
kristen @ Nov 27th 2006 3:07PM
does anyone know how aim works on this phone? is it unlimited with vcast or does it use up your text message allowance?
thanx :)
Rick Reimundez @ Nov 27th 2006 6:34PM
My understanding is that it uses text messages..
as many people on the HoFo forums were belaboring the fact that Verizon doesn't have an Unlimited Text Plan like T-mobile does for the Sidekick
sahas @ Nov 27th 2006 7:47PM
They should be in all verizon stores by now.
the aim works just like normal. it will eat up txt messages each time message is sent/received.
Anyways I got the phone a few days ago and I put up a review with pics of the actual unit (not photoshop rendered product images). Check it out if you are interested.
http://skattertech.com/2006/11/lg-vx9900-env-verizon/
Eliot Phillips @ Nov 27th 2006 8:59PM
I asked the Verizon store rep today and he said AIM doesn't consume txt, but I'm inclined to believe the user.
Ry @ Nov 30th 2006 1:36PM
@Eliot Phillips
Verizon reps will say anything to get you to buy LG.
elgee02 @ Dec 1st 2006 6:51PM
@ Ry
You don't speak for Verizon reps, you don't speak for me or any I know. I would NEVER intentionally decieve a customer for ANY reason. And why would a Verizon rep care if a customer of ours gets an LG or anyone else? It's not like were making spiff's off LGs.
Tino @ Dec 8th 2006 1:23PM
Just got it!! Awesome phone so far! Great quality pics and video on it!! Now just thinking, "what would the upgrade of the 9900 be like?"
Phil @ Dec 8th 2006 10:52PM
Just go the phone a couple of days ago - pretty sweet. The internal screen is glorious, if a bit smaller than I had expected. People whine about the external screen being too small, but its fine for basic phone features.
And regarding Verizon reps - every one I had dealt with has been an ass. I go in there knowing what I want, I wouldn't trust their recommendation on sandwich, let alone a phone.
Jackie @ Dec 17th 2006 3:14PM
getting one for christmas :)
so with the whole AIM thing, whats the official news? eats up texts or it doesnt count against it?
charlie Forsch @ Dec 22nd 2006 3:44PM
ya i would like to know about the AIM also.. Is it your entire buddy list or only 30? Also will one of you guys post a pic of how the phone looks with AIM on..
thanks
nancy @ May 1st 2008 5:05PM
well i've had my phone for a while now and its great i love it like crazy!!! texting is soo much easier! i txt more than i talk i send about 1500 text in a month maybe more!! its incredible i cant wait for the new env! heard it is going to b sweeter than the voyager!!!! yeyyaa!!! go VERIZON!