Introduction
Meet the R2D2 of cell phones. The LG-VX8100 is squat, dumpy, and not much too look at, but this runt of a cell phone is a workhorse, fun yet functional, inelegant but eminently ergonomic. But be careful. There are two VX8100's floating around. The original Verizon V CAST-capable VX8100 has been around nearly a year. But a new VX-8100, along with a new LG VX-9800 (now called "The V"), compatible with Verizon's new online Music Cast store ($15/month), have been introduced. The old and new phones are identical -- there's no way to tell the difference from looks alone. If you own an older VX8100, you can upgrade it to be MusicCast upgradeable for a small fee. And the new VX8100 ($149.99 w/$50 rebate and 2-year contract) doesn't come with any accessories to help you download and listen to music -- the miniSD memory card, stereo earphones with wired in-line mic and PC sync USB cable are all extra; the latter two items and a software disc are part of a separate LG Music Connectivity Kit ($29.99). But even with these shortcomings, the VX8100 is a solid, unobtrusive multi-functional -- music player, 1.3 MP digital camera, Web-enabled, video playing -- cell phone, arguably one of the best performing models available.
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by Karl Llopper on April 29, 2008:
“This is a great performing phone with nice features. It's a little old fashioned looking for sure and the stub antenna is something that should have been eliminated by 2006. The lights on the cover are great and very useful when the sound is turned off....” More...
by Dr. Gordon on December 21, 2007:
“I love the features of this phone. The blue tooth and voice command are great! Never expected to use the camera/video feature, but found it very handy for on the spot candid shots.Wife has same phone. Both batteries have deteriorated to the point where...” More...
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