LG Venus VX8800 (Verizon) Coffee House Review

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LG Venus VX8800 (Verizon) Coffee House Review by Wireless and Mobile News

The LG Venus is a dual screen phone with a lower haptical touchscreen and sliding numerical keypad with a touch of style. You can navigate features by touching the lower touchscreen that gives
a vibrating  feedback.  Phone calls are made via the slide out number
keypad or by voice activation.

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The LG Venus is more than a stylish fashion accessory, however, it’s a phone and music player combo with enough Web access and messaging for a quick info-fix. It also packs a technical punch because it will hold an 8 megabyte microSD, a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and fast EV-DO data access.

The Venus by LG features a music player that supports .mp3, .wma and unprotected .aac files as well as V CAST Video and Music. There is a side music button for music player operations. The phone has GPS and you can buy the VZ Navigator for either $2.99 for a day or $9.99 for the month. The local search feature is very helpful when coupled with GPS, a gas station, restaurant, or coffee house can be found in seconds near your GPS location. Favorite locations can be synced via the Web.

The camera is easy to operate with a good preview and
video recording. Photo quality is good. Call quality was excellent. Voice commands work well, and are number “1” on the “Tool” list. All you have to say is “Call Jane” and if Jane is in your contacts, she’s called automatically or you can speak the number.

The LG Venus is the knock-out cousin of the LG Voyager and about an inch shorter. At $199.99 after a $50.00 with a two-year contract, the LG Venus is represents the finer qualities of a phone.  Even though it’s not as smart as a smart phone, it sure feels and looks good. We rate it 4 out 5.

It comes in Noir black and hot pink.

Comments Heard:
“My friends in Beverly Hills would love it.”  “Nice phone, with added extras.” “With a name like Venus it’s definitely for women, remember men are from Mars and women are from Venus.”

To read what other reviews said about the LG Venus, please read Wireless and Mobile News LG Venus Review of Reviews.

lGVenusslideropen.jpgFeatures LG Venus

  • Dual Screens
  • Touch-Sensitive Lower Screen
  • Music Player with Dedicated Key
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
  • Bluetooth® Capable
  • microSD™ Memory Port

MUSIC

  • Music Player for MP3, WMA, AAC, & AAC+
  • Customizable Sound Effects & Player Themes
  • V CAST Music & Video†
  • Powerful Speaker for Music
  • Dedicated Music Key for Easy Access
  • Multitask While Playing Music - hide player to send messages, browse the web, etc.
  • Create & Manage Playlists
  • My Music - songs are auto organized by artist, genre, and album
  • Sync Music from PC to Phone via V CAST Music Manager*
  • Music Only Mode (RF off except Bluetooth)
  • 64MB Internal Memory Dedicated for Music
  • microSD™ Memory Port with 8GB Support**
  • Requires USB cable. V CAST Music will only work with V CAST Music Manager, Windows Media Player 10 (or higher) on the Windows XP or Vista operating system. Mac OS is not supported. A V CAST Music Manager CD is included with the phone.

**Not all downloaded content may be moved to the microSD card (sold separately).

BLUETOOTH (V1.2)

  • Supported Profiles: headset, hands-free,* dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution (stereo), phone book access, basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar,** file transfer, basic imaging, A/V remote control
  • Save up to 20 Bluetooth Pairings
  • Bluetooth Stereo Support for Listening to Music***
  • Send Calendar Events & All Contacts via Bluetooth
  • Print & Send User-Generated Pictures via Bluetooth
  • For Bluetooth vehicle/accessory compatibility, go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.

**Phone does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
***Accessories sold separately.

CAMERA/VIDEO

  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
  • Landscape Viewfinder Usage for Real Camera Feel
  • Photo Slide Show
  • Zoom: Up to 2x*
  • Customizable Brightness,** White Balance,** Shutter Sound, Color Effects,** Night Mode, Photometry, Self-Timer
  • Camera Resolution: 1600×1200, 1280×960 (default), 640×480, 320×240 Pixels
  • Video Resolution: 320×240, 176×144 (default) Pixels
  • Video Recording Time: 30 Sec. (for sending) or up to 1 Hr. (for saving)***
  • Video Player for WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2 Formats
  • Set Videos (under 5MB) as Wallpaper

*Varies by image size. Camera setting of 1600×1200 pixels does not support zoom function.
**Available in both video and camera modes.
***Depends on available memory.

VOICE/AUDIO

  • One-Touch Speakerphone
  • Speaker-Independent Voice Commands
  • Music Ringer Support (clips from hit songs)†
  • 21 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
  • Voice Recording - 1 min. or 1 hr.* (standby) or 5 min. (during a call)
  • TTY/TDD Support
  • Hearing Aid Compatible (M3-Rating)

*Depends on available memory.

MOBILE MEDIA

  • Call & Messaging Restrictions†
  • Text/Picture/Video Messaging†
  • Get It Now® Capable†
  • Mobile Web 2.0†
  • Web-Based E-mail, Instant Messaging, Chat & Account Info†

TOOLS & DATA

  • Tools: Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Ez Tip Calc
  • VZ NavigatorSM Capable - voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions†
  • Phone Book with 1,000 Contacts - each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, and a picture ID*
  • Speed Dial (95 entries + 4 pre-programmed for voicemail, #BAL, #MIN, #PMT)
  • Emergency Contacts - enter 3 contacts and personal info
  • *Dependent on photos stored in your album (My Pictures).

GENERAL

  • Stylish, Slider Design with Internal Antenna & Half-Mirror Finish
  • Large, Dual Screens
  • Lower Screen with Interactive Touch Navigation
  • Touch Key Vibration for Button-Like Feedback
  • Leather-Textured Rear Cover for Firm Grip
  • Colors: Black & Pink
  • Touch Protection - prevents unwanted key actions
  • Flash User Interface for Clear Images/Text & Fun Animations
  • Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
  • Standalone Mode (RF Off)
  • USB Charging via Computer

Technology CDMA
Frequency 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
Data Transmission High-Speed EVDO†
Dimensions 4.00” (H) x 2.00” (W) x 0.62” (D)
Weight 3.79 oz.
Display Upper LCD: 262K Color TFT, 320 × 240 Pixels, 2.00”
Lower LCD: 262K Color TFT, 176 × 240 Pixels, 1.49”
Standard Battery 800 mAh Li-Ion
Usage Time Up to 4 Hours*
Standby Time Up to 20 Days*
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and usage time to vary.
Standard Li-Ion Battery*
Travel Charger*
USB Cable*
V CAST Music Manager CD*
Pouch*


Addable Acessories

  • Bluetooth Headset
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset
  • Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Headset
  • Portable Stereo Speakers
  • Extended Li-Ion Battery (1,500 mAh)
  • Portable Battery Charger (with cable adapter)
  • Vehicle Power Charger
  • Carrying Case
  • Swivel Holster with Kickstand
  • microSD Memory Card

*Included with phone.
†Verizon Wireless service required. V CAST service is not available in all areas. Product features subject to change. Features based on carrier program availability.

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