LG VX8100
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The LG
VX8100 is a mobile phone that was available through Verizon Wireless
in 2005 and 2006. It used Verizon's EV-DO network and was one of the first phones to support V CAST
service. It also featured Bluetooth
capability, stereo speakers, and a MiniSD slot.
compatibility mode Another source of criticism was that there were four different firmware
versions of the phone—none of which were marked on the box—which made for inconsistent consumer experiences.
However, Laptop magazine rated it 4 out of 5 stars, mostly based on its multimedia functionality and faster data rate.
Based on call quality, features, and durability the VX8100 continues to retain a great fan base 5 years after initial launch.
LG
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VX8100 is a mobile phone that was available through Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States. The network has 107.7 million subscribers as of 2011, making it the largest wireless service provider in America....
in 2005 and 2006. It used Verizon's EV-DO network and was one of the first phones to support V CAST
V CAST
V CAST is a 3G EV-DO network created by Verizon Wireless to deliver audio, video, and entertainment content. The typical download speed is between 800 kilobits and 1.4 megabits per second with burst speeds of up to 3.1 megabits per second...
service. It also featured Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
capability, stereo speakers, and a MiniSD slot.
Reception
The VX8100 received mix reviews. Some compared it unfavorably to its predecessor, the VX8000, because the VX8100 was heavier, had a shorter battery life, a protruding antenna, a smaller screen, and did not include an analogAdvanced Mobile Phone System
Advanced Mobile Phone System was an analog mobile phone system standard developed by Bell Labs, and officially introduced in the Americas in 1983, Israel in 1986, and Australia in 1987. It was the primary analog mobile phone system in North America through the 1980s and into the 2000s...
compatibility mode Another source of criticism was that there were four different firmware
Firmware
In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices...
versions of the phone—none of which were marked on the box—which made for inconsistent consumer experiences.
However, Laptop magazine rated it 4 out of 5 stars, mostly based on its multimedia functionality and faster data rate.
Based on call quality, features, and durability the VX8100 continues to retain a great fan base 5 years after initial launch.
Detailed Specs
- Network: CDMA 800/1900
- Main LCD: 18-bit 176x220
- External LCD: 16-bit 128x128
- Camera: 1.3 megapixel, 8x digital zoom, 1280x960