LG enV2 (VX9100)
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The LG enV² is a Verizon Wireless
digital messaging phone manufactured by LG
. It is available in standard black as well as maroon (pomegranate, in Canada). Both the colors are available at Verizon Wireless (Telus Stores and Koodo stores, in Canada) stores, and were released on the same date. It is also capable of installing VZ Navigator. The original price of the phone at release was $129 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. It had dropped to $79.99, and then to $49.99, but as of February 2009, the price has returned to $129.99. Best Buy
stores also offer the enV² for a price of $49.99 with a 2 year contract.
It succeeded both the LG enV (VX9900)
and the original LG The V (VX9800)
. The phone's successor, the LG enV3 (VX9200)
was released in 2009.
The styling of this phone has been updated from the previous versions. It's slimmer (40% slimmer than original enV), lighter (30% lighter than original enV), and more pocketable than the previous versions. Its styling is made more comfortable and easier to handle and text, its shaped like a rectangle with both front and back of phone being a flat surface (unlike the original enV). The back of the phone is painted in SoftTouch paint in the phone's respective color (a smooth and grippy paint) making it more comfortable to handle. Its styling follows that of the LG Voyager (VX10000)
, which is the other successor to the LG enV (VX9900)
and the LG The V (VX9800)
phones. The Env2 was released in Canada in August, 2008 as the LG Keybo from Telus
. Its successor, the enV3, was released on May 29, 2009.
-compatible and supports V CAST
, Verizon
's music and video service, as well as VZ Navigator
, Verizon's map service. The phone has a microSD memory card port for storing music and video from a computer and is enabled to set videos under 5MB as wallpaper. It can store up to 300 text messages, has an "auto text readout" functionality(phone reads texts outloud for you), and message sorter. The phone supports FOTA, which allows for new firmware updates to be sent to the device without needing to make a trip to a retail store to receive the update.
The phone also has the capability to display four different themes which may change button styles, background colors, and general style of the phone. These themes are the Classic view, having the red and white menu screen when the OK button is pressed, the Slick Black theme, with a more digital, and of course, black look. There is also the Wall theme, with the menu and other features looking like a concrete wall. The last theme is the wave, a rounded and dark look.
The phone supports up to 8GB of storage via the MicroSD port on the right side of the phone. The forms of media able to be stored on this card include: Photos ("PIX"), Music, Sounds, and Videos ("FLIX"). This phone supports the Bluetooth
profile A2DP which supports the listening of music through wireless headphones. The phone also has a "Standalone Mode" which allows one to take advantage of the phone's multimedia capabilities (Music, Photos, Videos, Games) without sending or receiving RF signals. This mode is most useful while on an airplane.
The phone has a full QWERTY keyboard optimized for text messaging
, and comes in the alternate colors maroon
and black.
Specific ringtones may be set for individual callers on the phone's contact list. However, unlike many previous LG models, it is not possible to set individual ringers for incoming TXT messages.
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....
digital messaging phone manufactured by LG
LG
LG may refer to:*LG Corp., a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate*LG Electronics, an affiliate of the South Korean LG Group which produces electronic products* Lawrence Graham, a London headquartered firm of business lawyers...
. It is available in standard black as well as maroon (pomegranate, in Canada). Both the colors are available at Verizon Wireless (Telus Stores and Koodo stores, in Canada) stores, and were released on the same date. It is also capable of installing VZ Navigator. The original price of the phone at release was $129 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. It had dropped to $79.99, and then to $49.99, but as of February 2009, the price has returned to $129.99. Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
stores also offer the enV² for a price of $49.99 with a 2 year contract.
It succeeded both the LG enV (VX9900)
LG enV (VX9900)
The LG enV , also known as the VX9900, is a Bluetooth-enabled and V CAST-ready mobile phone that includes a full "qwerty" keyboard and a 2.0 megapixel camera...
and the original LG The V (VX9800)
LG The V (VX9800)
The V is a CDMA mobile cell phone. It was released For Verizon Wireless in 2005.Since then, it has been updated by the enV and enV2 , which are much slimmer and maintain most of the features of The V, while adding a 2.0 megapixel camera and stereo bluetooth support.-External links:* *...
. The phone's successor, the LG enV3 (VX9200)
LG enV3 (VX9200)
The LG enV3 is a mobile phone built by LG Electronics, and released from Verizon Wireless in the United States and Telus Mobility in Canada . It succeeded the LG enV2. Along with a slimmer design, the enV3 also boasts a full keyboard, a 2.6 inch screen and a 3.0 Megapixel camera...
was released in 2009.
The styling of this phone has been updated from the previous versions. It's slimmer (40% slimmer than original enV), lighter (30% lighter than original enV), and more pocketable than the previous versions. Its styling is made more comfortable and easier to handle and text, its shaped like a rectangle with both front and back of phone being a flat surface (unlike the original enV). The back of the phone is painted in SoftTouch paint in the phone's respective color (a smooth and grippy paint) making it more comfortable to handle. Its styling follows that of the LG Voyager (VX10000)
LG Voyager (VX10000)
The LG VX10000, also known as the Verizon Voyager or LG VX10K, is an Internet-enabled multimedia phone designed by LG Electronics and on the Verizon Wireless network, Telus, and Bell Mobility. The external screen is touch enabled with a virtual keyboard and buttons. It features an internal screen...
, which is the other successor to the LG enV (VX9900)
LG enV (VX9900)
The LG enV , also known as the VX9900, is a Bluetooth-enabled and V CAST-ready mobile phone that includes a full "qwerty" keyboard and a 2.0 megapixel camera...
and the LG The V (VX9800)
LG The V (VX9800)
The V is a CDMA mobile cell phone. It was released For Verizon Wireless in 2005.Since then, it has been updated by the enV and enV2 , which are much slimmer and maintain most of the features of The V, while adding a 2.0 megapixel camera and stereo bluetooth support.-External links:* *...
phones. The Env2 was released in Canada in August, 2008 as the LG Keybo from Telus
TELUS
Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver...
. Its successor, the enV3, was released on May 29, 2009.
Features
The enV² has several features, such as the QWERTY keyboard and a 2.0 megapixel camera with up to 10x zoom. It is BluetoothBluetooth
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...
-compatible and supports 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...
, Verizon
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....
's music and video service, as well as VZ Navigator
VZ Navigator
VZ Navigator is a GPS navigation software for Verizon Wireless phones that turns the phone into a GPS navigation device. It is a white label product based on Networks in Motion's AtlasBook mobile navigation platform. It is compatible with many recent Verizon GPS Phones, and available through Get It...
, Verizon's map service. The phone has a microSD memory card port for storing music and video from a computer and is enabled to set videos under 5MB as wallpaper. It can store up to 300 text messages, has an "auto text readout" functionality(phone reads texts outloud for you), and message sorter. The phone supports FOTA, which allows for new firmware updates to be sent to the device without needing to make a trip to a retail store to receive the update.
The phone also has the capability to display four different themes which may change button styles, background colors, and general style of the phone. These themes are the Classic view, having the red and white menu screen when the OK button is pressed, the Slick Black theme, with a more digital, and of course, black look. There is also the Wall theme, with the menu and other features looking like a concrete wall. The last theme is the wave, a rounded and dark look.
The phone supports up to 8GB of storage via the MicroSD port on the right side of the phone. The forms of media able to be stored on this card include: Photos ("PIX"), Music, Sounds, and Videos ("FLIX"). This phone supports the 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...
profile A2DP which supports the listening of music through wireless headphones. The phone also has a "Standalone Mode" which allows one to take advantage of the phone's multimedia capabilities (Music, Photos, Videos, Games) without sending or receiving RF signals. This mode is most useful while on an airplane.
The phone has a full QWERTY keyboard optimized for text messaging
Text messaging
Text messaging, or texting, refers to the exchange of brief written text messages between fixed-line phone or mobile phone and fixed or portable devices over a network...
, and comes in the alternate colors maroon
Maroon (color)
Maroon is a dark red color.-Etymology:Maroon is derived from French marron .The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1789.-Maroon :...
and black.
Specific ringtones may be set for individual callers on the phone's contact list. However, unlike many previous LG models, it is not possible to set individual ringers for incoming TXT messages.
Specifications
The following are the specifications for the LG enV2:| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Backlit Keypad | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Changeable Faceplate Capable | No |
| Customizable Ring Tones | Built-In, Downloadable |
| Data Capabilities | Yes |
| Extras | 2.0MP Camera, Bluetooth, MP3 Player |
| Games | Yes, Downloadable |
| Hands-free Speakerphone | Yes |
| Included in Box | AC Charger Rechargeable Battery |
| Keypad Lock | Yes |
| Number of Display Lines | 320 x 240 Pixels |
| Number of Modes/Bands | Dual band |
| Phone Book Capacity | 1000 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.2(W) x 5.4(H) x 1.65(D) cm |
| Product Weight | 120g |
| Standby Time | Up To 216 Hours |
| Supports Caller ID | Yes |
| Talk Time | Up to 5 hours |
| Vibrate Mode | Built-in |
| Web Browser | Yes |
See also
- Helio OceanHelio OceanThe Helio Ocean is a dual slider Internet-enabled multimedia wireless mobile device sold by mobile virtual network operator wireless carrier Helio, and manufactured by Pantech Curitel. A distinctive design feature of the Ocean is its dual sliding mechanism — when slid down in the vertical...
- LG Voyager (VX10000)LG Voyager (VX10000)The LG VX10000, also known as the Verizon Voyager or LG VX10K, is an Internet-enabled multimedia phone designed by LG Electronics and on the Verizon Wireless network, Telus, and Bell Mobility. The external screen is touch enabled with a virtual keyboard and buttons. It features an internal screen...
- LG enV (VX9900)LG enV (VX9900)The LG enV , also known as the VX9900, is a Bluetooth-enabled and V CAST-ready mobile phone that includes a full "qwerty" keyboard and a 2.0 megapixel camera...
- LG The V (VX9800)LG The V (VX9800)The V is a CDMA mobile cell phone. It was released For Verizon Wireless in 2005.Since then, it has been updated by the enV and enV2 , which are much slimmer and maintain most of the features of The V, while adding a 2.0 megapixel camera and stereo bluetooth support.-External links:* *...
- Danger HiptopDanger HiptopThe Danger Hiptop, also re-branded as the T-Mobile Sidekick, Mobiflip and Sharp Jump is a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS smartphone produced by Danger Incorporated from 2002 to 2010....
(T-Mobile Sidekick)