Review: LG has a hit in the making with its new VX7000, the company's first camera phone with video-recording and playback functionality. Featuring a rotating lens, a flash, and beautiful internal and external screens, the VX7000 will be a hit with camera-phone aficionados. However, the phone's weak e-mail capabilities and lack of Bluetooth or IR support will frustrate business users. Available for Verizon Wireless, the handset sells for $249.99. Though that's a fair price, you should be able to find it for less with service.With its blue and silver frame and a mirrored finish on its ...
Expand full review LG has a hit in the making with its new VX7000, the company's first camera phone with video-recording and playback functionality. Featuring a rotating lens, a flash, and beautiful internal and external screens, the VX7000 will be a hit with camera-phone aficionados. However, the phone's weak e-mail capabilities and lack of Bluetooth or IR support will frustrate business users. Available for Verizon Wireless, the handset sells for $249.99. Though that's a fair price, you should be able to find it for less with service.With its blue and silver frame and a mirrored finish on its front cover, the sharp VX7000 represents a new look for LG handsets. Though it's a bit boxy, it resembles a gadget straight from the Jetsons, and we love the overall futuristic effect. It's also big (3.7 by 1.9 by 1 inches) and heavy (3.9 ounces) for a flip phone, so it makes for an awkward fit in a jeans pocket, especially with its prominent antenna. If you don't mind wearing a phone on your belt, the included plastic holster might come in handy. On the upside, it's solidly constructed and quite comfortable to hold while talking.
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3.5 stars out of 168 user reviews Rating Breakdown
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Pros Great Reception
Cons Large Size, Flashing Lights
Summary This did everything well and I was very impressed with the reception. However, I didn't notice at the Verizon store that the flashing red, blue, green, white strobe light on the cover cannot be shut off! This light indicates an incoming call and is very annoying and bright, especially ... Expand full review
Summary: This did everything well and I was very impressed with the reception. However, I didn't notice at the Verizon store that the flashing red, blue, green, white strobe light on the cover cannot be shut off! This light indicates an incoming call and is very annoying and bright, especially if you are using this phone for business as I am. You'd think an ambulance/police car was strapped to your side! I called LG and was told there is no way to shut this off. I can't believe LG didn't think of this. The LG rep said they are getting a ton of calls about the lights and some people have even tried to take the phone apart to cover up the lights with black electrical tape!
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