Verizon Wireless today announced the planned release of the LG VX8700, available online at beginning April 6 and in stores April 17.

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Highlighted by an ultra-thin shape, sleek metal finish, and mirror-like screen, the LG VX8700 offers multimedia features such as access Verizon Wireless' VCAST Music and Video, Get It Now and Mobile Web 2.0.

The LG VX8700 complements its entertainment capabilities with mobile features that consumers have come to expect, featuring VCAST for music and video, Bluetooth capabilities, a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder, and a microSD memory port for storage.

Fom music lovers, Verizon Wireless customers can download from a selection of more than 1.5 million songs in the VCAST Music library and listen to the latest hits right on their phones. The external microSD memory card slot allows customers to easily move their music from their computers directly to the phones. In addition, customers pair the LG VX8700 with a Bluetooth stereo headset for a wireless music experience.

With Bluetooth capabilities for certain profiles, the multimedia-centric features coupled with service that runs on Verizon Wireless' network make the LG VX8700 an ideal devices for fashionistas, business professionals and families alike in 2007.

LG VX8700 Specs:

- Slim, stylish design with brushed metal body and mirror-like external LCD
- Displays: Internal LCD: 262K-Color TFT, 240 x 320 px, 11 lines; External LCD: 65K-Color TFT, 48 x 160 px, 3 lines
- VCAST Video and 3D Games - download or stream video from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more, or download the latest 3D games from top providers
- VCAST Music - download full-length songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto removable microSD memory cards
- MicroSD memory port to store music and user generated pictures, video and sounds
- USB mass storage - transfer files between microSD card and PC
- Bluetooth-capable - compatible with devices that support the headset, hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange and vCalendar, basic print, basic imaging, phone book access and file transfer
- Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (for Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music)
- Send contacts and calendar events via Bluetooth
- Print and send pictures via Bluetooth
- 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder
- Camera Resolution: 1600 x 1200 px, 1280 x 960 px, 640 x 480 px (default), 320 x 240 px
- Digital Zoom: up to 2 times
- Self-Timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds
- Image Editor - zoom, rotate and crop images
- Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, night mode, photometry
- Video Resolution: 320 x 240 px, 176 x 144 px (default)
- Record up to 1 hour of video
- Mobile Web 2.0-capable - customizable, enhanced wireless access for the latest in news, sports, weather and more
- TXT, Picture and Video Messaging-enabled - send and receive messages with text, sounds and customer generated photos and videos
- Web-based email and Instant Messaging
- One-touch speakerphone and speaker-independent voice recognition - Call, Send Message, Go To, Check, Lookup, My Account
- Flash user interface themes for personalization and Flash wallpapers with fun animations
- VZ Navigator-capable - get audible turn by turn directions and location information from the phone to more than 14 million points of interest
- Personal Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad, Calculator, Ez Tip Calculator
- TTY/TDD Support
- Hearing Aid Compatible (M4-Rating)
- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
- Data Transmission: high-speed EV-DO (where available) and 1xRTT
- Dimensions: 3.82" x 1.95" x 0.54"
- Weight: 3.77 oz.
- Standard Battery: 800 mAh Li-Ion; Usage time of up to 200 minutes, or up to 240 hours standby time

- LG VX8700 Specs

1. Posted by Bustertb	Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:56 pm
What is with the screen on the front? Samsung A930 is like that. Annoying having to turn the phone to look at the screen.
2. Posted by d.s.ward	Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:28 pm
Yea, it also looks like we will not get to read texts on the outside screen. It would be pretty tough with 3 lines. Does anyone know if we will or not?
3. Posted by SCHMST1	Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:42 am
i work for verizon. not just some random know it all. but no you can't read text from outside of the phone. the lg vx 8600 does offer that feature however.
4. Posted by dw920	Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:02 pm
Just got the LGXV8700. It is a great looking sleek phone. Easy to use and fits nicely to your ear and close to your mouth to speak. It does smudge, but the felt case that it comes with cleans it nicely. The battery time is awful and I may consider getting a different cell, not sure yet, have to wait a few days, however with the cell on and not having used it a lot, the bars went down quickly. The wallpaper is cool, gray in color if you choose and animated, maybe that is what takes up the life of the battery. Great ring tones come with the phone. Great clarity when hearing the other person. The only problem so far is the battery. I had the razor with an extended battery and that lasted for two days. I feel the battery should last if you are not speaking on the phone. The phone looks very classy almost like a piece of expensive jewelry, I could picture wealthy people carrying this because it does make a statement. so far so good, but without good battery life, not worth it just for the looks
5. Posted by Jamer Vicpul	Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:22 pm
I know this is an old post, but I haven't had a problem with battery life, when I first got the phone I was trying to kill it and it took a day or so before I could get it to die.

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