Storage

Storing all the photos, music, video, and applications takes a considerable amount of space, and luckily the LG VX8100 comes with 32 MB of internal memory. Dynamically shared among all stored files, the VX8100 also features a miniSD card slot should more memory be needed.

Connectivity

Having the freedom to move without wires, users can connect wirelessly to a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices including headsets and many new vehicles.

However, Verizon Wireless disables OBEX (Object Exchange) profile support. Limiting functionality by preventing multimedia transfer from the VX8100, Verizon Wireless forces customers to use its fee-based Get It Now service rather than allowing users to share ringtones, wallpapers, games, and videos.

Conclusion

With the release of the VX8000, Verizon Wireless officially launched its EV-DO and VCAST service; providing 3G broadband speeds for video applications. The VX8000 met some mixed feelings as consumers praised its outstanding multimedia features, but were turned away by its large unappealing box-like exterior.

With the launch of the VX8100 six months later, LG hoped to fix past mistakes which held back a technologically impressive device. Adding more shape and color, as well as reducing its size, the VX8100's form is much more reasonable.

However, some features of the VX8100 have actually declined in quality. While still excellent, the external LCD's screen colors were reduced from 262K to 65K. And while both devices feature 1.3-megapixel cameras, the VX8000 camera's ISO selection and macro mode features were removed completely.

But, LG has improved the VX8100 as well; increasing the internal memory to a large 32 MB and adding a miniSD card slot. Allowing more room for multimedia, users will have the flexibility to store files without having to count each byte.

However some limitations stayed the same. Verizon Wireless had once again disabled Bluetooth transfer and dial-up capabilities. Not surprisingly, all Verizon Wireless Bluetooth-enabled phones are crippled to encourage paying for content.

Regardless, the highlight and foundation of the VX8100 is its EV-DO capabilities. Allowing users to browse, download, and stream high-quality multimedia at blazing fast speeds, users will never want to go back.

Packing robust imaging, audio, and messaging capabilities, the LG VX8100 is a high-tech phone for the gadget enthusiast. Well-rounded and state-of-the-art, high-speed 3G EV-DO streaming and transfer speeds allow users to do and share more than they ever had before.

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