Screen
Consumers probably expect the VX8300 to come with an excellent screen
since it's one of Verizon Wireless' video streaming devices, and fortunately
it does. Dual color displays bring the VX8300 to life.
Built from OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, the external
screen does not require a backlight to function. Drawing far less power
than traditional LCD technology, the downside of OLED screens is washed
out color in direct sunlight.
Displaying 65K-colors, the 96 x 96 px screen conveniently shows frequented
information such as battery charge level, signal strength, date, and time
for up to 6 lines of text. The external screen also doubles as a viewfinder
when closed in Camera Mode, but unfortunately is incapable of displaying
text.
On the other hand, the internal screen is built from TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
technology, providing unmatched clarity, brightness, and speed at the expense
of power consumption. Necessary for the imaging required to watch streaming
videos, the 262K-color 176 x 220 px screen is bright and clear for video
applications and camera functionality, also displaying 10 lines of text
for comfortable text message viewing.
 Both
color screens are exceptional, offering an ideal combination of power consumption
and image quality. Since consumers frequently glance at static information
on the external screen, an OLED display seemed intuitive, prolonging battery
life in exchange for fast refresh rates. Meanwhile, the internal screen
compromises power for brightness and clarity to provide one of the best
LCDs on the market to fully enjoy VCAST streaming videos.
Audio
As one of the main features, the fully-functional MP3 player is wonderfully
integrated into the design of the VX8300. Offering music controls directly
on the front panel, Rewind, Play/Pause, and Forward Keys allow music listeners
to conveniently skip through tracks.
Capable of storing songs on TransFlash memory cards, the VX8300 can take
full advantage of Verizon Wireless' VCAST Music Store. Combining the immediacy
of over-the-air, full-music downloads with the ability to move a digital
music collection between a Windows XP PC and the phone, the new service
lets customers browse, preview, download, and play music directly on the
VX8300 or online. VCAST Music also allows customers to take digital music
already downloaded to their PC and sync it with the VX8300 via USB cable.
Supporting handsfree stereo audio, the VX8300 includes a headset jack
to allow users to listen privately without disturbing others. But to share
the music, dual speakers located on the ends of the hinge provide an excellent
open-air listening experience.
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