Messaging
VX8700 users can do more than just enjoy the media downloaded to their
phone, with text, picture and video messaging capabilities. Web-based instant
messaging and e-mail can also be accessed with the phone.
The large keys on this handset make it more workable for people with
larger hands, although those who tend to dial by touch might have a difficult
time since the keypad is completely flat with only a thin separation between
the keys. Overall, the keys were convenient for quick typing.
Length is a strong point for the VX8700 when it comes to text messages,
with a limit of up to 1,064 characters. Video messages can be sent with
clips of up to 30 seconds.
Entertainment
 Verizon
Wireless offers several services to fill the VX8700 with the multimedia
for which it was designed. With VCAST, users can download or stream video
of news, sports and entertainment, or download the latest 3D games. Full-length
songs can also be downloaded with the service, or personal music collections
can be transferred from the phone using a removable microSD card.
Playlists from Windows Media Player can be synced to the phone, which
could be a cheaper option if users can purchase tracks for less than the
$1.99 at VCAST. This does require purchasing accessories not included with
the phone, but could ultimately pay for itself. This handset also features
an Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, which allows users to listen to
music with a Bluetooth stereo headset.
As mentioned earlier, Verizon Wireless' VZ Navigator service also allows
the phone to be used as a GPS device. Features of the service include voice-prompted
turn-by-turn directions, local searches of almost 14 million points of interest
and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed.
Verizon Wireless' Get It Now also offers wallpaper graphics and ring
tones to customize the phone, and users can set their personal photos and
video as wallpaper.
Internet
The VX8700 connects to the EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) network for
high-speed data connectivity of around 300 to 500 kbps, making it easy for
users to download multimedia from the Verizon Wireless' VCAST network.
With Mobile Web 2.0, VX8700 users can track down information from the
latest world news to local weather, to updates of the stock market. It is
also possible to access MSN, Hotmail, Yahoo!, and America Online e-mail
accounts. Verizon Wireless offers the service for an additional monthly
access charge, plus airtime and other applicable charges.
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