LG VX8350 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Amazon.com Product Description

An upgrade to the popular VX8300, the LG VX8350 slims down the clamshell design by doing away with the external antenna, but it keeps the external LCD and music playback control buttons. And you'll need those because this phone is compatible with Verizon's V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast EV-DO data network. Other features include integrated dual speakers, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo music streaming, 1.3-megapixel camera with video capabilities, voice dialing, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

Download your new favorite tunes right to your phone via Verizon's V Cast Music store.

Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

With the V Cast Video service, you can stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.

Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

Phone Features

The slim clamshell VX8350 features a 1.3-megapixel camera (with video recording) and Bluetooth stereo music streaming capability.

The VX8350 features a traditional clamshell design with a large 176 x 220-pixel internal color display with support for 256K, as well as an external TFT LCD with a 96 x 96-pixel resolution (for displaying incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics, photos and more). Music playback control keys are also located on the front cover. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad.

The VX8350's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. Meanwhile, a speed dialing feature allows you to dial up to 99 numbers virtually instantaneously. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded via Verizon's Get It Now service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling, or you can match pictures with callers to identify them.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.1 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. This phone also provides USB mass storage capabilities for saving and transferring your most important files from PC to PC.

The 1.3-megapixel camera offers three resolution modes (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240) and includes a self-timer, night mode, and brightness/white balance controls. It also records video clips (176 x 144 pixels) from 30 seconds (for sending via MMS) or up to 1 hour (for saving to memory card). You can also set videos under 5 MB in size as your screen's wallpaper.

The phone also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight. Other features include:

Up to 1000 contact entries with up to five numbers and picture ID for each entry
MP3 and WMA music file compatibility; synchronize music from PC to phone
Voice memo recording up to 1 hour; record phone calls up to 5 minutes in length
2.5mm headphone jack
One-touch speakerphone
Voice Clarity--auto adjust voice based on surrounding noise level
Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T4
Calendar, alarm clock, calculator
Java-based games
72-chord polyphonic ringtones
WAP web browser

Vital Statistics
The LG VX8350 weighs 3.3 ounces and measures 3.73 x 1.97 x 0.87 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 210 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies and Verizon's EV-DO data network.

Customer Reviews:

Good phone.......2007-12-20

I've had the phone for about 3 months. It has excellent reception and voice quality. Battery lasts about 4 days between charges, which is by far better than any other phone I've ever used.

On the down side, the buttons are too close together; it's very easy to accidentally hit the wrong button. And the charger broke in the first 2 weeks; Verizon replaced it for free.

The camera is only mediocre, and I've haven't tried using it for music.

It's a phone, it does phone things.......2007-12-14

PROS:

- It doesn't have a touch screen, ultraslim profile, QWERTY keyboard, or any of the other gimmicks common on phones these days.

- Speaker is nice and loud. I have minor hearing problems and this is the first phone I've owned that I didn't have to plug my other ear to hear clearly in a medium-loud environment. The voice-clarity option (it increases volume if there's loud ambient noise) is also really nice. Switching to the 8350 from a first-gen Razr V3 was a revelation in this regard.

- Internal antenna is the best I've seen. I get good reception in places in my office that are notorious cell phone dead zones.

- The external display is great and the ability to display text messages on it is particularly nice.

- Phone seems to be durable and has survived a few drops already with no issues.

CONS:

- Verizon's crappy interface. Most of the menu options lead to screens where they try to sell you ringtones, backgrounds, music, etc. Annoying but bearable with some customizing of the main screen.

- Keypad could be laid out better, I find myself accidentally hitting the "clear" button while trying to push the down key every once in awhile. The numeric keypad is also a little tricky if you've got bigger hands.

- Phone is really really light, like half the weight of my old razr. Might be a good thing for some people, but combined with the ergonomic design it just seems to lead to me dropping the phone a lot. One-handed text messaging takes some practice.

- It's a bit bulky in the pocket if you're used to a razr-type phone.

OVERALL:

Can't comment on the bluetooth, music playback, or multimedia functions because I haven't used them yet, but the 8350 does all the basic things a cell phone is supposed to do (calls, text messaging) extremely well. There are much flashier phones out there and the keypad design could be better, but if you're looking for a cell phone (as opposed to a multimedia center that can make calls) you can't go wrong with this guy.

Very good as a phone.......2007-12-09

After switching to AT&T and getting a Samsung Sync (great phone and they are giving them away) but experiencing horrible service, I returned to Verizon. Verizon phones cost more but the service works great. This is a great basic phone with a very good speakerphone feature. There is no voice recording that I can find. The voice recognition works very well and is very handy when driving. Radiation levels are lower than on many phones.
If you think this is a replacement IPOD, think again. It does not play certain MP3 files and LG does not know why. It seems that podcasts over 20mb won't play (that's about an hour). Tech support at Verizon does not know what podcasts are! (Yes, that's right!) There may be other problems with the music player. For what it will play, the sound is very good. Stay away from the junk adapters and stuff that are on Amazon these days and get them from Radio Shack or Verizon. You may wish to spend $30 on the music essentials kit from Verizon. It's not necessary but at least it works.
As for pictures, 1.3 megapixels is passable for emergencies, etc. but does not take good pictures. For $100, you can buy a decent pocket digital camera.
Hopefully, Verizon's soon to be open system will lure better multimedia phones at cheaper prices.
If AT&T works for you (good luck) the Samsung Sync has a 2mp camera which takes decent pictures. If only the calls didn't keep dropping....

No good with a corded headset.......2007-12-08

At first I loved this phone. . .until I got in the car and plugged in my trusty Plantronics boom-mic headset. I've used that model headset for years, on 3 different Samsung phones, and it's worked great. But with this phone, the volume was totally inadequate. I could barely hear people. I took it back to Verizon and swapped it for another (great customer service at that branch) but no change. I tried a different headset, too. No help. Maybe this thing would be OK with a bluetooth headset, but I've never liked the idea of a little tiny radio transmitter blasting away by my skull. I liked everything else about the phone; much better than my old Samsung SCH-A950. But it's pretty much useless if you use a corded headset. After 3 weeks of trying, I'm returning it.

Excelent Phone - Crap Software.......2007-12-07

This is my first new cell phone in two years, and I must say, for a free phone it totally rocks. The sound quality of this phone was awesome, and I'm using the cheap headphones (buds) that comes with the VCAST music kit. The phone is very nice and easy to use. The display is clear and has great color. I was able to sync this phone up with my laptop via blue tooth very easily. Camera is easy to use, but no flash so can really only do well outside.

On the down side. The VCAST software is not that great. You have to reconect the cable a couple times before it wants to sync up. I also had issues where music from CD's that I copied onto my laptop in the past would not work on the phone. I recopied with the VCAST software and got it to work, so that sucks. In a nutshell a very good phone with loads of options at a very good price point. I would recommend it. Software can always be upgraded and improved on.

I would have given this phone five stars had it not been for the software.

Oh one foot note. You have to get an additional chip, the phone can only hold about five songs before it's full. So get that chip!

Original LG Bluetooth Headset Model HBM-550 for Any Bluetooth Enable Cell Phone

Average customer rating:

Super Light and Easy to Use

Original LG Bluetooth Headset Model HBM-550 for Any Bluetooth Enable Cell Phone

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

Product Features:

Original LG Bluetooth Headset for the Chocolate, VX8500, VX8600 or any other Bluetooth enable phone
Uses the same home & car charger as the Chocolate, VX8500, KG800 & VX8600
The latest Bluetooth Technology - Bluetooth: v2.0
One Warranty by LG Electronics

ASIN: B000LX8OHC

Product Description

The LG Bluetooth Headset (HBM-550) is a lightweight wireless headset utilizing Bluetooth technology. Stylish, comfortable and easy to use with volume control, last number redial, voice dial, 3 way calling and call reject functions. This Bluetooth headset allows the user to have wireless communication anytime, anywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Super Light and Easy to Use.......2007-04-26

I got this headset for my LG VX5300, and it works perfectly. Pairing was done flawlessly; instruction booklet was very clear. The headset is very small and light-weight. The ear loop is adjustable, which is very helpful to find just the right shape for optimal comfort. The features are basic, which includes voice-dialing. Buttons are few, but easy to find and use. The sound quality is very good. I read a few reviews saying it may not be loud enough for noisy environment (due to the earphone NOT embedded inside your ear), but I have no problems with it at all. Overall a great gadget!

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