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also known as LG AX9100 , LG UX9100 , LG VX9100
LG enV2 ReviewsLG enV2 Reviews
13 May 2008
LG enV2 Review
Verizon
The LG enV2 (VX9100) for Verizon Wireless is the newest upgrade of the enV, which was released last year, and is targeted to the consumer who is looking for a small, attractive device while maintaining a full QWERTY keyboard...
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61. small screen IS good!
1 Jun 2008 by retroH3X
92%9.2out of 10
People, stop complaining about the small front screen!!! jeez, it's small b/c all you're s'pose to do with it is dial a number and txt someone either a quick short msg or secretly txt (like in school) other than that use the inside screen..thats why it's there! or music if you have headphones i guess thts why they put it there...
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62. Very Good
27 May 2008 by Anonymous
92%9.2out of 10
I really like this phone. Its a shame the pictures look so bad because the phone in person is actually really nice. I don't mind the front screen. If your a person that wants to text a lot from the front, dont buy the phone. its not for you. Also, i feel people get way to caught up with the flash and autofocus nonsense. If your looking for something serious, go buy a digital camera. seriously, this is a phone we're talking about not an 8 mega pixel nikon. Let's get real. Text heavy people, this is your phone. reception is great, it feels good, and despite the online calculator-like pictures, it actually looks like a phone in person
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63. Voyager's "lil' bro" is better in my opinion
27 May 2008 by Glenn
88%8.8out of 10
This phone is amazing. I love LG cells and LG is the company to beat today. But the one thing that I've had a hard time with concerning LG is that each phone is different, and it's taken quite a while to settle on one perfect fit. The enV2 is my fit.
The physical form factor is stunning. The phone works surprisingly well in closed form and the screen makes sense. Rather than be a scaled down version of the underlying OS, the screen provides direct access to features that you need. The button layout is perfect, even if this was a flip phone. Now there is a slight issue of accidental calls in the pocket, but I haven't had this problem whatsoever. And to rebutt the claim that the lack of a d-pad detracts from the phone usage in closed form, when you look at the layout and the screen, it's not missed. Keep in mind while this phone shares the LG Black Label styling cues seen in phones like the Prada, VX8700, and Vu; this is not a Black Label phone. (Read: Affordable style)
Open the phone and you will find the best summary of what LG has been trying to accomplish with this form factor. For your consideration, the original V line has split into three forms, the enV (obviously), the Voyager, and the Rumor/Scoop (essentially a slider revision) The enV2 embodies functions of all three. Arguably, Voyager has the most generous space while the Rumor/Scoop has the best QWERTY keypad of any phone. The enV2 captures both in a smaller version. The buttons are highly accessable without too much space, and includes the symbol keys that Rumor can only access with a menu.
The OS is, well... it's Verizon. But LG does a great job in making it their own as best as they can. Unlike the Voyager, accessing the menu in open mode is extremely quick without any lag. The basic layout features 9 functions that are mapped to the 9 digit keys in case you don't fall in love with the superb d-pad. It honestly feels less tied down to the OS. And it can be customized to how you use your phone. It is in messaging mode by default, and offers links to email and IM. There is also a multimedia mode that links to V-Cast, games, photos, etc., all from the homescreen.
Feature-wise, the enV2 doesn't deviate from the enV by much. It does change up functionality slightly to stray more away from the OS. It lacks full HTML browsing and TV like the Voyager, but it is apparent that LG intends for the enV line to be separate from Voyager. Again, anything you access is done so amazingly fast. Which brings us to mobile web. Part of the design which is now a growing trend is to ditch the Get It Now tag and replace it with Media Center. And what of Mobile Web? It's (finally) labeled as such. Because it doesn't make sense to access a built-in app under a completely unrelated link name. Thank you Verizon for realizing that. And the mobile web experience is incredibly fast. In a nutshell, the enV2 is absolutely perfect for making those quick checks on mobile versions of your favorite HTML sites.
Camera works like it should for a cell. LG ditches the raised camera lens and cover for something flush and within the styling cues that LG is designing.
Music functionality works like it should. Less intuitive than the Chocolate player, (considering that there is no visual advantage taken with the internal screen and is virtually no difference in other phones in Verizon's line) but great sound quality from the stereo speakers.
Now all this is well and good, but does it actually function as a phone? Yes, but with a small amount of odd quirks. Everything that pertains to making a phone call, open or closed, works fine. Here is the first quirk and something that I did find to be somewhat of a negative; there is only speakerphone in the open form. Granted, speakerphone works very well in open form, it would have suited me better to have a closed form option. There's a great chance that you are going to miss a few calls because of the way the enV2 rings. There are no external speakers save for the earpiece. So ringing happens on the internal speakers. In a loud room, you will miss calls in the pocket unless you have the phone set to vibe and ring. Here is odd quirk #2, voice command. Voice command is strong, don't get me wrong. You can even add contacts from voice command. But the action happens on the internal speakers regardless if the phone is open or closed. Granted once you get through commands in closed form the call takes place in the earpiece, the speaker for prompts seems to miss more in closed form. It's a distraction, but again, it's just me.
Battery life is the star attraction. This battery lasts and lasts. I've put it through the gauntlet of heavy use and only needed to charge it twice since I've owned it for the better part of 2 weeks. It's roughly the same battery as the Rumor/Scoop but it lasts twice as long.
So this is a reliable phone that makes the best use of the side-open clamshell form factor and a superior multimedia and messaging phone.
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64.
25 May 2008 by johnny
94%9.4out of 10
pros-
great size fits in pockets well and hand
bigger font on internal screen
large front keypad.
con-
small front display
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65. Nice phone, but wish there was a flash
25 May 2008 by Anonymous
82%8.2out of 10
Had this phone for almost a week now. I like the design of this phone. It was either between this phone or the samsung u740. I went with this one since the standby and usage was a lot better. Plus this phone was newer. Also from what I see the buttons are very tiny on the samsung u740. The verizon customer representative told me that also. I wish there was a speaker on the front of the Lg enV2 though. You have to open the phone to use the speaker. Other then the no flash or no speaker on the front, this phone has been great so far.
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66. Wonderful Phone
23 May 2008 by Tyler
100%10out of 10
I've had this phone for a week now, and I can honestly say this is the best phone that I've ever owned.
I love the keyboard, I love the front of the phone because it's very simple, yet stylish. I only use the front if i'm busy, in school, or needing to call someone.
I text a lot and I've always wanted a QWERTY keyboard phone, and i'm so glad i picked this!
I always have service no matter where I go, the battery life is wonderful, (I ordered an extended battery because I text so much and i hate my phone going dead) and this is probably the best phone verizon has come out with.
It is definitely a worthy successor of the original EnV.
I give it a 10/10. :)
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67. BEST PHONE OUT RIGHT NOW
22 May 2008 by Dombek
96%9.6out of 10
I've had this phone for bout 3 days now, an only charged it once! I currently work for the company also.. I had the voyager, hated the touch screen.. loved the keyboard... I wasnt a big fan when i heard of the ENV2.. but now that i have it, i love it.. i even bought one for my girlfriend... Number 1 phone out right now, an will be for a long time. If you an env user, your definitly gonna love the ENV2
Anyone in the 860 arena code, eastern Connecticut please come to Wireless Zone Putnam, We have tons of them!! $219.99 with case, car charger, bluetooth, 1G Memory card... or $99.99 after rebate... (NEW EVERY 2 isn't factored in)
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68. amazing (32 w/e)
20 May 2008 by Curtis
84%8.4out of 10
ok so this phone works so amazing, its like a perfect device, its slim and sexy, and its got the perfect buttons, i love the front, and i love the fact that you can text, and its not slow the signal is amazing! amazing i tell you, if you dont buy this phone you will miss out hugly. buy it you will love it.
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69. sux
17 May 2008 by hoe
32%3.2out of 10
well I am pretty surprised people are rating this phone so high. this is by far the worst phone i have ever had. I am taking it back and using my old phone till something better comes out. I dont know if I got a bum phone but it has horrible reception. none in my house or work. searches for a signal all day so it kills my battery in about 2 hours. held it up to my girls phone she had full bars I had 1 or none. next this phone magnifies everything in the background. my sister called I turned my radio down to where I could barely hear the words and she asked me to turn it down. I have gotten are you at a bar prolly 10 times.....and lastly if you do not lock out the keyboard completely you are screwed. I have it set on the hit ok twice. and it constant calls people in my pocket. it is a major pain and has almost gotten me in trouble. if the phone rings in your pocket it turns the keyguard off and will answer in your pocket,,,their might be some settings to prevent this but I have not looked into it. but that doesnt solve the other problems. texting is cool and fast on this keyboard but the cons outweigh that. phone is going back in the morning I gave it a couple weeks... i would not buy it
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70. Come on number 32...
17 May 2008 by bri
98%9.8out of 10
#32...First off, you have no idea what you are talking about or how to spell anything! You are probably just mad cause you can't have the phone. Grow up and give the phone the ratting it deserves.
I have had this hone for two weeks now and I absolutley love it! The menu system is quick and responsive and easy to navigate through. The key board is very easy to text on and you have tons of shortcuts and other customizable options. The sound quality is excellent and the reception is the best EVER! The phone is perfect in every way except...the lack of flash and auto focus on the camera. I would never trade this phon for an old EnV and I promise if you buy this phone you will not regret it!
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