Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon’s PRADA-like phone
0. phoneArena posted on 15 Mar 2008, 08:17
A new LG model for Verizon has been approved by the FCC and the rumors say it is the carrier’s variant of the Prada …
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18. Prada (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2008, 15:59 0 0
I work for Verizon Wireless and yes we are getting this phone, it's scheduled for 3/31 but when I spoke with LG rep she adviced me it will probably be the middle of April. For all you PRADA lovers, this phone will unfortunately not have the PRADA logo in it. sowy and peace out. OH yeah there's also the samsung Glyde coming and it's amazing. :)
143. (unregistered) posted on 08 May 2008, 15:08 0 0
Well it is now almost mid May. I don't think Verizon will make the March release date. Upon checking with Verizon, they have no knowledge regarding the 9700. Marketing by cell phone providers is just bewildering and totally not understandable on any level.
160. (unregistered) posted on 28 May 2008, 18:33 0 0
estimated release on this is looking around july. My director has one o fthe test phones and i'veplayed with it. It's very very sweet!
19. GO.VERIZON! (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2008, 18:32 0 0
I hope you are right...if you have any other info, can you post it...will this phone and the Glyde be cheaper than the Voyager? Verizon is finally getting a better line up.
20. someone (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2008, 18:49 0 0
Prada: if you have any info about the VX9700, can you please send it to PA so they can publish it?
21. Prada (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2008, 19:10 0 0
Hey guys. I can see that you are all as exited as I am for the new LG(prada) and Samsung Glyde. To answer both your questions: First, I doubt the price will be cheaper than the voayger, however the discounts are going to be good, the price is not final so I can't really tell you yet. Another good phone coming to VZW is the trouch, yes I have played with it at the Verizon Wireless sales kick off. Be ready for more upcoming surprises.
22. Gib (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2008, 22:14 0 0
My favorite part is how there is an ATT ad for some crap-ass free phone next to this probably $300 contract Verizon phone.
23. (unregistered) posted on 09 Mar 2008, 13:59 0 0
So prada, how soon can we expect some suprises (such as the touch :D)?
24. matrix2004 (unregistered) posted on 09 Mar 2008, 21:15 0 0
Will the 9700 have a 3 inch screen and Mobile TV and a flash enbaled browser?
25. BIGGER AND BETTER (unregistered) posted on 10 Mar 2008, 13:21 0 0
I work for VZW too... before you post any information, please know that you should learn how to speel before trying to stand ground. and wit is "sowy" come on. Go back to school. However this illerate person is correct. We are getting or version of the Prada and the Glyde as well.
26. Go Guy (unregistered) posted on 10 Mar 2008, 14:20 0 0
This is to mr bigger and better... you must not be a sports fan or a team fan for that matter... have you ever yeard Tom Brady calling one of his wide outs a retard for not speaking correctly? NO but you do hear him give them congrats on a good catch! So instead of jumping on your own teams back... the rest of us that work for verizon support prada and thank him for his early insight!
27. DOUG (unregistered) posted on 10 Mar 2008, 15:52 0 0
I FIND IT AMUSING WHEN SOMEONE COMPLAINS ABOUT BAD SPELLING, THEN DOESN'T SPELL CHECK THEIR OWN WORK WHAT A YUTZ. MY CONTRACT IS COMING UP IN A FEW MONTHS, SO I AM FAIRLY HAPPY ABOUT THE OPTIONS THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY GOOD TIME TO BE A VERIZON CUSTOMER, AS LONG AS WE AREN'T GETTING THE SAME RUMORS ABOUT THE SAME PHONES SIX MONTHS FROM NOW.
28. mb (unregistered) posted on 10 Mar 2008, 18:00 0 0
i heard it would be a summer/fall release?!? no. earlier the better tho.
29. cantwait (unregistered) posted on 10 Mar 2008, 20:43 0 0
I work at vzw as well...cant wait for the vx9700..I heard the Glyde is not good at all, but I am looking forward to trying it as well and the LG...wish it was the true PRADA though!
30. Zune Lune (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 09:26 0 0
I am thrilled about both the Touch and VX9700. Will the VX9700 have WM? I have been delaying my upgrade for the touch, but would really rather have an LG WM phone.
31. elgee02 (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 11:32 0 0
LG has no intentions (yet) of entering the smartphone/PDA market. I love LG's but if you want WM then wait for the touch or XV6900, I played with one and it is sick!
32. Zune Lune (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 11:46 0 0
That is odd because I believe that the Prada runs WM 6.0, so hey are already in the smartphone market. Will the VX9700 run on WAP on the same internet connection speeds as the Voyager and Venus, or faster like the data plan phones (Palm Treo line)?
33. elgee02 (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 12:40 0 0
I'm no expert on the Prada, but I could have sworn when I saw the video walkthrough on it's interface it was it's own LG made interface, not WM6. Anyways I speak with LG reps on a monthly basis and they don't mention any plans to launch a smartphone, at least not in the US. If this VX9700 is indeed a touch screen, expect it to have a similar interface to the Voyager.
34. matrix2004 (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 20:14 0 0
Hey Zune Lune, The LG PRADA is not a PDA, it has the LG software similar to the Voyager. The LG KS20 is the LG pda your thinking of. Its designed similar to the Prada. The there's the next gen PRADA called the LG Viewty and the new regular, Silver LG PRADA.
35. Dom (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 10:53 0 0
If you knew much about verizon then you would know that the Voyager is their flagship phone. Look at the history, the enV was their flagship phone for the longest time and is still avaliable. There is no way that they are going to replace the voyager just yet, I mean i just came out in November. Second off from what i've heard this phone is going to be in the middle of the enV and voyager. Think of it as a slimmer enV with a larger external and internal screens. I've seen pics but forget where i found them. If i find them i will for sure post. But please don't think that a Viewty like phone is coming. That's why we got the Voyager in the first place. And when and if we ever get a phone like that it will be numbered higher than 9700 because the Voyager is 10000 and Viewty comes standard wtih a 5mp cam. sooo the number will be much higher. Thanks hope all this was useful.
