LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless)
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Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless
Publisher: Verizon Wireless
Brand: LG
LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless) Description
Brand: LG
Color: Black
Product Features: Sleeker, redesigned clamshell phone opens to reveal QWERTY keyboard and large 2.4-inch screen
Label: Verizon Wireless
Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless
Model: LG-VX9100
Publisher: Verizon Wireless
Product Release Date: 2008-05-06
Studio: Verizon Wireless
Variation Description: Black
LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless) Features
Access Verizon's V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
2-megapixel camera with video capture; Bluetooth for headsets and music streaming; microSD memory card expansion (up to 8 GB)
Up to 5.3 hours of talk time, up to 520 hours (21+ days) of standby time; measures 4 x 2.13 x 0.65 inches (HxWxD)
Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user guide
Editorial Review of LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless)
It's 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. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, microSD memory card expansion (up to 8 GB), and over 5 hours of talk time.
 Flipping open the env2 reveals an easy–to–use QWERTY keyboard that makes texting and emailing a snap. |
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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.
The V Cast Video service enables you to 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.
 Slim and powerful, the enV2 keeps you connected and entertained. |
Much more easily pocketable, the enV2 has slimmed down to 0.65 inches thin from the original enV's 0.78-inch depth, and it's shorter at just 4 inches tall (down from 4.64 inches). The camera on the enV2 is now flush with the back, where the original had a ring that was slightly raised around the lens. The front of the enV2 has a wide, thin 1.45-inch LCD screen with a 160 x 45-pixel resolution and 262K colors. The keypad features large, widely spaced keys for easy dialing, a dedicated music button, 5-way navigation, and send/end buttons. Flipping open the enV2 reveals the full QWERTY keyboard and a large 2.4-inch LCD (20 percent larger than the previous model) with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 262K colors. Dialing function buttons are also duplicated on the internal touchpad.
The phone has a 63 MB internal memory and offers memory expansion up to 8 GB using optional microSD memory cards. The enV2's built-in address book can store up to 1000 contacts, and each entry can store 5 numbers, 2 email addresses, and a picture ID. The phone comes with 23 unique polyphonic ringtones, and it has vibrate and silent modes when you need to keep things quiet. The phone lets you match pictures with callers to identify them, and the enV's voice recognition software supports voice commands from any user, not just a pre-programmed user's voice. What's more, many of the phone's functions can be controlled by the sound of your voice, thanks to advanced voice recognition technology. Text-to-speech technology enables the enV to read emails and text messages to you, if you so desire.
A one-touch speakerphone means you can easily talk hands-free, while Bluetooth (version 1.2) allows you to use your favorite wireless headset. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. It also includes profiles for printing images directly to printers, dial-up networking, and sending vCard and vCalendar items to other phones. You can save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings.
The 2-megapixel camera has four resolution modes for still photos (from 1600 x 1200 for printing to 320 x 240 pixels for sending via MMS). It features a 10x digital zoom, self-timer, night mode, and customizable settings for brightness and white balance. An internal image editor enables you to rotate, zoom, crop, and add color effects. The camera can also capture video with sound and it offers two resolution settings (320 x 240 and 176 x 144 pixels). You can shoot for up to an hour for saving or 30 seconds for sending.
You can easily add new music to your collection while on the go from Verizon's V Cast Music service and listen to them on the integrated digital audio player, which offers compatibility with MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+ file formats. You can sync your tunes from your PC (Windows Media Player 11 or higher), as well as create and manage playlists right on the phone. The enV2 can also play video clips from Verizon's V Cast Video service, and ti's compatible with WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 formats.
The enV has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging, too, with support for sending and receiving text, picture, and video messages as well as mobile instant messaging (IM). There's also a complete e-mail client on the device for POP- and IMAP-based accounts. And of course, the QWERTY keyboard makes it a snap to type your messages. The enV ships with a number of handy tools, including a calendar and a voice memo application. An alarm clock and calculator are also included. The enV supports V Cast 3-D games, as well as other 2-D-based games, which are available from Verizon's Get It Now service. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screen savers to give your phone a look that suits your style.
Other features include:
- Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)
- USB charging via computer (cable sold separately) and mass storage capabilities
- Large in-box for text messages (up to 300)
- Dual speakers for stereo music playback
- Voice Clarity function auto adjusts listening level and reduces noise for the listener
- Speed dial (993 entries + 6 preprogrammed)
- Hearing aid compatible = M3/T3
- TTY/TDD support
Vital Statistics
The LG enV2 weighs 4.23 ounces and measures 4 x 2.13 x 0.65 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.3 hours of talk time, and up to 520 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies.
Customer Reviews of LG enV2 Black Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Review Summary: Bluetooth Issues
Review: I purchased an enV2 to replace an LG8300 I had owned for while. Since my contact list had grown to over 500 people and businesses, the 8300 had reached it's limit. I was constantly deleting names and numbers to maintain only 500 contacts, and decided it was time to upgrade to a phone that held more contacts like the enV2.
I don't want a smartphone as I have no need to read email on my phone. I use my phone as a phone primarily, using the calendar almost daily. The 8300 has served me well, and I've taken some great pics the 8300 I would have never gotten unless I carried a small camera with me constantly.
The 8300 has been a great phone and when the LG 8350 replaced it, the new 8350 lacked the flash of the 8300 had. :( Since neither the 8350 nor the enV2 had a flash, I thought I would try the enV2 since it had a full Qwerty keyboard.
After considering the LG DARE, and thinking how I use my phone, I choose the enV2. It's loaded with features, and seemed easy to use. The full QWERTY keyboard is small, but I found it to work without any problems.
Between the various types of shortcut keys and Functions Keys, I had it set up so I could easily open the phone and connect to my bluetooth headset with a few keystrokes. That's when the trouble started.
I was able to easily add two different headsets, my Apple laptop and Garmin GPS as bluetooth devices.
After about 48 hours of use, I discovered I could no longer pair my bluetooth headsets with the enV2, but the headsets worked perfectly with my LG 8300.
I discovered I could only pair a headset, by deleting the device from my phone, then placing the device back in "Discovery Mode" and adding it to my ENV2 once more. :( :( This is more than frustrating.
Here's how I tried to resolve the issue.
Attempt One: I took the enV2, bluetooth headsets and GPS to the Verizon store and described my problem. The first rep examined my phone and saw the problem first hand. Then I show him that the GPS and headsets will pair to my LG 83000 easily. He offered to swap the phone immediately, but since I didn't have the box, I told him I would bring it back in the next day.
Attempt Two: I bring the everything back to Verizon and another rep looks at my phone and "fixes it". I asked him what he did, and he told me he reset everything to "factory defaults". I accept that since it's working and leave.
The next day, I get the same problem. I can see the devices but can't pair them. Each time I attempt to pair any bluetooth device, I get the same message -- "Device not in range or powered off" (or something very similar). Once again, my trusty 8300 pairs to everything with no problem.
Attempt Three: I go to different Verizon store and speak to the manager, who I know. The manager takes me back to the customer service area, and the rep notes my phone software is version 4. something. They upgrade my software to version 7.0 and everything works. I leave. A few hours later, the problem is back. :( :(
Attempt Four: I take everything back to the Verizon store where the software was upgraded to ver 7.0 I see the manager when I get in, he tells the rep to immediately swap the phone out. I've had the phone 13 days now. The new phone is upgraded to v 7.0 and I pair the new phone with two headsets. Everything seems to be working great. NOT! The next day the problem returns.
Attempt Five: I bring everything back to Verizon, including my GPS and demonstrate the problem. This time neither of us can get the enV2 to pair with anything, but all devices pair with my LG8300. The representative makes no excuse, and says I don't know what the problem is. I asked the rep to see if he can contact the LG tech support guy at Verizon to see if others are having this problem.
I like the phone and simply want the bluetooth to work without having to delete devices and reinstall everyday. I still had 16 days to continue to try the phone under the 30 day trail period, but 14 days and five visits to Verizon couldn't solve the inability to use a bluetooth headset.
I don't like to talk and drive without a bluetooth. Some people are more skilled at talking and driving than others, but I prefer a headset when driving. Neither I nor four Verizon reps could solve this. Accordingly, the ENV2 gets one star.
I would love to know if anyone else has had similar problems. I was using a 220 Plantronics, an 3XX Plantronics, a Garmin 680 GPS and an Apple Powerbook G4 when I encountered the problem with my enV2
If they could fix this issue, this phone would be a keeper.
P.S. I will update this review if I get an update on this problem.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Lots of features, but you pay for them monthly.
Review: As a phone, it's a good one. Well laid out and easy to use.
Yes, there are lots of features available: web mail, GPS, Rhapsody music, etc. The problem is that you have to pay by the month to use these features, and similar free features available on the internet are locked out.
For example, the phone has GPS but to use it you must subscribe to Verizon's service. Google Maps won't link to it like it does on other phones.
Another example: yes, you can sync with outlook, but again, you are paying by the month for this service.
There is a web browser but it is TERRIBLE. It's primary function seems to be to display ads. You can't configure it in any way. Yes you can get to an URL (like gmail), and you can save it as a "favorite" but then try getting to the screen where you have your favorites stored!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Pleasantly Surprised by the EnV2
Review: When I first started to look for a new phone as my plan was ending soon, I was torn between the LG Dare, LG Voyager, and the LG EnV2. The Dare was eliminated because of high prices (it was still about $200.00 when I was looking) and the fact that I have a tendency to drop my cell phone and I didn't want to waste my money on something that I would drop and ruin. Whilst the Voyager was not much cheaper, I was interested in having a touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. However, upon using it and seeing it in person, I decided it was too big. I had been hesitant to consider at the EnV2 because I didn't like its small external screen and the outside appearance, but its price and QWERTY keyboard pushed me towards it. Also, it was a good size and similar to the size of my old phone. I realized I wanted something that could fit in my pocket.
I've had this phone for a little over a month, and while that may not seem like long, I've mad up my mind about it. I don't use the outside much, but it is fine for what I need it for. It displays time and phone numbers I've dialed in large, easy-to-read characters. The inside screen is large and crisp. The buttons are a bit small, but my fingers are small enough to that it's not too much of a problem. However, more often than I'd like I press an unwanted button. The menu icons are large and the menu itself is easy to use. The camera takes decent photos, however, I hate not having a flash. Unfortunately, I've also dropped this phone several times. The first day I had it, it slipped out of my hands and onto a tile floor. The next time I dropped it, it flew out of my pocket and onto a driveway. However, the phone is still functioning as it should. :). The one thing I would recommend for this phone is to get screen covers as they get dirty easily. I'm also investing in a case to protect it, but clearly this phone is quite sturdy. All in all, the LG EnV2 is a great phone and fits my needs.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: WOW
Review: i read all the reviews here and i watched some videos on youtube so i knew what to expect and im happy with it great phone i also have an ipod touch and wanted the feel of real buttons.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: My experience with all those features
Review: This phone looks great and operates very well. The camera is good (does not over-saturate pictures) and the MicroSD slot has accommodated my 4Gb card. Navigation feature cost me $10 as a one-off download, and then $15 monthly access fee, and about $1 per megabyte of downloaded street directions. I would say that it costs me about $4 of data each time I use it to find somewhere. The spoken navigation is great with good pronunciation of street names and advice on which lane to get in to. You can choose to pay $35/month for unlimited navigation use. To put music on the phone without paying for VCast, you have to go to [...] and just download the Driver, nothing else; then use Windows Media Player to Sync (copy) music over (oh, don't forget to connect the phone AND press Menu, Settings & Tools, Tools, USB Mass Storage to get your computer to recognise the MicroSD card). Problems with this phone are the following. Drag and Drop are not supported. Fequently, Windows Media Player fails to recognise the phone. Copying photo's to your computer is very difficult (because PC fails to recognise phone). My biggest gripe with this phone is that it will make random calls in my jeans pocket. The cumbersome 'lock' feature does not help because the phone can still make enough random unlock attempts to permanently lock you out of the phone, requiring a trip to the store to unlock it. Finally, while this phone does connect to my cars bluetooth, only basic calling features are supported and the music cannot be streamed. Overall positives, nice looking phone, great battery life, great navigation; negatives, difficulty transferring files to PC, can't keep it in your pocket.