Simple and Modern without Tons of Bells and Whistles
Written: Dec 27 '04
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Pros: Color screen, line quality, ringtones, alarm clock features, stylish and modern phone!
Cons: NO GAME! Guidebook isn't very thorough, numberpad clumsy to work with.
The Bottom Line: If you want a decent, modern phone but aren't so concerned with all the features, this is for you!
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| razberryswirl's Full Review: LG VX4400 |
So far, the LG VX4400 is the best phone I've had so far. This is my 5th phone since I started my cell phone service in 1998. I tend to change my mind often about the phones, not to mention how technology changes after a year of having a phone. I have a feeling that I'm going to keep this one for a while!
I really wanted a flip phone this time around when I renewed my cell phone plan. I decided to pay extra for this one because of the 65K screen so I'd have something modern. I'm the type of person who isn't all that much into the bells and whistles of a phone - I just want something modern, functional and that works. Plus, I wanted a flip phone so I could just slip the phone into my pocket on a quick run to the store or those times when I don't feel like carrying a purse.
I love the color screen, the larger choice of ringtones and the modern styling of this phone. I've had Kyocera and Nokia phones in the past and weren't totally satisfied. This phone has the best reception that I've ever had in a phone, and I'm as comfortable talking on this as I am using my home phone. I find that I use my home phone much less because I don't have to worry about a dying battery or bad reception. My husband often shuns his Kyocera so he can use mine. I also like being able to download ringtones from the applications on my phone (for an extra charge, of course). I also love the ability to set up to three different alarms for different days of the week (week days, weekends, every day). My old Kyocera phone had an alarm function, but it never woke me up. The alarm wasn't loud enough and if the alarm wasn't turned off (or set to snooze), it seemed to just go off automatically. I also love the side button to press once to silence a ringing phone, or if I press it twice, it sends the caller directly to voice mail. Also, this phone hasn't died on me yet, even after a two hour conversation. I thought the color screen would drain the battery quickly, but it doesn't, whether you're on the line or just sending text messages or browsing/downloading ringtones. One more plus - the different "wallpaper" you can choose and the fact that you can change color schemes.
There are a few things I don't like about the phone. I have to press and hold the asterisk key or side button twice to put my phone on vibrate - either that or go through the menu to do it. Also, I am not fond of the buttons on this one in that they are flush with the rest of the panel and I feel like I have to use my fingernails to press each button. This also causes the numberpad to get dirty easily. I'm always wiping it off since I have darker skin and wear tinted moisturizer. Plus...sadly, this phone doesn't have a standard game. You have to pay extra and download a game.
I must also mention this story. When I first received the phone, I was messing around with the guide book and menus. I set the phone to "auto answer after three rings". This wasn't mentioned in the guide book and I thought it meant the phone would answer and send to voice mail after three rings. Well, after a month, I realized it was just automatically picking up the line after three rings...even if the handset was closed. Several people remarked to me that they called me and the phone would just pick up and nothing...or even worse, they could hear me singing in the car! I didn't know the phone could still pick up a call when it was closed. So yes, quite embarassing but funny as well. I'm glad I figured that one out! I think this phone was meant for a cell phone veteran who can figure out a lot of things on their own.
The positive aspects of this phone definitely outweight the negatives. There are features on this phone that I never use, like the calendar, but I didn't buy the phone for that reason. I'm not about a ton of features, like a camera - but if you are pretty simple and just want something stylish and modern, this is the phone for you.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 30 w/rebate
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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Oh my goodness - I'm almost 30!
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