- LG VX8100
Infobox Mobile phone
name = VX8100
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weight = 4.16 oz
manufacturer =LG
carrier =Verizon Wireless
available =July 15 2005
screen = 18-bit 176x220
ext_screen = 16-bit 128x128
camera = 1.3 megapixel
memory_card =MicroSD
predecessor =LG VX8000
successor =LG VX8300 The
LG VX8100 is a mobile phone that was available throughVerizon Wireless in 2005 and 2006. It used Verizon'sEV-DO network and was one of the first phones to supportV CAST service. It also featuredBluetooth capability, stereo speakers, and aMiniSD slot. [cite web|title=Verizon launches LG VX8100|publisher=Mobile Tech News|date=July 15 ,2005 |url=http://www.mobiletechnews.com/info/2005/07/15/020033.html|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2008]Reception
The VX8100 received mix reviews. Some compared it unfavorably to its predecessor, the VX8000, because the VX8100 was heavier, had a shorter battery life, a protruding antenna, a smaller screen, and did not include an analog compatibility modecite web|publisher=cnet|title=LG VX8100 (Verizon Wireless)|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-vx8100-verizon-wireless/4505-6454_7-31313346.html|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2008] Another source of criticism was that there were four different
firmware versions of the phone—none of which were marked on the box—which made for inconsistent consumer experiences. [cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2326330,00.asp|title=What Product Reviewers Never Tell You|author=Segan, Sascha|date=July 24 ,2008 |publisher=PC Magazine|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2008]However, Laptop magazine rated it 4 out of 5 stars, mostly based on its multimedia functionality and faster data rate. [cite web|publisher=Laptop Magazine|url=http://archive.laptopmag.com/Review/LG-VX8100.htm|title=VX8100 Review|author=Spoonauer, Mark|accessdate=August 27|accessyear=2008]
Detailed Specs
* Network: CDMA 800/1900
* Main LCD: 18-bit 176x220
* External LCD: 16-bit 128x128
* Camera: 1.3 megapixel, 8x digital zoom, 1280x960References
External links
* [http://wiki.payne.org/index.php/Product:LG-VX8100 VX8100 Service Menu Information]
* [http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/lg/vx8100.html Mobiledia]
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