LG Voyager (VX10000)

Infobox Mobile phone
name = LG Voyager (VX10000)

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manufacturer = LG Electronics
carrier = Verizon Wireless
available = November 21, 2007
screen = LCD 400 x 240
exterior_screen = LCD 240 x 400
camera = 2 megapixel
2nd_camera =
operatingsystem = BREW
Current SW Version = VX10KV09
input =
cpu =
ringtone = July 2008
memory = 182 MB
memory_card = 8 GB (microSD)
networks = EVDO, 1X
connectivity = Bluetooth / USB Cable
battery = 950 mAh
size = Height = 4.64″, Width = 2.12″, Depth = .71″
weight = 4.69 oz
form = Clamshell (Candybar/flip)
music = Stereo, VCast Video/Music, VCast MobileTV, VZ Navigator, Visual Voicemail (VX10KV09 Only)
predecessor = LG enV (VX9900)
related =

The LG VX10000, also known as the Verizon Voyager or LG VX10K, is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile phone designed by LG Electronics and exclusively marketed by Verizon Wireless. The external screen is touch enabled with a virtual keyboard and buttons. It features an internal screen for use with the included full QWERTY keyboard. Both screens of the Voyager have WQVGA resolution. The Voyager's functions include those of a camera phone and a portable media player, in addition to text messaging, and Internet services including e-mail and web browsing. It is a dual-band mobile phone that uses the CDMA standard. It supports the EVDO data technology.

The Voyager's online release date in the United States was November 18, 2007, and it was released into stores on November 21, 2007, [ [http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/lgs-voyager-handset-positioned-challenge/story.aspx?guid={9E8A0500-78EC-4383-BF36-F0FF0D386324}&dist=MostReadHome MarketWatch.com] ] costing US $299 with a two-year contract, though it was subsequently lowered to $200 and then $150. The rapid price drop was due to stiff competition, notably the Apple iPhone 3G, which went on sale July 2008 and started at $199.

Features

Packaged in a lateral-clamshell design that hides a QWERTY keyboard, the Voyager provides a web browser, the ability to access Verizon's V CAST service (which provides TV, video, and music downloads) and the ability to play MP3, Windows Media, and unprotected AAC files. cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-voyager-vx10000-verizon/4505-6454_7-32640927.html?tag=prod.txt.2 |title=CNet Editors' Review - LG Voyager - VX10000 (Verizon Wireless) |accessdate=2007-12-08 |last=German |first=Kent |date=November 16 2007 |work=CNet Reviews |publisher=CNet Networks, Inc] cite web |url=http://us.lge.com/download/product/file/1000003248/Voyager_Datasheet.pdf |title=LG Voyager Datasheet |accessdate=2007-12-08 |publisher=LG Electronics|format=PDF] The Voyager utilizes Verizon Wireless' EVDO broadband network for data transfer.

The Voyager has a 2 megapixel digital camera and camcorder, an external microSDHC slot for up to 8 GB of storage, a USB connector, and stereo Bluetooth capability. The phone's battery is removable, and can be replaced with an extended-life version to increase talk and standby time.

The Voyager features an external touch screen, similar to that of the Prada, which features a mechanism to simulate the haptic feedback of physical buttons when the screen is touched.

The phone has a 2.81 inch display screen with a 240 x 400 pixel resolution screen. The 950 mAh LiPolymer battery allows up to 4 hours of talk time or 480 hours of standby time. The phone is 4.64" x 2.12" x 0.71" and weights 4.69 oz. Some features include GPS/Locations, Bluetooth, Picture ID, Ringer ID, and Voice calling.

Voyager Refresh

On June 17th, 2008, Verizon announced that it would be implementing Visual Voicemail on several yet to be released phones, including one known simply by the name "Voyager Refresh". [ [http://gizmodo.com/tag/voyager-refresh/ Gizmodo.com] ] It is now widely speculated that the Refresh is in fact a firmware update, purportedly a major one, though this has not been confirmed by a Verizon representative.

On July 17th, 2008, a post on Mobileroar.com purported to have information from "reliable" anonymous source, detailing the enhancements that the Refresh would bring. Among the features the post contended the Refresh firmware update would bring were drag-and-drop icons like those on the LG Dare, as well as a drawing pad application, another feature taken from the Dare. After working with the new update however, the drawing pad application is not present. [ [http://mobileroar.com/2008/07/17/voyager-refresh-weve-got-details Mobileroar.com] ]

Several days later, users on internet message boards reported references on Verizon Wireless's website to a phone called the VX10000 Silver, leading people to believe that a silver version of the phone would also be made available which will actually be titanium. It is currently available.

On August 9th, Verizon Wireless released the "Voyager Refresh" V09 update to all Verizon stores. In many ways, the software update is as significant to Voyager, as the 2.0 upgrade to iPhone. The entire core operating system has been upgraded to match the newer LG Dare. Rhapsody music support has been added. Bugs have been fixed. And, the interface is now more responsive, with a consolidated Media Center, which more recent phones have used to replace the older Get it Now interface. [ [http://www.phonenews.com/verizon-releases-voyager-refresh-software-update-visual-voicemail-not-free-4023/ Verizon Releases Voyager Refresh Software Update, Visual Voicemail Not Free | PhoneNews.com] ]

Most significant however, is the long-rumored addition of Visual Voicemail to the LG Voyager. However, despite past reports, the update is not free. While Verizon was correct that the download of Visual Voicemail is free, to activate it you must pay a fee of $2.99 per month for using the Visual Voicemail service on the Verizon network.

The Titanium Voyager is currently available online now for $149.99 (after $50.00 mail-in rebate) which includes the new firmware similar to the LG Dare. New features include: new "white" display theme, drag & drop icons in the shortcut screen, and many more.

ee also

*LG enV (VX9900), similar to the Voyager
*LG Prada (KE850), LG's first touchscreen phone
*LG Venus (VX8800), touch-pad fashion phone unveiled alongside the Voyager
*Danger Hiptop (T-Mobile Sidekick)
* Verizon Wireless, the exclusive carrier for the Voyager
* LG, the manufacturer of the LG Voyager

References

External links

* [http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/mobile%20phones_select%20by%20carrier_verizon_VOYAGER.jhtml "LG Electronics": "LG Voyager"]
* [http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4870.html "Digitaltrends.com": "LG Voyager Review"]
* [http://www.wikispecs.org/index.php?title=LG_Voyager_VX10000_Mobile_Phone "WikiSpecs": "LG Voyager"]
* [http://legacy.macnn.com/articles/07/10/03/verizon.lg.voyager/ "Mac News Network": "Verizon takes on iPhone with LG Voyager"]
* [http://comparati.com/890-LG-Voyager-vs-iPhone "Comparati": "LG Voyager vs iPhone"]
* [http://www.smartdevicecentral.com/article/LG+VX10000+Voyager/219906_1.aspx Segan, Sascha (November 19, 2007), "LG VX1000 Voyager", SmartDeviceCentral.com]