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Verizon Wireless, LG VX6100, & LG VX8300

July 22, 2007 by debbie T | Wireless

Since March, I was eligible to upgrade my Verizon Wireless cell phone (LG VX6100), under the New Every Two promotion. I briefly researched online, and when I went to the store, I decided to upgrade to the LG VX8300. This required me to sign a new 2 year contract.

Likable LG VX8300

I was happy with the LG VX8300; the display is bright and colorful, and I liked that there was a microSD slot. Basically, it was an updated version of my previous phone.

The LG VX8300 Negatives

There were a few things that annoyed me. The menu (Verizon Wireless standard menu system) is not as intuitive as the default LG menu system in my LG VX6100. The phone’s available ringtones are horrid. I missed my old ringtones, and I hate the selection that Verizon Wireless offers on their pay site.

I use the speakerphone 90% of the time, and although the speakers sounded quite good, the way I hold my phone, I felt like I was blocking the two little side speakers with my fingers.

The biggest negative was that I had to sign a new two year Verizon Wireless contract. Since the iPhone announcement months ago, I had a nagging feeling that should remain “contract-free” - so I could be free to change providers at any time if something new and cool was announced.

So, I returned the cell phone on Friday, and reverted to my old LG VX6100 phone. I feel relieved that I am contract-free once again.

I ordered a new battery for the LG VX6100 from AccessoryGeeks.com, and since I already had a USB data cable, I will connect to the hard drive to mess with my saved photos & ringtones. (More on this in a new article) - I think this phone will be good for at least another year, and by then who knows what cool products will be available.

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How do I enable javascript on my vx8300 browser? If I cannot, is there another browser I can download? On some pages when I try to login I enter my username and password, it just returns me to the login screen.
Comment by Pete on December 1st, 2007