LG VX8350 Phone, Red (Verizon Wireless)

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 2 x 0.9 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017O6GRO
• Item model number: LG-VX8350R
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,169 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An upgrade to the popular VX8300, the LG VX8350 slims down the clamshell design by doing away with the external antenna, but it keeps the external LCD and music playback control buttons. And you'll need those because this phone is 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. Other features include integrated dual speakers, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo music streaming, 1.3-megapixel camera with video capabilities, voice dialing, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

Download your new favorite tunes right to your phone via Verizon's V Cast Music store.

Verizon Service Options
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.

With the V Cast Video service, you can 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.

Phone Features

The slim clamshell VX8350 features a 1.3-megapixel camera (with video recording) and Bluetooth stereo music streaming capability.

The VX8350 features a traditional clamshell design with a large 176 x 220-pixel internal color display with support for 256K, as well as an external TFT LCD with a 96 x 96-pixel resolution (for displaying incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics, photos and more). Music playback control keys are also located on the front cover. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad.

The VX8350's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. Meanwhile, a speed dialing feature allows you to dial up to 99 numbers virtually instantaneously. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded via Verizon's Get It Now service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling, or you can match pictures with callers to identify them.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.1 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. This phone also provides USB mass storage capabilities for saving and transferring your most important files from PC to PC.

The 1.3-megapixel camera offers three resolution modes (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240) and includes a self-timer, night mode, and brightness/white balance controls. It also records video clips (176 x 144 pixels) from 30 seconds (for sending via MMS) or up to 1 hour (for saving to memory card). You can also set videos under 5 MB in size as your screen's wallpaper.

The phone also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight. Other features include:

• Up to 1000 contact entries with up to five numbers and picture ID for each entry
• MP3 and WMA music file compatibility; synchronize music from PC to phone
• Voice memo recording up to 1 hour; record phone calls up to 5 minutes in length
• 2.5mm headphone jack
• One-touch speakerphone
• Voice Clarity--auto adjust voice based on surrounding noise level
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T4
• Calendar, alarm clock, calculator
• Java-based games
• 72-chord polyphonic ringtones
• WAP web browser

Vital Statistics
The LG VX8350 weighs 3.3 ounces and measures 3.73 x 1.97 x 0.87 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 210 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies and Verizon's EV-DO data network.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Little Red Phone--hinge breaks, April 19, 2008

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Karen Woodworth Roman "Happy Librarian" (DeKalb, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG VX8350 Phone, Red (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

This is the first *new* cell phone I have owned. All my previous phones were *new to me*. So, I love this phone.

Pros
Makes calls reliably
Few dropped calls
Camera
Looks good
Holds charge very well
Red
Bluetooth

Cons
I get charged for data even though I don't think I'm getting any data. (.20-2.00/month)
Too much junk that is trying to sell me ring tones and optional features
No free games
The most useful functions are not the most easily accessible.
Doesn't come with the cable to download photos
Free ringtones and photos are nothing special...sound tinny

Edit: 2/2010-- I've gone from 5 stars to 3. The first time the hinge broke was about 10 months in, so I got it replaced at Verizon. Now it is the second time. My contract is up, but I'm waiting for the 4g model of iPhone, hopefully on Verizon. I just bought the grey model on eBay as a replacement until I make up my mind on a new phone and carrier. Also, I asked Verizon about the mystery data charges and was assured that it was text messages. I get junk texts from time to time and every few months send or recieve one.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad...just one major complaint!, December 3, 2008

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P. B. Brown "odd duck" (Orygun) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG VX8350 Phone, Red (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I like my plain jane phones...nothing fancy and this certainly fits the bill. It does have a camera, which comes in handy, doesn't take any spectacular pictures though. It's tough..I work around horses, and this phone has been stepped on a few times and still works fine.

My main complaint? The stupid buttons on the front! I am always hitting them. If I put it in my pocket...beepbeep, and low and behold, I'm downloading something! Put it in a holster that hangs off my pocket..same thing, albeit, not as frequently. Purse? Same thing. They are a major PITA.

It also has crappy ringtones to choose from. But ah well, not a biggie.

For a reliable, tough phone? It does the job. But it does have an annoying factor!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars junky plastic housing, January 10, 2009

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MarjIndex - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG VX8350 Phone, Red (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

Phone was all right, but I was disappointed given general good reviews. Buttons on side were always being hit by accident (I have lots of video recordings of the inside of my purse) and the plastic housing near the hinge cracked after only two months. I wouldn't order another.