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LG vx9800

The LG vx9800

The following technical LG vx9800 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it doesn't constitute an actual hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its good and not-as-good features to help you make a sound decision.

You may also want to read my user reviews of the LG vx9800.

The Good:

  1. Talk Time: 250 minutes of talk time. It is way above average! (score: 20/20)
  2. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is generally the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it generally allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  3. Memory Expansion Slot: It has a memory expansion slot MiniSD, a useful way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  4. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  5. Full Keyboard: It has a built-in small keyboard. It helps not only when typing text messages but also when browsing the wireless web and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  6. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Average:

  1. Stand-by Time: 199.2 hours of stand-by time. It is about average. (score: 12/20)
  2. Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera built-in the LG vx9800 is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 5.19 ounces of the LG vx9800 is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)

Overall Score: 97


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the LG vx9800:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not necessarily list features in full, some features may be missing. Therefore, the script that generated that technical analysis may yield akward results. If so, send me an email to let me know.

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