Take a Look at the LG’s VX7000

Released for Verizon, the VX7000 is the next installment of the
clamshell designs by LG. As the successor to the hugely popular
VX6000, several similarities prevailed. From a sleek design, clean
lines, and feature-rich applications and software, to a crystal clear
TFT screen, and excellent reception.
Though it’s a bit boxy, it resembles a gadget straight from the
Jetsons, and we love the overall futuristic effect. It’s also big (3.7
by 1.9 by 1 inches) and heavy (3.9 ounces) for a flip phone, so it
makes for an awkward fit in a jeans pocket, especially with its
prominent antenna.
Front and center is the bright external display, which shows the date,
the time, battery life, signal strength, and caller ID (where
available). The 1.25-inch-diagonal, 4,096-color screen also displays
pictures of your callers and the wallpaper of your choosing, while a
long, thin indicator light above the screen flashes different colors
for incoming calls or text messages. (The light does double duty as
the camera flash.) Flip open the mobile and you’ll find the
eye-popping, 2-inch-diagonal internal screen. Armed with 262,000
colors, it has outstanding color and depth, making it a joy to browse
the mostly intuitive menus. For some odd reason, though, the camera
menu is included under the Web browser page.
You can check your Hotmail or AOL Mail through a Web-based interface,
but you’ll have to download the crude, bare-bones Soda-Pop Mail to
collect messages from your POP3 account, and there’s no IMAP4 access
at all. Instant-messaging fanatics can stay in touch with AOL, MSN,
and Yahoo, but you can sign in to only one account at a time. Other
missing features include a speakerphone, Bluetooth, and an infrared
(IR) port.
With a slightly more powerful 1100 mAh Li-Ion battery (compared to the
VX6000’s 950 mAh), users will be able to talk longer. LG rated the
VX7000 at 180 hours of standby and 3.33 hours of talk time. However,
those are under optimal conditions. Actual talk and standby times are
lower.
Available for Verizon Wireless, the handset sells for $249.99. Though
that’s a fair price, you should be able to find it for less with
service.