LG VX-10000 Voyager / Reviews

I was originally skeptical about getting a touch screen phone. Especially a brick-style with no flip cover or anything. This concern was justified shortly after I began using it as I had removed the cover film, but it's quick and cheap to get replacement film from any camera store, etc. I cleaned up the screen (thankfully no real scratches yet), put on the film and no issues since.

The phone is highly customizable as some others have mentioned. If you set some time aside to get familiar with all of the options you'll probably find there isn't much that can't be adjusted or changed to better fit your preferences. I use it a fair bit and there are still some options I have to re-familiarize myself with when I use them as I'm not a power user so don't use everything all the time. It stays locked surprisingly well, especially with a decent aftermarket carry case. I've never had any accidental calls made. Usually if it does accidentally come unlocked it just goes to a random tool since the second touch on the screen goes to the shortcut menu for apps and the like. It's nice to have the option to unlock it using the touch button on the screen or the spring lever on the side.

The calls have been clear and easy to use. The only issue I've seen (and it may have just been a glitch at the time) is if you try to plug in the recharging cable while on a call it may drop the call. No real biggie there once you know about it, just plug it in first or tell the person on the other end you'll call them right back if it drops.

The 'biggest' negatives to me are the lack of a flash with the camera (which is kind of sad since it does a decent job of focusing before it snaps a picture otherwise) and no regular headphone jack. The only jack I believe is for Verizon's use to transfer contact lists and whatnot upon purchase or wipes, it wouldn't fit a standard portable plug. I've had it for a couple years now and on occasion the touch screen will hesitate to respond but after waiting a second or two it responds fine. Also the speakerphone is only really practical with it flipped open since it uses the larger speakers by the inside screen. This makes sense overall, but there should be an option for it to use the outer speaker like there is switching between the touch screen and inner screen. This is really minor to me however since I rarely use the speakerphone (I prefer Bluetooth headsets).

All in all it's a great phone. From what I've seen the EnV Touch (essentially Voyager 2.0 I think) has added a flash for the camera, and may have a standard headphone jack now as well. If they maintained the stability and customization from the Voyager then I'd recommend the Touch for those after a new phone. If the Touch isn't available the Voyager should be a great value by now.

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