LG enV3

Yes, I got a new one. This is very hard to resist especially when they give to us for free. How can you not upgrade to the newer version. I said that I will not get a new one until my last one is broken, but that one did not last last very long. When DH got his we are also due for renewal and by renewing for another two years, he got two new cell phones for free. The image below is mine and for my ODS is blue. Now my old one is our home cell phone and the old home cell phone is empty and outdated cell phone. It's a waste of materials when no one can use the old cell phones. I know some organizations collect them and do something with it, but I am a little paranoid about it. I rather separate all the pieces and keep what is valuable and disposed the rest.

You can see the features of my new cell phone below. I am not into texting, listening to music, and web browsing with the phone. I like my 21" monitor and big keyboard anytime. However, given another circumstances I would probably use all the features listed below. I like it that I can easily connect this via USB to my PC and drag all the music I love to listen to however, I will never use it because the kids are always with me and I need all of my 6 senses (or more...lol) to tend on them. I also love the cell phones these days, I can easily copy all of my files from the old one to the new one. Before, I have to type all of my contacts now I can easily transfer to each other. And they I mention free cell phone is always nice?

Text messaging fanatics can’t wait to get their thumbs on the new LG enV®3. Slim and feature–packed, this handset boasts a full, compact QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6" internal screen for unsurpassed messaging speed and convenience. LG enV3 includes a 3.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, Bluetooth® stereo capability, a music player, and a Favorites key that enables users to connect with their ten most frequent contacts in a flash. One–touch speakerphone, speaker–independent voice commands and large, widely spaced external keys designed for easy dialing round out the impressive specs. Get ready for the ultimate handset for messaging enthusiasts who love sharing special moments with their friends and family – the new LG enV3.
Design

* Large 2.6″ Internal Screen
* Full, Compact QWERTY Keyboard for Fast Messaging
* Dedicated Text Messaging key via Internal Keyboard
* Large widely spaced external keys for easy dialing

Advanced Messaging Features

* QWERTY Shortcut for text
* Auto–Complete Feature for Text, Picture & Video Messaging
* Text Instant Reply Feature

Camera/Camcorder

* 3.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder with Flash
* Video Capture and Playback
* Self Timer: Off, 3, 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, Negative, Aqua, Sepia, Black & White
* Multi–shot Mode:
– Smile Shot: Automatically takes a picture when a smile is detected
– Panorama: Automatically takes 3 pictures in sequence as you move from left to right
– Intelligent Shot for Improved Image Quality
– Dual Display: Activate the external display for self portraits
* Camera Resolutions: 2048x1536 (default), 1600x1200 (default), 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 Pixels
* Customizable Brightness, White Balance, Shutter Sound, Color Effects, Shot Mode, Self Timer
* Shutter Selection

Music

* Music Player for MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC & AAC+
* Sync Music from PC to Phone & Create and Manage Playlists
* Up to 16GB microSD™ Optional Removable Memory

Bluetooth®

* Supported Profiles: Headset, Hands–free, Dial–up Networking, Stereo, Phone Book Access, Basic Printing, Object Push, File Transfer, Basic Imaging, Human Interface Device

Services

* HTML Web Browsing Capable
* V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (Subscription, Wireless and PC downloads)
* V CAST Videos
* Family Locator
* Media Center – Download Games, Ringtones and More
* Dashboard with Mobile Web
* Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Corporate Email, Mobile IM and Chat capable
* Text, Picture, Video, Voice Messaging with Threaded Messaging Feature
* VZ Navigatorsm Capable
* Field Force Manager
* Visual Voice Mail
* Voice Mail Capable
* Device Software Update: Download firmware updates over the air
* Nationwide Premium Plan Capable
* Mobile Broadband Connect Capable

General

* Bilingual Interface: English/Español
* Airplane Mode
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator, StopWatch
* Voice Commands
* Speakerphone
* Embedded Ring Tones, Vibrating Alert & Silent
* 2.5mm Headset Jack
* Phone Book with 1,000 Contacts
* In Case of Emergency Contacts
* Total Equipment Coverage is Available
* TTY/TDD Support
* GPS Enabled/E911

Specifications

* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
* Data Transmission: High–Speed EV–DO
* Dimensions: 4.11" (H) x 2.13" (W) x 0.65" (D)
* Weight: 3.77 oz.
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
* SAR: Head – 1.34 W/kg, Body – 1.07 W/kg
* Internal LCD: 260K Color TFT, 320x240 Pixels, 2.60″
* External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 160x96 Pixels, 1.56″
* Usage Time: Up to 327 Minutes OR
* Standby Time: Up to 460 Hours

Samsung Alias 2

Every winter when DH does a snow removal his cell phone always gets wet or lost or the combination of both. Meaning lost in the snow and getting wet in the process. I think he always finds it but always does not work the way it used to after getting wet. This year he got another free one along with two new ones for myself and my ODS. He always wanted something that is not easy to break, but he doesn't want to pay too much for it. And most of the time he picks one that I think is for ladies. He likes the features of this phone. He can change the dial tone the way he wants it. He was a little disappointed because his friend sent him a ring-tone, and he can't put it in this new phone, unless he sends it via the internet. That means we have to pay extra just to get it from the old phone to the new one. He also bought a cover for it, and it only lasted a few days. The tab broke and it doesn't attach to the phone anymore. He bought a blue tooth, but somehow it doesn't fit his ear. The hook is too wide and the piece that is supposed to go in the hole of his ear but came short. Poor DH nothing works well for him...lol. Maybe he should just buy the one that he likes (the rugged one) and be done with it. No need to buy blue tooth because he can use it as walked-talkie, and he doesn't need to buy a cover because those things are hard to break.

Other than that he is pretty happy with Samsung Alias 2.


The new Samsung Alias™ 2 gives you the convenience of a QWERTY keypad in a unique flip–style format. It has the same dual–hinge design that made original Alias a hit, but Alias 2 adds a touch of magic – a Magic Key keypad using e–ink technology. In phone mode, you see a standard phone keypad. In texting mode, however, the keys magically change into a full, four–row QWERTY keypad. But the magic doesn’t stop there. The Alias 2 also has a 2.6" QVGA screen for crisper, clearer viewing, a 2.0 megapixel camera, and dedicated hot keys for one–touch access to some of your most used features like Bluetooth®, text messaging, voicemail, camera, voice commands, games and alarms.
Design

* Unique 2–way Flip Form Factor
* Magic Keypad with E–Ink Technology
* Keypad changes from a traditional keypad to QWERTY keypad

Camera/Camcorder

* 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Night Shot
* Self Timer: Off, 3, 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, B/W, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua
* Multi–Shot Mode: Series, Divided, Panorama
* Resolution Adjustment: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120
* Video Capture & Playback
* Dedicated Camera/Video Key
* Digital Zoom: up to 10 step, depending on resolution adjustment
* Shutter Sound selection

Music

* Music Player for: MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC & Unprotected AAC+ formats
* Sync Music from PC to Phone – Create and Manage playlists
* Up to 16GB microSD™ Optional Removable Memory

Bluetooth®

* Bluetooth Profiles Supported: Headset, Handsfree, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Print, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and VCal & Serial Port

Services

* V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (wireless, subscription and PC downloads)
* V CAST Video Capable
* Mobile Web Capable
* Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Mobile IM, and Chat Capable
* Wireless Sync Capable
* Visual Voice Mail


* Media Center Capable – Download games ringtones and more
* Text, Picture, Video & Voice messaging with the threaded messaging feature
* VZ Navigatorsm Capable
* Family Locator
* Premium Plan Capable
* Device Software Update: Download upgrades over the air

General

* Voice Commands: Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, Text Message Readout, & Call Announcement
* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch
* Phone Book with up to 1000 Entries with multiple contacts
* TTY Capable
* GPS Enable/E911
* Airplane Mode
* Bilingual User Interface: English/Español
* In Case of Emergency Contacts
* Embedded Ringtones, Vibrating Alert & Silent
* Speakerphone
* 2.5mm Headset Jack
* Total Equipment Coverage is Available

General

* EV–DO Digital Only
* Dimensions: 4.01" (H) x 2.04" (W) x 0.67" (D) with standard battery
* Screen size: 2.6 inches
* Display: 240x320 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
* # of lines: 8 (portrait), 5 (landscape)
* Weight: 4.34 ounces with standard battery
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
* SAR: Head– 0.541, Body– 1.06
* Usage Time: Up to 300 Minutes OR
* Standby Time: Up to 336 hours

LG enV VX9900 Phone

This is my newest (1 year old) cell phone from Verizon Wireless. We do get a free new phone every two years and we been in this company since early 2004.

Product Description

The ultimate in mobile entertainment just got better! The new enV from LG has everything you love about The V: EvDO high-speed technology, a QWERTY keyboard, a large internal screen, dual stereo speakers, and an external memory port. Not to mention exciting new features like an upgraded 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder with autofocus and lens cover, and Bluetooth® stereo support for listening to music. Now, all this LG innovation is packed into a slimmer and lighter weight design. The LG enV. Thinner. Lighter. Better than ever.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #9616 in Cell Phone Accessories
* Color: Orange
* Brand: LG
* Model: enV
* Released on: 2007-07-02

I haven't really used all of the features because they cost money. I only got it because it was time to update my phone and it is free. The camera works as good as my powershot A20, however to get the video or pictures out I have to pay. Unless I pay more and get all those features for free. We have 4 cell phones in the house. One for my husband, one for my eldest son, one for one and one stays home. We don't have a land line and we only use cell phones.

There is slot for microSD card. I got my eldest son's memory card because he uses his ipod for music. Bluetooth capable, TXT messaging, Picture messeging, Video messegning, V Cast, V Cast music, Web 2.0, NZ navigator and TTY/TDD support. And you know what, they are not available at verizon anymore. I just tried locating it to read all the features but no luck there. I found the description somewhere else.