 You can personalize your LG Versa phones based on your messaging needs--either attach the optional QWERTY keypad to the phone or leave the keypad at home (see larger image). |
 The 3-inch touchscreen offers tactile feedback and a built-in accelerometer rotates the screen automatically (see larger image). |
Verizon Wireless Service
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless 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.
In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless 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 the 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.
Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless 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. The Verizon Wireless Media Center 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 Media Center service.
With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.
Phone Features
The LG Versa is an elegant candybar-style touchscreen phone that also has an optional attachable QWERTY keyboard (sold separately) for those times when you need to type a lot of messages while on the go. The 3-inch touchscreen (240 x 480 pixels, 262K colors) features an animated 3D interface and you can customize up to three home screens with favorite features and applications. The built-in accelerometer rotates the screen automatically from portrait to landscape, and you can use rotation movements to steer games. An ambient light sensor controls the brightness on the LCD according to surrounding light, and a proximity sensor turns LCD off when placing a call. The touchscreen also offers a virtual QWERTY keyboard.
 The LG Versa can be detached from its keyboard cover and used on its own. |
This phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with the included headset as well as other Bluetooth devices a snap. With EDR, you'll get a faster connection that makes transferring files and using the phone as a modem for your laptop hum along nicely. And with the embedded A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones or other compatible devices. 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 (additional charges applicable).
The 2-megapixel camera offers five resolution options--1600 x 1200 (default), 1280 x 960, 800 x 400, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels--and a 2x digital zoom. It offers advanced features including face detection, SmartPic Technology (which helps to compensate face color), customizable brightness and white balance settings, multiple shutter sounds (including silent), and a self-timer. After snapping your pics, you can use the image editor to zoom, rotate, crop, add frames and icons, and write over images. This phone also captures videos with sound in three resolutions--640 x 480, 320 x 240, 176 x 144 pixels (default)--and you can choose to record 30-second videos for sending via messaging or up to an hour for saving to your PC.
The digital audio player offers compatibility for MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and the phone allows you to multitask while playing music--hide player to send messages, edit contacts, and browse the Web. You can create and manage playlists right on the phone and the library can be organized by artist, genre and album. This phone also has a music-only mode (or flight mode) where the cellular radio is turned off, enabling you to still play music (Bluetooth connectivity is still operable).
 When the optional QWERTY keyboard is attached, the phone includes a secondary OLED screen on the back. |
Other features include:
- MicroSD memory slot with support for cards up to 16 GB in size
- Visual Voice Mail: delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
- USB Mass Storage: transfer files between microSD card and PC
- 2.5 mm headset jack
- Text, picture and video messaging
- Supports threaded messaging
- Personal organizer with calculator, EZ Tip Calculator, calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, notepad, and drawing pad with character recognition
- Speakerphone and voice commands
- Bilingual interface – English and Spanish
- Phonebook with up to 1,000 entries with multiple contacts
- TTY/TDD-capable
- Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
- In Case of Emergency contacts
Vital Statistics
The LG Versa weighs 3.81 ounces and measures 4.16 x 2.07 x 0.54 inches. Its 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.8 hours (290 minutes) of talk time, and up to 430 hours (17.9 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as the Verizon Wireless EV-DO data network.
LG Versa VX9600 Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless) Features
- Up to 4.8 hours of talk time, up to 430 hours (17.9 days) of standby time
- 2.0-megapixel camera/camcorder. Bluetooth for stereo music and dial-up networking. MicroSD expansion (to 16 GB). access to IM and personal email
- Access Verizon's V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network. GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
- Advanced touchscreen phone, optional QWERTY keyboard sold separately
User Reviews about LG Versa VX9600 Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
This is a neat phone. Wish it had a bigger screen. Makes it very easy to get to contacts and has neat short cuts. Light weight. Has a full touch screen keyboard. You can turn it 3 ways to use. Good battery life. Has touch lock. Love the software and has nice wallpaper to choose from. Sound quality pretty good. Loud enough and others are clear. The extra keyboard you can attach may not be so user friendly but without it --May not be so easy for those text addicted. I only text maybe 20 times a week so for me it isn't that big a deal but for calling and light texting it works for me. Most definite be sure to have protection for it. Screen easy to scratch. I have had a lot of phones this is my favorite than the voyager both by LG. -- Great Software for a multimedia phone Like it!
Okay, I've had this phone for a little over a month now, and have very few complaints. It isn't the most user friendly phone at first, whenever I have friends use it it seems to take them a while to figure it out. Personally, I have no problems using it, it only took me a few days to totally get the hang of the touch screen and figure out everything it can do. The touch screen is very responsive, I rarely end up clicking on things I don't want to. The software on the phone is unbelievable and I totally love it.
*Camera*
The camera on the phone is decent, it takes better pictures outside, but inside ones are just okay. Nothing to get to excited about. I'm not sure why they put a 2 megapixel camera on it, but its not a big downside.
The Speakers on the phone are actually pretty good. Once you get music on it, it plays it pretty nice and loud. As far as the headphones go, I'm sure everyone has figured out by now that its not a 3.5 mm jack. I haven't had the right kind of headphones to try it out.
*Texting* Texting on this phone is awesome, the phone is a lot uglier with the attachable keypad, but its worth the trade off. The keypad is extremely thin, and it is really easy to text with. The fact that the keypad is so much smaller than the phone doesn't seem to be an issue. I only tried texting without the keypad a few times, it was pretty slow trying to find the right buttons because the on screen keypad is pretty small and its easy to hit wrong buttons on that. I'm sure if it was important you could get used to it though.
*Technical Issues*
I have only experienced one issue with my phone, it just randomly turned off, but it wasn't a big deal. I haven't had the problem that others have, when the miss a call and their phones freeze. So if that is something keeping you from buying the phone I would say go ahead and try it.
*Screen*
The screen is pretty bright in the dark, I've had it for a month and have managed to not scratch it, so has long as your careful you should be fine. In the sunlight sometimes it can be almost impossible to read the screen though, so that is another issue
*Battery*
The battery on the phone is decent, it really depends what your using for phone for. You can make it a few days if you just use it for calls and light texting, but if you use it a lot for music and texting the battery will die pretty quick. I picked up a car charger for $20 and since I'm in my car a lot I don't have a of of battery issues.
*Overall*
Overall I like this phone a lot, I've dropped it a few times and it seems pretty durable. I love the touch screen, also I received tons of compliments on my phone. It is a little weird trying to dial while driving, but the voice commands actually work pretty good. I would recommend this phone to people, if your not a really technical person that gets excited about the touch screen, maybe not. But if your somewhat interested in a technical phone than you will enjoy this one. For $100 in my opinion you can't get a better phone and recommend it. -- Awesome Phone
I was looking at touch screen phones with a QWERTY keyboard, and after all my research I decided on the Versa. My wife got the LG Dare. Overall its a great phone, the touch screen is very responsive, and of course the attachable keyboard is great. Only thing I was not very impressed with, which others users from various review websites have noted with is the battery life. I dont use the internet, I mainly use the phone for texting. With an average of about 5 texts a day and I've had to charge the phone every other day. I believe this is because the detachable keyboard lights up when attached to the phone and this drains the battery life. I'm sure without the keyboard the battery life would be much better. Again besides the batter life, this is a great phone. If your debating between the Dare and Versa, I would say go for the Versa. (The Dare does have a much better camera).
-- Great Phone - bad battery life
