LG VX9400 - Black silver (Verizon) Cellular Phone

LG VX9400 (Multimedia Phone)

The amazing LG VX9400 for Verizon Wireless takes mobile TV to a whole new level. One of the first Verizon Wireless phones to support live TV broadcasts, the LG VX9400 means you can still catch the season finale, the big game or entertain your kids when around town. Just flip the screen to landscape mode and tune in to current broadcasts on your phone! The LG VX9400 also offers streaming and downloadable music, stereo Bluetooth, a 1.3 Megapixel camera/camcorder and more in a pocket-sized phone


Highlights
One of The First Verizon Wireless Phones To Support Streaming Live TV Broadcasts Through V CAST
Plays Either Downloaded V CAST Music or PC-transferred Music Files
Wirelessly Stream Music To A Stereo Bluetooth Headset
High-speed Data Downloads Let You Surft The Web, Watch TV Or Listen To Streaming Music
1.3 Megapixel Camera Takes Print-quality Photos And Extra-long Video Clips
Advanced Voice Dialing Lets Your Operate Your Phone Without Pre-training
Large, Crisp Color Display
Instant, Text, Email, Picture Or Video Messaging Capable With TXT+PIX+FLIX Add-on Rate Plan Feature
What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - 1.3 Megapixels (1280 x 1040 Pixel Resolution Max), 5x Digital Zoom, Flash, Self-timer, Night Mode
Streaming Multimedia Support - Get On-demand Streaming, Live TV and Music With V CAST Mobile TV Add-on Plan Feature
V CAST Music Player - You Can Download WMA and MP3 Songs From V CAST Music And Store Them On Your Phone
GPS Services Support - Yes, Get Turn-by-turn Directions with VZ Navigator from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v1.2 Supports HSP, HFP, DUN, SPP, OPP (vCard), and Basic Print (BPP) Profiles
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, QVGA-quality (320 x 240 Pixel Resolution Max), 1 Hour Recording Max, Set Videos As Wallpaper
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, With Bluetooth or USB Cable and Software (Sold Separately)
PC Synchronization - Yes, With Bluetooth or USB Cable and Software (Sold Separately)
Parental Controls - Yes, VZ Chaperone Service Capable So You Can Track The Location Of The Phone
Messaging Features
Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 - WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in, Near-broadband Speeds With Verizon Mobile Web 2.0 Add-on Rate Plan Feature
Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
Email Client - Yes, POP3 Format Supported With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, Supports Instant Messaging With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Languages Supported - English, Spanish
Games - Yes, Download BREW Titles
Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
Core Features
Color Main Display - 320 x 240 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed, Display Rotates To L

Since the LG VX9400 came out in mid 2007 I've always wanted one. I even switched cell carriers to get one, only to find out it was no longer offered. Then watching the first IRON MAN movie when they showed it just fueled my fire. I have been using the VX9400 for one month now and I am no longer impressed. Despite its bold good looks, having the directional pad BELOW the keypad is cumbersome to use. And having to swing it open to use keypad when on a call to put in passwords or anything, makes it difficult to hear out of. I enjoy the simplicity of LG's menu. I like the VCAST TV and music features. The web browsing is just as good as any non-smartphone (which means not worth having). Overall its a OK phone that seams well built, durable, looks good but takes lots of practice to get used to texting on it (I still haven't). You can now understand some of my disappointment in it. I am glad I bought it but would not buy it again.

I love this phone! I had the same model a while ago, but it broke and when I went to replace it, it was discontinued. I ended up getting a different replacement phone and compared to this one, I hated it. I kept the replacement for a year until I just had to have this phone again! Now that I'm using the LG VX9400 again it's so much easier to talk on the phone without pushing buttons accidentally and to text without accidentally canceling the message. I don't even use the tv feature on this phone, and I still love it! It's easy to hold and the screen is big for a slide phone. The only downside is that it takes about a week to adjust to the fact that the arrow keys and ok key is below the numbers, but it's so easy after the first week.

This phone is very easy to use. It has a standard phone keypad, rather than the full keyboard that many phones have these days. I don't like the phones with full keyboards usually because they are awkward shapes and just too big, so I love that this phone is still pretty compact. This is not a flip-phone, but the screen swivels. When in the closed position, the send, end, clear, ok, and arrow buttons are visible/able to be used, and then one must swivel the screen open to use the keypad. You can use the phone in either direction you like and can open/close the phone during phone calls as you wish. This phone does have the TV capabilities, however I have never used them so I can't comment on that aspect. I bought this phone form the Verizon store in June 2007, and it lasted me to June 2010. I replaced the battery once over those three years, and it remained in great physical condition considering numerous falls, so it is a very durable phone. In June 2010 I went to the Verizon store to replace my phone as the scratches were starting to bother me, and upon finding no phones of interest to me for the aforementioned reasons of awkward shape and size, I decided to order this phone again off eBay. This phone is great and will certainly satisfy you.

The VX9400 is an excellent upgrade from the Chocolate phone that I had owned previously. Dont get me wrong, I loved my Chocolate, but after too many accidental call outs it was time for something else.

First of all, it looks great. The swivel screen definitely grabs attention. Whenever i'd take it out to use it people would always say "wow, that's a cool phone." The next thing they'd always say is "can you talk with it open like that?" Well yes you can, but you dont have to. LG makes it so you can dial your number, then swivel the screen back to the "closed" position and continue your call. Next is "why does it open like that?" So then i get to explain that you can watch tv on it (not available in my area yet) - cool! You can also purchase a neat belt clip that doubles as a tv stand - nice!

Aside from the looks and tv capability, the VX9400 is very similar to the Chocolate in features. As usual pictures are great, full of color and sharp. Video is a HUGE improvement. At high quality (320X240 res) pixelation is minimal. Movements are smooth and sound quality is exceptional. The VX9400 also lets you video in 15 second clips or up to 1 hour.

The VX9400 has a nice big speaker which makes listening to music even without external speakers a pleasant experience. The sound is rich compared to other phones. Ringtones sound especially nice! One thing i do miss is a dedicated music button.

There is a dedicated camera button, but it doesnt work if the screen is in the closed position - weird. You have to swivel the screen open, press the camera button, then use the camera or you can swivel the screen back down and press "OK" to continue to use the camera. Its still less work than going through the menu to get to the camera, but still, it wouldve been nice to access the camera with the screen closed.

One notable feature is that you can edit pictures after you take them - change to b&w, resize, even crop. Then after editing, just press "save" and it will store your new edited pic, not overwrite the original picture.

Texting will take a little bit to get used to. The number buttons are behind the screen and up away a bit from the navigation keys which are needed to change to numbers and symbols, case, etc. Text fanatics will get a nice thumb workout. One small gripe about texting, the text inbox is rather shallow. at about 50-60 texts it will start warning you that your inbox is getting full. This can be remedied by setting the "auto erase" feature but still rather dissapointing when other phones can hold hundreds of texts before you have to start erasing.

PROS: Great Pictures (up to 1280X960 res)thanks to 1.3 mega pixel cam, Great Video quality (and video capture up to 1 hour), nice loud speaker, great sound quality, TV capability, Recent Call folder is huge (i have calls stored from April), Nice LG display theme, Great display - screen is big, clear and colorful, very durable phone (i have already dropped mine numerous times - even once in water - still works perfectly - it didnt even shut off.)


CONS: No dedicated music button, signal reception is a bit weaker than most phones, texting needs getting used to, need to Swivel open screen to access camera, video, Get It Now, and VCast, battery life is mediocre at best.

Overall I enjoy my VX9400. I've had it for a few months now and have been quite happy with it as an upgrade to my Chocolate