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LG enV2 Maroon Cell Phone User Reviews

LG enV2 Maroon
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this is so sick

Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
By: keon james on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
From: toronto, ontario (Canada)
Experience: 1 Days
Pros: I like the big screen inside
the keyboard is spaced out very good
the speakers are very loud
the battery is good as well

Cons: I am not a big fan of the big screen but its has a bigger 1 inside.

Summary: Overall this is just another great phone that LG has to offer and us to accept. this phone is really good for people who love to text.

Awesome phone a must get!

Overall Rating:
4.7 out of 5
By: p holmes on Friday, September 05, 2008
From: garden city, GA (United States)
Experience: 1 Weeks
Pros: Battery life is amazing longest ive seen one last on a cell phone! and thats after phone calls web browser and my hubby using it to text message for and hour! still has 3 bars :-) and its been on all day wow!

Cons: Does not have a full html browser. but if your reading this you have a computer to use for that.

Summary: I had tried the original env out a while back on prepay but returned it.the phone was awesome but worked better on a regular service plan. and i had a $400 deposit so i had to wait to get a regular service plan.so now a year later i got service with verizon after a agonizing nightmare with sprint( only went with them cuz cheaper activation fee) anywho, and i got the env2 i can do everything i need to on this.

a list of what i like :-)
* The front being very simple, nothing to get damaged (at least not easily damaged)great for making phone calls you can access your contact list dedicated music key and check messages.yes the external screen is small but i got a pic of me and hubby on there that looks nice.

*flip it open and you can check your email
chat on AOL YAHOO OR MSN ( hubby in military so its great for keeping in touch durring deployments ;-) vz navigator. you can find directions find a restraunt or even what time a movies starts at your local theatre :-)

You can access traffic weather and maps.
on this phone you can listen to music play games and check the mobile web ( not an HTML browser) but thats okay because if you need to do that much surfing on the internet you a computer is just fine for that. it also has vcast videos.

I know this phone aint the fanciest but honestly for most people this phone does everything you could possibly need during a normal day simple easy to use and great for those who have loved ones serving in the military or who live far away!

OMG I LOVE LOVE THIS PHONE

Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
By: xxmusicislifexx :) on Sunday, August 31, 2008
From: adsfasdfas, MI (United States)
Experience: 1 Days
Pros: Great QWERTY keyboard, easy to text with
has a nice feel to it, teh weight
ok camera
big screen on inside
small screen on outside (i LIKE the small screen)
big buttons on front for easy use
camcorder!!
video messaging
decent ringtone selection (i picked # 13 if u hav an env2 look it up :P)
screen is very clear
studio speakers
can talk with phone open
can take pics with phone closed
fn menu
symbols key (soo useful :P)

Cons: (all of which are very minor)
space button next to clear button
makes mistakes when txtn (wait that's just me i'm not used to the QWERTY yet :P)
the unlock on the front

Summary: what's the deal? why do ppl always complain about 'oh u cant txt from the front very well' and stuff? OPEN THE DANG PHONE!THAT'S KIND OF THE WHOLE POINT PPL!
Overall i love this phone. i came from a basic flip phone so i'm amazed with my awesome env2 :)

pretty damn near perfect

Overall Rating:
4.3 out of 5
By: Barack Obama III on Sunday, August 24, 2008
From: Chicago, IL (United States)
Experience: 2 Months
Pros: EXCELLENT QWERTY keyboard
Huge, easy to use front dial pad
Vibrant internal display
Soft-touch grip on back
VZNagivator
Call quality
THE NETWORK
Excellent battery - up to 5 days standby!
PERFECT size!
Overall, a FUN phone to use - even after months!

Cons: Front display is litterally like a millimeter too small
No sideways directional keys on outside keypad
T9 sometimes sneeks into texts while using the inside QWERTY
Chrome plating on outside edges chips/warps VERY easily
No incoming call location/visual voicemail updates like the Voyager/Dare got.

Summary: Such an amazingly fun phone to use!
Texting is super - the QWERTY keyboard rivals that of the Sidekick's.
The chrome edging chips horribly easy, definitely a HUGE minus.
Overall, however, if your careful with your phone, this might just be the greatest phone ever made!

AWESOME PHONE!

Overall Rating:
4.5 out of 5
By: Thomas Lisankie on Sunday, August 17, 2008
From: Long Valley, NJ (United States)
Experience: 2 Months
Pros: Great QWERTY keyboard! Great, sleek design! Easy to use! You'll love TXTing on it! It has a 2.0 megapixel camera! It's keyboard is actually roomy unlike the Samsung Alias'!

Cons: Could have the camera with auto focus and a flash.

Summary: It definitely slimmed down from the old enV. It's really fun to text on because you don't have to press buttons three times all the time. It looks and isn't a 'brick' like the old enV. Its an awesome phone!!!!!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Went thru 6 of these in less than a montth and a half :(

Overall Rating:
2.5 out of 5
By: ben fulghum on Friday, August 15, 2008
From: Asheville, NC (United States)
Experience: 40 Days
Pros: It makes a good paperweight... the looks are some what cute :) the new verizon UI is better than before

Cons: Everything else.. dropped call all the time... I could have 4 bars and it would drop the call for no reason.. and then restart
one phone lost memory. one phone the screen stopped working..
3rd phone frozed when you hit the space key..
4th phone dropped calls
5th phone lost memory and the front keypad quit working
6th phone... caught on fire while on the house charger :(

Summary: I went from a samsung alias (sch-u740) to the env2.. I had my alias for a year with no problems.. I just wanted a new phone.. so I paid full retail for this phone. and from day 1 I was unhappy.. even the tech had to activate it 4 times to get it to work right for me to take it out of the store. OMG thats great quality...

My 1st phone had it for 2 days returned it
2nd phone had for 1 wk
3rd phone had for 15 mins (i didnt even leave the store before i went back to the desk)
4th phone for 3 days
5th phone was 1 wk.
and the 6th phone was 8 days...
OMG i went running back to samsung i have the glyde now and i love it...
and after the firmware update it is so much better :)

0 out of 4 people found this review helpful

The Env2 a great phone

Overall Rating:
3.5 out of 5
By: Cole Anderson on Monday, August 11, 2008
From: Austin, TX (United States)
Experience: 3 Weeks
Pros: It is small
The QWERTY keyboard is easy to use
The External Keys are easy to dial on

Cons: The external screen is only a half an inch big, no multishot or flash on camera

Summary: The LG EnV2 is a sleek, and slim phone. It has a great camera/video.
It is cheap and easy to use. I would recommend it to any one who wants a good cheap cell phone.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Great.

Overall Rating:
4.8 out of 5
By: Steven S on Monday, July 28, 2008
From: Brooklyn, NY (United States)
Experience: 12 Days
Pros: Great Price, Good layout, Great for texting. Easy to use.

Cons: Front display doesent have the 5 way kep pad anymore.

Summary: I have had this phone for a little while Verizon gave me this phone for free since my env broke 4 times because of problems with the phones software or just other things like buttons didnt work. This phone is 10x better then the privous. If you want a cheaper phone that is great for texting and is relible its for you. It also has the best battery in a phone i have ever had. I have had it for 12 days and it still has 2 bars of battery and i do leave it on at night.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Best messaging phone on the best network

Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
By: Brandon Thomas on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
From: Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Experience: 7 Days
Pros: Keyboard is compact great for texting
speakers are good
shortcuts are easy to get too
takes great pictures
records great videos
light and pocketable
battery life is the best- average of 2 charges per week for me and i do alot of calling and texting
hinge is nice and sturdy which is really good so the phone lasts long
great call reception
mobile web and app downloads are quick and easy

Cons: nothing!

Summary: This phone is the top 1 messaging phone in the world. compared to the sidekick, rumor, voyager, glyde, alias, or any other whack qwerty messaging phone the env is the best. and plus its on the best network

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

The env2 is a great phone to have

Overall Rating:
4.2 out of 5
By: Brai Boykin on Monday, July 21, 2008
From: Sam Antonio, TX (United States)
Experience: 2 Weeks
Pros: very sleek,great features, cheap price, great camera/video, easy to use, many personalization options, good speakers, qwerty keyboard, small, fun to have/use, good call quality, big enternal screen

Cons: Ok battery life-too loud on softest volume, only comes with phone charger and manuals

Summary: This phone is great. It has many big features, and other great small features that you wouldn't expect. It has a good 2 mega pixle camera/video. The qwerty keyboard is easy to use. This is a sleek, small, nice full featured phone that is fun to have/use.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

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