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Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the LG VX8700 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG VX8700.
 
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The editors liked

  • The LG VX-8700 is a sturdy built
  • Extremely stylish phone
  • This phone is packed with great features including Bluetooth
  • EVDO
  • A high quality speakerphone
  • Etc
  • The music player was more than adequate
  • Micro SD memory card slot
  • USB connection availab...
  • Stylish design
  • Thin
  • Excellent camera
  • Great reception
  • Pretty. 2-megapixel camera. Good reception.
  • Sleek metal finish
  • Sharp 2-MP camera
  • Fast EV-DO performance
  • Excellent voice call quality
  • Flawless mechanical design in style
  • Good picture quality
  • Brushed Metal Exterior and Monochromatic look
  • Slim Design
  • 262K Color QVGA Internal Display
  • 2MP Camera
  • Internal Antenna
  • MicroSD card slot (despite being under the battery)
  • Bluetooth Stereo A2DP and AVRC support
  • The LG VX8700 has a stunning and attractive stainless-steel design. It also has impressive multimedia features
  • And the call quality was great.
  • Great looking design. Very good call quality. GPS better than average.
  • Stylish and cool design
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • 2 megapixel camera

The editors didn't like

  • The LG VX-8700 has no deal breakers
  • But the battery could be better
  • Digital camera should include an LED flash
  • Smooth keypad
  • No external picture ID
  • MicroSD card not included
  • Quiet speakerphone. Camera could be better in low light.
  • MicroSD card slot behind battery
  • No media controls
  • Design attracts fingerprints
  • Speakerphone could be a bit louder
  • No outside music controls
  • Small External Display
  • Single Speaker is low quality and causes distortion at Medium to High Volumes
  • MP3 playback
  • Speakerphone
  • Ringtone
  • And Call Quality are all limited due to the low quality speaker
  • Noticeable “background” sounds during calls
  • Must remove battery to access the MicroSD card slot
  • The LG VX8700 has a flat keypad and lacks external music player controls
  • And the microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery. The VX8700 does not come with a USB cable or a microSD card
  • So there are additional costs to reap the ful...
  • Lousy camera.
  • No external music keys
  • Inconvenient microSD slot placement
  • Reflective displays

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  Published: 2008-05-30, review by: Howstuffworks.com

  • Stylish design, thin, excellent camera, great reception
  • Smooth keypad, no external picture ID, microSD card not included
  • Design is an important feature of the LG VX8700, and those seeking style will be considerably elated with this phone. Exceptionally sleek with a thickness of only one-half inch, the phone can fit comfortably in a shirt or jeans pocket. And because of ...

 
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  Published: 2007-07-11, review by: about.com

  • Flawless mechanical design in style, Good picture quality
  • Speakerphone could be a bit louder, No outside music controls
  • The LG VX8700 is one of LGs best overall phone so far. It has slight annoyances but no major default. Most users will find it satisfying and lovely....

 
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  Published: 2007-06-28, review by: mobiledia.com

  • Abstract:  With its sleek, brushed metal body and 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder, the VX8700 is LGs answer to Motorolas KRZR K1, where the focus is on sexy, minimalist design and sharp, printable quality photos. LG VX8700 Your Price:$149.99with serviceMusic...

 
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  Published: 2007-06-07, review by: mobileburn.com

  • stylish and cool design, stereo Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera
  • no external music keys, inconvenient microSD slot placement, reflective displays
  • When we first saw the VX8700 at this years CTIA show in Orlando, we were immediately smitten. Its eye catching looks and attractive design were something I gravitated towards. After sitting down and actually using the device, I have also learned that ...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-21, review by: letstalk.com

  • Abstract:  What’s thin, supershiny, and ultrastylish? No, it’s not one of the silver Razrs. It’s the LG VX8700. This cell phone is definitely a looker, and its beauty isn’t limited to its exterior. Flip open the phone and you’ll see a b...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-07, review by: phonearena.com

  • Brushed Metal Exterior and Monochromatic look, Slim Design, 262K Color QVGA Internal Display, 2MP Camera, Internal Antenna, MicroSD card slot (despite being under the battery), Bluetooth Stereo A2DP and AVRC support
  • Small External Display, Single Speaker is low quality and causes distortion at Medium to High Volumes, MP3 playback, Speakerphone, Ringtone, and Call Quality are all limited due to the low quality speaker, Noticeable “background” sounds during calls, Must remove battery to access the MicroSD card slot
  • The VX8700 is a welcome update to the LG 8000-series phones. Its brushed metal exterior is unique and will stand out agents most other phones. The construction feels well made and should hold up with normal use, and is slim enough to stick in your pant...

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  Published: 2007-04-27, Author: Nicole , review by: cnet.com

  • The LG VX8700 has a stunning and attractive stainless-steel design. It also has impressive multimedia features, and the call quality was great.
  • The LG VX8700 has a flat keypad and lacks external music player controls, and the microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery. The VX8700 does not come with a USB cable or a microSD card, so there are additional costs to reap the ful...
  • The LG VX8700 is a gorgeous phone with plenty of multimedia features that are sure to please if you can get past its design flaws. Also, the need to purchase additional accessories can be a pain.

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  Published: 2007-04-26, review by: mobiletechreview.com

  • Abstract:  Call it the Verizon Shine, since the LG VX8700 is a member of LGs Shine Black Label Series of phones. Thats right, the GSM, mirrored KE970 Shine isnt alone, there are actually 5 phones in the series, with the Korean version of the phone were revie...

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  Published: 2007-04-25, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • Great looking design. Very good call quality. GPS better than average.
  • Lousy camera.
  • The LG VX8700 is a very pretty phone that is generally likeable, but suffers from a few hardware and software missteps. The camera is lousy, and the stereo Bluetooth gave us problems during video playback. Though LG has gussied-up the interface with ...

 
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  Published: 2007-04-23, review by: pcmag.com

  • Pretty. 2-megapixel camera. Good reception.
  • Quiet speakerphone. Camera could be better in low light.
  • Verizons latest fashion phone is also good for shutterbugs....

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