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| Predecessor | LG VX8100 |
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| Successor | LG VX8350 |
| Compatible networks | CDMA 850 and 1900 |
| Dimensions | 3.58" × 1.93" × 0.92" (91 × 49 × 23 mm) |
| Weight | 3.88 oz (110 g) |
| Memory | 28 MB, expandable |
| Display | 176×220 pixels, 262,000 colors |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3 |
The LG LG VX8300 was one of Verizon's most popular mobile phones. This phone contains the following features:
- 1.3 megapixel camera with LED flash and self-portrait capability
- Video capture and playback (3GP) up to size of available memory
- TFT LCD with 176×220 pixels supporting 262,000 colors.
- Integrated MP3 player
- Stereo speakers integrated into the clamshell hinge
- Expandability via MicroSD memory cards up to 2GB in size
- Office quality speakerphone
- Speaker independent speech recognition with voice digit dialing
- High-Speed Data Technology: CDMA2000 1× and EV-DO
- GPS Localization using gpsOne
Other technical data include:
- Form Factor: Clamshell, Stub Antenna
- Battery Life: Talk: 3.83 hours (230 minutes), Standby: 384 hours (16 days)
- Extended 1700 mAh Battery available: 5.90 hours (354 minutes), Standby: 593 hours (24 days)
- Bluetooth: Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, OPP (for vCard), DUN, A2DP, AVRC version 1.1 / supports stereo
- 2.5 mm jack
- MP3 player does not support variable bit-rate, good working "Fast Forward" feature
- This is the last LG phone model capable of assigning ringtones for "No caller ID" and "Restricted Calls"
Carriers
LG VX8300 Specifications
The complete LG VX8300 list of specifications are:
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modes | CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900 |
| Weight | 3.88 oz (110 g) |
| Dimensions | 3.58" × 1.93" × 0.92" (91 × 49 × 23 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell Stub Antenna |
| Battery Life | Talk: 3.83 hours (230 minutes) Standby: 384 hours (16 days) |
| Battery Type | LiIon 1100 mAh |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) Size: 176 x 220 pixels |
| Platform / OS | BREW with Flash-based Verizon UI |
| Memory | 28 MB (built-in, flash shared memory) |
| Phone Book Capacity | 500 |
| FCC ID | BEJVX8300 (Approved Mar 3, 2006) |
| GPS / Location | Simultaneous GPS |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Rating: M3 (mostly compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Languages Supported: English, Spanish |
| External Display | Location: Front 65,000-color OLED / 96 x 96 pixels |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Chords: 72 |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, OPP (only for vCard), DUN, A2DP, AVRC version 1.1 / supports stereo |
| USB | Yes |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Numbers per entry: 5 plus 2 email addresses |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | speaker-independent |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | recordable voice ringtones |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
| Packet Data | Technology: 1xRTT and EV-DO r0 hybrid |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes |
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: T9 |
| Side Keys | volume, voice keys on left / camera key on right |
| Memory Card Slot | Card Type: microSD (Up to 2 GB) / TransFlash (Up to 4 GB) |
| MMS | Yes |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way: Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes |
| Music Player | Supported Formats: WMA, MP3 |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Camera | Resolution: 1.3-megapixel LED flash / self-timer, night mode / brightness, white balance controls |
| Streaming Video | Yes |
| Video Capture | Max. Length: up to memory limit QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels) |
| Alarm | 3 Alarms. Modes: Once, Daily, Mo-Fr. Alarm sounds for 15 minutes |
| Calculator | with unit converter, tip calculator |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes |
| BREW | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Type: Full-Duplex |
Reception
Sascha Segan of PC Magazine gave it 4 out of 5 dots stating that the LG VX8300 was "An all-around solid choice for Verizon that will get better as currently disabled features are added with time."
References
- Segan, Sascha (June 29, 2006). "LG VX8300 Review & Rating". Retrieved 8 August 2016.
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