Verizon VX9100 gets real - LG enV2 on the horizon

Verizon shows off LG VX9100 enV2 If the LG Voyager’s huge external touchscreen isn’t your cup of tea, Verizon’s got your back with the LG VX9100. With a smaller external display and dedicated external keypad that flips open to reveal a full-QWERTY keyboard and stereo speakers, the LG VX9100 is a smaller, slimmer offering for text-messaging aficionados. Now, you might have thought that the LG VX10000 Voyager was thought to be Verizon’s successor to the original LG VX9900 enV, but then you’d be wrong. Verizon is apparently looking to bring in the LG VX9100 as the LG “enV2″ – a true-blue successor in both name and form.

We’re hearing that Black and Maroon are first up on the LG enV2′s color palette, which should offer a bit more appeal than the original LG VX9900 enV’s launch in Black.

From the photos it’s clear that miniUSB or microUSB are in the cards for the LG enV2, as is a microSD card slot. And, word has it that there’s a 2 megapixel shooter in there.

Hopefully, we’ll see Verizon launch this handset soon. Pricing is not yet known, but it’s safe to say that it’s going to be a bit more affordable than the LG Voyager VX10000.

Verizon shows off LG VX9100 enV2

[Via: Electronista]

Images from Engadget Mobile

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Nickole

I have the enV, which has a 2.0 mega pixel camera, not a 1.3 as you state here, so that is not an upgrade.
Brendan

me need that phone !!! lol i hope it is gonna be quite smaller then the env, that was the only reason i stayed away from it.
Matt

Uhh, you’re stupid.

First the enV was silver at it’s first launch, not black.

Second, it’s 2 megapixels.

AND it already has microSD

are you getting the original enV, the VX 9900 confused with the V (VX 9800)?
maggie

does anyone know what the maroon version looks like when it’s closed? is it all black still, does it have black with maroon accents, or is it all maroon? anyone know?
Matt

The enV2 is a stupid idea.

First, there’s only an up and down key on the front.

second, the keypad looks crammed together.

And third, the outside screen looks longer, but smaller
Cassie

I like the newer look. I am available for a upgrade now, I was going to get the EnV but now that I see this coming out I might hold off. I like the slimmer look. does anyone know a release date?
Brandt

it was released today, 4/22, i called about my new every two and they said its now availble. im not sure if its in store and i cant find it on there website but i know you can get it by calling them. now im just pondering if its the one i want or not!
Kira

when will it be available online?
Brandt

I ordered mine on 4/22 and just got it today! its pretty sweet so far! ive only had it for a couple hours so i cant write much of a review. i got mine through *611 with my new every two, they said it was available through direct fulfillment only (whatever that means) but im super excited about it!
DubJ

Was available thru some reps starting Apr. 24th – but due in stores/online May 4th…
jakki

when will it be on line and how much was yours, brandt.
jakki
Miquel

I had just come from the Verizon store today and stumbled upon the env2. It was on display so I think you can get it today, April 28, though my brother perferred his orignal env compared to the newer “version”.
s-biff

omg, so i am really excited for this to come outt already. because my friend and i want it really bad. so we can get intouch at aconcert this weekend. but we’re having trouble deciding upon which color will make us the happiest.

brant what color did you get?
and how much mula did it cost?
Brandt

S-biff,

I got the black one, i think it looks more sleek than the other color. for the price i paid 79.99 but that was with my new every two upgrade but on the sheet i got its 349.99 retail and 179.99 with a new two year contract and you get a $50 mail in rebate so it would only be 129.99 with a new contract
s-biff

so, if your contract is up it’s $130?
Brandt

Its 79.99 if your contract is up and you renew it
lexi

OMG right when i get the old env this one comes out:(
musc

i just got this enV2 its sick but its 130 not 79.99
Brandt

mine was 79.99
Todd

i just got this phone yesterday i love it its so small compared to my sisters EnV its sleek it looks really really nice i have no dislikes about it! mine was 94 dollars but i also got a 50 dollar mail in rebate so its only cost me like 44$ i guess my dad got a discount for working for the state or something! but overall this is a great phone!
Raidium

I love the look of this one alot more then the first! It is $79.99 but after you send for the $50 Mail-in-rebate. So you pay $129.99 in the store and you get the $50 back.

If you never got the mail in rebate then go back to the store you got it from and tell them you didn’t get it. They should be more then happy to give you a copy and tell you how to send it.
zoolander

I luv the new enV2 its awsome but i wish the front screen was a little bigger it makes it look like a calculator but i guess thats ok there is still that huge screen on the inside but does anyone kno if you can take pix with it open oh and is it really easy to type with the little keys cause i have the samsung alias and it gets pretty frustrating trying to use that qwerty keyboard and can you play games cause i luv playing games on my phone.
Lukas

Alright… I have the enV, and its the greatest phone ever. The enV2 is STUPID!!! Its too small, the keyboard is all crammed together, and you can’t see the front screen very well…
leesa

i love the enV2 it has almost all the things the regular one does and more the enV is too big plus the enV2 has bigger butons!
leesa

the enV only holds 50 messages the enV2 holds a lot more plus the enV2 is way by far smaller and the enV2 may have a small screen on front but why do you need a big one and if you flip open up the enV2 and go to camera to take picture turn it around it will show you the picture while your taking it the enV’s screen would just turn black the enV has to small of buttons plus for some people hard to fit in pocket the enV2 can fit perfectly fine in a pocket now wich one do you think is better the enV or the enV2?
Brandt

ive had mine for about a month now and i think its a million times better than the enV! the front screen is small but the inside screen is large than the enV and makes up for the front one. so far i have liked everything about it, it has more and cooler themes than the old one. its also much more sleek and fits in my pocket really nicely. so far the camera has been amazing (compared to my brick VX8100). this phone has a ton more of cool features than listed or that i can write about but i highly recommend it! it has all the features you want and the bluetooth actually can transfer pictures to other capable phones and files to computers! the only thing i havent tried is the Mp3 player, but it seems the same is all the other Vcast ones.
Jenny

Hey i think dis fone is the shiz, its not ugly like the env and it is da bomb
zoolander

is the battery life good on this thing cause i must of screwed my phone battery up cause i have the chocolate and it baely last 6 hours before it dies
Kazi

This phone is the best ever. It may have a small front screen but you barely use that one anyway. It’s so easy to text and the numbers on the front are bigger and easier to press than the old phone.
Kazi

Have any questions
zoolander

yeah kazi i got a qestiondo the front numbers have their own button or are they connected in rows like is the 4 5 6 row just one strip or does each number have its own button
zoolander

just to be curious can you call people with the phone open
Susan

You can make phone calls with the phone open.
Don

Well the cost of the Env2 is now $159.95 at Verizon stores today so I am not sure where you are coming up with this $129.95 price unless you are talking about buying it online
LOve 12

this phone is awesome it’s really nice and so what if the screen is too small there’s a bigger scren inside anyways, it take nice pictures and you can talk with while it’s open..so if you guys want a phone get the new env2 your not going to regret it…beleive me
Stephen

I just got the env2 on 5/28 from verizon for $49.99 with my new every 2. My sister has the env and my roommate has the voyager and I like this phone way better. It does have a smaller front screen but that’s fine cause all you need it for is to see who is calling or what # you’re dialing. The keys on the front and inside or larger and easier to use. I think the phone is currently the best phone that verizon offers.
whadda do

can you use the mail in rebate online or have to bring it to the store
Fizz

I just got the enV2 and love it so far, but someone please tell me, is there a way to turn on the lady that announces when you have messages?? I can’t find a place to shut her up. If on vibe you don’t hear her, of course, but on a ring and everyone knows who is texting you because “the voice” announces it!!!!
Stephen

if you order the phone online through verizon it is an instant rebate but if you go to the store it is a mail-in rebate
James

THE ENV2 IS AWESOME! I LIKE IT A LOT BETTER THAN THE FIRST ENV. IT’S SLIMMER THAN THE ENV. I LOVE THE BIGGER BUTTONS ON THE FRONT. I DON’T CARE IF THE SCREEN ON THE FRONT IS SMALLER BECAUSE WHO CARES ABOUT THE FRONT SCREEN? HAHA! YOU TEXT WITH THE KEYBOARD ANYWAYS. THE KEYBOARD BUTTONS ARE A LOT BIGGER AND THE INSIDE SCREEN IS A LOT BIGGER TOO. I LOVE HOW YOU CAN PUT ON A LITTLE SLIDE SHOW WITH YOUR PICTURES. THAT’S PRETTY COOL. THERE’S A LOT OF NEW RANDOM FEATURES THAT ARE COOL TOO! I’M HAPPY WITH THIS PHONE AND THAT’S ALL THAT MATTERS. =D
supp

check it out… the date on the display on the top picture is 4/20. sweeeeeeeeeet.

anyhow, i’m BUYING THIS PHONE.
Adam O

I paid $49.99 for it after I renewed my new every two plan. Awesome phone. I don’t get why people are complaining about the outer screen size, you don’t use it for anything besides seeing who’s calling you and such.
Sarah

i love my env2 it is pretty sick. i actually like texting on the front screen as much as i do inside. the size of the outer screen does not bother me at all, i like it because the inside screen is huge and the buttons on the outside are large. My friend has the env and i didnt like it but when i saw the env2 i really liked the look and the size of it. If you text alot like i do i would definately recommend this phone!!! you wont regret it. So go buy it…but not the maroon one cause its kinda ugly
Jessa

ewww i know the maroon one is so effin ugly… but the black one is super cool
Mike

my sister is going 2 sleep away camp on 6/29 and im going the 30th. my mom said suggested we get my fone on the way back from driving her 2 camp. of course i want 2 get the env2, but my dad is still thinking about it and wen he thinks about it, its a 50/50 chance he will agree. and i need 2 get my fone before camp starts(i made a bet with my friend)any advice??????
Brandt

tell him it gets excellent reception compared to any of the other phones so it will be easy to call if anything happens!
Mike

THANKS!!!!!!!!
Jamie

y is every1 saying the keybord is cramed the keybord is perfectly spaced!!!!!!!!
Mike

thanks again brandt it worked i got my fone 2day on the way back from driving my sister 2 camp!!!!!!!!!!!! hello 20 bucks!!
zoolander

hey mike wut do u mean wen u said hello 20 bucks?
daniella

duh he got the $20 cause he bet his friend that he would get the phone
mary

idk its so cool but i’m not allowed to get it considering i want to earn it myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want it sooooooooo bad!!!!!!!!!! its soososososo coooooooooooooooooooll
lala

how do i make a slideshow wit diz phone?!?!?!
lala

James: wat r some cool features i can do?!
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I Wanted To No If Anyone No’s Is There Is A Verizon In Canada?…And If I Have A Rogers Plan Can I Still Get This Phone With My Rogers Plan?…And If I By A Phone From The States Can I Take It Back To Canada?
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Whats Nicer This PHone Or The LG Rumor
JON

I LOVE THE ENV 2 IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nicole

i want this phone so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0_0
&&me

i have the enV now. and my best friend has the enV2. i just had to replace my enV about 2 weeks ago. and some of the buttons are already not working and if i bring it in i get the enV2. i love my phone but it is pretty bulky. the enV2 looks pretty sweet but i heard that the camera doesnt have a flash. i take alot of pictures and the flash helps make the pictures look better. so my question is does it still take good pictures even without the flash?
t

target stores have the env2 on sale tommorow is the last day its $63.00 with 2year contract
Jennifer

The new ENV2 is ok. I actually like my old ENV better. I had the voyager for 3 weeks and took it back, I hated it.
ChOoChOo

YAY!! im gettN this fone soon…i juss have 2 raise enough money..lOl….and 4 ****: the rumor sux…i hate itt…i hav itt rite now..it takes the worst pix eva…the pix turn out soooooooooo blurry!!! it also sux cuzzz wen u r text messaging………….it only holds up 2 160 spaces….the enV2 holds up 2 7 PAGES wit 160 spaces on each pg..!! im gettN the black enV2…i like it way betta than tha maroon:p
maddie

i have the enV2 and i absolutely love it. it is sooo cool. who cares about the small screen. me and one of my best friend both have the enV2 and we love it. we are always txting back and forth. i strongly recomend this phone if you are always txting. i love the slideshow. it is really cool. i havent tried the mp3 thing but if anyone has tell me how it is!
Text4life

My daddy and mommy r buying this phone 4 me!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m soooooooooooo exited, this is the best phone ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
luckey

i love this phone and im going to get it how long does the battery last
Lina

How much does the env2 cost anyway? Ive been to millions of websites, and they all sayy different things!!
PLEASE WRITE REPLY, I NEED TO KNOW SOON
ChOoChOo

the enV2 costs like 100 dollas at the place i THINK.

mayb 160 i dunno..i have it rite now and its pretty sweeeeeet.
Lina

OMG Im so getting it for christmas! i want it so bad, i just saw a commercial for it nd it said it was only 80 dollas! OMG i love this phone
shushi

Hello . I want to ask you is there a way to take this phone in Bulgaria? I mean it’s not in the stores here so I guess the only way is online but .. if someone can help pls write about it =]
wilsonko

can i use this phone outside the U.S.?
Swixfast

I’mm so excited mine is coming tomorrow. i got mine for $30 becasue i found this this slip in the mail ( in all the junk mail) from verizon and it said to call this # to get a $100 discount. Im so happy i checked the mail. any reviews on durability? i dont want it to break right away
Moa

Hi everyone!
Can somebody look it up if it can be used in sweden, i’cant get a hold of them.
Maybe someone here can help me!?
I really love this, and i have to get it!!
Madison

does the env2 have a camera??:[
taylor

It was $309 without contract here – does anyone know the plus and downsides of a contract?
thanks!
Nikolaj

Hey. I live in denmark and I wanna buy the Env2. But I don’t know what to do with sim cards, and how about when you text and call? Is it more expensive if I live in another country? (By the way, Denmark is in Europe if you don’t know)
Larry C.

How do you set the slideshow on the env2? I can’t find that anywhere . . .
shung hwiachang

wow. why do people even comment on this crap
?????
sami

the env2 is kinda maroon ive seen it never boght it yet but i want it soooo bad gonna get it 4 my 13th birthday probably!!
b

I am getting this phone today and im REALLY excited
babychika

umm..when u have a 2 year upgrade, how much is the enV2 cuz i really want this phone but idk the price…please help!!!
sauvik gupta

i want to know what is the price range of LG VERIZONA VX 9100 MODEL? PLS MAIL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. and where i can get this model in india?
Saverio_lavigna

I put my Italian card in this phone?
Saverio_lavigna

I put my Italian card in this phone?