LG VX8100 vs. Motorola E815 - Need Opinions

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stackmjwiz

19-06-2006 19:25:29

I got the Motorola E815 today. I'm leaning towards returning tommorow and exchanging it for the LG VX8100. My carrier is Verizon Wireless.

I think the VX8100 is better for me because it feels very good in my hand, the interface is very nice. I know the E815 is probablly a better multimedia phone and definately has a better camera. However, I don't care about the camera quality because I have a Canon camera for pics.

I'm not really clear on the features like MP3 & Ringtones, but from what I read online, you need to hack the phone to do things like that.

Why I like the VX8100

- Much noticable/stronger vibration
- Feels very solid in hand
- Smaller text
- Clearer screen on the outside
- Good feel w/ buttons
- A tad lighter

VX8100 Cons

- Camera isn't good
- Has a smaller screen (but smaller text)


Why I like the E815

- Camera is good
- Large screen
- On contacts list, you can see a pic of a person next to the name

E815 Cons

- Doesn't feel as sturdy
- Large fonts


I took some pics comparing the 2 phones (my dad has the VX8100).

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So do I go with the LG VX8100 or Motorola E815?

theysayjump

19-06-2006 19:28:01

Whilst I know nothing about cell phones it seems as though you've already made your decision but just need an extra little nudge. wink

tylerc

19-06-2006 19:42:24

I like the E815, couple of my friends have one and they are really nice.

theysayjump

19-06-2006 19:43:28

Dude, they won't take that back with all those scratches on the screen.

stackmjwiz

19-06-2006 19:46:02

[quote2502249cd3]Dude, they won't take that back with all those scratches on the screen.[/quote2502249cd3]

Those are just smudges because of the oil from my face or my fingerprints. I'd hope I'm not careless enough to scratch my phone on the first day.

UsfGeek

19-06-2006 19:57:52

No me gusta el LG!

theysayjump

19-06-2006 20:05:31

[quotec6a5f50f77="stackmjwiz"][quotec6a5f50f77]Dude, they won't take that back with all those scratches on the screen.[/quotec6a5f50f77]

Those are just smudges because of the oil from my face or my fingerprints. I'd hope I'm not careless enough to scratch my phone on the first day.[/quotec6a5f50f77]

No, these ones

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stackmjwiz

19-06-2006 20:17:29

O lol, those are marks I made in Paint to cover up parts of the name.


Btw, from what I read online I have 15 days to return a phone to Verizon. Can anyone confirm that?

jy3

19-06-2006 22:48:13

stack, u do have 15 days. my wife and i just bought our lg 8100 last week and love them. my only problem is how verizon has turned into a company that nickles and dimes ya and lies when u buy their products. they sold us the item stating it got a free month of vcast and that vcast would start in buffalo 6/1. the truth is no one knows when it will debut. no biggie but combine that with the "free" ringbacktones that actually are 1.99 and u start to get annoyed.
once i get my miniSD card i can show u my pix from the dmb concert last week

kyks17

19-06-2006 22:53:05

ive had the e815 since october, and didnt like it at first mostly because i was upgrading from a smaller phone. turns out i got used to it and enjoy it. my most favorite things about it are its INSANE battery life. seriously, u can talk on this thing all night and itll still work in standby for another day. also, its impossible to hurt. ive dropped this phone more times than ive ever dropped my old phone, and theres not a scratch on it anywhere, friggin indestructible. also i think it looks prettier than that LG one. but really, just get the razr and be done D

brendenipod

20-06-2006 15:31:34

I have an e815 and i love it- AMAZING reception. I get a moderate signal where my family's vx8100's get no signal. Plus, my e815 is such a tank-its impossible to destroy.

And ive been told that i just had a bad model, but my last phone was an lg vx4500- an absolute POS. No signal, kept breaking, charger problems, etc... Oh yeah, and my inside screen shattered for no apparent reaon-wasnt dropped wasnt sat on, nothing. I made a call-screen was fine. Went to hang up the call, inside screen was completely destroyed. dont ask me how in the hell it happened.


keep the motorola

Psyc

20-06-2006 17:14:02

My mom has the E815 and I have the Razr. I'm actually jealous of my mom's E815, because the GUI is so much nicer. I think it has the original Moto GUI. I'm surprised she hasn't scratched the front of it yet. It looks brand new. Another thing I like about my mom's phone is the buttons. Their "poofiness" makes them easy to press.

I don't regret getting the Razr. I like that it doesn't bluge in my pocket, and I always get people that turn around and look at it when I'm using it in public places. D

Also, it's not too hard to "hack" the phones. Just drop by HowardForums and you should be able to figure it out. If not, you can post a new thread and someone can guide you.