Anyone have a VX9800?

[SithSolo1]

Just curious. It's been out for a while so I figured at least someone on here has gotten one.

 

[mzkhadir]

have you checked here : http://www.howardforums.com

 

[laketrout]

Yes I have one sitting next to me right now. Great phone. If you are in an EVDO area it is well worth the VCast to get online all the time. The internal screen and keyboard are just fantastic.

 

[MX2]

How much are these things if you already have Verizon?

 

[laketrout]

Umm...well, if you are up for a new contract they just bumped it down at verizon's site to $199 online (instant rebate of $100). If you buy it brand spankin new then you looking at around $499, I think.

 

[CtK]

i was gonna switch to Verizon from Sprint till Spring came out with this...
MM-A900
now im not totally sure

i like all the features of the VX9800 but the size!! its 2 big
i always keep my phone in my pocket dont like it hangin off of my belt

 

[laketrout]

Have you actually played with the VX9800? Its actually smaller than I expected. I carry it around in my pocket.

 

[CtK]

Originally posted by: laketrout
Have you actually played with the VX9800? Its actually smaller than I expected. I carry it around in my pocket.

ya i checked it out at a verizon store
its too thick

 

[CtK]

well i got the VX9800 instead of the MM-A900
its a great phone!!!

a couple of things i dont like tho ...
while im charging the phone the front screen stays on??
needs more space between the directional pad and the other buttons
i keep on pressing the END or CLR buttons
but ill get used to it

any questions let me know ill try to answer them

 

[laketrout]

Yeah, the front end nav is a little tight. BUt I have elarned to use it a lot better. The front screen may be able to be toggled off in the settings menu. Press the MENU button, hit "0" and the type in "000000." You'll have access to a whole bunch of other stuff. I know I saw something in there.

 

[laketrout]

Hey Ctk - I think I got to what you wanted. Do as I said before...or here... fresh:

Hit MENU
Type in "0"
Enter code "000000"
then enter "0" again
Select Backlight settings
Select "No"

That is I think what controls the backlight. Mine is now off when I don't tuse it for a few minutes, forgot to check during charging, but I expect the same.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: CtK
i was gonna switch to Verizon from Sprint till Spring came out with this...
MM-A900
now im not totally sure

i like all the features of the VX9800 but the size!! its 2 big
i always keep my phone in my pocket dont like it hangin off of my belt

My A900 is in the mail

Verizon has the V3C coming out (CDMA RAZR).

 

[loup garou]

Cool phone. If I had Verizon, I'd probably get one as my "play" phone.

 

[Apex]

How's the business card scanner?

 

[GrantMeThePower]

is it better than the 8100? Is it close enough to warrent a poll?

 

[laketrout]

The 8100 is a pretty good phone too, my friend has one. They are kinda different. The Camera is better ont he 9800 and the qwerty keyboard and internal screen give it unique advantages. Its a toss up on preferences though the 9800 is my preference.

The card reader is ok. I haven't played with it much. As good as the 8100.