Verizon Wireless released new desktop software on Monday to help its customers better manage the media between their cell phones and computers.
Based on Smith Micro's QuickLink Media Software, V Cast Media Manager is available as a free download and lets you transfer photos, videos, and music from your phone to your PC via USB cable and provides you with tools for organizing, editing, and viewing the content. With the software, you can do such things as touch up photos, create slideshows, and rip and burn CDs. In addition, V Cast Media Manager can help you sync your multimedia library onto a new phone.
Be aware, however, that the software is currently only compatible with a certain number of phones, such as the Samsung Rogue, LG enV 2, LG Dare, and RIM BlackBerry Storm. Verizon said it is working on bringing support to more devices in the coming months, including Android smartphones. To see a full list of compatible phones and to download the software, check out the V Cast Media Manager product page.
LG enV(2)
(Credit: CNET Networks)Messaging fans, rejoice! At long last, Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of the LG enV(2), the long-awaited sequel to the LG enV. It is, as you can see, a slimmed-down version of the original, but it still has a pretty roomy keypad and easy controls. Our only complaint is that its features (which include a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, and EV-DO support) don't stand out too much from the first enV. Check out our in-depth review and let us know what you think. The LG enV(2) is available for $129.99 after a two-year service agreement and a $50 discount.
LG enV(2)
(Credit: CNET Networks)We just received the LG enV(2) in-house and are currently putting it through the rigors of the review process. As you'll recall, the enV(2) is the true successor to the LG enV VX9900--we originally thought it was the LG Voyager VX10000, but the Voyager turned out to be a complete makeover rather than an incremental facelift. Our thoughts on the enV(2) haven't changed much from our initial hands-on at CTIA; it's a slimmed-down version of the original enV for sure, and we especially like its sleeker, candybar external look and easy-to-use controls. After handling the LG Voyager however, it's hard not to be disappointed with the LG enV2. Aside from the redesign, the enV2 has almost the same exact features as the original enV. As such, we think the enV2 is for those who want to move on from the original enV, but don't want to jump ship to the more advanced Voyager just yet. We have a lot more to say about the phone, but you'll have to sit tight and wait for our full review, coming soon. Update: Our full review is up! Check it out here.
LG Vu
(Credit: LG)LG had a very impressive showing at CTIA this year, especially with the LG enV(2) for Verizon Wireless and the LG Vu for AT&T. The LG Vu is the star of the show, with a full 3-inch touch screen interface that makes it a great device to debut AT&T's new live TV service called AT&T Mobile TV. It has a full HTML browser, a 2.0-megapixel camera, a music player, plus 3G support and access to AT&T Mobile Music and AT&T Video Share. The LG enV(2) is a slimmed down successor to the LG enV of two years ago, with a fold out QWERTY keyboard and a more streamlined design. Features on the enV(2) include a 2.0-megapixel camera, EV-DO support, access to V Cast Music and Video, stereo Bluetooth, and more. Finally, LG introduced the LX400, which is LG's first phone to support Sprint's new QChat technology that lets you use push-to-talk to communicate between CDMA and iDEN devices via Nextel's Direct Connect. Check all these phones out here in our LG slide show.
After we were done giving the LG Vu the once-over, we shifted our attention to the LG enV(2) to see how different it really is from the the original enV. The answer: a lot. Measuring 4.0 inches by 2.13 inches by 0.65 inch, it's smaller, slimmer, and just overall better looking than the first enV, especially its front face. Yeah, we're not too thrilled with the tiny front display, but it provides a lot more room for the keypad, which is surprisingly roomy. The internal screen gets a sizable bump to 2.4-inch over the original 2.25-inch model, and the flip-out QWERTY keyboard had a color makeover as well. We found it easy enough to tap out a short text using the keyboard, similar to the original enV. We were also pleasantly surprised by the menu interface, which looks colorful and well-organized.
LG enV(2) opened.
(Credit: Nicole Lee/CNET Networks)As we mentioned, the enV(2) will support Verizon's array of broadband services like V Cast Music and Video plus VZ Navigator. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera, a built-in image editor, a music player with support for MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC, plus stereo Bluetooth. We'll give it a proper review once it debuts soon for $129.99 after a $50 rebate and a two-year contract.
LG enV(2)
(Credit: Verizon)A day ahead of its scheduled announcement, Verizon decided to spill the beans and put out a press release announcing the LG enV(2), which is the genuine successor to the LG enV of years past. As we mentioned awhile ago, we originally thought the Voyager was the enV successor, but as it turns out, the Voyager is in a completely separate class. Which is fine, since the LG enV(2)--yes, we find the parentheses a little odd as well--is a pretty good-looking phone in its own right. Smooth and slim, it mimics the original enV design with a clamshell look when closed, and a full QWERTY keyboard when flipped open. Sure the display doesn't look as big, but it definitely looks far and away improved over the original enV. Its features aren't too shabby either; we're talking EV-DO support as well as access to Verizon's array of broadband services like V Cast Music and Video, VZ Navigator, stereo Bluetooth, a 2.0-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot, and an MP3 player.
The enV(2) will be available starting April for $129.99 after a $50 rebate and a two-year service agreement.
LG VX9100 from the front
(Credit: Engadget)We once thought the LG Voyager (which won an Editors' Choice, by the way) was the successor to the much-beloved LG enV, since both of them sported a flip-out QWERTY keyboard. But it seems like we may be wrong--the LG VX9100, which may be dubbed the LG enV2, looks to be the true successor to the LG enV. Indeed, the VX9100 (or enV2) has that same candy bar look when the phone is closed and doesn't have the fancy touch-screen display like the Voyager. Engadget Mobile shows off a few pics of a black and maroon version, and we have to say we really like the closed candybar design.
LG VX9100 flipped open
(Credit: Engadget)We have to say though, that the naming convention seems to be a bit backward. The original LG enV was the VX9900, and so it just made sense that the Voyager VX10000 was the follow-up. We're thinking that maybe the LG VX9100 is more of a slimmed-down little brother to the original enV rather than a real "successor." Guess we'll have to wait and see what else the VX9100 has to offer before we make our conclusions.
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