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Designed for your most discriminating customers, the new LG enV® TOUCH combines undeniable style with an unrivaled multimedia experience. The exceptional range of leading-edge features puts the enV TOUCH in the company of the world’s finest handsets. Its bright, external touch screen measures an impressive three inches and features state-of-the-art tactile feedback. The full-size QWERTY keyboard, with widely spaced keys, accommodates the texting needs of the most demanding executives. If you're a music listener, take advantage of the enV TOUCH's 3.5mm headset jack (for standard headset use) and its V CAST Music with Rhapsody capability. With this cell phone's HTML web browser, you can easily navigate the internet and feel like you're on your home computer! If all of that's not enough, the LG enV TOUCH as a 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder with autofocus, flash, and image editor. All is all, the enV TOUCH has something for everyone!

LG enV Touch (Verizon Wireless)

3" External Touch Screen
3" Internal Screen w/ Full QWERTY Keyboard
3.2 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder w/ Autofocus & Flash
HTML Web Browser Capable
Touch Screen Vibration for Tactile Feedback
V CAST Videos Capable
V CAST Music with Rhapsody
VZ Navigator Capable
Visual Voice Mail
Mobile Broadband Connect Capable
Premium Plans Capable
Removable Memory (16GB)

Included Accessories

Standard Lithium Ion Battery
Wall/USB Charger
User Manual
Quick Reference Guide

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Syncing with Outlook Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I have the LG enVtouch. Can I snyc it with Outlook? If so, how?
-Les Sommer III

Re: Syncing with Outlook Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Syncing with Outlook Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Theoretically, you should be able to with the correct software application. I have heard however, that some customers have successfully synced their contacts but have encountered issues with their calendars. I believe that LG is currently trying to improve their device software to facilitate the process. Unfortunately, these devices do not sync as effortlessly as those that have the Windows operating system (such as the Samsung Omnia). I would recommend researching online for LG Outlook software and going from there.
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Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I was wondering about the buy out of Alltel by Verizon. Does that mean that current Alltel customers will become Verizon customers? If so, when will this take place?
-josh

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Great question. Most Alltel Wireless customers will be converted to Verizon Wireless in the upcoming months with no additional effort by the customer. However, as part of the regulatory approval process, a select number of ZIP codes in which both Alltel and Verizon Wireless offer service will not merge carriers. In other words, Alltel customers in those ZIP codes will remain Alltel customers unless they voluntarily change carriers (early termination fees may apply). For those of you that are in integrated ZIP codes, you can choose to keep your Alltel cell phone or purchase a Verizon Wireless device. If you choose to change to Verizon Wireless before the official conversion, you may face early termination fees from Alltel Wireless. Hope this helps.
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LG Env Touch Operating System Jul 1st, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

What OS does the new LG Env Touch use? I am curious because I'd like to use windows mobile pc apps from places like freewarepocketpc.net instead of just from verizon's store but don't know if this is possible.
-Ross

Re: LG Env Touch Operating System Jul 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: LG Env Touch Operating System Jul 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The enV Touch uses a proprietary OS to Verizon Wireless. While the cell phone has a lot of functionality, it's not a Windows Mobile smartphone. As a result, you will not be able to use or download any Windows Mobile PC software on the enV Touch since it's not compatible.
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add a line Jul 13th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I am looking to get this phone and add it to my family's plan. Is that possible through your website?
-icanrun2

Re: add a line Jul 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: add a line Jul 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Definitely. Just go to LetsTalk.com, drag your cursor over the Service Plans field on the top left of the page, and select the "Add Additional Line(s)" tab. Once you make it there, click your current carrier (Verizon). Then, select "Add a new user to your family plan" and select the general type of plan that you have along with the number of lines that already exist on your family plan, pressing "continue" thereafter. You should be brought to a list of Verizon phones that you can choose from. Add the phone you want to your cart and go through the standard check out process.
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GSM compatibility? Jul 14th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Is this phone GSM compatible? Meaning: Does it require a sim card to work?
-G.Bethel

Re: GSM compatibility? Jul 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: GSM compatibility? Jul 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The LG enV Touch is actually a CDMA device, meaning that it does not use a SIM card.
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Vehicle Pairing Jul 18th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Will this phone (LG enV Touch)pair with a 2008 Lexus RX 350? I purchased an LG enV3 last week and the Nav System would not perform the last step in pairing - although the phone indicated pairing complete. Thanks, Rex (ps I want this phone - so hope it will/does).
-Rex

Re: Vehicle Pairing Jul 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Vehicle Pairing Jul 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Rex- It sounds like there was more of an issue with Nav system than with the actual phone. Both the EnV3 and the enV Touch should work with any bluetooth car kits.
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dose it have apps Aug 5th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I was wondering dose the env touch have apps and do you have to pay for them?
-tierra gross

Re: dose it have apps Aug 5th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: dose it have apps Aug 5th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply They are starting to come out with some for purchase. It is by no means like the apps available for the iPhone or BlackBerrys. You can find them on http://products.vzw.com/index.aspx?id=fnd_toolsApps_all&st=3, or through the Get It Now feature on your phone.
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Renewing plan, New phone. Aug 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

My phone plan ends November 3, but I want to buy a new phone now. If I renew a plan will it start when my other plan ends, or will it start when i buy the new plan. Also, is it possible for me to get the new phone now for the price of buying a 2 yr contract, since i am going to renew the plan?
-Ellen

Re: Renewing plan, New phone. Aug 27th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Renewing plan, New phone. Aug 27th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply If your current plan ends November 3, you should be able to upgrade your phone & plan through LetsTalk.com on September 3. You will not be eligible for LetsTalk's upgrade pricing before that. Please come back and place your order next week.
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Verizon VS. ATT Sep 5th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I currently have a contract with ATT. It is ending soon and I really want to get the enV Touch phone. I understand it's only for Verizon. Does ATT have a phone that is comparable to the EnV Touch? Also, if I were to switch to Verizon, do the unused anytime minutes roll over into the next month like they with ATT? Thanks for your time and help! It's much appreciated!
-Tiffany

Re: Verizon VS. ATT Sep 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Verizon VS. ATT Sep 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, Verizon does not have a roll-over minute program like AT&T. Verizon offers free calling within the Verizon network and 5-10 unlimited numbers through their Friends and Family service (this only applies to certain plans). In terms of a comparable phone to the EnV Touch on AT&T's network, I would recommend the LG Xenon.
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lg envy touch Sep 7th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

When I renewed I was told that I couldn't upgrade to the lg envy touch due to my plan. Why is that? I've had the same plan for years, and would like to have a touch screen without changing my plan. Is this possible?
-william griddine

Re: lg envy touch Sep 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: lg envy touch Sep 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply This seems odd. I think that you should be able to upgrade and keep your current plan (unless it's a grandfathered plan that is no longer offered). Please contact Verizon or stop in your local store.
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EnV Touch vs. Rogue Sep 17th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

WHICH PHONE IS BETTER THE LG ENV TOUCH OR THE SAMSUNG ROGUE?
-Brian Ransom

Re: EnV Touch vs. Rogue Sep 17th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: EnV Touch vs. Rogue Sep 17th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply It's really a question of personal preference because they're very comparable in terms of capabilities but different with respect to form factor. The Rogue has a slide-out QWERTY while the Touch actually flips open horizontally. The Rogue is slightly smaller and only has a 3.0 MP camera compared to the EnV Touch's 3.2 MP. Another thing to consider is the the Rogue requires that you take either a $10 or $20 monthly data package, whereas the Touch does not. You'll probably want one of those data packages regardless, but it's mandatory on the Rogue.
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charging Sep 19th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can you charge the EnV Touch when it's plugged into the computer?
-jimmy

Re: charging Sep 21st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: charging Sep 21st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lgmobilephones.com > Click SUPPORT > Select a Carrier(Verizon) > Select a Model > Click USB Cable Driver to download. Please note that low-powered USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus powered USB hub.
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Discount on plan Oct 7th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Would i be able to get my company discount on my plan which is 20%?
-kim Ivory

Re: Discount on plan Oct 7th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Discount on plan Oct 7th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, we are not able to process the monthly service plan discount, but it shouldn't be a problem to do it through Verizon Wireless after your purchase.
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cell Phone Oct 8th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Is this a new cell or refurbish
-kim Ivory

Re: cell Phone Oct 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: cell Phone Oct 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply All phones sold on LetsTalk.com are brand new.
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upgrading Oct 10th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can i upgrade a secondary phone line on lets talk?
-karen

Re: upgrading Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: upgrading Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes, you can!
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lg env touch or the impression? Oct 15th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

which one is better, most reliable,easiest to use, and why?
-lori

Re: lg env touch or the impression? Oct 20th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: lg env touch or the impression? Oct 20th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply They are very different phones. On the one hand you might like the display on the Impression better than that found on the LG enV Touch. However, the keyboard is a bit more spacious on the LG enV Touch and it has an internal display as well. Both have customizable displays, but it depends on the style you prefer. In short, the question becomes which do you care about more type of keypad or display.
-Joni Blecher
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Reading e-mails Oct 16th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

When opening e-mails and reading them how can you make the print larger to read?
-Diane

Re: Reading e-mails Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Reading e-mails Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply I'm sorry, I don't think that's possible with this phone. However, you can open your email through your browser and zoom in.
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language and contract in env touch Oct 19th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I was just wondering if LG env touch can read other languages like chinese. is there a chinese input for text message? Also, what's the contract for this phone? (including monthly payment and minutes) Lastly, do other SIM cards work on this phone if I get the phone without a service plan?? What kind of phone card would work on this phone if I get it without service plan? Would prepaid cards work? Thanks!
-kara

Re: language and contract in env touch Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: language and contract in env touch Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply It doesn't support Chinese out of the box, it might be possible to go to a shop to have them flash the support though. The monthly fee depends on your voice and data plan but the contract length is 2 years. No sim card would work on this phone since it is a CDMA device, however, you can buy just the phone and use it prepaid on Verizon.
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the phone Oct 19th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

No sim card would work on this phone since it is a CDMA device. does this mean that this phone can only be used in the U.S.?
-majun_620

Re: the phone Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: the phone Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply CDMA phones can still roam overseas, but the number of countries supported will be much fewer. If you want to use it on a local service provider overseas, it will be very difficult. It is possible to reprogram or flash the phone to do so, but it depends on the overseas country and carrier.
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the phone Oct 19th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

so would the prepaid card still work after reprogramming??
-majun_620

Re: the phone Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: the phone Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply If you want to use it on Verizon's network again, then it would be necessary to restore the phone back to its original state.
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LG enV Touch (Verizon Wireless) Product Features

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style	Flip Phone
Phone Size	Large
Phone Thickness	Standard
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.5 x 2.2 x 0.7 in
Weight (w/standard battery)	4.9 oz
Keyboard Type	Touchscreen and QWERTY
External LCD	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes
Screen Size	Not Available
Display	800 x 400 pixels
Accelerometer	Yes
Multiple Colors Available	No
Mil-Spec/Rugged	No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported	Not Available
Streaming Music	Yes
Music ID Service	No
Headset Jack Type	3.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included	Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones	Yes, carrier download only
FM Radio	No
Camera Resolution	3.2 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type	N/A
Camera Flash	Yes
Camera Lens Type	CCD
Video Recorder	Yes
Video Formats supported	Not Available
Video Recording Length	30 seconds
Video Playback	Yes
Streaming Video	Yes
Video Sharing	No
Mobile TV Technology	MediaFLO

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging	Yes
Phone Book Capacity	1000
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact	Yes
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact	Yes
Contact Manager Software	Yes, Software Included
Messaging	Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support	Yes
Email accounts supported	Not Available
GMail for Mobile App	No
Google Mobile App available?	No
Google Maps App available?	No
Computer Syncing	No
USB Cable Syncing	Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook	No
Bluetooth Syncing	No
Wireless Contact Backup	N/A
Voice Recorder	60 seconds
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes
Notepad	No
Turn by Turn Navigation	VZW Navigator available from carrier for monthly fee

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System	BREW
Operating System Release Number	Not Available
Java-Enabled	No
BREW-Enabled	Yes
Onboard Memory	<64MB
Removable Memory Card - Type	Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity	16GB SDHC
Removable Memory Accessibility	External Slot
Hot Swappable Memory	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Push To Talk	No
Speakerphone	Full Duplex
External Volume Control	Yes
Service / Support	1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing	Yes
Language Options	English, Spanish
Hearing Aid Compliance	M4/MT
Adjustable Font Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TTD	No

Battery Specifications
Talk Time	Up to 260 mins
Standby Time	Up to 408 hrs
Type of Battery	Lithium Ion battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
Web Browser	Full HTML
GPS	Yes
GPS Type	S-GPS
Bluetooth	Yes
Stereo Bluetooth	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
USB Port Type	Mini-USB
IR Port	No

Network Technology
Technology	1XRTT/EVDO
Voice Frequencies	850/1900
Data Technology	CDMA: 1xRTT, 1EV-DO Rev-O, 1EV-DO Rev-A,
Data Frequencies	850/1900
3G	Yes
UMA	No
Data Throughput Speed	EV-DO Rev A up to 3.1 Mbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
International 3G Data Roaming	No
International 2G Data Roaming	No
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and	No

Recommended Plans	Individual Plans	Family Plans	Upgrade w/ Contract Extension

Plan Name	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Select 900 (Recommended!)	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic 450	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic 900	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Select 450
Anytime Minutes	900	450	900	450
Nights & Weekends	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Included Features	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling
Monthly Fee (for voice minutes)	$79.99	$39.99	$59.99	$59.99
Phone Price	FREE	$99.99	FREE	FREE

Plan Name	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic Family Share 1400 (Recommended!)	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic Family Share 700	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Select Family Share 700	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic Family Share Unlimited
Anytime Minutes	1400	700	700	Unlimited
Nights & Weekends	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Included Features	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Conference Calling	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling
Monthly Fee (for voice minutes)	$89.99	$69.99	$99.99	$199.98
Additional Line Monthly Fee	$9.99	$9.99	$9.99	$99.99
Phone Price	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

Plan Name	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Select 900 contract extension (Recommended!)	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic 450 contract extension	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Select 450 contract extension	Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic 900 contract extension
Anytime Minutes	900	450	450	900
Nights & Weekends	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Included Features	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling	Call Waiting, Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Conference Calling
Monthly Fee (for voice minutes)	$79.99	$39.99	$59.99	$59.99
Phone Price	$69.99	$289.99	$119.99	$119.99

Expert Reviews of LG enV Touch (Verizon Wireless)

Expert Rating: 4.3
by Joni Blecher -- June 30th 2009

The LG enV Touch looks a lot like the LG Voyager and what was missing in the latter cell phone is more than made-up for in the former. Namely, the LG enV Touch has 3.2-megapixel camera with a flash, a fully customizable user interface, one-touch access to popular social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, and it’s all in a much lighter form factor. In short, if you liked the LG Voyager, you’ll love the LG enV Touch.

Call Quality

Calls and speakerphone: We found calls for the most part to be loud on the LG enV Touch. We did occasionally use the side volume keys to adjust the sound both up and down. Using the speakerphone didn’t degrade call quality, and we had no problem hearing callers over the speaker. Unfortunately, you still need to flip open the cell phone to activate the speakerphone. The good news is that when you finish a call the speakerphone is deactivated. Additionally, you don’t have to be too close to the cell phone when using the speakerphone to be heard clearly by callers. You can also easily mute and unmute a call from the dial pad on the cell phone’s touchscreen during a call.

Audio quality: Playback of songs is loud through the cell phone’s speakers and not too tinny. The LG enV Touch has a 3.5mm headset jack (you can use your own stereo headphones with the cell phone, however, you won’t be able to take calls while listening to music over non-cell phone enabled headset). The cell phone also supports Bluetooth stereo; you can purchase an optional Bluetooth stereo headset if you want to listen to music and take calls without wires.

Ease of Use

Menu/phone book: Like many Verizon Wireless cell phones, the LG enV Touch has a standard menu system; if you're already accustomed to it, using the LG enV Touch should be a breeze. A nice addition is the user interface is customizable with an eye on social media applications. For example, there’s an arrow in the right-hand corner of the display, tap on that and you’ll see two tabs. One with pre-defined shortcuts and the other with quick access to social media sites such as Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Facebook, and Photobucket. In the second tab, you can add one touch access to favorite web sites, songs or pictures. In the first tab, there are widgets (a.k.a. icon-driven shortcuts) already set-up. If you see a widget that you like you can drag it to the top of the screen and then reposition it on the main screen. You can also add your own shortcuts by selecting Add at the bottom right-hand corner of the display. If you don’t want to choose your own shortcuts and customize the main screen, not to worry; there are five one-touch access icons (Messaging, Phone, Menu, Contacts, and Favorites) at the base of the main screen.

Another plus, is the bar that shows icons for new text and voice messages is interactive. If there’s an unread message simply tap on the icon and it will launch a list of messages that have been read or heard. While we appreciated that feature, we were not so excited about the fact that we often missed messages since occasionally it lacks an alert for new messages if you already have unread or unheard messages. We particularly like how easy it is to use the phone book, which can store 1,500 contacts, each with five phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, a picture, and a street address. If you want to find your phone number, you’ll need to go to Settings & Tools and access Phone Info.

Camera/video: The LG enV Touch sports a 3.2-megapixel camera that can take photos and record short videos. The camera phone also has a flash and a Schneider-Kreuznah lens. We’re happy to report this camera phone has a pretty fast shutter, so you likely won’t miss a lot of shots once you’re in the camera application. While you can also snap self-portraits, there’s no mirror next to the lens to help you frame the shot. On the plus side, the entire screen turns into a viewfinder (similar to digital cameras), so there’s more room to frame your photo.

As for image quality, we found colors to be vivid when well lit externally and the images clear on the cell phone’s screen. However, we did have some trouble with red eye. That said, there is a Facial Makeover feature that will adjust for blemishes and a Smile setting that when in use won’t snap a shot unless everyone in the picture are smiling. You can also record 60-second videos on the cell phone. Playback of videos on the LG enV Touch are slightly pixelated.

Music: The LG enV Touch sports an MP3 player and comes with a approximately 250MB of usable internal memory, so you can store tons of music (at least a couple of albums' worth of tunes) and pictures on the cell phone. The enV Touch’s charger has a removable USB cable for synching music with a computer, which makes getting music on the LG enV Touch pretty easy, especially if you’re using the Verizon Rhapsody service. If you want more storage, we recommend buying an optional MicroSD media card, as this cell phone will support up to a 16GB MicroSD card. You can play MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and unprotected AAC (Apple’s music format) files. As noted, the audio quality is pretty good through the cell phone speaker.

The LG enV Touch has an option to adjust the sound based on five settings (Flat, Concert Hall, Classical, Bass Booster, Vocal Booster, and Treble Booster), as well as Shuffle, Repeat, and Skip songs options. It also shows album art when available and you can create Playlists on-the-fly. If you want to conserve battery life or perhaps are on a plane and the LG enV Touch is doing double duty as your MP3 player, there’s a Music Only Mode that turns off the cell phone’s radio. That said, playing music through the cell phone did not drain battery life any faster. Even though you still can’t transfer music via Bluetooth, you can listen to music via Bluetooth stereo options. We particularly enjoyed pairing the enV Touch with the BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone and listening to songs stored on the cell phone over the speaker.

Connectivity/Bluetooth: We were able to pair the LG cell phone with a Plantronics 925 Bluetooth headset. We found call quality to be just as clear with a headset, and users didn’t know we were using a cell phone, let alone a headset.

Design

Look and feel: The LG enV Touch wouldn’t fall in the petite category, but it’s not all that bulky either. It definitely doesn’t feel heavy in the hand, though it looks as if it might be. The LG enV Touch looks impressive with its shiny metallic casing and spacious, bright touch screen display. Additionally, the cell phone feels comfortable when you hold it up to your ear or cradle it between ear and shoulder for longer calls. However, since the screen comes so close to your face, it attracts a fair amount of face grease, and we found ourselves wiping it off often.

About that screen, it’s pretty bright and it’s got the right amount of sensitivity for the touch screen out of the box – meaning we didn’t have to adjust it. We found the external and internal screens easy to view in direct sunlight. Another plus is that the cell phone’s spine isn’t littered with extra buttons. The only buttons you’ll find are camera (which is placed perfectly for snapping shots when in picture mode), the volume keys, and the sliding lock button. On the other side of the cell phone’s spine is the slot for an optional MicroSD card and a 3.5mm headset jack.

Keypad: We’re just going to come right out and say it – we really like the cell phone’s touch screen. We like the huge numeric keypad and the additional phone calling features that appears when you press the phone icon at the base of the main screen. In particular, we like that the letters on the numeric keys mirrors a standard keypad – meaning we never had trouble trying to figure out if we were selecting the right keys when we dialed a number or short code that included letters. While we’re on the subject of keypads, we found the touch-screen QWERTY keyboard that appears when the LG enV Touch is in horizontal mode to be spacious, although we should note it’s easier to dial accurately hitting keys with just your fingernail.

We’re happy to report that we found the internal QWERTY keyboard extremely usable and spacious. This is an improvement over the keyboard found on the LG Voyager, which was a bit cramped and had odd placement of some of the keys. For example, on the Voyager the space key was way off to the side of the keyboard next to the Clear key. Whereas on the enV Touch, the Space bar is where it should be: in the middle of the bottom row of keys, similar to an actual keyboard. Another plus is the inclusion of dedicated keys for Favorite Contacts and text messaging.

Battery Life

In the battery life department, the LG enV Touch could fare better, but for the most part is acceptable. We found that the cell phone could last about three days before recharging when using the LG enV Touch regularly to make calls, occasionally surf the wireless Web, and send/receive text messages. Users who barely use the cell phone to make/receive calls and send/receive messages can probably last about four days before needing to recharge, while heavier cell phone users will likely need to charge the LG enV Touch every other day. The biggest drain on battery life comes when you leave the location or GPS feature activated. If you plan on using this feature a lot, get a car charger.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the LG enV Touch (Verizon Wireless)

Customer Rating: 3.5
by shelly -- November 14th 2009 -- er, NM

This phone is quite complicated! I didn't like it at first, but I have grown used to it. The battery life is very short and it is kind of hard to use. Other than that it is an alright phone.

Customer Rating: 4.5
by Setya Budianto -- November 10th 2009 -- California, CA

Its bevy of features, though, include two separate displays, one of them touch-screen, a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging, an excellent 3.2 megapixel camera, and a full HTML browser for you internet fiends. This new addition to the Verizon Wireless lineup should make users of the service very happy, and is available for $149.99 if you purchase a two-year service agreement. A $70 mail-in rebate is available to make this fantastic phone even more of a bang for your buck as well.

Customer Rating: 4.5
by Kate Hartman -- August 12th 2009 -- napoleon, OH

I just got my enV Touch and I love it. Right now, it is being charged and I got it less than 4 hours ago. I have played with it a lot and it is awesome. My friend is jealous and wants this phone. The battery life isn't that great though. I still would recommend this phone to someone else. I am 13 and I text a lot so it is a great texting phone.

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Mickey -- June 30th 2009 -- Victoria, TX

I replaced my LG Voyager with the LG enV Touch and I love it. It has a larger screen than the Voyager. The camera is a 3.2 megapixel. The touch screen works smooth and is fast. The internet is actually very fast and smooth compared to my other phones, including the Voyager. The interface is really nice. The battery life could be a bit better and the rings could be a bit louder, but overall this is a really cool phone.

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