LG Voyager Cell Phone Review - Tour & Design
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Alfredo Padilla Published on December 04, 2007 Comment on this |
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Front Closed
Front Open
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Top
Bottom
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Back
Battery Out
Like on many LG handsets the battery is attached to the cover so it all comes out in one piece. As the Voyager is a CDMA phone there's no SIM card slot.
In the Box (2.5)
The Voyager doesn't ship with as many accessories as we would like. In addition to a software CD and manuals there's a power cable and a data cable. Considering the phone costs almost $300 we would have liked to see a pair of headphones included and maybe even a nice carrying case or memory card.
Handling (5.0)
When closed the voyager fits comfortably into the palm of your hand, we like that it isn't as wide as the iPhone and the added depth lets it sit in your palm easier. We did find that the exterior buttons are a little annoying to get to, especially when trying to do so with a single hand as you will need to adjust your grip. When the phone is opened up in clamshell mode it's meant to be held in two hands. The keyboard may be a little wide for some and we found the placement of the soft keys to be distant from the other controls. The LG Voyager is a little hefty, especially if you're holding it up to your head for long phone calls, although the soft touch paint on the back does make it easier to grip.. The Voyager's definitely a big handset and those with small hands may find it difficult to use.
Portability (6.0)
Measuring 4.64 x 2.12 x .71 inches and weighing in at 4.69 ounces the LG Voyager is a large handset. You will definitely feel this phone in your pocket, and those who like to wear tight pants will struggle to squeeze the phone into their pockets. Anyone used to a Motorola Razr or LG Chocolate will find this phone to be almost immense, and when you open it up in clamshell mode it gets even bigger. Those who have used it's predecessor the LG EnV, a Sidekick or larger smart phones will find it easier to adjust. Whatever your expectations this isn't a phone you'll be able to stick in your pocket and forget about.
Aesthetics (6.0)
The LG Voyager doesn't have the slim good looks you see in a lot of phones, but it does elicit something of a wow factor. The black stylings with some silver highlights look decent, our only major annoyance with the overall look is the somewhat clunky hinge. We do like the soft touch finish on the back and although we aren't enamored of the styling on the speakers others may disagree. Sexy it ain't, but it is a phone for those who like to stand out, similar to a Sidekick or a Helio Ocean.
Durability (6.0)
The Voyager feels like a well constructed handset, we didn't detect any major creaks or flaws. We do have our concerns though. First of all any phone with moving parts immediately raises a red flag, and we have to worry about the durability of the hinge. On the plus side the hinge does have two locking positions so even if it gets somewhat loose you may still be able to lock it into place for use. We also have concerns about the two large screens on the Voyager. They're inevitably a magnet for scratches so you might want to invest in some screen protectors. Finally the plastic construction on the front of the phone could also be prone to scratches. None of these are major concerns by themselves, but in combination they lead us to have some doubts about the Voyager's long term durability.
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