My Wife bought this new LG the V phone through Verizon. We were looking something with a Smart Phone capability but didn't need the full Internet capabilities. What we settled for was Verizon's LG VX9800 or better known as LG the V.
First Impression of the LG VX9800
When we first saw this phone in the Verizon Store, it seemed very bulky. Once we opened it and looked at all the features, we understood why it was so bulky. This is a clam shell type phone, meaning it will flip open and you have a full keyboard to send text messages or email. Also, when the phone is flipped open, it goes on Speaker mode.