The cell phone equivalent of a Zippo lighter, the LG VX8700 stands out from other thin clamshells because of its shiny metal finish. 
But that’s not the only reason to snatch up this style statement. It’s far from cheap, but a sharp two-megapixel camera, V CAST video and music support, and stereo Bluetooth solidify the VX8700 as a multimedia powerhouse.
By far the most attractive phone in Verizon Wireless’ lineup, the LG VX8700 sports a silver body that feels smooth and solid in the hand. It’s noticeably heavier than the VX8600 (3.8 ounces vs. 3.3 ounces), but the VX8700 is slightly thinner (0.54 vs. 0.58 inches). You’ll either love or hate the metallic finish on the front and back. We’re in the former camp, even though it didn’t take long for this shiny cell to pick up fingerprints. One nice touch is that the three-line color LCD on the front doubles as a tiny mirror when it’s off. (View Photo Gallery.)
Flip the lid and you’ll find a flat but spacious metallic number pad. We found dialing easy, but the directional pad was a bit cramped. It’s also positioned too close to the End and Clear buttons; we unintentionally exited a V CAST video during playback and a game of Derek Jeter Power Baseball 3D 2007 as we rounded the bases. On the plus side, we like the slightly recessed display hinge, which makes the VX8700 the perfect length when making calls with the phone cradled between your shoulder and ear. The menus have a sleek metallic theme by default and look good on the large, bright QVGA color display, an upgrade from the VX8600’s 200 x 176-pixel screen.
LG VX8700 Review by LAPTOP Magazine