LG VX-8700

Get the LG, it's prettier.
I've had mine, 8700, for less than a week. I can't say as I have any issues with a short battery life, but most of what I've been doing is playing with the camera. I'm only on the second charge since I got it but the first charge went sunday, monday and tuesday before needing charging. That included about 2 hours of calls and some pics & video taking as well as sending out a few pics. Is that good? I'm coming from a phone with no camera that I could go about every five days to a week & 2 - 3 hours of talk time between charges.

I've had mine a little over a week. I am only getting 1.5 to 2 days on a charge. And that's with few calls. I've had to charge 4 times since 4/23. Not good when my last phone a VX4400, got about a week. Having to charge every night or two doesn't seem right. I'm trying to decide if I should keep it or trade for something else. But I like the phone.

Please look at my review of the phone. I like you went out and got the Maxx, however I ended up returning it for the 8700 and could not be happier. Motorola used to be my number one pick but I have to say that LG has made me a believer that they have really solid quality and reception. The only thing that you will notice right off the bat is that ringtones at max volume sound a bit distorted but that is my only big drawback. The 8700 has alot of great features over the Maxx one of wich is much, much, much better reception. I hope that my review and this helps you make up your mind. I am not normally an LG "fanboy" but after my experience with the Maxx I believe that I now am one. If you have any other questions that I can help you out...
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Sorry, but I fail to see what the problem is with charging your phone every couple of days or even every day. I would agree there was a problem if the phone didn't last a full day even with a ton of calls but what is wrong with charging it at night?