This is my first phone, and I have not regretted my choice. This phone has just enough extras to keep the user satisfied. With a camera, built in tone downloader, and other things, it's great for everyday use. The only cons I have is that it doesn't get good reception in some areas of my house, and you cannot use recorded sounds as ringtones. However, I love the fact that I can download ringtones right from my phone. I am also a picture fanatic, and it allows me to keep many photos.

drummergirl723

Tucson, AZ

The LG VX-5300 is a phone for someone who wants a simple, easy to use phone.  It is inexpensive and has very few frills, but it has basic functions like a camera and the ability to send and recieve text and picture messages.  The menus are easy to read and customize, and the phone itself is very durable (I have personally droped mine several times and it still looks and works great).  The battery will last for days if you make few calls, and will last for several hours while talking on it, and the reception is above average.  This phone is perfect if all you want is a basic, inexpensive phone.

riceczeks

Minneapolis, MN

My phone is simple and easy to use.  However, 90% of the time, my phone is only usable when outdoors.  I can't hold a signal inside my home, nor most buildings.  I called and ordered a replacement phone only to find the signal was worse.  I only received a refurbished phone.  Needless to say, I sent the worse one back.  I still have my phone, but am waiting to upgrade.  I will not go with another LG.

KSPRY

San Diego, CA

 I have droped this phone way to many times and each time something comes off. The peices do go back on easily. The number buttons after a couple of months work as they feel like it. Sometimes you get double numbers when typing or not at all. I do like the recording feature. I have recorded several songs and put them as ring tones for no charge. I do not like the voice cammand feature. If I am upset it doesnt understand what I want which is not good in an emergency. I will be looking for a new phone soon.

dsonanc

Chester, VA

We own four of these phones.  They work ok.  The promo was buy one get up to 4 free.  We got two phone for our two older kids.  Mine was shutting off for not apparent reason for awhile, Verizon looked at the phone, did some updates and it has only happened once since.  My dd's phone buttons are wearing out, hard to push, it also has been shutting off and turning back on whenever she delets a text message.  Will be taking it into Verizon to see what they will do.  We shall see....

ladyinblue3

Saint Paul, MN

This phone is fairly easy to use. It can be a little tricky sometimes with erasing voice mail and calling back missed calls, but other than those items it is a fairly decent phone. It is silver in color. I have seen quite a few of these being used by other people, both strangers and aquaintainces. I can also be a phone that is easily lost due to the number of other people who have them.

Chase23

Manchester, NH

This phone will tell you when you have a missed call. This phone will tell you when you have a new voicemail. This phone will ask you if you'd like to check your voicemail now. BUT, don't bother to choose yes--that feature simply sends you back to the original empty screen. Very frustrating! It's not hard to dial *86, but why ask if you'd like to do something if you won't be permitted to do it?

darcyva

Aldan, PA

LG phone broke in first 2 months with light use.  LG not only denied the valid warranty repair/replacement of a snowy screen.  LG personnel falsely accused me of water damaging the phone and physically abusing it.  LG also took 4 months to resolve the situation, charged me to ship the phone back, and then shipped me a phone that was completely broken and wouldn't connect to the tower.   When asked to fix the phone and send it back with the original snowy screen problem LG personnel were flippant and rude.  "Forced" me into paying to replace a phone that should have been covered under warranty or falsely burn my phone service provider by telling them all to shove their phone and plan.  Will never buy another LG product.  Scarred for life.

Hydrangea

Rubicon, WI

This phone is unbelievable--I honestly cannot believe how long it lasted my husband! My husband got this phone four years ago. It is a simple cell phone and definitely does not have all of the bells and whistles, but that is all my husband wanted. During the time he had this phone, my kids broke 3 of my phones. He let them play with his as much as I let the kids play with mine, but his just lasted. They finally did it in though and broke it in half. I still give it five stars though because the phone had already been through a lot. I would highly recommend this phone to someone just looking for a simple talking and texting phone. This is not your phone if you want major internet capabilities .

Jeweld15

West Jordan, UT

If you're looking for an average run of the mill cell phone with not too many bells and whistles, this might be the one for you.  It's very functional, and does the job, but doesn't go above and beyond the ordinary in features.  The battery has a nice long life between rechargings and it's relatively small. A good phone for everyday.

Teach2

Reading, PA