LG VX 8100 Links

I needed to decide between the LG VX8000 and the VX8100. After overloading with info for the past 48 hours I decided to go with the newer phone, the VX8100. I like the MP3 player option and am glad that the new software update will be available soon. I'm not too concerned about the phone's camera since I have a good digital camera already, and I assume that the VX8100's camera is better than that of the VX6000. But I am concerned about the reported problem with the earpiece volume on some phones, and hope I do not get a defective phone. I'm not familiar with Verizon's return policy for defective phones and can't afford their insurance. Don't want to give Verizon any more money than they are already taking from me. Damn those subcharges, fees and taxes!

Anyway, after spending the past 2 days getting info on the LG VX8100 I compiled the following list:

Accessories for your LG VX8100:

SanDisk 1GB Mini SD card for $67 plus shipping, but currently out of stock
http://www.digital1234.com/product.jsp?x=MINISD1GB

SanDisk 1GB Mini SD card for $74.99 with FREE Shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.a...48&loc=101&sp=1

SanDisk 1GB Mini SD card for $72.44 plus $4.81 for shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...+&CMP=OTC-C173T

SanDisk 1GB Mini SD card for $71.94 plus $1.99 for shipping plus about $4.95 handling fee charged by eCost for every order
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~dpno~573297.asp

Li-ion Battery For Vx8100 Lg-Vx6100 LG-Vx3300 & Lg-Vx3200 (850mAh) for $14.99 plus $5.95 for shipping
http://www.calcellular.com/lg-ba-vx3200.html
And Rapid Car Charger for LG VX8100 & LG VX4700 for $5.99
http://store.yahoo.com/calcellular-...car-vx8100.html

Other Accessories for LG VX8100
http://store.yahoo.com/calcellular-store/vx8100.html
And
http://www.factorydirectcellular.co...ge/lgvx8100.htm
(Best price for Batteries - Lithium Lion Battery 1200 mAh for $26 plus $5.95 shipping)
And
http://www.elitextreme.com/lgvxac15.html
Or
Lithium Lion Battery 900 mAh for $12.99 plus $5.95 shipping
http://www.bargaincell.com/model2.c...1&category_id=2
Or
1000MAH Battery for LG VX8100 $19.99 and Free Antena Booster with FREE Shipping
http://www.ixap.com/sti_ProdDet.asp...PmdName=LG-8100
Or
http://www.ixap.com/sti_product_new...d=632&sPageNo=1
(Until Sept. 13 Use eCode: 03D02A30S13 to redeem $2 Discount with purchase of $20 or more)

Data Cable $11.90 plus $4.99 shipping
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/dacaforlgvx1.html
Or
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/usbdacaforlg8.html

Jabra Hands-Free Headset $17.99 with FREE Shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/electroni...u=90147554&wl=1

LG Stereo Headset for $10.90 plus 92 cents tax and FREE Shipping
Currently out of stock and because LG distributor is in located in area where it was affected by Hurricane Katrina, it might be weeks before they have it in stock.
http://www.yourwirelesssource.com/s...y/248530/cat/22
Or
LG Stereo Headset for $13.00 plus $5.95 shipping (Shows as still In Stock)
http://www.cellgear.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=12245
Or
LG Stereo Headset for $19.99 plus $5.89 shipping (also not in stock)
http://www.buywirelessnow.com/lg/sh.../248530/cat/134
Or
Plantronics MX100S Stereo Mobile and Music Headset with 2.5mm and 3.5mm Plugs for $29.99 and Free Shipping
http://www.1800mobiles.com/430787.html

Scala 500 Bluetooth Headset for $39.99 and free shipping
http://www.ixap.com/sti_prodDet.asp?sku=HFGE-UNIV-BTC01
Or
Platronics M3000 Bluetooth Headset for $49.97 plus 6 cents for shipping
http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=HFM3000&zipz=11001
Or
Plantronics Voyager Bluetooth Headset for 510 $47 plus $6 shipping = $53
http://www.spacecentersystems.com/c...ducts_id/288730

Other stuff:

MediaGear Keychain Secure Digital Reader for $9.99 plus tax and shipping
http://www.compusa.com/products/pro...7033&pfp=SEARCH

SimpleTech Bonzai USB 2.0 Flash Drive Memory USB Adapter $7.99 with FREE Shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.a...90&loc=101&sp=1

IOGear USB 2.0 HUB w/ 6 Ports & 12 in 4 Memory Card Reader Writer $29.99 with FREE Shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.a...27&loc=101&sp=1

Neck Strap $9.45 with FREE Shipping
http://www.1800mobiles.com/unnecstrapho.html

Cables To Go Port Authority 2 MP3 to FM Stereo Adapter $39.99 with FREE shipping
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.a...03&loc=101&sp=1
(I think this can be connected to the cell phone, but haven’t tried it yet)

Info Links:

Josh’s new website with step by step instructions with photos
http://groups.msn.com/vx8100
Josh’s Link page to Download BitPim Version 0.7.35 Unofficial,
Version 1.08 of the VX8100 Ringtone Application,
Futuredial Drivers for Data Cable and LG USB Modem Drivers
http://home.fuse.net/vx8100/Downloads/downloads.htm
IMToo’s 3GP Video Converter Tutorial
http://home.fuse.net/vx8100/Making_...king_videos.htm
IMToo’s 3GP Video Converter Application
http://www.imtoo.com/3gp-video-converter.html
Josh’s Ringtones Info Thread
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=696113
Ringtones with MiniSD card Tutorial
http://groups.msn.com/vx8100/guidewithminisd.msnw or
http://home.fuse.net/vx8100/How_do_...minisd_card.htm
Ringtones without (no) MiniSD card Tutorial
http://groups.msn.com/vx8100/guidenominisd.msnw or
http://home.fuse.net/vx8100/How_do_...hout_minisd.htm
Using BitPim how to photos
http://groups.msn.com/vx8100/shoebox.msnw
BitPim software download
http://bitpim.sourceforge.net/
Another Tutorial on how to get Ringtones on your phone
http://www.kuhna.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9

MPEGABLE is program for both the 8000 and the 8100 that is supposed to be the best software out there to make higher compression videos
http://www.download.com/3001-2139_4-10159220.html.

SUPER (Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer) for video conversion with high quality 3g2 output. http://fever.link.free.fr/SUPER.html

Free Midi and MP3 Ringtones
http://phone.sphereshards.com/ringtones/
http://phone.sphereshards.com/ringtones/ALL/
and
http://home.mchsi.com/~joshthejoker/index.html
and
http://www.s-c-u-m.com/cell/index.php?cat=17
http://www.s-c-u-m.com/cell/index.php?cat=18
(Might need to register first)

Free Ringtones, Videos, Wallpaper and MP3 files
http://www.v710.mirrorz.com/

Tutorials Text Info Files
http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/688705-1.html
http://phone.sphereshards.com/tutorials/

Credit to Sonia for putting this list together.