The LG Envoy is a Basic Flip Phone with Great Features

Cell phones that simply make phone calls have been lost in this smartphone and app crazy world that we all live in, but LG hasn't forgotten about flip phones and the LG Envoy is a basic "old-school" flip phone that boasts some impressive features.

Dual Displays

Most basic flip phones require that you pry open its clam-shell-like cover in order to make calls, check messages, and do simple tasks like checking battery life and time. The LG Envoy goes beyond the average smartphone and although opening its clam-shell is mandatory making calls and messaging, it provides an outer LCD display that alerts callers of new messages and reports the time, battery life, and phone signal.

VGA Camera

If you can remember the old-school flip phones of "yester-year", the only function that they served was being able to make phone calls '" and usually with poor call quality. The LG Envoy not only makes great calls, but also features a camera. The VGA quality of the LG Envoy's camera won't replace your digital camera, but it's better than nothing '" and lot more than what's offered on most other flip phones.

Great for Texting

Texting, messaging, IMing, email fanatics, and social networking enthusiasts will get a kick out of the LG Envoy because it boasts several features that tailors to the typing fan in all of us. The LG Envoy features basic web access and has number keys that are tailored to work will with texting and instant messaging apps. While the LG Envoy's keypad doesn't compare to full QWERTY tactile and slider keyboards, it gets the job done and won't cause headaches.

Bluetooth Support

If you'd like to use a flip phone without actually having to flip your phone open, the LG Envoy has just the feature for you. This modern flip phone features Bluetooth support and will work with most Bluetooth headsets - providing a great hands-free option for the LG Envoy flip phone.

Price

Let's face it; most people still eyeing flip phones in this day and age are doing so to save a few bucks. The LG Envoy has a very attractive asking price of only $9.99 which instantly makes all of its features look phenomenal seeing how this modern flip phone costs as much (and even less) than most apps on smartphones nowadays.