LG VX-8300
8300 Data Cable & Kit Questions
I'm considering an ugrade from an LG 4500 to the 8300. However, my local Verizon rep just said there is no Mobile Office Kit (MOK) for the 8300 and not likely to be one. I really like the 8300 but don't want to lose the functionality of my current setup with an LG VX4500, BitPim, and the MOK (w/ data cable).
1) Will the Music Essentials Kit's (MEK) data cable suffice for the following on the 8300, or should I buy the official LG data cable online? (I understand to look for the new MEK that also lists the 9800, not sure if the 4500 cable would be compatible after shaving the nubbies off.)
I use the MOK primarily to backup/transfer the 4500's phone numbers between two 4500 phones. I've also used BitPim to transfer a few ringtones as ...
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1) Will the Music Essentials Kit's (MEK) data cable suffice for the following on the 8300, or should I buy the official LG data cable online? (I understand to look for the new MEK that also lists the 9800, not sure if the 4500 cable would be compatible after shaving the nubbies off.)
I use the MOK primarily to backup/transfer the 4500's phone numbers between two 4500 phones. I've also used BitPim to transfer a few ringtones as ...
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I can't answer any of your specific questions, but keep in mind you can use BT to sync with BitPim. So if you're only interested in backup/transfers and BitPim will work for you, you can get a cheap BT adapter instead of the cable.
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...for the BT idea. Always like alternatives.
I called Verizon to double check the information. Lo and behold, Verizon indeed sells a Mobile Office Kit (MOK) for the 8300. Just not stocked at the local Verizon store.
I had looked on their web site but missed it -- not exactly the easiest thing to find on their site.
It's under the VX8300 accessories, under "Data Products".
Here's the link, but one probably has to enter their zip code first to get to it:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller? ... »
By the way, the SKU number is VERKULG8300 if anyone else is looking for one.
I called Verizon to double check the information. Lo and behold, Verizon indeed sells a Mobile Office Kit (MOK) for the 8300. Just not stocked at the local Verizon store.
I had looked on their web site but missed it -- not exactly the easiest thing to find on their site.
It's under the VX8300 accessories, under "Data Products".
Here's the link, but one probably has to enter their zip code first to get to it:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller? ... »
By the way, the SKU number is VERKULG8300 if anyone else is looking for one.
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