Last summer, the cell phone market received a breakthrough when perhaps the smartest smartphone, the Apple iPhone, was released through AT&T. People waited eagerly outside every Apple store in the country just to get their hands on the newest technology revelation. Sadly, the iPhone did not live up to the hype. Sluggish Internet, average call quality, touch screen texting, lack of 3G support, and an expensive price, were just a few complaints that many owners had. Disappointed, people had to wait for the “iPhone killer” to be released into the market.

A few weeks ago, Verizon released the LG Voyager. The market went into an uproar and people started to believe that the “iPhone killer” was here. So is the Voyager really a smart replacement for the iPhone or is it just more hype? Indeed, it is a better choice. Let’s take a look at what makes it so much better than its rival, the iPhone.

The Voyager features the same touch screen as the iPhone however it also features a flip open QWERTY keyboard with a second screen. So, if you do not like using the touch screen for text messaging the Voyager provides a smart and speedy alternative in the form of the added keyboard. Although it is a bit bulkier than the iPhone, this possible con works in favor of the Voyager because it feels quite firm when you hold it.

As far as features go, the Voyager has a built in 2.0 megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. It also features mobile TV, a GPS system, and 3G support, all of which the iPhone lacks. Like the iPhone, the Voyager also features a music player but goes a step further in being WMA compatible. Call quality on the Voyager is far superior than the iPhone’s and the speakerphone is quite clear and loud.

Overall, for only $349 ($50 cheaper than the iPhone) the Voyager is quite an impressive phone. It not only provides a smart alternative to all the quirks on the iPhone but also looks sleek while doing it. If you were not impressed by the iPhone, take a look at the Voyager. I guarantee you, you will be mesmerized.