Among the crop of new phones that LG is displaying at CTIA is the 8100, a small, dual-band (800/1900) CDMA handset that packs in two very desirable features - support for high-speed EV-DO data networks, and Bluetooth.

The 8100 is an update to the VX8000, and features the same clamshell design with dual color displays, but in a smaller, sleeker package. The 1.3 megapixel camera is backed by a generous 512 MB of on-board memory and a miniSD card slot. The extra memory would be a boon to anyone using the 8100’s various multimedia features, which, in addition to the camera, include video capture, a voice recorder, and a stereo MP3 player with built-in stereo speakers. There is also speaker-independent voice dialing and 3D graphics for gaming.

As an EV-DO phone, the 8100 is likely to appeal to users looking to take full advantage of the capabilities of high-speed networks, and support for streaming video and picture messaging are included. Carrier support has not been announced yet. Considering that Sprint is nearly ready to roll out their new EV-DO network, it is conceivable that the device could end up there, but our bets are on Verizon and their currently available EV-DO VCAST service.

The device measures up at 91mm x 48.8mm x 26.1mm (3.58″ x 1.92″ x 1.03″), and weighs 118g (4.16oz). The 1000mAh standard battery should be good for up to 3 hours of talk time and 9 days of standby time. There will also be a 1700mAh extended battery available. Maximum camera resolution is 1280×960, and video clip recording is limited to 15 second clips. The 8100 supports speaker-independent voice dialing and has a hands free speakerphone function. The main display is a 262k color 176×220 TFT unit, and the external sub-display is a 65k color 128×128 unit.

No word yet on when the device will be officially launched with carrier support, nor what it might cost.