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LG VX8550 Chocolate

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Paul says...

The LG VX8550 Chocolate is a huge improvement over the original VX8500, however touch-sensitive buttons can take some time to get comfortable with.

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Includes: Phone, House Charger, Manual, Quick Reference Guide

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Download Manual | Spanish (PDF)

Specifications
 
Mode All Digital; 1.9 Ghz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
Transmission EVDO, 1x
Global (SIM Card) No
Form Bar
Size 3.85" x 1.87" x 0.67" (98 x 47 x 17 mm)
Weight 3.24 oz (92g)
Antenna Internal
Keys, Buttons, Chargers, Slots Left - voice command, volume, headphone, charging port
Right - music, lock, microSD
Front - speakerphone, clear, scroll wheel
Headset Jack (2.5mm) Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Internal Display
External Display 262K Color TFT, 240 x 320 Pixels, 11 Lines
Internal Memory 64MB and 64MB dedicated to music
Memory Card microSD up to 4GB
Current Software VX855V01
CelleBrite Cable # 93
Hearing Aid Compatibility M4
Flight Mode Yes
FCC ID BEJVX8550
Approved May 10, 2007
USB Charging No
Extra Info
Battery
 
Type Lithium Polymer (800mAh)
Talk Time 4.2 hrs (250 min)
Standby Time (Idle) 350 hrs (14.6 days)
Location Battery is also back of phone
Extended Battery Available - 1500mAh
Extra Info
Phonebook & Ringers
 
Max. Contacts 1000
Numbers per Contact 5
E-mails per Contact 2
Groups Yes
Contact Notes Yes
Speed Dials Yes - 95 entries + 4 pre-programmed for voicemail, #BAL, #MIN, #PMT
Restrict Calls to Phonebook No
Restrict Messages to Phonebook No
Picture ID (Outside) Yes
Picture ID (Inside) Yes
Ringer ID Yes
Voice Dialing Speaker-Independent
Real Music Ringtones Yes
Vibrate Yes
Vibrate & Ring No
Backup Assistant Yes
Extra Info
Camera & Video
 
Camera 1.3 megapixel
Resolution 1281 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240 pixels
Zoom Yes (Digital up to 2x)
Auto-Focus No
Flash No
Backup Assistant No
Self-Timer Yes (Off, 3, 5, 10 sec)
Night Mode Yes
White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Glow
Color Effects Normal, Negative, Solari, Sepia, B&W
Multi-Shot No
Quality
Photometry Average, Spot
Ready Sounds
Shutter Sounds Shutter, No Sound, "Say Cheese," "Ready! 1 2 3"
Self-Portraits Tiny mirror for taking self-portraits
Video Capture Yes
Max Capture (Saving) 1 hr
Max Capture (Sending) 30 sec
Video Resolution 177 x 144 (default) pixels
Recorded Format 3G3
Video Player MP4, 3GP, 3G2, WMV
Save Options Internal, Memory Card
Set Videos as Wallpaper Yes - under 5MB
Extra Info Image Editor - zoom, rotate, crop
Preview - Actual View/Full Screen
Messaging, E-mail & Internet
 
Text Messaging Yes
Picture Messaging Yes
Video Messaging Yes
Predictive Text Input T9
Keyboard Numeric
HTML Browser No
VZ E-mail Yes
Wireless Sync Yes
Mobile IM Yes
Tethering (National Access) Yes
Mobile Web 2.0 Yes
Get-It-Now Yes
ESPN MVP Yes
Premium Pricing Compatible Yes
Extra Info
Bluetooth
 
Version 1.1
Stereo Bluetooth Yes
Supported Profiles A2DP, BIP, BPP, DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP (vCard only)
# Paired Devices Supported 20
Can LG VX8550 Chocolate Sync w/ My Vehicle? Cars compatible with LG VX8550 Chocolate
Extra Info
Media
 
V-Cast Music Yes
V-Cast Video Yes
Memory Card microSD up to 4GB
Supported Formats MP3, WMA
Music-only Mode Yes
Extra Info
Mobile TV
 
Mobile TV Compatible No
Extendable TV Antenna
Extra Info
Tools, Features & Compatibility
 
Phone Tools Voice Memo, Voice Command, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad
VZ Navigator Yes
Chaperone Parent Yes
Chaperone Child Yes
Field Force Manager No
Extra Info