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What people say
i've had this phone for about 2 and half years and so far it hasnt been that bad. WHen i bought it I thought it looked pretty good but nowdays it looks pretty crappy (compared to those iphone 4s) but i dont have any problems with the function of the phone. Oh my battery broke off too, I thought I...
this fone has a nice design great features good camera, but telus gave me 2 many problems >:(
I had this phone for 2 years and 7months. One juice spoill killed it, this was the best phone I ever owned. I would have replaced it with another if I could have got it through my provider. If I had the opportunity I would get it again in a heartbeat!!
In Depth
The dual-band (CDMA 800/1900MHz) LG Chocolate VX-8500 features an ultra-thin minimalist slider design. At first sight, people may confuse the Chocolate for a dark-colored iPod. Offering similar design elements, the boxy exterior houses a 2.0-inch (240 x 320 pixel resolution) 262K-color LCD screen, circular keypad and 5 way navigation control.
Slid open, the numeric keypad is revealed along with the 1.3-megapixel camera lens on the back. Over 1000 photos can be stored on the Chocolate’s internal memory, encoded in JPG file format, each approximately 150 KB in size. It also can take 3G2 videos while in Camcorder Mode.
With this phone, you can download numerous Java & Brew applications. It is able to run on the high-speed EV-DO network, achieving 3G broadband speeds at theoretical rates of up to 2.4 Mbps. The Chocolate comes 66.0 MB of memory for music and other multimedia respectively and is equipped with a microSD (TransFlash) expansion card slot. A 2.5 mm adaptor is included to let consumers use their own headphones for private listening. A customer should additionally invest in Bluetooth headset and USB cable to enjoy phone’s complete connectivity package.
The LG Chocolate is a seductive phone that integrates many firsts. From its touch-sensitive keypad to the sleek exterior and hidden screen, the obvious aesthetic appeal is no wonder it appears among the best selling handhelds.
What people actually want to know
When was the LG Chocolate VX-8500 released?
The LG Chocolate VX-8500 was released on July 31, 2006.
How long does the battery last on the LG Chocolate VX-8500?
The LG Chocolate VX-8500 has a 800 mAh battery.
Where can I download the LG Chocolate VX-8500 manual?
You can view and download the LG Chocolate VX-8500 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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