LG Chocolate VX8550 Phone, Dark Blue

February 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under: Slider Phones 

  • Lightweight multimedia powerhouse in blue with new Trace Motion Light navigation wheel
  • Supports both WMA and MP3 music formats for more versitility in music listening; Bluetooth stereo headset support
  • Expandable memory slot compatible with optional 4 GB microSD memory card for storage of up to 2000 songs
  • 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom; video capture up to 1 hour
  • Includes: Standard Li-Ion Battery, AC Travel Charger and User’s Guide

Product DescriptionNow slimmer and lighter than ever, the Chocolate by LG comes in three new sumptuous colors to satisfy the most sophisticated palette. Of course, you’ll still be addicted to the silky-smooth design and high-end media capa. . . More >>

LG Chocolate VX8550 Phone, Dark Blue

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2 Comments on LG Chocolate VX8550 Phone, Dark Blue

  1. Erica Mcevoy on Fri, 19th Feb 2010 3:18 pm

    2. I very recently signed a new contract with Verizon, and received my LG Chocolate VX 8550 phone in the mail earlier today. After reading the online reviews for this phone, I’ve been very excited and even saved up the $150 to get it with a 2 yr. contract. I take great care and am very gentle with all my electronics (to make them last as long as possible), and was really upset when my phone jammed this evening. I only made 2 phone calls with this phone, and after my last call, I closed the phone like usual. A few minutes later, when trying to answer an incoming call, I was unable to slide open the phone. Up until that point, it had remained untouched, didn’t fall on any surface, have anything spilled or dropped on it, or any other trauma happen to it. I’ve tried to see if something somehow got stuck in-between the phone layers, and have tried really hard to slide it open again without breaking it, all to no avail. I suspect that one (or both) of the hinges on the slide has jammed.

    I find it very irritating that something that costs $500 can be this fragile.

    As for the rest of the phone, I found the keypad to be a bit annoying to use (not ergonomic) and I didn’t like that only PCs are compatible with this phone (for things like music downloads — I’m a devout Mac and Linux user). The glossy finish on the phone ensures constant smudging all over, which I find annoying. However, the aesethics of this phone are amazing. Very sharp and bright screen, nice quality photo camera, and fairly easy to navigate. Sound quality was good, as was ease of getting around the menus. I’ve yet to test the mp3 and downloading speeds. It apparently also has a voice recorder, but I’ve yet to find it (not easy to find).

    From the many positive reviews I’ve read for this phone, it’s possible that mine was just a manufacturing glitch. But since it’s a brand new model, I am now skeptical to exchange for another Chocolate VX 8550 until more, longer-term, reviews are available.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. George K on Fri, 19th Feb 2010 3:44 pm

    3. I’d just like to echo the points made above:
    1) The scroll wheel is difficult to use and inefficient.
    2) When you make/receive a call and your cheek hits the phone, the touch buttons activate, which can sometimes prohibit using the keypad until you figure out a way to get out of the menu.
    3) The face of the phone scratches easily even when you are very, very careful.
    4) The voice activated calling is a disaster and almost never calls the right person.

    The phone is on its way back to Verizon today for something different.
    Rating: 1 / 5

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