LG Chocolate VX8550 Phone, Black
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
- Lightweight multimedia powerhouse in black 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
- Up to 250 minutes of talk time, up to 350 hours of standby time
Product Description
Now 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 capabilities. But you’ll also enjoy indulging in a few new treats like the touch keypad with vibration feedback and an improved navigation wheel with trace motion light. The Chocolate. Now sweeter than ever.Amazon.com Product Description
Slimmer, lighter and sweeter than ever, LG updates its Chocolate slider phone to the VX8550 with improvements including a new metal navigation wheel (which traces your finger’s movement with a small light), vibrating touch keypad, and the ability to run th… More >>
I. OLeary says:
March 11th, 2010
8:42 pm
I have been tempted so many times to throw this phone across the room. The touch controls are so sensitive that you cannot even pick up the phone without inadvertently triggering a menu choice. The worst is when you are prompted to respond to menu choices (by the party you have reached) by pressing 3 or whatever, and the phone thinks you are trying to speed dial someone else. For months before I had thru trial and error found the optimal answer/hangup setting, the phone would hang up on my caller instead of answering when I used the slide up feature. I bought the phone for the music player feature. But it does not work well with Mac, and that was not revealed either. This is the only LG product I have absolutely hated.
Rating: 1 / 5
A. Paine says:
March 11th, 2010
9:25 pm
The Good:
– Very multifunctional phone. Serves as my phone, camera, and MP3 player.
– The MP3 player software will convert .mp3, .wav, and iTunes music and podcast for use on the phone. Very nice.
– The controls are not for the novice but after a couple of days they are easy to master.
– Speaker phone and voice commands work well.
– Sleek and doesn’t waste battery life when not in use. I actually read some reviews complaining that the phone goes dark when not in use. That’s exactly what I want to conserve batteries. Touch any button and the phone lights up.
Where to Improve:
– Use with most earbuds work fine for the user but not so fine for the person you are calling.
– Needs to accept the 8GB micro chip (only accepts 4GB)..
– Works fine in most settings but I note that in buildings, others can get a tower when I cannot. Improve the internal antenna.
Rating: 4 / 5
P. Branson says:
March 11th, 2010
9:43 pm
Its hot. I don’t have many complaints. I just got it yesterday, so I’m still getting use to the smaller key pad and the touch sensative- speaker and clear buttons. I had to take the vibration off, kind of annoying. Its my first “up to date” phone and it looks marvelous. I wish the pc adapter was included with the phone. I like the bigger screen and the features. I havent tried out the mp3 player yet but I’m sure it’s fantastic! Thanks Verizon. Thanks LG. I am official.
Rating: 4 / 5
JHM says:
March 11th, 2010
11:35 pm
I received this phone as a free replacement upgrade from Verizon to try and I have now sent it back. It’s the most frustrating phone I’ve ever tried! The screen is so sensitive it’s very easy to get off in some other menu until you’re completely confused. This phone might be “IN” but it is worthless to me. It also has terrible ringtones! With no cover to protect the screen, it looks like it will scratch easily and look old in no time. LG really screwed up with this one! I reactivated my LGVX8300 and now I’m back to reality. Don’t waste your money!
Rating: 1 / 5
Bo Chen says:
March 12th, 2010
2:34 am
I’ve been using this phone for one week and so far it runs great with me! Let alone all the fashionable merits as propaganded in the advs, it actually fixed most of the defects from previous Chocolate version(VX8500). The touch pad works well and the standby time is long enough. Try it and you will like it
Rating: 5 / 5