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Published:: 4 Jul 2007
Market Status:: Released
US carrier availability:: Verizon - Available
(Since Jul 2007)
Links:: LG VX8550 Review; LG VX8550 Official Page; LG VX8550 Manual
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Description:

VX8550 is upgrade to the VX8500 and the second Chocolate phone in the US. The new slider slightly changes the design adding a colorful scroll-wheel and improves the features with better camera and more memory

User rating: Good; 7.8; out of 10; based on 26 reviews

Editor's rating: Average; 6.1; out of 10

PAppeal

Christian Dior:: 9 of 10; Very high

Average Joe:: 7 of 10; High

Corporate US:: 1 of 10; Very Low

High-Tech junkie: 1 of 10; Very Low

LG Chocolate specifications

Network
- Type
  - CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz)
- Data
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    CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0
- 3G Capable
  - Yes
Size
- Dimensions
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    3.9 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches (98 x 47.5 x 17 mm) Size Compare
- Weight
  - 3.2 oz (92 g)
Battery
- Type
  - Li - Ion, 800 mAh
- Talk
  - 4.16 hours ( 250 mins) of Talk time
- Standby
  - 350 hours ( 15 days) of Stand-by time
Main Display
- Resolution
  - 240 x 320 pixels
- Type
  - 262 144 colors, TFT
Camera
- Resolution
  - 1.3 megapixels Resolution
- Video
  - 176x144 (QCIF) up to 1 hour
- Features
  - Self Timer, Mirror
Multimedia
- Video Playback
  - Video player
- Music Player
  - MP3 format supported
Memory
- Memory Slot
  - microSD
- Built-in
  - 63 MB for music and 62 MB for pictures, videos etc.
Connectivity
- Internet
  - WAP 2.0
- USB
  - Yes
- Bluetooth
  - 1.1, Stereo Bluetooth
- Connectors
  - HeadSet Jack (2.5mm)
Other Features
- PhoneBook
  - Caller groups supported, 1000-names capacity, Multiple Numbers Per Contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
- PIM
  - Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, Stopwatch, Notepad
- Voice
  - Dialing, Recording, Speaker Phone
- Email
  - Yes
- GPS
  - Yes
- FCC Approved
  - Yes

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OK

28 Aug 2008 by LGLiker

6 out of 10

I have had this phone since September 2007. It seemed exciting at first, but now I am sorta tired of it. The music player is great, and even for a cheap speaker, the sound is surprisingly outstanding. The keypad font is easy to read. But, I've had some problems with it since then, here they are:

-March 2008: Phone intermittingly shutt off, software update 3.0 installed.

-July 4, 2008: Cracked screen, sent back to LG, new phone for $50.00, contacts/pictures transferred

-August 23, 2008: Won't charge sometimes, charger sent back to LG, free new Home charger

I want an upgrade. This phone is OK, but if you don't mind maintenence, get this phone. If you hate maintenence, buy it.

Pros

VCAST Music/Video, GREAT Speaker/Speakerphone, GREAT Keypad font, GREAT text messaging capabilities, Get It Now, Scroll Wheel, Music Store, Apps Store, Slide-Up Design, Color, One-Piece Battery, GREAT Clarity, People Can Actually Hear Me, Quick To Charge, Touch-Sensitive Controls, RED Controls, Vibration Feedback, Too Much To Say

Cons

Bad Battery Life, High-Maintenence, Fingerprint Magnet, Charger Port, Slide Design, Screen Cracks Easily, Needs Frequent Software Updates, Too-Short Owner's Manual, Scratches Easily, My Fingers Are Too Big For The Buttons, Hard-To-Remove Battery, Touch-Sensitive Controls

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notgreat.. not bad

11 Aug 2008 by k00lkid

7.4 out of 10

my mom has this phone and i do use itsometimes
i like the menu
i like textingon it.. it feels cool lol :]]
butt its tooo sensitive..
like the top part
idk. the colors are olk,.. i personally liek the dark blue and black ones..
pretty good phone i guess.

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Gets Old After a While...

4 Aug 2008 by Hannah

8.4 out of 10

I've had this phone for 11 1/2 months now and I really want a new phone. At first I absolutely loved it and I couldn't get my hands off it, now its just boring. I wish this phone had more features. The material that the phone is made out of is very glossy and gets fingerprints on it easily. Also gets dented and scratched easily. I love the design and the touch keypad though. The wheel is ok, i hate when it makes that scratching noise. The internet and instant messaging looks weird and is hard to use. Text messaging is OK but takes a long time to write a long text message, i prefer a qwerty keyboard. i havent seen or used the chocolate 3 yet but just by looking at a picture i can tell its not gonna be a top seller.

I just wish verizon had 6 month plans, phones get boring after a while.

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