Paul says...
The LG VX8560 Chocolate 3 by Verizon Wireless is a huge improvement over the last two chocolate models. This new chocolate phone comes in the flip form instead of as a slider with lots of new capabilities.
As far as new features, there is an FM Radio and an improved scroll wheel on the front of the phone. You can access the camera, read text messages, view pictures and video, and play music from the front screen.
The Chocolate 3 and other new phones from Verizon Wireless have a new ability that allows you to upgrade the device's software from the phone. This avoids having to wait in line at the tech store to upgrade your software... a wonderful new feature of new phones.
The Chocolate 3 also comes with a new style of USB/Charging combo. Basically, you plug the USB cable into your computer or into a wall outlet adapter so it plays the part of both. You can also charge the Chocolate 3 from the computer.
Includes: Phone, USB Cable/Charger Combo, Instruction Manual
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| Mode | All Digital; All Digital; 1.9 Ghz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA |
| Transmission | EVDO, 1x |
| Global (SIM Card) |
No
|
| Form | Flip |
| Size | 3.87" x 1.94" x 0.64" (98.2 x 49.3 x 16.3 mm) |
| Weight | 3.36 oz (95.3g) |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Keys, Buttons, Chargers, Slots |
Left - 2.5mm headphone, volume, voice command, USB/charging port
Right - button lock, music key, microSD
Front - Scroll wheel
|
| Headset Jack (2.5mm) |
Yes
|
| Speakerphone |
Yes
- You can use speakerphone while phone is open or closed.
|
| Internal Display | 2.2" 260K Color TFT, 320 x 240 pixels |
| External Display | 1.76" 260K Color TFT, 176 x 220 pixels |
| Internal Memory | 140MB and 900MB dedicated to music |
| Memory Card |
microSD
up to 8GB
|
| Current Software | VX856V04 |
| CelleBrite Cable # | 100 |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | M3 |
| Flight Mode |
Yes
|
| FCC ID | BEJVX8560 |
| Approved | May 13, 2008 |
| USB Charging |
Yes
|
| Extra Info | |
| Type |
Lithium Polymer
(800mAh)
|
| Talk Time | 4.5 hours (270 mins) |
| Standby Time (Idle) | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
| Location | Behind slide-off cover. |
| Extended Battery |
Not available
|
| Extra Info | |
| Max. Contacts | 1000 |
| Numbers per Contact | 5 |
| E-mails per Contact | 2 |
| Groups |
Yes
|
| Contact Notes |
No
|
| Speed Dials |
Yes
- up to 999 entries w/ 1 pre-programmed for Voicemail
|
| Restrict Calls to Phonebook |
Yes
|
| 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 | 2.0 megapixel |
| Resolution | 1600 x 1200 (default), 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels |
| Zoom |
Yes
|
| 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, Aqua, Sepia, B&W |
| Multi-Shot |
No
|
| Quality | |
| Photometry | Average, Spot, Spot Multiple |
| Ready Sounds | |
| Shutter Sounds | Shutter, No Sound, Say "Cheese", Ready! 1, 2, 3 |
| Self-Portraits | Open camera application while phone is closed for self-portraits. |
| Video Capture |
Yes
|
| Max Capture (Saving) | 1 hr |
| Max Capture (Sending) | 30 sec |
| Video Resolution | 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels |
| Recorded Format | |
| Video Player | |
| Save Options | Internal, Memory Card |
| Set Videos as Wallpaper |
Yes
|
| Extra Info | |
| Text Messaging |
Yes
|
| Picture Messaging |
Yes
|
| Video Messaging |
Yes
|
| Predictive Text Input | T9 |
| Keyboard | Numeric |
| HTML Browser |
No
|
| VZ E-mail |
Yes
|
| Wireless Sync |
|
| 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 | |
| V-Cast Music |
Yes
|
| V-Cast Video |
Yes
|
| Memory Card |
microSD
up to 8GB
|
| Supported Formats | AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA |
| Music-only Mode |
Yes
|
| Extra Info | |
| Mobile TV Compatible |
No
|
| Extendable TV Antenna |
No
|
| Extra Info | |
| Phone Tools | Keyguard Timer, Voice Memo, Voice Command, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Timer, Notepad, USB Mass Storage |
| VZ Navigator |
Yes
|
| Chaperone Parent |
Yes
|
| Chaperone Child |
Yes
|
| Field Force Manager |
No
|
| Extra Info | |