Verizon Launches LG VX8600

Verizon Launches LG VX8600 - November 15, 2006

As expected, Verizon Wireless has finally released the LG VX8600, becoming the first cell phone carrier in the U.S. to offer the phone. The LG Chocolate flip phone is intended for consumers who plan to listen to music on their phone and even features a MicroSD slot for extra storage. Although the phone may look like a rip off Motorola’s KRZR, LG had actually released the VX8600 overseas before Motorola even pushed out their phone. Anyways we hope LG has added something to make this phone better than the Moto KRZR, which we were quite disappointed with.

Verizon LG VX8600 Specs:

Type: 1.9GHz CDMA and EV-DO
Form Factor: Clamshell Flip Phone
Dimensions: 3.89″ x 1.93″ x 0.58″ inches
Weight / Battery: 3.26 oz / 3hrs40mins talktime
Camera / Camcorder: 1.3 megapixels w/ zoom
V Cast: music store, video content, 3D games
MicroSD: store music, images, videos, etc.
Bluetooth v1.1: stereo support for music
Others: Mobile Web 2, Get It Now, VZ Navigator
Special: Music-Only mode, External Touch Controls
Price: $129 with a new 2 year contract

The phone will now be available in all Verizon Wireless stores and authorized retailers for a price of $129 with a new two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in-rebate. Current VZW customers, who are eligible for upgrade, can get an additional $100 off the phone, therefore costing only about $30 before adding taxes. We would recommend this phone over both the KRZR and the original Chocolate phones since it is cheaper than the KRZR, has more features, and has a standard flip phone form factor.

DEAL ALERT: FREE VX8600 w/ New Contract

Links: Verizon Wireless - VX8600 | Press Release
Related: Motorola KRZR Review

Tags: cdma, chocolate, lg, phones, vcast, verizon, vx8600, vzw, wireless

posted by Sahas Katta in Mobile & News
on 11/15/2006 at 08:37 PM with Comments (178) & TrackPings (2)

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12/26/2006 10:32 PM

Aaron says

Help - I got the 8600 and love it… one problem that I can’t resolve is when I hook it up to my car MP3 plug (using an adapter cable) it only works in one speaker. Is is an issue with the phone or with the plug?

by Paula - 12/18/2006 10:12 am

Here’s your prob Paula. The jack is meant for a wired headseat (as opposed to the recommended wireless headset). Because it is intended for this, it only sends a mono signal (hence the one speaker. So either A) you have to splice the cord you are using and crossover the cables to make it mono in both speakers or B) get the Music Essentials kit which has the stereo headphones. Cut off the ear buds and put a stereo end on those. That will give you sound out of both speakers and will also play your calls through your car speakers.

12/29/2006 12:24 PM

Ian says

I Just got the phone about two weeks ago. it’s awesome, but when i transfer music, and Cd’s that i’ve ripped to my library won’t play on the phone. It gives me an error that says something about not being able to find the license. help?

1/18/2007 04:18 PM

Maddie says

Ok, i got a LG VX8600 and i love it. There is one problem though, or maybe not but there is definetly one thing I’m confused about. I want to transfer music from my computer to my phone. How do i do this? I went out and bought a cable that i have to insert my memory card into. I do this and put my songs on and whatever, but then when i put the memory card back in my phone, there is nothing on it! Is there a different kind of cable i need? Please help! Thank you

1/18/2007 10:10 PM

Aaron says

Maddie,
Make sure the phone formats the memory card before you try to put stuff on it (menu >> Settings & Tools >> Memory >> card memory then hit the options button). If you have an SD slot on your computer, it’s really easy. Pop the micro-sd card into the adapter that should have come with it. a drive will pop up just like a jump drive and put your songs in the my_music folder. If you have the cable, you should be able to plug the cable into the side of your phone and just sync it with windows media player just like you would an MP3 player

1/24/2007 12:21 PM

markus says

yo man i got a lg xv8600 chocolate flip and its off the hook i got great service great battery awesome pic quality long vids i got 250 songs on it and its the sleekest fuuckin thing ever your just jealous you dont got one and learn how to spell chocolate

by Joe - 12/13/2006 8:02 pm

Before you tell others to learn how to spell, maybe you should learn how to add some punctuation to your sentences. Furthermore the word “your,” in the context you were using should be you’re. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

1/25/2007 12:56 PM

Rose says

Is there anyway to transfer music from a mac computer or am I out of luck?

1/25/2007 06:24 PM

sahas says

Is there anyway to transfer music from a mac computer or am I out of luck?

by Rose - 1/25/2007 12:56 pm

It is very easy to transfer from a Macintosh system to this phone. Just insert the microSD into a card reader/writer and copy the MP3s right on over. You will however not be able to use an application for assistance.

1/28/2007 07:08 AM

Cammy says

Is there a way I can download ringtones to this phone using a cable or my microSD

1/28/2007 12:41 PM

sahas says

Is there a way I can download ringtones to this phone using a cable or my microSD

by Cammy - 1/28/2007 7:08 am

There are two ways of getting ringtones on this phone. First you can email the audio file to your 10DigitPhoneNumber@vzwpix.com. Second method is to connect it to your computer then install BitPim, which will allow creating ringtones for this phone. Also note that if you use the email method, you will be charged for messaging if you have no plan.

2/8/2007 05:31 PM

kristina says

I am having problems with this phone. Every time I try to sync and transfer mp3s from my computer to the memory card, the phone crashes and restarts. Then, the sync function ceases to work. I am able to format the card and get everything back to normal. However, my phone still crashes before I finish loading all my songs. Does anyone else have this problem or know a way to fix it?

2/11/2007 11:34 AM

Anatoly says

Is there any way to make music from the memory card as ringtones, without usng any kinds of messaging because my music files are too big to send them….?

2/22/2007 10:14 AM

mary says

would you get the EN-V , Samsung u740 or the LG 8600?

2/22/2007 06:58 PM

sahas says

would you get the EN-V , Samsung u740 or the LG 8600?

by mary - 2/22/2007 10:14 am

With the u740 and enV available, I would not go for the VX8600 since it is now the oldest of the three. The enV is a bit bulkier, but has a large QWERTY keyboard and 2 megapixel camera. The u740 is even newer, but it only has a 1.3 megapixel camera and the keyboard is a bit more difficult to use. Other than that both phones have mostly the same features. The u740 in my opinion is to fragile since it has two hinges to twist the phone in multiple directions. I would probably break it before my 2 year contract is over. Therefore I would go for the VX9900 (enV).

2/28/2007 10:54 AM

ad says

my friend has then enV and i dont like it. i just got the 8600 and so far i like this phone better than the enV. to me the enV is just to bulky and unless you text or get online alot there really is no need for the inside with a keyboard like that. but i guess thats just my opinion.

3/4/2007 10:02 AM

Katie says

i just got the LG VX8600. it is a really nice phone, but im having trouble finding how to use the speakerphone on it. can you help?

3/4/2007 01:50 PM

sahas says

i just got the LG VX8600. it is a really nice phone, but im having trouble finding how to use the speakerphone on it. can you help?

by Katie - 3/4/2007 10:02 am

Katie, to enable the speakerphone just press and hold the voice command key during a call. Click Here for an image of the button.

3/4/2007 03:14 PM

bobby says

i want to take a picture of myself on my new phone. When i take a picture i want flip the phone down like the razor and take the picture. except on the LG it doesn’t want to do it. why can’t i take a picture with it flipped down?

3/4/2007 06:38 PM

sahas says

why can’t i take a picture with it flipped down? - bobby

I guarantee you should be able to. When the phone is closed. Press and hold the Camera button for a second or two. The camera should start up. If it still doesn’t let me know. Click Here for an image of the button.

3/4/2007 09:59 PM

alex says

i am having issues with the phone i am now on my 2nd one, for some reason it will just turn off real quick when it gets down to low batt. no noise or anything it will just shut off.

3/5/2007 10:33 PM

Aaron says

My phone does the same thing. There ıs almost no warning between when it says the battery is dead and when it turns off on yah.

3/5/2007 10:34 PM

Aaron says

Sahas,
Leave the lid closed on the phone. If you look at one of the arrow buttons on the side of the phone, ıt has a camera on it. Hold that button down and it will turn on the camera wıth the lid closed.

3/6/2007 05:47 AM