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
posted by Sahas Katta in Mobile & News
on 11/15/2006 at 08:37 PM with Comments (178) & TrackPings (2)
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Holly says
I am having trouble with my battery charger for the phone. I don’t know yet if it is the phone or the charger itself. Definitely hoping it’s the charger. Anyone else having trouble with this too?
djteva says
save the money and get the samsung u740….why would anybody wants his phone when u can spend the same price getting onewith the full QUERY keyboard
Connor says
I just purchased this phone a couple days ago, and it’s great so far. I figured out how to put my mp3’s onto it, but I still don’t know how to listen to the songs through the head phones only. Is it possible to listen to mp3’s using the headphones, or does it only come from the phone’s speakers?
Aaron says
Just plug the headphones in. They go into the same jack as the power cord (opposite side of the phone as the memory card). You have to use the headphones provided in the music pack or get bluetooth wireless headphones. You can’t use “normal” headphones (like for your mp3 or CD player)
Dio says
Make sure the file names are 32 chars or less. I had that issue. I have a 2gb card and don’t use v-cast at all.
Connor says
Thanks for the response to my last comment, Aaron, but I am still having the same problem. I am using the headphone jack and headphones that came with the phone. If I have them on while I scroll through menus etc, I can hear the beeps through the headphones, so I know that connection is okay. The moment I select a song to play, the sound comes out of the phone’s speakers. Any ideas what to do?
Aaron says
Connor,
Take the phone back. The headphones being plugged in should route all sound (the beeps and everything) to the headphones, not the speaker.
Connor says
Thanks for all the help Aaron. I’ll take it back in tomorrow and see if they can get it working for me. Thanks again!
brian says
My computer will not recognize LG VX8600 as being connected. I have synced the phone & it says it’s connected. But the LG Music essentials program & Windows Meia Player 11 doesn’t show it as being connected. What gives or how do I fix this?
Aaron says
I use bluetooth and it never says mine is connected either, but it works like it is connected, so I’ve given up looking at the phone to see if it’s connected. Your easiest bet would probably be to open the phone in your my computer (it should show up in there just like a USB flash drive) and just copy the song files into the music folder on the phone as opposed to syncing from media player.
Jonathan says
Thanks Dio, that was my problem. Frustrating, easy to fix though.
Chelsea says
I got the new LG VX8600 the thin phone and it is hot! My friends be callin me non stop. And dont i look good answering it. I gotta be rockin the best phones out there.
slade says
i was just wondering if ne one can help me with my phone when i take pictures they show the picture but are like 1 second later when i save them so if i saved a frame it would be the next one and my phone also shuts off when it is low battery with no sound or anything which could be cause i had vibrate on but yeah
slade says
for my last comment to tell u more about what i mean is like if i take a picture of me smiling and it makes the sound and then if i make another face after its frozen with me smiling i save it and it will be the second face
Dio says
Slade,
I found that lowering the resolution (under options when ready to take a picture) helps with that issue. Experiment with the choices. Even the lowest resolution will look fine for pictures that are just going to be displayed on your phone. I had the same gripe at first. You’ll see that it will make a difference.
Elisa says
I was wondering if there is any way to create my own ringtone and put it on the LG 8600. I recorded a sound clip on the phone thinking i might be able to use it as a ringtone. Although that did not work. Is there any way i would be able to put a sound clip on the phone? maybe convert the sound clip or something? I don’t know… I just wanted something different lol.
Elisa
Aaron says
Download and install bitpim- http://www.bitpim.org/ Once you have it downloaded and installed plug your phone into your computer (whether via USB or bluetooth). Bitpim will find your phone, click the ringtones directory and click add ringtones. I know that is a very crude description, so if you get to that point and need help, you can contact me… aaron.miller@utoledo.edu
Mark Hollinger says
I love the LG 8600, but when on the web the front screen
does not show the time nor does the main screen. Any way
I can do that?
Austin says
I have heard that some digital camera usb cords can be used to get the mp3s from your computer to your memory chip, has anybody else tried/ had success with this? If you have let me know
Damon says
What format are the ringtones in>
ie wav mod mid mp3 snd voc ?????
Thanks,
Aaron says
I have no idea what format they’re in, but I know if you use Bitpim it will convert it for you. I’m pretty sure it’s MP3 though.
Brett says
Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on this thread. I have a VX8600 and just got a 2 gig card for it today. I put my mp3’s on it from my PC thru a sandisk reader….but when i put the card in my phone it only recoginized a few of the songs. After reading a previous i shortened the length of the file names and it works great now.
tyejohnston says
hey just got the chocolate flip, somehow i turned on vibrate only and after i turned it off the phone is still vibrating, and there seems to be no way to turn it off no matter what i do?? someone help!!!
biggie says
When i tried syncing songs onto my phone it only gave me two songs before it said they the rest didnt fit. Does this mean i need a memory card to fit the rest or can i get them on without?
Aaron says
Yes, your phone only has about 20 mb of memory.. assuming they were 4 minutes songs, that’s about 8 mb for the two songs, plus all the preloaded crap that verizon puts on your phone plus your contacts plus any pictures you’ve taken, the list goes on.. Bottom line, get a memory card. You can get a 2gig card online for dirt cheap.
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