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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Justin says
I have the LG from alltel i have a 1 gig sd card and when i insert it into my card reader on my lap top i will right click the start button and so on and then but the song i want under my MUSIC folder and drag them over the music part of the sd card file/folder and then it puts in the card well then i disconnect it from the computer the rigth way and stick it on my phone and it dont detect any songs i can save pictures on this card and put them on my computer even so i know there is no communication problem with the card and computer i even bought another card and nothing changed i need help thanks Sweet_Justin4u4ever@hotmail.com
WIlson says
Yea i tried sending it via email but, i am not able to locate where the file would be sent to. and is there a way to put ringtones throught the memory card instead because my usb cable doesnt work
Matt says
“What format are the ringtones in>
ie wav mod mid mp3 snd voc ?????
Thanks,”
I have put both MP3 and MID files on my xv8600. The factory ring tones are packed into one file from what I can tell. I may try to use an WMA file sometime.
Dio says
Justin, Make sure the filenames of the songs are 32 characters or less.
Hector says
Well i am getting the LG VX8600 or the KRZR i dont know witch one to get i have read all you comments and some are good and some are bad. WHAT SHOULD I DO!!!!
Aaron says
All I have to say is… You’re questioning between getting a Motorola over an LG phone?
Brad says
I am having a problem transfering music from my windows media player to my VX8600 when I try to sync my phone reads connect failure, I have checked all USB ports, and re installed the program 2wice returned both the cable and the phone and I still can’t get the phone to connect. any help? Please!
Cathy says
Does anyone know how to 3-way call on this phone?
Julie says
Aaron you’re my hero!! lol.. i would’ve never figured out how to get the sd card to work on my chocolate if it wasn’t cause of your intructions to Maddie!! anyway.. thanks!
Bev says
I sent a mp3 file to my cell and now have it as ringtone, I tried to send another mp3 but never got it and got a mssg on my email saying it was refussed because it was too large (it wasn’t though). Does Verizon have a way to block people from getting those files?? or is there another way??? HELP!!! please!!
Aaron says
No prob Julie. Anytime.
Hey Bev, just a thought… The average ring (when your phone starts ringing til when it goes to voicemail is about 30 seconds, so that’s about all the length of a song you need. I personally use Bitpim ( http://www.bitpim.org/ ). It allows you to turn an MP3 into a ringtone and select exactly which part of the song you want as your ringer and then will upload it to your phone (either via bluetooth or the usb cable thingy (yes, thingy is a technical term). If you’re interested in this option, let me know and I’d be glad to help you figure that out.
Katherine says
How do you turn the voice command option OFF on the LG Chocolate?
Bev says
Can I upload the tones via USB or bluetooth only? I have the micro sd card+adapter+ another adapter for the PC wich has a card reader, Would that work? or do I need the USB anyway?
Also, I put some mp3 files in the memory card using my computer, the phone recognized them but it doesn’t play the files. help??
Bev says
Hey! It’s me again…When I was living in Peru I bought a LG U8380 (wich is the best ever!!!) I kept that phone so I can use it when I’m down there, cell phone companies don’t sell it in Peru, a friend got the phone for me while in Europe, I like my new vx8600 but I REALLY miss my U8380, I everyone I asked told me this phone won’t work in the USA, is there ANY way to make this happen?…I mean…I paid like $300 for that phone because it’s AWESOME, and I’m still hoping there is a way…
P.S: The U8380 DOES play the mp3 files while the VX8600 doesn’t…?????…
Aaron says
Hey Bev,
It would be great to use the card reader, but you can’t. From all the research I’ve seen, the ringtones are stored in the phone’s memory. So, you’ll need either Bluetooth or the USB cable to connect it to your phone. If your computer doesn’t have bluetooth, I’d recommend buying a bluetooth dongle as opposed to buying the essentials kit because the dongle will be more useful as Bluetooth technology becomes more popular. If anyone finds and research that contradicts this, let me know, I’d love to be proven wrong :)
Aaron says
I recently bought the VX8600 and i love it, but I also bought a USB cable but yet it will not sync or even recognize the cable. Is there any software that I must download to get this to work?
Aaron says
You have to install the USB drivers.
VJ says
I got the 8600 second hand, and it was in pretty good condition. I have been using it for about three months now, and all of a sudden, it froze when i sent a txt. so i turned it on and off and now it wont power on fully. It just goes to the black verizon logo for like 30 secs then reset over and over again. can someone plese help me?
Aaron says
Sounds like you’re SOL VJ. See if you can take it back to a store and see if they’ll exchange it.
VJ says
so there is no way to fix it? i got it off ebay and i dont think i can exchange it. sigh, thanks for the help and sorry for the trouble.
Aaron says
I don’t know how to do like a master reset with the phone off. If you take it into the store and act like you bought it there, you shouldn’t have a problem.. the phone has been out for less than a year, so no matter how you got it, it’s still under warranty.
VJ says
wow, thanks so much dude. i really appreciate it.
Bev says
Hi Aaron! Can U please recommend any bluetooth dongle that is compatible with Windows Vista? I’ve some and almost bought one but one of the reviews says is not compatible. Thanks.
Aaron says
I personally run vista and one thing I LOVE about Vista (yes, I’m one of those people that absolutely LOVES Vista) is that it has driver support for just about anything. For plug and play (as in you take it out of the box and plug it in and it works), you need anything with the Broadcom chipset. I would recommend Bluetooth 2.0 over 1.2 (it’s the next generation of Bluetooth (kinda like USB v. 1.1 vs. 2.0). Anywho.. If you go to Amazon.com you can search for “Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0 Dongle” and it should pull up a list. I did that and here’s the URL of what I found. Anycom USB-250 Bluetooth 2.0 400 Ft Broadcom Chip I would say you should stick to any name brand (Iogear, Belkin, D-link, Logitech, etc.) but I suppose and dongle is any dongle as long as you have a broadcom chipset.
julia says
does anyone have the same problem as me…if i get the phone even slighly damp( im talking even just sweating) it gets messed up and wont turn on.
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