LG VX-8550 Chocolate

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This minor update to the 8500 is slightly slimmer and lighter, sporting an improved keypad with vibration feedback on the touch keys, plus support for larger memory cards. Other features of this slide-style CDMA music phone remain similar, including stereo Bluetooth, EVDO data, megapixel camera, and QVGA display.

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• Verizon Wireless  Discontinued

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Modes	CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Weight	3.24 oz   (92 g)
Dimensions	3.85" x 1.87" x 0.67"   (98 x 47 x 17 mm)
Form Factor	Slide Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 4.2 hours max.   (250 minutes) Standby: 350 hours max.   (14.6 days) 800 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) Colors: 262,144 (18-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	64 MB   (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacity	1000
FCC ID	BEJVX8550 » (Approved May 10, 2007)

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GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS sGPS / supports LBS
Accessibility
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M4 (very compatible)
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, DUN, A2DP, PBA, BPP, OPP (vCard), FTP, BIP version 1.1
PC Sync	Yes
USB	supports charging
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 5 plus email addresses
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Key Lock Switch	located on right side
Predictive Text Entry	Yes
Side Keys	volume, voice keys on left / music key on right side
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to 4GB / located on right side
Messaging
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way: Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, WMA works in background (multi-tasking)
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 1+ megapixel self-timer, night mode / brightness, white balance controls
Streaming Video	Yes
Video Capture	Max. Length: 1 hour QCIF resolution
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	plus tip calculator
Calendar	Yes
Voice Memo	up to 1 hour / up to 5 minutes during call
Software
BREW	Yes
Games	Yes
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	Yes
Speaker Phone	Yes

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