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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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Modes	more detail less detail CDMA 850 / 1900 CDMA / 1xEV-DO r0 (2G / 3G) 850 Cellular / BC0 Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 1900 PCS / BC1 Americas
Weight	3.24 oz (92 g)
Dimensions	3.85" x 1.87" x 0.67" (98 x 47 x 17 mm)
Battery	Talk: 4.2 hours max. (250 minutes) Standby: 350 hours max. (14.6 days) 800 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) Colors: 262,144 (18-bit)
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	64 MB internal storage
Phone Book Capacity	1000
FCC ID	BEJVX8550 » (Approved May 10, 2007)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS sGPS / supports LBS
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M4 (very compatible)
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, DUN, A2DP, PBA, BPP, OPP (vCard), FTP, BIP version 1.1
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	Yes
SDIO	-
USB	supports charging
Wi-Fi	-
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
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
UMA	-
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
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to 4GB / located on right side
Messaging
Email Client	-
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Text Messaging Templates	Yes
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, WMA works in background (multi-tasking)
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 1+ megapixel self-timer, night mode / brightness, white balance controls
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	Yes
TV Output	-
Video Capture	Resolution: QCIF (176 x 144) 1 hour
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	plus tip calculator
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	-
Voice Memo	up to 1 hour / up to 5 minutes during call
Software
BREW	Yes
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	Yes
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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