| LG CU575 (Trax) | |
| Manufacturer: | LG |
| Released: | United States (AT&T) |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP, 1280 x 960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 pixels |
| Screen: | 65K color TFT, 176x220 pixels, 11 lines |
| Exterior Screen: | 65K color TFT, 128x160 pixels, 9 lines |
| Memory: | 16 MB |
| Memory Card: | microSD |
| Networks: | GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA (HSDPA/UMTS): 850/1900 MHz |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth |
| Size: | 3.89” x 2.01” x 0.62” |
| Predecessor: | CU500 |
| Form: | Clamshell |
| Weight: | 3.55 oz |
| Battery: | Li-polymer, 980 mAh |
The LG CU575, also known as the Trax, is a 3G GSM/UMTS mobile phone carried by AT&T Mobility. It is designed to run on AT&T's UMTS frequencies of 850 and 1900 MHz. The phone features a slim design similar to the Motorola RAZR series, and also features external music controls and a microSD memory card slot supporting cards up to 4 GB. The phone is a replacement for the LG CU500.[1]
The LG CU575 was supposed to be released on June 17, 2007, but was delayed due to a software issue preventing some DRM enabled songs to be played.[2] It was displayed at a holiday showcase two days later.[3] The phone was eventually released on August 14, 2007 once the issues had been resolved. On launch it costed $130 after a mail-in rebate and signing a two-year contract.[4]
The phone was designed as a multimedia and music phone and is compatible with AT&T's eMusic service, Napster, MobiTV, and XM Radio. It came with a music recognition application and allowed for playlists to be made on the phone itself.[5]
CNET gave the LG Trax a 7.0 out of 10, with points given to the lightweight design and wide variety of features, but criticizing the small keypad and music control touch pad.[6]