LG Chocolate 3 (VX8560) explained

LG Chocolate 3 (VX8560)
Screen:LCD 240 × 320 pixels (262144 colors)
External Display:LCD 220 × 176 pixels (260k colors)
Ringtone:MP3
Available:2008
Memory:1 GB (internal)
Networks:CDMA
Connectivity:Bluetooth / USB cable
Size:3.87 × 1.94 × 0.64 inches
Successor:LG Chocolate Touch
Weight:3.36 oz

The LG Chocolate 3 (also known as the VX8560 or the upgraded VX8560EX) is a feature phone, and the successor to the LG Chocolate mobile phone, available on Verizon Wireless in the USA and Telus in Canada. It was released online on July 14, 2008. The phone features several updates from the previous VX8500 Chocolate series, including a clamshell design, an external display, and a built-in FM transmitter.

Specifications

The complete LG VX8560 list of specifications are:

TypeSpecification
Modes CDMA 800 / CDMA 1900 (Digital Dual-Band)
Weight 3.36 oz
Dimensions 3.87" × 1.94" × .64"
Form factor Clamshell - internal antenna
Battery life Talk: up to 270 minutes (≈3+ hours) / Standby: up to 350 hours (≈14+ days)
Battery type Lithium Ion 800 mAh (1500 mAH optional battery available)
Display Type: LCD (color TFT/TFD) Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) Size: 240 × 320 pixels
Platform / OS Qualcomm BREW 3.1.5.145 Software: 2.0.5.v1)
Memory 1 GB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity 1000
2nd Display Location: Front 260,000-color TFT LCD / 220 × 176 pixels
Alarm Yes
Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Date Rate)/ Headset, Hands–Free, Dial–Up networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Object Push for vCard and Calendar, File Transfer and Basic Imaging
BREW Yes
Java No
Calculator Yes (includes Tip Calculator)
Calendar Yes
Camera Resolution: 1.3 (or 2.0 with the VX8560EX) megapixel no-flash / self-timer, night mode, macro mode func
Custom graphics Yes
Custom ringtones Yes
Data-capable Yes
Digital TTY/TDD Yes
EMS / Picture Messaging Yes
Expansion card Card type: microSD
Games Yes
GPS / Location Yes
Headset jack (3.5 mm) Yes (Note: This is a headphone (3.5 mm or 1/8 inch) jack for use with ears buds and the like.)
Hearing Aid compatible Rating: M3 (mostly compatible)
High-Speed data Technology: 1xEV-DO r0
Low-Speed Data "Quick 2 Net" (QNC): unsupported
Media Center Software Version: 3.1.5.145
MMS Yes
Multiple Languages Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Multiple Numbers per Name Numbers per entry: 5 plus 2 email addresses
Music Player Supported Formats: WMA, DRM WMA, and MP3 with equalizer
Music Transmitter Built-in FM Transmitter 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
Picture ID Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones Chords: 72
Predictive Text Entry Technology: T9
Side Keys on left and right when closed
Speaker Phone Type: Full-Duplex
Streaming Multimedia Yes
Text Messaging 2-Way: Yes
USB Yes
Vibrate Yes
Video capture Yes
Voice Dialing speaker-independent / plus voice command and text-to-speech
Voice Memo Number of entries: 200 up to 1 minute or 60 minute each
Wireless Internet Browser software: Openwave 6.2.3.2

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.lgmobilephones.com/phone.aspx?id=8826 LG Mobile Phones - Chocolate 3 - Black
  2. http://www.lgmobilephones.com/phone.aspx?id=8828 LG Mobile Phones - Chocolate 3 - Blue