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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
It doesn’t work because windows is retarded? Err.. you’re using unix.. hmm.. I have no idea. I actually had to have my phone replaced last week. So yes, my phone is new. I have no idea dude.
Well let us know if your new phone works. Kind of makes sense now having to use the phone as the intermediary. Phone formats the microSD card, creates the directory trees my_music, etc and then controls access (I can store a pic generated via the phone to the my_pic folder without issues). So that being said, you use USB or BlueTooth to access the card while in the phone and this should work IF you can get the correct USB drivers installed for Windows XP. Follow my thoughts here Aaron?
Umm.. no.. I don’t really follow your thoguhts. I’ve already stated that I have the new software version and that it work for me… Granted I haven’t stated that I never installed any drivers.. The only drivers you need to have installed are the drivers your computer uses to access your card reader. But I have a built in card reader. So… I dunno.
How do you find the voice memo recorder on the LG VX8600?
Well, an easy way is to just go into the get it now menu and select Music & Tones, then My Sounds and record new.
i downloaded bitpim and i have no tabs to add ring tones, wall papers or anything. i have the lg vx8600
Did you set up the phone? As in.. open the filesystem tab and verify that you are connected to the phone. Also try changing to like the VX 8300. It is still compatible but may allow more features.
Hi Aaron-
Is there a way to play downloaded games from an SD card on this phone? I dl’ed a bunch of games, but there is no root directory folder to put games into (only pics, flix, etc.) Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I haven’t done a whole lot of research, but I don’t think there is. I don’t think there is because when you download a get it now game, it installs it right from getitnow, but I suppose if you could figure out an automatic installation script or something…. Or if you could figure out how to edit the games menu, then it could work.
Where I live we have about 5 different cell phone providers. Today I tried to bluetooth a song to my phone (8600) from a different phone that wasn’t verizon. It transfered but then said it failed before it would load, is there anything I can do to override that?
[Comment ID #24706 Will Be Quoted Here] i’m having the same problem with the front display with the right bottom button, everytime i press and hold to activate the voice memo, it say voice memo not avilable…can someone help me…
I was wondering the same…I have converted the files (I renamed .wav to .cpq files) and can listen to them and copy them to the internal memory from external, but still cannot set set as ringtones. Did you get an answer?
Thanks, Jon
I just got the VX8600 and was trying to record a voice memo but it says voice memo not avaliable, I can not find this feature even though the LG and Verizon site says the phone has this feature. Can someone help? thanks
if anyone wants to play audio in pretty much any format i could think of to test then press OK-> 0 (seven times)-> 9-> UP-> OK-> RIGHT (twice) and there u have it… LG’s hidden Media Player that i have no clue what its there for… be careful playing around in the different folders and be warned i’m not sure what this would do for your warranty.
also contains a voice memo option and many other fun little toys i’m just starting to figure out
I just got the lg 8600 yesterday of Ebay(not my choice, dad would not let me pay $240 at vzw store). Everything is good except when I try to take a picture/video. Sometimes the picture looks perfect, but sometimes there is lines going across the picture(like on a bad tv). If anyone has had this problem I would appreciate some help.
Thank You.
Hello All. Where can I download software to move pictures from my phone (8600) to my pc. I have the cable but can’t find software. thanks for any help.
You can use bitpim or you can e-mail the pictures to and from your phone using picture messages to an e-mail address or sending an email to yourphonenumber@vzw.com. You can get bitpim at bitpim.org
Hey Aaron, thanks. I had downloaded BitPim but I did not immediately understand it. After your post I went back and checked out the “tour” and it all made sense. I don’t like to email myself or others files as i don’t subscribe to verizons text/web services and don’t wish to pay per item. Again, thanks. Very helpful.
i love my new phone, but if i get an mp3 of the internet on my pc, is there any way of getting it onto my phone and using it a as a ringtone, i just cant seem to figure it out? any help
Check out previous posts about connecting your phone to your computer via bluetooth or the usb cable and using bitpim (www.bitpim.org) to create ringtones and put them on your phone.
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Paula – did you ever solve this issue? i’m in the same boat….
You can’t use the adapter that comes in the box. That adapter is intended for if you don’t get a bluetooth headset, but a wired headset, it gives you something to plug it into. It’s a mono output because the other contact is for the voice. To get stereo sound, you’d have to buy something like this: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessoryPopup?item=accessoryMart&accessoryId=25727 Let me know if you have any other questions.
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i had the same problem, my phone wouldnt charger. brought it to verizon, they said it was the phone, got a replacement but now it sometimes chargers on the ac adapter charger and does not charge at all on the car charger. also, my battery life does not seem to last as long as it used to.
*** does anyone know how to turn on the flash for the camera??