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.
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| Availability by region | 2008 |
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| Successor | LG Chocolate Touch |
| Compatible networks | CDMA |
| Dimensions | 3.87 × 1.94 × 0.64 inches |
| Weight | 3.36 oz |
| Memory | 1 GB (internal) |
| Display | LCD 240 × 320 pixels (262144 colors) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth / USB cable |
Specifications
editThe complete LG VX8560 list of specifications are:
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |