also known as LG VX8560

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Published:
29 Mar 2008
Market Status:
Released
US carrier availability:
Verizon - Available
    (Since Jul 2008)
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Description:

LG Chocolate 3 is a clamshell. Although it has the same model name, it is not slider as the first two generations (VX8500 and 8550). It is still a music-centric device with large control keys on the front, when closed. It also features a 2-megapixel camera and two color displays, as well as microSD slot for memory.

User rating
Good
8.2
out of 10
based on 17 reviews
Editor's rating
Excellent
8.5
out of 10
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Bad call quality

23 Sep 2008 by claun

6.7 out of 10

It seems like I'm in the minority here but I had this phone for a few weeks before I returned it.  I had several of my friends/family say they could not understand me over the phone and I had a few times where the person on the other end sounded garbled (sounded like an electronics issue, not in the same way as it does with a bad connection).  Maybe I just got a bad phone but I returned it and have since gone back to my old phone (LG VX8300) and it's even more noticeable how calls sounded more muffled on the Chocolate 3. 

My other complaint is that the front screen had several scratches after just carrying it around in my pocket for a few weeks.  I may not handle my phones with kid gloves but it seemed to get scratched way too easily.


I'm still eligible for my "new every two" phone but I'm not sure what I'll try next.





Features
Overall look and feel of the phone
Call quality
Easily scratched


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Decent phone with a few minor issues

13 Sep 2008 by Kyle

8 out of 10

Overall I like the new Chocolate. My Chocolate never switches off as I have heard other people say. There are a few other issues though, most of them minor but annoying none the less. For whatever reason, this phone has no reminder beep or vibrate if you miss a call. (If you get a voice mail or text message the phone will beep/vibrate every couple of minutes.) Also the vibrator on this phone is fairly weak. I put my phone in the pocket of my jeans usually, and if I am walking I don't feel the vibration.


The option to use the front screen for music, pics, texts etc is nice, but I rarely use it do to the fact that the turn wheel is too sensitive, and also you must unlock the keys. I understand the necessity of locking the keys, but you have to press a small button on the side (even if you get a new text), and its ultimately easier to just open the phone.


My final complaint is that the phone runs slow. When you get a call and open the phone, its easy to start talking before the phone clicks on. Also the music takes a few seconds to load.


Other than that I love the phone. The camera is decent, battery usually lasts me 3 days or so, and of course it has a GB of memory. It also has the regular size of jack for headphones. Not the best phone, but pretty good.





Looks
GB of memory
Battery
Runs a little slow
Not well thought out, as has been said


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OK phone, but with flaws (compare to VX8550)

12 Sep 2008 by SteveM

9.3 out of 10

I got the new Chocolate 3 (8560), but my wife got previous generation Chocolate (8550). I am struggling to find the reason why I paid $100 for it (after rebates) and my wife got hers free after rebates. The only difference is 8560 is a flip and 8550 is a slide.  Comparing the two yielded few advantages.


Sound quality and reception of 8260 is excellent. It feels solid and the keys have a good feel. They are large and easy to press. The wheel is relatively easy to operate.  The previous generation Chocolate also has excellent sound and reception, but the keys are smaller and the wheel is a pain to use.  Advantage: 8560


I got this phone mostly with an idea that I can use it with Bluetooth via my car's system and also be able to play MP3s.  The 8560 pairs with my car fine, but has a flaw - it would not sync up the phone book.  Interestingly enough the 8550 does sync up the phone book without any problems.  Why did LG mess with the good system?  The old Chocolate also sounds a little better via my cars Bluetooth.  Advantage: 8550


Main idea was to be able to play MP3s through car's audio (my car has auxiliary jack).  The MP3s do play fine, but the moment you plug anything in the output jack, your Bluetooth turns off automatically.  This is the major flaw and should have been able to have a setting override.  Basically now I have to choose if I want to listen to MP3s from my phone or have the phone connected via Bluetooth to my car and be able to receive and make phone calls.  Tech support was of no help.  The old Chocolate also has this major flaw.  Advantage: neither phone - both are not well thought.  So if you are planning to use your phone as MP3s player in your car, you should be prepared to lose Bluetooth functionality.


I am kind of disappointed due to that, but I realize that many people won't care for it.  Most folks buy phones only because they look good anyway.





Looks
Reception
Sound quality
Not well thought out functionality
Crippled Bluetooth


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