LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 now showing in Verizon's system
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*UPDATE*
We have now received the full specs of the Chocolate Touch:
1GB of internal music memory, supports microSDHC cards up to 16GB, MP3 Player and FM Radio Receiver, Dolby Mobile, multitasking, 3.0-inch 400x240 resolution TFT display with 262K color support, 3.2MP fixed-focus camera, 3.5mm headset jack, EVDO Rev 0, HTML Browser, VCast Video/Music and VZ Navigator. Overall size is 4.30"H x 2.20"W x 0.47"D and weight is 4.23oz. It will ship with Software Version VX857V04, as our pre-production unit has V02, so there might be some changes and bug fixes. The Chocolate Touch can also only be activated on Nationwide calling plans, but is uncertain if it will require a Data Plan.
Hands-on preview of the LG Chocolate Touch VX8575
Chocolate Touch Preliminary Specifications
Thanks to a friend for the info and pics!
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21 Comments
1. redstu36 posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:44 0 0
I am wondering what the texting interface looks like??
2. lennydude posted on 24 Oct 2009, 21:22 0 0
Good luck. No one at Phone Arena seems to do any text messaging!
3. LGVX1993 posted on 24 Oct 2009, 22:32 0 0
Since this is a Rev 0 phone, I dont think it will need a data plan.
8. david_the_gom posted on 25 Oct 2009, 01:00 0 0
i'm not 100% sure about rev 0 or rev a... but i just got a confirmation from vzw rep saying it will need a data plan or connect or premium plan...
13. BrokenImaege posted on 25 Oct 2009, 13:44 0 0
That doesn't say that in our system like the Rogue does.......
15. BrokenImaege posted on 25 Oct 2009, 13:49 0 0
And since the device is Rev O it doesn't require the data plan so you don't have to have it.
19. NMchileman posted on 26 Oct 2009, 17:14 0 0
This new LG Chocolate will NOT need a data plan. One of the requirements for the "Enhanced Multimedia" phones is that it has a full physical QWERTY keyboard, which this will not have. So no data plan is needed.
5. oddmanout posted on 24 Oct 2009, 23:06 0 0
if by cool you mean fail. Yeah. Very cool! jp. but its most definitely not for everyone. Interesting, yes. But i'd easily overlook this for a dare, versa, or env touch even if they dont compare spec wise... LGs been pretty repetitive with there phones lately.
6. ChiSooi posted on 24 Oct 2009, 23:10 0 0
This phone Better not need a DATA PLAN! AND IF IT DOES....WOW
7. JC_Agga posted on 25 Oct 2009, 00:46 0 0
Verizon's been gay recently with whole internet thing, i mean even dumb phones require data plan now.... as for Dolby mobile, does anyone know what the hell that is?
9. MikeG77 posted on 25 Oct 2009, 03:52 0 0
JC there is only 1 non smartphone that requires a data plan and its the Rogue. Personally i dont like having to offer a $10/25 mb date feature especially when you can upgrade to the Connect plan for the same $10 and get unlimited data. Im also curious what you mean by being "gay" about the internet thing. If your talking about requiring data plans on pda's your a little late for that argument because most major carriers require a $30 data plan except for TMO which charges $25.
11. david_the_gom posted on 25 Oct 2009, 10:54 0 0
vzw actually announced that from now on, they're gonna charge data feature on high-end non-smart phones... rogue being first one, then choc touch being second phone for it...
17. MikeG77 posted on 25 Oct 2009, 22:22 0 0
You may have heard that and you might be correct but as of right now there is only 1 non smartphone that requires the data plan and thats the Rogue. The Chocolate Touch has not been officially released so until it is announced we can't be sure. If you don't like the data feature then you have a few options 1) you can buy a different device. 2) upgrade your plan to include unlimited data 3) or do us all a favor and do some research the and if you find a better deal then go to a different carrier.
10. BigCTM posted on 25 Oct 2009, 09:09 0 0
It would cost us 50.00 to upgrade to the connect plan from a basic 2 line family plan. 69.99 to 119.99...So it's misleading to say that it's 10.00 to upgrade to the connect plan.
14. BrokenImaege posted on 25 Oct 2009, 13:47 0 0
I will apoliogize for that person. As a Senior Sales Rep myself, we think as most customers already having the select plan which gives unlimited texting. When you have that, then it is only $10 to upgrade to unlimited internet and email with the connect plan. We really don't have a lot of people left on basic plans anymore.
16. BigCTM posted on 25 Oct 2009, 13:51 0 0
That surprises me honestly. I would think people would want to save and get the cheapest plan possible these days and that is the basic plan. If you do not text much or surf the web, then the basic plan would be a better deal.
18. MikeG77 posted on 25 Oct 2009, 22:26 0 0
I did mention you can upgrade to the connect plan for $10 more but thats assuming your on the nationwide select 450 min plan which is $59.99. $10 more puts you at the nationwide connect 450 plan. BrokenImaege your def right about people mostly being on select plan and not the basic plan.
