Sleek, nice big screen... but awkward to use and easy to break.
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NOV
27
2007
LG - Chocolate VX8500 Cell Phone —
I got my Chocolate in August of '06, so it's one of the older ones. While the screen is large and plenty bright, the overall quality of the phone is poor. The screen is very easily scratched by just about anything. I managed to keep mine unmarred for about 6 months, which is WAY longer than anyone else I know of that has this same style of phone. The sliding mechanism can be troublesome, and woe to anyone who gets grit or dirt in the sliding part, as it is difficult to clear out.I do a lot of texting, and this is NOT the phone for that. The shape of the open phone is not conducive to texting, as the center of balance of the unit will make it prone to falling out of your hand while you type. It's best to hold the phone in one hand, and type with the other... not fun.
I do like the look of the Chocoate, and it's small and lightweight enough to be easily carried in a pocket or small purse.
The touch wheel is not the greatest, and the newer models have a much nicer click wheel instead. I had to turn the sensitivity up all the way and I still have issues with the wheel being unresponsive. After all of this having been said, I think my major complaint with the phone is the little red buttons on the outside. I don't know how many times I've activated one of these with my chin or cheek while I'm talking on the phone or checking my voicemail. Ugh! How annoying!
I will not be getting another Chocolate when it comes time for my new phone purchase this spring.
LG - Chocolate VX8500 Cell Phone is not recommended by Rowangrey
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