LG VX-8600 Review - Conclusion

Conclusion

In a world of sleek, thin phones, the LG VX-8600 manages to stand out from the crowd on the sheer power of its good looks.  I wasn't a big fan of this phone's predecessor, the VX-8500 "Chocolate," as I found the touch-sensitive controls overly difficult to use, the features run-of-the-mill, and the design uninspired.  LG's got me hooked on the 8600, however.  This slim, light clamshell is light, comfortable, and easy to pocket.

Feature-wise, the VX-8600 is a solid entry in Verizon's VCAST lineup.  With dual color displays, external music controls, and a 1.3MP camera, the phone is capable of myriad feats of entertainment.  Access to Verizon's speedy EV-DO network enhances the entertainment experience, though I do wish the handset came with a stereo headset (or, better yet, a standard stereo headphone jack).

To me, the VX-8600 and Motorola K1m are the best looking phones in Verizon's current lineup. It's not the king of the spec sheet, but it's a solid performer with great looks.  If you can get past the lousy speakerphone performance and want a handset that looks great in use and all but disappears into your pocket when you're done, look no further than the LG 8600.  This is what the Chocolate should have been in the first place.

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