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The LG 550

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

LG 550

The LG 550

LG
The LG 550 is also known as: LG LX550, LG FUSIC

The LG 550 sports a camera with megapixel resolution, Bluetooth and a handsfree speakerphone mode built-in.

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    LG 550 Specifications & Features

    Basics:

  • Weight: Weight 4.23 ounces
  • Dimensions: 96 x 48 x 20 mm

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  • Form Factor: Clamshell
  • Frequency Band(s): 850,1900
  • Technologies:

  • Cellular System: iDEN
  • Location-based Services: GPS
  • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
  • Telephony Features:

  • Built-in Speakerphone: yes
  • Caller ID: yes
  • Headset Jack: yes
  • Picture Caller ID: yes
  • Silent or Vibrating alerts: yes
  • Memory:

  • Phone Book Entries: 500
  • Internal Memory: 64MB
  • Memory Expansion: TransFlash
  • Display:

  • Color Display: yes (262,000)
  • 3D Graphic support: yes
  • Display Technology: TFT
  • Display Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
  • Includes An External Display?: yes
  • External Display Resolution: 96 x 96 pixels
  • Customization:

  • Custom Ringtones: may not be free

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  • Changeable Faceplates/Covers: yes
  • Communications:

  • Bluetooth: yes

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  • wap: yes
  • Entertainment:

  • Included Games: yes
  • File Formats Accepted: mp3,aac
  • Photos And Video:

  • Camera: 1.3 megapixel

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  • Video Recorder: yes
  • Max video duration: 30 minutes
  • Music:

  • Music enabled: aac,mp3

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  • Stereo: yes
  • Messaging:

  • Predictive text input: yes
  • SMS: yes
  • Picture messaging: yes
  • Tools:

  • Calculator: yes
  • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes
  • Alarm clock: yes
  • Accessibility:

  • Languages Supported: Spanish,English
  • TTY enabled: yes
  • Battery Performance:

  • Stand-by Time: 180
  • Talk Time: 270
  • Battery Type: LiPolymer
  • Battery Power: 1000 mAh
  • Other Features:

  • Stopwatch: yes
  • ** These LG 550 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.

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