The LG CU575, also known as the Trax, is a 3G GSM/UMTS mobile phone carried by AT&T Mobility. It is designed to run on AT&T's UMTS frequencies of 850 and 1900 MHz. The phone features a slim design similar to the Motorola RAZR series, and also features external music controls and a microSD memory card slot supporting cards up to 4 GB. The phone is a replacement for the LG CU500.[1]
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| Manufacturer | LG |
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| First released | United States August 14, 2007 (AT&T) |
| Predecessor | CU500 |
| Compatible networks | GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA (HSDPA/UMTS): 850/1900 MHz |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Dimensions | 3.89” x 2.01” x 0.62” |
| Weight | 3.55 oz |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Removable storage | microSD |
| Battery | Li-polymer, 980 mAh |
| Rear camera | 1.3 MP, 1280 x 960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 pixels |
| Display | 65K color TFT, 176x220 pixels, 11 lines |
| External display | 65K color TFT, 128x160 pixels, 9 lines |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Launch
editThe LG CU575 was supposed to be released on June 17, 2007, but was delayed due to a software issue preventing some DRM enabled songs to be played.[2] It was displayed at a holiday showcase two days later.[3] The phone was eventually released on August 14, 2007 once the issues had been resolved. On launch it costed $130 after a mail-in rebate and signing a two-year contract.[4]
Features
editThe phone was designed as a multimedia and music phone and is compatible with AT&T's eMusic service, Napster, MobiTV, and XM Radio. It came with a music recognition application and allowed for playlists to be made on the phone itself.[5]
Reception
editCNET gave the LG Trax a 7.0 out of 10, with points given to the lightweight design and wide variety of features, but criticizing the small keypad and music control touch pad.[6]
References
edit- ^ Rothman, Wilson (2007-08-13). "The LG Trax CU575 we showed you last month is finally available to AT&T customers". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Ziegler, Chris (2007-07-17). "Last-minute bug holding up LG Trax launch?". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2008-02-23.
- ^ Rothman, Wilson (2007-07-20). "LG's Trax Phone". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (2007-08-13). "AT&T launching LG CU575 "Trax" HSDPA musicphone later today". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Balan, Elena (2007-08-13). "LG Trax at AT&T. Sounds Great!". Softpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Lee, Nicole (2007-08-20). "LG Trax CU575 (AT&T) review: LG Trax CU575 (AT&T)". CNET. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
External links
edit- LG Trax Product Page Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Specifications on Softpedia