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Manufacturer | LG |
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First released | United States August 14, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-08-14) (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 | 16MB |
Removable storage | microSD |
Battery | Li-polymer, 980 mAh |
Rear camera | 1.3MP, 1280 x 960, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 pixels |
Display | 65K colorTFT, 176x220 pixels, 11 lines |
External display | 65K colorTFT, 128x160 pixels, 9 lines |
Connectivity | Bluetooth |
TheLG CU575, also known as theTrax, is a3GGSM/UMTS mobile phone carried byAT&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 theMotorola RAZR series, and also features external music controls and amicroSD memory card slot supporting cards up to 4 GB. The phone is a replacement for theLG CU500.[1]
The LG CU575 was supposed to be released on June 17, 2007, but was delayed due to a software issue preventing someDRM 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 amail-in rebate and signing a two-year contract.[4]
The phone was designed as a multimedia and music phone and is compatible with AT&T'seMusic service,Napster,MobiTV, andXM Radio. It came with a music recognition application and allowed for playlists to be made on the phone itself.[5]
CNET 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]