02 Cocoon Specs
Launched: August 2007
Screen Display: 320x240 pixels, 18 bits
Size: 49 x 94 x 21 mm
Weight: 114 g
Memory: 2 MB Internal, 2 GB via microSD
Music Player: AAC, AAC+, WMA, MP3 and WAV
Camera: 2.0 MP
02 Cocoon Review
If retro is your style, then the 02 Cocoon is the right mp3 phone for you. This is what cellular phones would've looked like in the 60's and 70's.
The 02 Cocoon is a clamshell phone that reeks of retro in its curves and colors. The inside of it is another story though. It looks to "old" for me, and I believe they should've spent a little more time improving it. Also, the phone is a little on the bulky side, but not many people would be turned off by it.
What impressed me the most is the Cocoon's LED lights. Seen on the phone's front cover, the blue LED lights has several functions. It brights up whenever there's a call coming in and shows you the name of the caller. The same goes with text messages. When you're using its music player, it will also display the track's artist and title. A very nice touch indeed.
The 02 Cocoon has dedicated music keys on the side, and has quite loud speakers. It only has 2 MB of internal memory, though, so expect to buy a microSD card. One thing I have to note is that the 02 has a custom headphone socket. Sure, the phone comes with a headset, but you'll need to use an adaptor if you want to use your own.
All in all, the 02 Cocoon is a very good mp3 phone. It has style and has the features to back it up.
02 Cocoon Video
LG Chocolate 3 Specs
Launched: July 2008
Screen Display: Internal LCD: 240x320 pixels, 260K Color TFT External LCD: 176 x 220 pixels, 260K Color TFT
Size: 3.87 x 1.94 x 0.64 inches
Weight: 3.36 oz.
Memory: 1 GB Internal, 8 GB microSD
Ringtones: MP3
Camera: 2.0 MP
LG Chocolate 3 Review
The LG Chocolate 3 is the third of LG's Chocolate phones. If Motorola has RAZRs, LG has Chocolates. But don't let the cutesy name fool you, this baby's a very good MP3 phone.
The 1 GB internal memory is a good way to start. Add an 8 GB microSD card and you have yourslef hours of music playback. The Choco 3's music player supports MP3, WMA, and AAC & AAC+. There's a shuffle feature as well as repeat, and it comes with 6 equalizer presets. Oh and there's an FM transmitter too. On the right spine of the phone you can find its dedicated music button for easy music player access. The mechanical scroll wheel on the front is awesome as well.
As for the music quality, it's alright. Not that good but not bad either. A little more bass would surely help.
I have to admit, I'm no fan of LG cellphones. But after seeing the LG Chocolate 3, I'm ready to reconsider.
LG Chocolate 3 Video
