LG Trax (CU575)

LG CU575 (Trax)

Manufacturer	LG
First released	United States August 14, 2007 (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	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

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.

Launch

The 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. It was displayed at a holiday showcase two days later. 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.

Features

The 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.

Reception

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.

External links

• LG Trax Product Page Archived 2008-04-16 at the Wayback Machine
• Specifications on Softpedia