LG Chocolate 3 VX-8560
Verizon Officially Announces the LG Chocolate 3
Today Verizon Wireless announced the new LG Chocolate 3 music-centric phone. The Chocolate 3 is a folding-style phone, unlike previous Chocolates, which were sliders. The new one is a clamshell, and has a scroll wheel on the outside for accessing and interacting with the media player. It will support the new V CAST with Rhapsody music service recently announced by Verizon. It also has a FM transmitter, can support microSD cards up to 8GB, and has a micro USB port for charging. It has Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and has stereo Bluetooth. It will cost $130 after rebate with new two-year agreement. l
LG Announces Three New Phones for Verizon
Today LG officially announced three new handsets as part of Verizon Wireless' summer lineup.
- Dare: This bar-style touch-based device carries a 3.2 megapixel camera that has improved video recording capabilities. It will have photo editing software, as well as direct access to social networking sites. It will be able to use to Verizon's EVDO network and V CAST services, but LG was short on providing more details.
- Decoy: This slider phone has a built-in, removable Bluetooth headset that is incorporated into the phone's design. The headset will charge when it is stored in the phone. It has a five-way joystick for navigation, and has incorporated GPS. It will be available June 16.
- Chocolate 3: This latest version of LG's music-centric phone switches from being a slider to being a clamshell. The music control wheel has been relocated to the outside of the phone for access when the phone is closed. It will also have an FM transmitter, stereo speakers, and 1GB of internal memory. It will also support microSD cards up to 8GB in size. It has a 2 megapixel camera, and will be available in July.
