LG release version 3 of the Chocolate mobile phone

16 July 2008

New flip LG mobile phone available

Currently available in the USA, a new flip version of the LG Chocolate, the Chocolate 3, features the Wireless V CAST music with the Rhapsody music subscription service.

The handset features a FM radio plus a Bluetooth headset plus a music-friendly interface. The phone also includes a dedicated music key and preset sound effect equalizer. You can create and manage playlists too. Memory can be expanded, to included more music, via microSD, to 8Gb. Further expansion is available via a microUSB port. A built-in camera has been included which is rated at 2MP.

According to the Slashphone website, the phone also includes Dashboard, a service that looks graphically appealing and which is supported via Adobe's own Flash Cast technology. The service provides personalized multimedia information and entertainment services directly to the phone.

The handset can be bought in black or light blue. No price or UK distribution information is available.

Click to read the Slashphone story.