LG to release the Chocolate 3 on July 14

LG Chocolate 3

(Credit: LG)

PhoneArena has reported that LG and Verizon will introduce the third version of the coveted candy-name music phone, dubbed the LG Chocolate 3, on July 14. The VX8560 model will be the first ever Chocolate clamshell, available in both black and light blue (Though we bet there will be additional colors in the future). Some of the expected features include a microSD card slot, a 1GB of internal memory (which sounds quite impressive), a 3.5mm headset jack, a 2-megapixel camera, stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, and an integrated FM transmitter. The full retail price is expected to be $299, though you can get it for $129 after a $50 rebate and a two-year service agreement ($199 after a $50 rebate and a 1-year agreement).

[fcg1502]

I have the VX8600 and I thought that was technically considered a "Chocolate", and that's a clamshell. It actually looks a heck of a lot like this phone, but with a smaller screen on the front and no dial on the front.

[ImSpartacus]

I was considering the Razr2 V9M, but this might be a little cheaper and maybe even a little better. I'm liking the 3.5mm plug and 1GB of memory. The stereo speakers might end up cool too. I hope the dial on the front works ok.

[Skiermax-223703366467890529777]

Well... I always thought the Chocolate's were sliders. Oh well, maybe it will be a winner, unlike the first Chocolate

[pc4400]

built-in FM transmitter?

Sweeet!