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July 31, 2006

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More iPod/iTMS pressure from…Verizon?

Posted Jul. 31, ’06, 1:43 PM PT by Scott Silverman
Category | Music

200607311325This afternoon I was greeted by a lovely email from Verizon Wireless, informing me of two things. The first was that “everybody loves chocolate,” and the second was “The LG Chocolate is here!” Now, what exactly could this mean? Well, the picture reveals all.

Verizon, in partnership with phone manufacturer LG, has introduced a new cell phone titled “Chocolate.” This phone may be the closest anyone has ever come to producing an iPhone. A brief list of highlighted features includes: expandable memory (up to 2 GB, 1000 songs), touch sensitive click-wheel-like controls, slide-out number pad for dialing, 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth. Sounds pretty normal, right? Well here’s where it gets competitive.

The phone has wireless access to Verizon’s VCAST network, allowing download of songs for $1.99 and thousands of other digital media clips. Additionally, users can download songs from their computer to the device for only $.99. Of course, users can also transfer any MP3 or WMA music files they already own. The phone also includes GPS-like software called VZNavigator, which gives real-time directions and maps. All this for $150 with a new 2-year contract. The competition sure is heating up for Apple.


1 Comments

Dan--the man said:

Wow...good thing LG has this phone and the specifications on their website...

Oh wait...

July 31, 2006 6:32 PM

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