LG adds HSDPA, storage to Chocolate flip phone
updated 02:30 pm EST, Tue December 5, 2006
LG Chocolate U830
LG today began shipping the U830, an enhanced version of the company's recently launched VX8600 (also known as the KG810). Its primary addition is enhanced 3G wireless, according to LG: the U830 can connect through HSDPA, achieving a theoretical 3.6Mbps download rate. The company has suitably added internal storage, providing 185MB of memory alongside removable cards.
Media functions have also been improved, LG says: a 2-megapixel camera replaces the 1.3-megapixel model of before, while a second forward-facing camera has been integrated for self-portraits. The U830 still retains external music controls and support for AAC, MP3, and WMA music. The phone is already available in the UK for free when connected to a £30 ($59) per month plan from Three; a North American launch has not yet been announced.
