LG Chocolate Available in USA from Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics are bringing the hottest mobile device to the U.S. with the debut of Chocolate by LG. Available exclusively through Verizon Wireless, Chocolate is the ultimate mobile phone, loaded with hot features, such as V CAST, V CAST Music, and fabulous tools like VZ NavigatorSM, all packaged within a smooth slider design.

In addition to its advanced multimedia capabilities and chic styling, Verizon Wireless has included the features customers have come to expect including V CAST Video and 3D Games, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, Bluetooth capabilities, a microSDTM memory expansion slot that supports the newest SanDisk 2GB cards and access to VZ Navigator and turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to most addresses in the U.S.

''We agree, Chocolate by LG is this year's must-have mobile device,'' said Mr. Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A, Inc. ''With sophisticated American users in mind, this is the next generation of the Chocolate design for the U.S. Verizon Wireless' features and functionalities, such as V CAST and V CAST Music, make Chocolate the ultimate entertainment and communication device.''

Chocolate as presented by Verizon Wireless offers the following additional features: music player with customizable audio effects and UI player themes (supports mp3 and WMA formats) , speaker for music, dedicated music key for easy access to playlists, multitask while playing music, resolutions of 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160 x 120 pixels, record up to one hour of video, digital zoom: up to 2x, video player, Bluetooth capabilities, TTY/TDD support, Voice memo recording and more.

Chocolate by LG is available starting today at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 instant online discount and new two-year customer agreement. It will also be available in more than 2, 100 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City on August 7 for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer agreement. V CAST Music songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.