LG launches upgrade to Chocolate phone

The U830 that delivers a little faster

Written by Andrea-Marie Vassou

LG has launched a 3G clamshell version of its Chocolate phone.

The U830 has HSDPA and 3G capabilities including a POP3 email client that allows users to access email from web-based services such as Yahoo Mail, Gmail and MSN.

The mobile also features 185MB of on-board memory, a 2 megapixel camera and a mp3/AAC music player including stereo Bluetooth for wireless music.

The U830 comes in a presentation box with a pair of stereo headphones, two batteries and a USB lead as standard.

It is available exclusively to 3 and prices start from free depending on the contract chosen.

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