Oh Verizon Wireless, this is how you fight back against the iPhone-and-AT&T-the-old-Cingular juggernaut? With two new LG Chocolate phones? For shame, Verizon, for shame. But, if you’ve got a contract you aren’t willing to break for a shiny new iPhone, there are worse options than picking up a Chocolate. And on July 9 you’ll have a choice of two new colors: Black Cherry and Blue Mint.
The new models are apparently “slimmer and sleeker” as well, and feature a vibrating touch keypad (for the ladies) and a special new Nav Wheel with Trace Motion lighting. But probably the best part — it’ll only set you back $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2-year agreement. Much more reasonable than the cost of that “other” device if you’re only looking for a phone that doubles as a good music player.
Not really more reasonable. It might surprise you that the iPhone on AT&T is actually cheaper than the Motorola Q or a Blackberry, and probably cheaper than this melting unit. Add the WHOLE cost and check for yourself phone + service plan!
See here:
http://www.reelsmart.com/2007/06/27/is-the-iphone-really-expensive-lets-take-a-look/
Phone is $99, 2-year contract is $1,200 = $1,299
According to your story the iPhone is $1,915
And while the total cost might not be an outstanding difference, $99 up front is a lot better than $499. Plus, the Chocolate has a memory card slot so you can switch out 4GB cards and a user replaceable battery. No, I’m not saying it’s a better device than the iPhone, just saying it’s an option for those that just want a phone/music player.