PUBLISHED ON August 2009 LG BL40 New ChocolateALSO KNOWN AS | |
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Construction | |
| Dimension | 128x51x10.9mm (5.04x2.01x0.43") |
| Weight | 129gr (0.05oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar |
| Material | |
| Resistance | |
| Colors | |
Usability | |
| Display Resolution | 345x800px |
| Display Size | 41x94mm 1.61x3.7" |
| Display Diameter | 4.01" |
| Display Type | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | |
| Input | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 6 hour |
| Standby Time | 16 day, 16 hour |
| OS | |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Vibration |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic |
Hardware | |
| Chipset | |
| Processor | |
| GPU | |
| Ram | |
| Internal Memory | 1.1GB |
| External Memory | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | |
| Camera Flash | LED |
| Camera Lens | Schneider Camera Optics |
| Optical Zoom | |
| Second Camera | Available |
| Other Functionalities | Accelerometer Gesture Control Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Mono Speaker |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAH |
| Extra Battery Slot | |
Connectivity | |
| WIMAX | |
| WiFi | |
| UPnP | |
| NFC | |
| USB | |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS |
| TV Reciever | |
| TV Out | HDMI (TV Out) |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Audio Connector |
| Radio | FM RDS |
| Ethernet | |
| Infrared | |
Cellular Network | |
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 UMTS 900 / 2100 HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| Second Simcard Slot | |
| PTT | |
| HSCSD | HSCSD |
| GPRS | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
| AMPS | |
| TD-SCDMA | |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
VARIOUS | |
| Price Range | $191 - $211 (€174 - €192) |
RATING OVERVIEW
World Compatibility
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REVIEWS
90 out of 100
Phone Arena
LG has managed to bowl everyone over with the introduction of the extravagant New Chocolate BL40 this year a handset of the stylish Black Label series of the manufacturer... read more
80 out of 100
TechRadar
LG's new Chocolate is the latest addition to its Black Label line. But is it any good? read more
78 out of 100
CNET Asia
It may be packed with really great features, but the LG Chocolate BL40's disappointing user interface means it's not as satisfying a handset to use as the iPhone or HTC Hero. read more
75 out of 100
Good Gear Guide
LG's New Chocolate (BL40) boasts excellent build quality and a flashy, if unconventional, design. The interface does have its issues and the oddly-shaped design does take a while to grasp, but it has plenty of features. read more
N/A out of 100
GSMArena
The words "Black Label" evoke images of things exclusive, reserved for the lucky few. The new entrant in the arena, the LG BL40 New Chocolate, the intriguing successor of highly popular style-conscious phones... read more
