LG BL40 Chocolate Touch gets the hands-on treatment... on video!

We've still got our hopes up for an August 23rd launch date, but in the meantime we do have a, well, tasty video of LG's BL40 Chocolate Touch to tide us over. As you might have guessed, the UI is of the 3D S-Class variety. The accelerometer looks pretty snappy, and watching video seems to be a joy on the 4-inch, 21:9 display. Of course, we could give you a scene-by-scene recap, but we'd hate to spoil this Oscar-worthy production for you. Peep it yourself after the break.




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[Quikboy Posted Aug 18th 2009 10:43AM]

The form factor isn't as bad as I thought. About the same size as the case I drop in my pockets when I go.

Looks like a very good phone. Hope it doesn't cost too much though.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 18th 2009 11:04AM]

Yeah! another crappy phone headed to Verizon!.........Yawn

Oh yeah and if I ever run into Mr. Blurrycam out in the streets I am going to slap him silly.

[henbroon Posted Aug 18th 2009 1:54PM]

Do you have to turn off the GPS to answer a call?

[NightBlade Posted Aug 18th 2009 11:52AM]

I think interface looks rather unintuitive for the most part (mainly the main menu). That being said, it's still better than Nokia's alternative.

[victorstuber Posted Aug 18th 2009 12:50PM]

a few things i noticed. the 3D UI will probably be a pain in the butt. notice how much lag there was when he swiped his finger on the home page. Also, scrolling though each row of apps could become cumbersome rather than scrolling through pages of apps. I would definetly beef up the processor if this ever plans on catching on

[NYYstateofmind Posted Aug 18th 2009 1:25PM]

I would consider buying if it had a Tegra in it, it just doesn't look powerful enough.

[philosophersphone Posted Aug 18th 2009 3:42PM]

LG always represents. Dimensions are kinda bugged out tho. Can't wait to see accessories for this joint. Perhaps a shoulder holster for discrete carry. Better yet, a backstrapped sheath (a la the ninja sword)!

[syoo47 Posted Aug 18th 2009 5:02PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Aug 18th 2009 6:13PM]

It's LG's Prada, redesigned, and reworked.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 18th 2009 6:29PM]

Last I checked this phone is GSM so its not going to be headed to Verizon.

[pocalvin Posted Aug 18th 2009 11:54PM]

Imagine scrolling down an engadget page in landscape mode. Your finger will suffer from RSI