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We saw the original LG Chocolate 3 announcement come along with the Dare and Decoy, but at the time it looked as if it were going to be available only in black. Well thankfully LG believes we should have some color options with our phones, although personally I am not digging the light blue, the metal trim and music wheel give it a nice overall look. As we have already seen the Chocolate 3 takes a little different style, moving from the candybar style to a new clamshell design, however the features remain solid, and the Chocolate 3 should do as well as the original models. It is still expected to be available beginning next month.

Via [IntoMobile]

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With little surprise, some recent images of the Asus Eee PC 901 has shown its face in black. As best we can tell the newly surfaced black model will follow the pattern of the current Eee PC 701, where the specs are the same, just a different coloring on the outer shell. Unfortunately its looking like the Eee PC 901 will not include the originally rumored WiMAX, however its still expected to retail for $649.99.

Keep reading for a few more images of the Eee PC 901 in black, along with a close up of the newly designed trackpad.

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The MSI Wind, which we just yesterday learned that it was going to be available in multiple colors, is now available for pre-order. Expansys has listed the Wind, available for pre-order in White, Black or Pink. The official details are listing a 10-inch display with a 1024 x 600 resolution, 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Wind will be running Windows XP and also ship with a 3-cell battery and protective carry bag.

The Wind will set you back $609.95, with discounts available, that is if you want to order five or more. Currently there is not any estimated shipping date.

Product [expansys] Via [UMPC Portal]

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With an official release date yet to be announced more and more details of the MSI Wind have been leaking out. The latest information puts the Wind even further into the Eee PC group as we have just learned that it will not only be available in white, but MSI has plans for a black and pink model as well.

Each of the three colors will be available in both the 8.9-inch and 10-inch displayed models. In addition to the newly discovered colors, TCMagazine is also reporting that there will be a model that will offer up to 7-hours of battery life, now that is high-capacity, lets just hope it does not add a ton of extra weight to go along with the power. Other newly released details include the webcam being 1.3-megapixels and the notebook will also have an second (empty) RAM slot available for easier upgrading. The Wind, which is still expected to be available later this quarter is expected to range in price from 299 to 699 Euros (about $460 to $1,077 US).

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Some new images have recently surfaced of the just released Asus Eee PC 900, except these latest pics are of a black model. While it’s not exactly earth shattering information, as the Eee PC 701 has a wide variety of colors, it is nice to see the 900 available in something other than the white, which up until now has been the only color to surface. At least buyers will have a color option, no word on what market this has been released.

Images [Flickr] Via [jkkmobile]

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LG Korea has announced a shiny new Black mobile phone which is expected to be released under its Black Label Series of handsets. The new LG phone, which is still without a name, is a slim slider style phone and could probably be a follow up to the LG Chocolate or LG Shine, or perhaps even a new model of its own. There’s not too many details on the LG announcement about the new phone except the press image and a mention that it will have a 5-megapixel camera. In addition, the new LG phone would also sport a carbon fiber and tampered glass body finish.

The new LG phone is slated for worldwide release on April 24th. Until then, we could only guess as to how LG is going to name this new handset.

Via [I4U] Via [LG Korea]

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While we have seen reports of the obsidian black hitting the AT&T retail stores and have even seen it announced on the Palm website, AT&T has just officially made it available to online customers.

So for those holding out for an online purchase can now rest easy, shopping can commence without leaving the comfort of your house. Keeping the same retail price as the previously available Glacier White, the black Centro will retail for $99.99 which comes after some rebates along with a two-year agreement.

Product [AT&T]

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Just as soon as everyone begins to wonder where the previously announced black AT&T Centro is, we have what appears to be the first in-the-wild sighting.

At least one customer, Brian was able to walk into his local AT&T Store in Salt Lake City, Utah and was able to make a quick and easy exchange with his current white model and walked out with black Centro in hand. So AT&T users and Centro fans who were holding out for the black model may want to head on over or give a call to your local store, you may just get lucky. It could be that AT&T and Palm, having already announced the model, opted for a quite introduction into stores.

Via [Treo Central]

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Nokia has added the N82 to their website in a nice new color, black. While its a nice handset to see offered, its not the 3G capable model that many are hoping for. The newly colored N82 is listed on the Nokia website and is retailing for $629, but will not be available until after February 12, 2008, so you still have a few days to wait. The Nokia N82 features a 5 megapixel that has a xenon flash, microSD storage, FM radio, GPS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA.

Keep reading for a few more pics of the black Nokia N82…

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