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We have already seen the leaked press images as well as the live image shots, and now it looks like the Verizon Wireless branded LG VX8610 Decoy is expected to hit the available page on June 16. The Decoy, also know as the VX8610 is a unique slider-style handset that has the built-in and removable Bluetooth headset on the back. Aside from the headset the Decoy will also feature a 2.0-megapixel camera, microSD card slot and support for MP3 and video playback.

The Decoy is expected to retail for $349 with no contract, $249 with a one-year agreement and $179 with a two-year agreement.

Via [Crave]

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Typically we see the press style photos turning up first with the live-style images showing up second, however in the case of the LG VX8610 Decoy from Verizon Wireless it was exactly the opposite.

These are nice crisp, clear press style images showing off the upcoming LG VX8610 Decoy in all its glory. The Decoy, while a basic looking slider style from the front, has a unique little trick hidden on the back in the form of a “built-in” Bluetooth headset. Although the details are still unconfirmed it looks like the Decoy is expected to become available in June.

Keep reading to check out a few more images of the LG VX8610 Decoy.

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LG and Verizon try to show us that there’s more than one way to make a product portable, and they’re doing so with the new VX8610. What with a very compact sliding form factor, and its very own Bluetooth headset built-in to the body, users will have a very hard time losing another accessory. Though there’s no way to confirm just how well the combination of a handset and headset would work, I gather that LG would at least prepare an effort for this, because after all, this would be the first of its kind. The integrated headset is said to be rechargeable via a dock when not in use, which is pretty neat, and another portability feature because it eliminates the need for a separate headset charger. Continue reading for another shot of the upcoming LG VX8610 with the integrated headset and dock.

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