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Uk has collected 92 expert reviews for LG BL40 New Chocolate 10.2 cm (4.01") Black and the average expert rating is 72 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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pcauthority.com.au
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2013-11-09 02:25:54 |
LG's much-advertised widescreen phone is certainly unusual. Its display boasts a broad 2.3:1 aspect ratio, a high resolution of 800 x 345, and it looks stunning.But despite this, and a feature set as long as your arm - which includes an excellent 5-meg...
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wired.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
It seems apt to be pondering the pros and cons of watching films on a small screen on the very day that Apple has released its 10-inch iPad. I have always been amused by seeing fellow commuters on the tube squinting to watch a film on their iPhone.This...
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gadgetspeak.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
I remember reviewing the original chocolate phone in 2008 and this is longer and thinner. In fact it really is nothing like the original. Of course phones continue to evolve so what has the new Chocolate BL40 got to offer...
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electricpig.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
At first glimpse, the LG BL40 Chocolate looks about as wieldy as its confectionary cousin, the Curly Wurly. With its epic 21:9, 4–inch screen and revolutionary look, surely it couldn’t work as a regular device. Or could it? We’ve got our mitts on on...
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v3.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:25:59 |
MORE: take a look at our video review of the LG New Chocolate BL40It’s clear the New Chocolate BL40 phone from LG has been designed with style in mind...
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computeractive.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:25:59 |
MORE: take a look at our video review of the LG New Chocolate BL40It’s clear the New Chocolate BL40 phone from LG has been designed with style in mind.Whether that style appeals is a personal matter. We found the long and thin handset a little unwieldy...
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tracyandmatt.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
LG have produced a new form factor for the BL40 - a long, slim design with a full 21:9 cinematic widescreen display. The second edition of the top selling Chocolate is here. The LG BL40 Chocolate What's in the box?BL40 Device 1000mAh Battery USB Data c...
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itreviews.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
There's no doubting that the wide screen is a real lure, but it has its shortcomings, largely due to its narrowness. You might want to give this phone a thorough trying out before you buy. LG - Chocolate BL40 price Buy LG Chocolate BL40 securely onlin...
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whathifi.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
The BL40 is from 's ‘Chocolate' range of phones, designed to offer greater sophistication than a run-of-the-mill handset. Well, the BL40 certainly looks elegant and the chassis is sturdy. The four-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio touchscreen makes the BL40 over...
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techadvisor.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
Product Code: BL40.AGBRBK The LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone is one of the oddest-looking handsets we've ever seen. Tall and thin, the LG Chocolate BL40 resembles an older-style chocolate bar - perhaps the Wonka Bars from Charlie and the Chocolate F...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
LG's latest Chocolate mobile phone is one of the oddest-looking handsets we've ever seen. Tall and thin, the Chocolate BL40 resembles an older-style chocolate bar — perhaps the Wonka Bars from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Though there is no golden ticket here, unwrapping the Chocolate BL40 is a largely pleasant experience, though it is an unconventional phone.The LG Chocolate BL40 mobile phone hasn't yet been released in Australia, though it's expected to hit shelves in time for Christ...
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trustedreviews.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:12 |
LG's PR machine seems to have been in overdrive for the last few months with adverts for its various TVs, phones, and other products regularly appearing on commercial TV. Perhaps the biggest push, though, has been for its latest premium phone, the BL40 Ch...
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whatmobile.net
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2013-11-09 02:26:14 |
LG has certainly managed to come up with some innovative designs and features recently, from the Crystal to the limited-edition Watch Phone. Add the new BL40 to the mix and all three could equally prompt the same single word response: Why? The Watch Ph...
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alphr.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:16 |
Slap an HD or a widescreen label on any product and it will sell. That's clearly what the marketing types think, with everything from phones to compact cameras suffering from the buzzword trickle down. But you know things have gone badly wrong when the...
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pz10.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:19 |
It was handsets like the original Chocolate that put LG on the map. But simply playing with the big boys was never going to be enough. It takes creativity to outsmart and outdo some formidable rivals. LG never shied away from experimenting and have bee...
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theregister.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:26:21 |
LG's first Chocolate was promoted as a style phone but now, several incarnations in, its become more than just a sweet talker. The LG New Chocolate BL40 looks like nothing else (except perhaps a bar of Cadbury's Bourneville), with its 21:9 cinematic wi...
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digitalversus.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:21 |
With its unique design, the new Chocolate BL40 and its 4 inch, 21:9 format touch screen, is looking to reproduce the success of the first version. Like all the phones in the LG Black Label series, this one has a chic, minimalist look about it. If the t...
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zath.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
The original LG Chocolate proved pretty popular when it was released, and despite the fact that it was new a good few years ago you still see a few of them around – mostly because of its looks which remain pretty stylish. Well now the LG Chocolate (BL4...
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pocket-lint.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
The LG Chocolate BL40 is a beautiful handset. It's an irrefutable fact. Its shape is unique, its colours striking and it's one of the few phones these days that gets more ooohs and aaahs than a certain other touchscreen device that's somewhat taken ove...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
The LG BL40 Chocolate phone has a four-inch 21:9 touchscreen. It also sports a five-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, Bluetoothm an FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone socket.The goodA sexier mobile phone than the LG BL40 Chocolate you are unlikely to meet. S...
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3g.co.uk
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
The LG Chocolate BL40 will certainly get people talking. Its unusual design is both eye catching and pragmatic. The movie experience was particularly enjoyable while browsing the internet also benefited from the widescreen. However, due to the sheer...
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canadianreviewer.com
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2014-02-28 01:19:41 |
Published in Speed Magazine, August 2010 issue)The iPhone 4, with a fully revamped iOS4 and an aluminosilicate glass enclosure is still the top dog, especially now that it has the highest resolution...
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knowyourmobile.com
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2014-03-22 01:53:22 |
There are many things in life where quirkiness sells, and the latest Chocolate phone from LG (a significant difference to the original Chocolate phone) is certainly quirky. Many have associated the BL40 Chocolate's design with a television remote contr...
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stuff.tv
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2014-03-22 01:53:22 |
Video review: Great for watching movies on the move, but a fiddly interface and over-long form factor make it an awkward customer...
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recombu.com
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2014-04-02 01:54:43 |
The new Chocolate phone is a surprising shape – more Dairy Milk king size than Toffee Crisp thanks to its super-wide screen. That screen looks great, too: vivid, bright and colour-rich. And it comes with plenty of brains to match the beauty, with GPS...
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uk.askmen.com
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2014-05-16 01:23:17 |
If you're a guy who likes to look at your phone often, then the combination metal and glass chassis surrounded by vibrant red edging will be very aesthetically pleasing. The head-turning LG BL40 Chocolate is one of the few phones that looks as good turned...
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pinoytechblog.com
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2016-11-27 00:21:48 |
The LG Chocolate BL40 Black Label Series is LG's newest multimedia phone. This extra-tall candy bar touchscreen phone makes a great first impression but is it all skin-deep? Check out our full review after the jump.The most prominent feature of the LG BL4...
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Mobile88.com
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2016-11-27 00:21:48 |
The BL40 looks great but we found it to be too glossy for its own good as it is one big fingerprint and smudge magnet...
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yugatech.com
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2016-11-27 00:21:48 |
The LG Chocolate BL40 Black Label Series is LG's newest multimedia phone. This extra-tall candy bar touchscreen phone makes a great first impression but is it all skin-deep?Read: LG Chocolate BL40 ReviewNotify me of followup comments via e-mailNotify me o...
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cgena.com
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2016-11-27 00:21:48 |
It was a smart move from LG to name a unique phone after everyone’s favorite treat. And although the is not really the first phone to be named ‘Chocolate’ (it’s actually called ‘New Chocolate’), the label actually fit the phone quite perfectly as it...
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hardwarezone.com.ph
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2016-11-27 00:21:48 |
LG has built a name for itself in creating really attention-grabbing mobile phone devices. So when the fourth device under the Black Label series, the LG BL40 Chocolate was announced, we were enamored by its looks. To say that the Chocolate is a gem among...
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fonearena.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:54 |
With the review of the Design and the Software aspect done, we are left with only one part of the review covering the internet experience, emailing, music and accessories, camera and of course the phone as a feature itself.Internet Experience:The BL40...
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pcworld.in
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2013-11-09 02:25:54 |
Just like the HTC HD2, the LG BL40 (also christened the “New Chocolate”) is a phone that’s all about its unique looks and display. In the LG’s case, the looks certainly add a lot to the equation, but isn’t enough to make the phone spectacular.FeaturesT...
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cgena.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
It was a smart move from LG to name a unique phone after everyone’s favorite treat. And although the is not really the first phone to be named ‘Chocolate’ (it’s actually called ‘New Chocolate’), the label actually fit the phone quite perfectly as it...
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ld2.ciol.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
After the LG Arena and Viewty Smart, this is one phone that has really caught our attention. Now that is equally to do with its capabilities and its unusual design. The ultra-wide 4-inch screen with 21:9 aspect ratio easily sets it apart from any...
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techtree.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
It's was about time LG revived the Chocolate Series, especially after the first two Chocolate phones did so well. LG has now released two new Chocolate phones; the BL20 and the BL40. From the two we have the BL40, which boasts a one of a kind scree...
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itp.net
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
The Chocolate BL40 is the latest addition to LG’s Black Label line and thanks to its distinctive looks and packed feature set, will appeal to both fashionistas and tech geeks.The BL40 is unlike any other smartphone we’ve tested, its long chocolate bar...
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tech2.com
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2013-11-09 02:25:56 |
The much awaited LG BL40 made its way to our labs and onto my table. As usual LG has strayed a bit from the conventional and gone with a slightly off beat design that would appeal to a slightly different audience. The BL40 is a designer mobile that’s m...
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ocworkbench.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:06 |
LG BL40 is the latest phone in the chocolate series. Finished in black piano and with a large long candy bar form factor. It is definitely one of the phones that will capture the eyes of on lookers. With the S-class interface, it easily deceives the...
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thereviewcrew.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:08 |
Oh, the Chocolate phone. It doesn’t seem that long ago when everyone had to have an LG Chocolate phone. Sure it eventually became a feature phone that came free when you signed up for a multi-year contract, but before that it was the must have phone. I...
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Phones.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:13 |
The LG BL40 is the fourth in the series of Chocolate phones. It certainly retains the original resemblance to a chocolate bar, this one being a decadently dark, thin phone that one usually associates with the more luxurious of chocolate treats. The LG...
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hardwarezone.com.sg
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2013-11-09 02:26:14 |
LG has built a name for itself in creating really attention-grabbing mobile phone devices. So when the fourth device under the Black Label series, the LG BL40 Chocolate was announced, we were enamored by its looks. To say that the Chocolate is a gem am...
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asiaone.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:14 |
IT IS easy to see why the LG Chocolate has its name. Its long, flat slab of a body (128 x 51 x 10.9mm) really makes it look like a chocolate bar.LG has sold 36 million pieces of its Chocolate series phones since they were first launched in 2006. The ne...
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homecinemachoice.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:16 |
If 2009 had a shape, it would probably be 21:9. Philips rocked the TV business with its revolutionary Cinema 21:9 LCD earlier this year, and now LG has launched the first mobile phone with a cinematic 21:9 display. Targeted firmly at the forward-thinki...
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askmen.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:18 |
Think all these new cells are just trying to beat out the iPhone, or is this the future of the cell phone? Let us know in the comments below. LG has rolled out another phone for its exclusive Black Label line, and the newest edition is the quirky BL40...
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phonearena.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:19 |
LG has managed to bowl everyone over with the introduction of the extravagant this year – a handset of the stylish Black Label series of the manufacturer. Its most interesting feature is, hands down, the unique sporting non-standard 21:9 aspect ratio...
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gsmarena.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:19 |
The New Chocolate packs enough skill to make comparison with some powerful smartphones almost inevitable. Now, it's obvious the LG BL40 is not in the same league as the likes of Hero, Omnia HD or Nokia X6 but we guess it will be more than welcome for...
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mobilementalism.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:21 |
The LG BL40 Chocolate phone in this review could one day save your life (assuming being bored to death can genuinely happen!) Remember the last time you were in a hotel room with absolutely nothing to do? Crap TV in a foreign language, or films so expe...
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mobileburn.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:21 |
The original LG Chocolate was a very popular handset back in 2006 and sold by the bucket load. Now, three years later, LG is back with some more eye candy in the form of its "New Chocolate" handsets, designed to follow up on that success. There are tw...
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recombu.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
The new Chocolate phone is a surprising shape – more Dairy Milk king size than Toffee Crisp thanks to its super-wide screen. That screen looks great, too: vivid, bright and colour-rich. And it comes with plenty of brains to match the beauty, with GPS...
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stuff.tv
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2013-11-09 02:26:22 |
Video review: Great for watching movies on the move, but a fiddly interface and over-long form factor make it an awkward customer...
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mobilechoiceuk.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:23 |
A handsome looking multimedia powerhouse, that is let down by a few minor usability issues. Others to consider Samsung Jet User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...
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pricemo.com
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2013-11-09 02:26:24 |
LG has brought another edition to its Black Label line, this time in the shape of the LG BL40 Chocolate. The world’s first full cinematic screen mobile, the new Chocolate brings LG’s richest feature set yet.Given there’s no phone out there quite like...
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