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LG Dare Cell Phone
In-Depth ReviewWhat’s Good: Attractive, highly customizable UI with home screen shortcuts; Compact design with high-res touchscreen; HTML Web browser and Email app with EV-DO Rev A support; VCAST Music and Video Support; Rhapsody streaming music support; 3.2 MP camera with flash and VGA video capture; 3.5mm headphone jack; Accelerometer and proximity sensorWhat’s Not Good: “Full HTML” Web browser is mildly disappointing; Touchscreen can take a bit of getting used to; No VCAST TV support Bottom Line: Dare is the best multimedia phone Verizon currently offers and the best cameraphone they’ve ever offered. It may well be the best cameraphone available from any US carrier right now, as well. Though the touchscreen is smaller than those of its competitors (iPhone, Instinct, and Vu come to mind), it’s bright, clear, and relatively responsive. If you don’t need QWERTY or VCAST TV, Dare is the best feature phone on VZW, and arguably the best media-rich handset currently available on a US carrier. Specs: Friday, August 15, 2008My 2 yr contract ends in september and im thinking of getting the dare. i like alot of verizons phones but i think the dare is going to be a good choice. =) Don't forget to submit your entry for the "PhoneDog Days of Summer" Giveaway! Win one of over 30 of the hottest new cell phones - no registration, no spam! Just PhoneDog sharing some goodies with our visitors & loyal fans! Thanks and keep the comments coming! Video: LG Dare Review - New editors view Video: Instinct vs iphone 3g vs Dare vs Treo 800w: Speed Test Video: LG Dare vs Samsung Instinct - PhoneDog Dogfight Video: LG Dare Review Video: More coverage from Noah on the new LG Dare Video: Noah's quick video glances at the LG Dare in Montana Noah Answers Your Questions - Comparing the LG Dare & Samsung Instinct Noah Answers Your Questions - LG Dare or iPhone? Summer Round-Up: LG Dare - Verizon Wireless Good Times: Is the American Cell Phone Market Finally Maturing? What's the Best Phone: Dare vs Voyager vs iPhone LG Dare: Photos from Noah while in the mountains of Montana GREAT Phone - BUY IT, you won't regret it.Overall Rating: By: Linda Anderson on Thursday, August 21, 2008  4.5 out of 5From: Winnetka, CA, CA (United States) Experience: 45 Days Pros: Easy to navigate around. I love the vibration it makes to acknowledge your input. The camera is awesome and the ability to rotate it 90 deg. is great for watching videos and looking at pics.Cons: Not much - maybe that it seems you have to be very careful where you press on it when selections are close together. You can calibrate it, but it still requires coordination. ;0) Does anyone know how to make the video settings stick? Mine always revert back to the original settings after I exit that screen.Summary: It's a lot less frustrating if you read the manual first. I love mine now and 2 co-workers bought one after playing with mine for 10 minutes. 
I love itOverall Rating: By: Julie Waters on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 5 out of 5From: Bridgeton, NJ (United States) Experience: 3 Days Pros: Easy to use. Love the touch screen, texting is great especially since I have nails and it was pain with the manual qwerty keyboards.Cons: I thought the web browsing could be simplified. If you text a long message I don't know how you get to the first screen to make corrections. (Maybe I should read the manual Heehee) Summary: It's sleek and so easy to use. The sound quality and reception is great. I don't need to bring my camera with me I think this phone takes a better picture. Even the video quality is good. I traded in the Chocolate crap phone and absolutely love this one! 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Great Phone!Overall Rating: By: Brendan Bogosta on Monday, July 21, 2008 4.7 out of 5From: Gibsonia, PA (United States) Experience: 2 Days Pros: The customization never ends. the touch screen works well. texting is easy to get used to and fun. the styling of the phone was incredible. the camera is so good that it is like having a digital camera in your pocket at all times.Cons: Not many. browser is ok, not the greatest.Summary: I got this phone yesterday and i love it. the texting is easy and fun, there is great quality on calls, and the camera is unbelievable. 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Not user friendlyOverall Rating: By: todd m on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2.8 out of 5From: baltimore, MD (United States) Experience: 14 Days Pros: Small with cool featuresCons: Touch screen is terrible to use other than looking at.Summary: If you try using the Web Browser be prepared to hit the screen alot of times to get the button you want to work. If you are using it to text message be prepared to hit the back button many times. I do not have big finger either. The touch is awlful. I returned it after having it 14 days. I also have the VX10000. You can not go wrong with old school qwerty keyboard. My text message time more than doubled trying to text people back. I bought the Chocolate 3 today for a replacement of it. 3 out of 8 people found this review helpful
GreatOverall Rating: By: Cedric Kelly on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4.8 out of 5From: Great Mills, MD (United States) Experience: 5 Days Pros: nice display size great touch screen multi tasking great movie quality best camera I've seen slow motion feature dragable icons Cons: Browser is decent can be a little betterSummary: Great 3 out of 8 people found this review helpful
DareFirst of all, STOP SAYING GET THE GLYDE! because the touch screen on that phone is so finiky and unresponsive! But i would get the Dare because it is on the amazing Verizon Network, and i like the all around look better than the Instinct. but then again it is a personal chioce. If you need a phone more for work (e-mail, calendar, etc.) then get the instinct, but if not, get the Dare.Hope this helps...Re: LG Dare or Samsung Instinctdont get either! GET THE GLYDE!!!!!!Absolutely Love LG Dare BUT...Lg Dare is the best phone I've ever used, in spite of it's quirky touchscreen and just ok browser...Learning to control the touch screen is still fun and the browser is adequate enough to not get in the way of my absolutely loving this phone, the way it looks, feels and performs. BUT...LG is noted by many Verizon customers as not always being able to send out voice signals adequately in many areas, resulting in no one being able to hear...Re: The LG Dare, awsome phone. Watch out for scratches!I have had it for a week and it is the best phone I have ever had. I am still getting used to the keyboard but I love it so far. The battery life is awesome. I love the camera and I have really used that a ton. I also have a lot of my music on it and It compares to my iPod that I sold. I dont miss it at all. This is an awesome phone and I would for sure buy it all over again. Its worth the money...Re: The LG Dare, awsome phone. Watch out for scratches!Well, I couldn't wait anymore.... I went and purchased an LG Dare. Understanding that this is my first day with this phone..... I absolutley love it!![:D]Re: The LG Dare, awsome phone. Watch out for scratches!I'm in the process of upgrading with Verizon, I initially upgraded to a Voyager, it's an awesome phone, however when attempting to scroll through my contacts on the front touch pad .... Let's just say, it wasn't happening. So I returned it and I'm wondering about the Dare. Got a question for you... Is there a lot of glare on the touch screen, when you use the phone outside? This will be my first none clamshell cell phone and I guess...The LG Dare, awsome phone. Watch out for scratches!I just recently got the LG Dare. This phone is amazing, the best one i have had for verizon so far! I spent alot of money on this phone so i wanted to keep it protected from scratches, dings, knicks, all stuff like that. I have heard about this stuff called Phantomskinz, who had got it on his iphone. I decided i wanted to try this stuff out on my Dare. So i orderd it online and installed it myself. It looks really good, clear, fits like a glove....Re: LG Dare or Samsung InstinctPersonally, i would go for the LG Dare. Hands Down. The camera isn't a big deal, but that is just another thing that makes it better. The screen might be a bit smaller, but the is really crisp and clear on the Dare. I don't like the Instinct as much because it has a kind of metalic look to it. If i weren't in Canada, i would buy the Dare!!!LG Dare or Samsung InstinctI like both of these phones from the reviews on this site. Is either a clear cut better phone then the other? The only advantage I have seen is the better camera on the Dare, but the camera is not that important to me. I have to pick one of the two......which would you pick and why? [H]Buying choicesCheck availability - enter your zip With pre-paid service  This item is not being sold with a pre-paid service service plan by any online merchant. Ringtones & Media
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