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The LG Dare is a mid-grade touchscreen cell phone designed to fit right in to the candy bar/touchscreen phone front; the Dare is designed in the likes of the Apple iPhone, the Samsung Instinct or other similar cell models. Some of the biggest features of the LG Dare include a large touchscreen equipped with handwriting recognition software, a 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder, full HTML web browsing support, a full scale music/ media player, Bluetooth stereo support, and a microSD memory card slot for additional storage options. The Dare is a CDMA phone carried by Verizon wireless (Actual frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA), and has a more traditional EVDO Rev-A data transmission type.
MSRP $199.00
Release date June, 2008
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Features
- Mid-grade touchscreen/candy bar cell phone
- Handwriting recognition software
- Full on-screen QWERTY keyboard
- 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder
- Full HTML web browsing support
- Integrated Media player
- Bluetooth Stereo compatibility
- Built-in microSD expansion slot
Specs
- Technology: CDMA
- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
- Data Transmission: EVDO Rev-A
- Display: 260K Color TFT, 240 x 400 Pixels, 3.0"
- Standard Battery: 1,100 mAh
- Usage Time: Up to 280 Minutes (4 Hours & 40 Minutes)
- Standby Time: Up to 260 Hours (15 Days & 0 Hours)
- HAC Rating: Hearing Aid Compatible (M3/T3-Rating)
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4.1"
- Width: 2.2"
- Depth: 0.5"
- Weight: 3.76 oz.
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LG Dare
• LG Dare VX9700 Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless)
UPC: 652810813877
Competitors
LG Dare is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $699.95
Released January, 2001
Pros
- Large touch screen
- Only three off-screen buttons
- Many programs
- Mobile computer
Cons
- Touch screen requires a lot of pressure
- Only comes in one color scheme
LG Dare
0%
vs.
HTC XV6900
100%
MSRP $399.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Innovative touchscreen gesturing UI
- Two-finger interface to resize images
- Great web browser for such a small device
Cons
- Not 3G yet
- Expensive.
- Cannot replace battery - soldered to the motherboard
LG Dare
vs.
Apple iPhone 2G
MSRP $400.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Integrated Bluetooth and WiFi
- TouchFlo finger scrolling
- Advanced touch screen interface
Cons
- Tiny pop-up touchscreen keyboard is difficult to use
- No Wifi on CDMA version
- TouchFlo cube is useless, good only for marketing
LG Dare
vs.
HTC Touch
Reviews
August 21, 2009
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reviewer
Pros
- microSD card slot
- 3.2MP camera w/ LED flash
- Horizontal touch screen keyboard
- 3.2MP still image & video camera
- Compatible with BitPim (upload/download Ringtones, Photos, Contacts, etc.)
- Voice commands work (most of the time)
Cons
- Lack of applications available
- Poor music quality through headphones
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June 8, 2009
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Pros
- microSD card slot
- Drag and drop icons on home screen
- good resolution for photos
Cons
- No Mac Drivers
- games do not take advantage of touch display
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June 8, 2009
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Pros
- 3.2MP camera w/ LED flash
- large touchscreen
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