LG Dare

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Expert Rating: 4.5

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The LG Dare will surpass your expectations with a large 3-inch touchscreen that features handwriting recognition and tactile feedback. Zoom in closer and you'll find a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder loaded with advanced features such as face detection, ISO settings, flash, and preset scenes. With a MicroSD card slot for up to 8GB of storage, feel free to take as many pictures as you'd like. Editing these pictures is easy on the Dare--zoom, rotate, crop, add frames, or even writing. Of course, the Dare sounds just as good as it looks with a music player that supports a variety of formats and Bluetooth® stereo. If that isn't enough, the LG Dare also supports V Cast Music and Video for downloading and streaming over your data connection. Emailing and web browsing is easy with the virtual full QWERTY keyboard and HTML web browser. The LG Dare is an amazingly full-featured phone. Do you dare?

LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)

3 inches Touchscreen
Virtual QWERTY Keypad
3.2 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with Flash
HTML Web Browser
Photo & Video Editing Software
Expandable MicroSD memory (up to 8GB)
Handwriting Recognition
VZ Navigator
Stereo Bluetooth

Included Accessories

Standard Li–Ion Polymer Battery (1100 mAh)
Travel Adapter/USB Cable
User Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Start Guide
Music CD

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ringtones Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can I create my own ringtones on the Dare?
-besquarem

Re: ringtones Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: ringtones Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, the cell phone doesn't support that feature. However, you can download ringtones directly from your cell phone via Verizon Wireless' ringtone service.
-Joni Blecher
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check on order Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I WOULD LIKE TO CHECK ON AN ORDER I PLACED ON THE 22 OF JUNE..
-HANNAH BENNETT

Re: check on order Jun 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: check on order Jun 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Please visit the LetsTalk.com homepage. Click on the "Order Status" icon on the top right of the page and follow the simple steps. Thanks.
-Aaron Horowitz
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Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I was wondering about the buy out of Alltel by Verizon. Does that mean that current Alltel customers will become Verizon customers? If so, when will this take place?
-josh

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Great question. Most Alltel Wireless customers will be converted to Verizon Wireless in the upcoming months with no additional effort by the customer. However, as part of the regulatory approval process, a select number of ZIP codes in which both Alltel and Verizon Wireless offer service will not merge carriers. In other words, Alltel customers in those ZIP codes will remain Alltel customers unless they voluntarily change carriers (early termination fees may apply). For those of you that are in integrated ZIP codes, you can choose to keep your Alltel cell phone or purchase a Verizon Wireless device. If you choose to change to Verizon Wireless before the official conversion, you may face early termination fees from Alltel Wireless. Hope this helps.
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LG Dare offered by other carriers? Jun 25th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Is the Lg Dare offered by other phone carriers? If not, what is the best service plan from Verizon for this phone?
-Domina Hamilton

Re: LG Dare offered by other carriers? Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: LG Dare offered by other carriers? Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The LG Dare is offered exclusively by Verizon Wireless. In terms of best service plans, it really depends on your needs. I would recommend a Verizon Wireless Connect or Premium plan so that you can take full advantage of this feature rich device.
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Nationwide Basic 450 Plan Jul 1st, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

What is in the fine print when choosing this LG DARE in phone plan 39.95 a month with Verizon?
-Rudy Napoli

Re: Nationwide Basic 450 Plan Jul 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Nationwide Basic 450 Plan Jul 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The Verizon Wireless Nationwide Basic 450 plan includes: 450 Anytime Minutes, Unlimited IN Calling, Unlimited Night and Weekend Calling, and Free Long Distance on the Nationwide Network. By accepting this, you are committing to a 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. If you decide to end this contract early, you will have to pay an early termination fee. For more specifics, please read the actual terms and conditions.
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Plans Jul 2nd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

What kind of plans can I get here on lets talk with this phone?
-Daniel

Re: Plans Jul 2nd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Plans Jul 2nd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply LetsTalk.com offers all Verizon Wireless plans. These plans are exactly the same as those you would find through Verizon Wireless. Apart from your initial order, all service related bills will come directly from Verizon Wireless.
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Keeping phone number Jul 3rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I am using T-mobile and I would like to purchase the LG Dare by Verizon. Would it possible to keep my phone number and buy the LG Dare for free?
-MOVA

Re: Keeping phone number Jul 6th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Keeping phone number Jul 6th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes. It is called "porting" your number and it's very easy to do. When going through the check-out process on LetsTalk.com, there will be a section where you can enter the phone number you would like to port.
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Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I'm currently an ATT customer. If I choose the family plans with Verizon. Could I have the LG Dare for one and the Samsung Omnia for other? Thanks.
-Benny

Re: Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes. There is not a specific smartphone family plan with Verizon Wireless, so you are able to choose any combination of phones that you would like.
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Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

If so. What about the activation fee? Is there a special promotion going on now? Thanks
-bvo29

Re: Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Change carrier Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The activation fee for Verizon Wireless is $35 per phone, which you will see on your first bill. There are not currently any special waived activation fee promotions at this time.
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accessories Aug 22nd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

can you use a stylus?
-zacharyb_franklin

Re: accessories Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: accessories Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Although one is not included, I believe any stylus would work with it.
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Vcast Aug 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

For this phone, should I add the V Cast Plan($15.00)? Is it required?
-jin

Re: Vcast Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Vcast Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply I would recommend that you try it out. Since the LG Dare has a HTML web browser, it's very nice to take advantage of an inexpensive way to get email and internet access on your device, not to mention other cool video features.
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web feature Sep 11th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Does it cost more on existing plan to have this phone with web feature?
-kathy

Re: web feature Sep 11th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: web feature Sep 11th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply If you currently have a Basic or Select plan, I recommend that you take advantage of one of Verizon's new data packages. For just $9.99 a month, you can have up to 25MB of data per month.This will allow you to take full advantage of this feature rich device without needing to worry about unexpected charges.
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camera Sep 15th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I'm having trouble with taking a picture with the LG dare phone. It switches into video mode. How do I take a regular picture? HELP.
-Terry

Re: camera Sep 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: camera Sep 15th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply I think you're holding the camera button on the side of the phone for too long. If you press the camera button once, the camera option will appear. If you hold the button down longer, the camera feature will automatically appear. See if this works.
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Locator?? Sep 30th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Does this phone come with a locator in it so you can see where people on your plan are?
-paige flowers

Re: Locator?? Oct 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Locator?? Oct 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply No, I don't believe this phone does.
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changing number Oct 5th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

If I wanted to add a line for my child could I get the number from my previous phone changed to the new phone and have the new number put on my existing phone?
-Charlene Davis

Re: changing number Oct 5th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: changing number Oct 5th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply This should not be a problem. If you don't have a preference for the new number, I would recommend purchasing the new phone with whatever number you'd like. You should then be able to go onto your My Verizon account and switch the two IMEI numbers for the phones so that your current number is on the new phone. Generally, you can "port" your old number to a new phone when you buy it, but this is a slightly different request. I would try my approach, but if you have any doubts or questions, it may be a good idea to double check with Verizon over the phone and then go through with your purchase on LetsTalk.com for significant phone discounts.
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LG Dare (Verizon) Oct 9th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Does the dare require the Smartphone plan?
-renay :)

Re: LG Dare (Verizon) Oct 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: LG Dare (Verizon) Oct 9th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Nope. Though you may want to consider taking either the 25MB or 75MB data option so that you don't feel nickel and dimmed when using internet, email, etc. on it.
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Product Features for the LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style	Candy Bar / Open Face
Phone Size	Standard
Phone Thickness	Thin
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.1 x 2.2 x 0.5 in
Weight (w/standard battery)	3.76 oz
Keyboard Type	Virtual QWERTY / Touchscreen
External LCD	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes
Screen Size	3
Display	240 x 400; 262,144 Colors
Accelerometer	Yes
Multiple Colors Available	No
Mil-Spec/Rugged	No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported	MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC & AAC+
Streaming Music	No
Music ID Service	No
Headset Jack Type	3.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included	Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones	Yes, carrier download only
FM Radio	No
Camera Resolution	3.2 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type	N/A
Camera Flash	Yes
Camera Lens Type	CCD
Video Recorder	Yes
Video Formats supported	3GP, MP4
Video Recording Length	30 seconds
Video Playback	Yes
Streaming Video	No
Video Sharing	No
Mobile TV Technology	N/A

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging	No
Phone Book Capacity	1000
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact	Yes
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact	No
Contact Manager Software	Yes, Software Included
Messaging	Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support	Yes
Email accounts supported	Not Available
GMail for Mobile App	No
Google Mobile App available?	No
Google Maps App available?	No
Computer Syncing	Yes, free software download
USB Cable Syncing	Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook	Yes, through Third-party software
Bluetooth Syncing	No
Wireless Contact Backup	N/A
Voice Recorder	60 seconds
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes
Notepad	No
Turn by Turn Navigation	VZW Navigator available from carrier for monthly fee

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System	BREW
Operating System Release Number	Not Available
Java-Enabled	No
BREW-Enabled	Yes
Onboard Memory	148 MB
Removable Memory Card - Type	Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity	8GB SDHC
Removable Memory Accessibility	N/A
Hot Swappable Memory	No
Photo Caller ID	No
Push To Talk	No
Speakerphone	Full Duplex
External Volume Control	Yes
Service / Support	1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing	Yes
Language Options	English, Spanish
Hearing Aid Compliance	M3, T3
Adjustable Font Size	No
Digital TTY/TTD	Yes

Battery Specifications
Talk Time	Up to 280 mins
Standby Time	Up to 360 hrs
Type of Battery	Lithium Ion battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
Web Browser	Full HTML
GPS	Yes
GPS Type	A-GPS
Bluetooth	Yes
Stereo Bluetooth	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
USB Port Type	Mini-USB
IR Port	No

Network Technology
Technology	1XRTT/EVDO
Voice Frequencies	850/1900
Data Technology	CDMA: 1xRTT, 1EV-DO Rev-O, 1EV-DO Rev-A,
Data Frequencies	850/1900
3G	Yes
UMA	No
Data Throughput Speed	EV-DO Rev A up to 3.1 Mbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
International 3G Data Roaming	No
International 2G Data Roaming	No
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and	No

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Expert Reviews of LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)

Expert Rating: 4.5
by Joni Blecher -- August 29th 2008

While the LG Dare doesn’t look like what you’d expect a cell phone to look like, it definitely lives up to its name. This cell phone dares to look different without sacrificing on functionality and usability. It has all the high-end features you’d expect: 3.2-megapixel camera, touch-screen, stereo Bluetooth, MP3 player, navigation system, and high-speed web surfing. In short, there’s not much you can’t do when you’ve got the Dare on-hand and you’ll just feel cool using it.

Call Quality

Calls and speakerphone: We found calls for the most part to be loud and clear on the LG Dare. We did occasionally use the side volume keys to adjust the sound both up and down. Using the speakerphone didn’t seem to degrade call quality on our end, however, callers said that we did sound like we were using a speakerphone. Additionally, you don’t have to be too close to the cell phone when using the speakerphone to be heard by callers – a definite plus.

Audio quality: Playback of songs is loud through the cell phone’s speakers, and songs didn’t sound too tinny at all, which is more typical than not. The LG Dare sports a 3.5mm headset jack so you can use your own stereo headphones to listen to music on the cell phone. Since the LG Dare supports Bluetooth stereo, you can also purchase an optional Bluetooth stereo headset if you want to listen to music without wires.

Ease of Use

Menu/phone book: Like many Verizon Wireless cell phones, the LG Dare has a standard menu system; if you're already accustomed to it, using the LG Dare should be a breeze. That said, this is one of the more straightforward menu interfaces you’ll find on a cell phone. The interesting feature about this cell phone is the touch screen. There are five quick-launch keys at the base of the screen for messaging, the phone, a favorite contacts list, a basic menu, and the address book. If you press the button with the four dots on it to launch the main menu, the categories appear scattered on the screen. It’s not good. It’s not bad. It’s just different – like many other features found on this unique cell phone. However, if you want to quickly view a bunch of apps, tap the arrow on the top right hand of the screen and it launches a even more menu options, where you can change any of the pre-loaded quick launch app keys to another feature. Another fun feature on this cell phone is the jot application, where you can essentially use your finger to draw letters and symbols instead of inputting them on the screen via the numeric keypad or the virtual keyboard. While the application is fun to use, it’s hardly intuitive. That said, once you actually look at the reference in the manual it’s much easier to master. We particularly like how easy it is to use the phone book, which can store 1,000 contacts, each with five phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, and a picture – sorry, there's no slot for addresses.

Camera/video: The LG Dare sports a 3.2-megapixel camera that can take photos and record short videos. It even sports a flash, which actually helps. Additionally, the shutter on this camera phone is pretty quick, meaning when you snap the button to take a picture it’s typically the picture you’re going to get. About that picture-snapping button: We particularly like it’s placement on the spine of the cell phone – aligned perfectly with where you’d expect it to be on a digital camera and you can easily launch the camera application just by hitting that button if the cell phone is unlocked. Unfortunately, it’s hard to snap self-portraits since there’s no mirror next to the lens. On the plus side, the entire screen turns into a viewfinder (similar to digital cameras), so it seems like you have more room to frame your photo. As for image quality, we were overall impressed with the quality both on screen and downloaded to a computer. We found colors to be vivid and the images sharp and clear with lots of detail.

Music: The LG Dare sports an MP3 player and comes with a spacious 148MB of internal memory, so you can store tons of music (at least a couple of albums' worth of tunes) and pictures on the cell phone. If you want more storage, we recommend buying an optional MicroSD media card, as this cell phone will support up to an 8GB MicroSD card. You can play MP3s and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files on the MP3 player. As noted, the audio quality is pretty good through the cell phone speaker.

Although the LG Dare lacks the ability to adjust audio-centric controls such as bass and treble, there are Shuffle, Repeat, and Skip songs options. We should note that we really liked the interface for playing and controlling music. While it looks like the cell phone is launching a Web service to play music, that’s simply not the case. Additionally, playing music through the cell phone did not drain battery life any faster.

Connectivity/Bluetooth: We were able to pair the LG cell phone with a Plantronics 925 Bluetooth headset. We found call quality to be acceptable with the a headset.

Design

Look and feel: The LG Dare doesn’t look like any other cell phone we’ve seen from Verizon Wireless to date. In fact, at first glance it looks like anything but a cell phone: a gaming device, a digital camera, a portable GPS unit. You name it, but cell phone is definitely not at the top of the list. And, yet, the fact that is actually a good cell phone first makes it that more desirable. It’s shiny silver casing and minimalistic approach to side buttons gives the Dare a streamlined look. Additionally, it feels comfortable in the hand, fitting just right so that you can still easily maneuver through the cell phone’s features one handed if you so desire. It also isn’t too uncomfortable when you hold it up to your ear or cradle it between ear and shoulder for longer calls. However, since the screen comes so close to your face, it tended to attract a lot of face grease, and we found ourselves wiping it off often.

About that screen, it’s pretty bright and it’s got the right amount of sensitivity for the touch screen out of the box – meaning we didn’t have to adjust it. We are also happy to report that we found the screen easy to view in direct sunlight. We must admit that since this isn’t your typical cell phone form factor, using our finger to scroll through menus was not initially intuitive, however, after about 10 minutes of use, we became much more accustomed and fond of scrolling and swiping across the screen to say, maneuver through the photo album.

Keypad: We’re just going to come right out and say it – we really like the cell phone’s touch screen. We didn’t even have to adjust the settings to be more or less sensitive to the touch. We like the huge numeric keypad that appears when you press the phone icon at the base of the main screen and the QWERTY keypad that appears on a reoriented horizontal screen when you touch the keyboard icon on the side of the number keypad. In particular, we like that the letters on the numeric keys mirrors a standard keypad – meaning we never had trouble trying to figure out if we were selecting the right keys when we dialed a number or short code that included letters.

Battery Life

In the battery life department, the LG Dare fared well. But before we get into that, let’s talk about the charger. It’s essentially a synching cable that can either plug into the computer or into the wall charger. Talk about multifunction. Now for the overall battery life: We found that the cell phone could last about three days before recharging when using the LG Dare regularly to make calls, occasionally surf the wireless Web, and send/receive text messages. Users who barely use the cell phone to make/receive calls and send/receive messages can probably last closer to a week before needing to recharge, while heavier cell phone users will likely need to charge the LG Dare every other day. We should also note that leaving the cell phone's Bluetooth activated does not have an adverse affect on the battery.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)

Customer Rating: 5
by Jessie -- November 1st 2009 -- atlanta, GA

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Jerry -- October 29th 2009 -- st louis, MO

I love my phone!!

Customer Rating: 5
by Nicole -- October 20th 2009 -- McArthur, OH

I absolutely love this phone! I charge my battery once a week. Its got everything needed in a cell and more.

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Ross Oppenheim -- October 16th 2009 -- Jersey City, NJ

LG Dare is an excellent phone for those who want an easy to use, feature packed phone that does most things well.

Customer Rating: 1.8
by Cat -- July 19th 2009 -- Fort Myers, FL

This is just an amazing cell phone. I love mine and would tell anyone to get it. The only problem I have is that it doesn't fit in some of my shorts pockets, but it takes amazing pictures and has awesome cases. This cell is incredibly awesome. I would get one for everyone I know. I love it. It holds battery for 3-4 days when texting, which is what I really need. I will be extremely happy and proud of this phone for a long time.

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