LG Dare Reviews

181. Camera Flash Preferences Are Not Saved

12 Jul 2008 by Anonymous

100%10out of 10

Camera preferences for the flash are not saved as reported by #36. I reported this to Verizon and they are going to file a software update request.

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182. Pleasantly Surprised

12 Jul 2008 by Jamie

92%9.2out of 10

I was actually very surprised by the Dare. I was expecting a completely crippled phone from Verizon but they really did make an attempt to make a good phone this go around. I have not been disappointed by anything yet. I only have features that I want that it doesn't offer: A dictionary for the QWERTY mode input and Wi-Fi. I knew it didn't have Wi-Fi from the beginning though and a dictionary is promised in future updates. The touch screen responds great and the haptic feedback is a great feature and is probably one of the main reasons I'm keeping the phone because I can't stand the iPhone's input modes and lack of any feedback. Overall I definitely recommend this for a non-business setting. It has basic office features such as email and web browsing but it's not aimed toward that specific user. I have so far been very happy with my Dare and can't wait for future updates for more.

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183. LG-DARE GREAT CHOICE

11 Jul 2008 by MANUEL

96%9.6out of 10

I waited a long time to upgrade my phone because I was looking for something that would have the capabilities of the iphone on the Verizon camp. I iphone is pretty decent, but I am not a fan of the ATT-APPLE monopoly on the iphone AND the hype and price of the iphone were too much to put up with.

I looked at the Env, Glyde and Voyager, and also at some fo the PDA type phones, and I had decided to wait another year until I could be impressed with some decent design. I then heard about the DARE

I read the reviews (mostly very positive), and although I could not find a user's manual online (I usually look at the manual before I buy electronic stuff...) I went to a Verizon store to check it out. Needless to say, I own one now because I was so impressed by it. This phone has a TRUE HTLM browser. I can go to pages like yahoo-finance, and check out charts, etc, go to amazon and look for a book, or simply check an article on wikipedia. I was very impressed when out of curiousity I went to youtube and was able to VIEW STREAMING VIDEOS right from the site!!!

The touch screen should be advertised like a PDA, since a stylus makes live A LOT EASIER. The phone is pretty good to use with your fingers when text messaging (using the QWERTY keyboard) or when using the virtual keypad to dial, end, send, etc., but if you are going to browse, the stylus is a must.

The phone can be connected via USB to a PC, and video/audio files can be dragged and dropped into it (it can behave like a thumb drive), as long as you place the music and video in the right directory.

This is a great choice for a phone

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184. LG Dare all the way!

11 Jul 2008 by Detroit guy

94%9.4out of 10

Ok I messed around with this phone for a bit and decided within minutes to renew my contract with this phone. The apple iphone is a piece of junk in my opinion. Its all hyped up because it was the first of its kind released in the U.S. and its by Apple but I think Verizon (LG) has really hit hard with this phone. I have read tons of reviews and articles and this phone has been at the top of most ratings. Sure there will always be a thing or 2 that customers do not like on a phone but remember its a phone. Overall this thing is amazing. If people are worried about the touch screen not operating to their capabilities its simple... dont get a touch screen phone! For the price, qaulity, features and size this phone is a winner. If you are up on your contract and are looking for a good deal... go with this. I just renewed my contract, had the 1st Envy, I'm getting the The LG Dare (with a house charger, data cable, music disc, 8gb chip) for $100. I get to also keep my Envy for back up use if needed. $100 is after a $50 mail in rebate of course. If you Like verizon and the fact of a touch screen BUY THIS PHONE!!!

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185. Very good phone

10 Jul 2008 by gface

94%9.4out of 10

I picked up the Dare on July 4th. So far I've very happy with it. I've had only a few issues with the touch screen. I prefer to use a stylus but when I do use my finger it's not a major issue to tap the screen one or two extra times. The screen is very bright even in sunlight. I've loaded some music videos and tv shows encoded for my ipod and they have played flawlessly. Battery life is also very good. Web surfing is snappy. My major concern is I can't save a street address under my contacts. Unless I'm missing something somewhere. It paired with my jabra bt3030 headpiece and music streams fine. I moved to this phone from the samsung I-760. I consider this phone easier to use.

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186. commenting on "Much Happier"'s post

10 Jul 2008 by Kevin

100%10out of 10

I posted a review a few days ago and am very pleased with this phone! I just wanted to let the anonymous "MUCH HAPPIER" know that I experienced the same problem with my phone that they had when they went to display settings and the phone would turn off and back on. I found that if you ever have this problem again go to your phone settings then hit security, you'll be asked for your 4 digit security code, enter it, then you will have a option called "Reset Default" and this will put the phone back to the original way it was when u got it. Any pictures music or anything else will stay the same, it just resets the icons and such like that. There is also a option to restore your phone but don't select that one as it says your phone would then have to be re-programed. Like I said I had this same problem and thought I was going to have to make a trip to verizon but after messing around with it I figured this out. Its great that verizon replaced your phone but in the future try this out if it happens again, I know this will work for you. You also will not loose any of your contacts by doing this. This Dare phone is the greatest phone I have ever used and have been with Verizon for a long time I hope that you get a chance to read this. To anyone else out there who is considering getting this phone you won't be a bit sorry that you did, it is AWESOME!

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187. Much Happier

10 Jul 2008 by Anonymous

94%9.4out of 10

I ordered the Dare the day after it came out and have been very happy with it. I was afraid that I would actually like the Voyager better, but to my satisfaction I am so glad I went with the Dare! I've only had one problem with it so far and that is when ever I go into the Display Settings, the phone restarts. However, after calling Verizon I will be getting a replacement today. Other than that one little mishap I have been extremely happy with this product. The browser is okay, but by far not the best out there. The camera is superb, call quality great (for me at least), music player wonderful compared to the Chocolate's (lagging from Apple, but still wonderful since it's not an Apple product), on screen texting is good (you just need to get used to it), and I love how you can have tools placed on the home screen or keep it blank (that may be my favorite feature). Over all, this phone is great and definitely Verizon's best... so far. I have always been satisfied with LG phones, and this is another one that I am happy with.

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188. LG Dare: A Great Buy

9 Jul 2008 by Andrew

96%9.6out of 10

I got this phone 5 days ago, and I love it.

I'll start with the flaws since there aren't many.
-Touch Screen: Unlike some touch phones, you have to push the screen. Just touching it won't fly.
-QWERTY Keyboard: I have large hands/fingers and sometimes hav difficulty texting (but 'm getting better and it shouldn't be a problem very soon)

Now the good parts.
-Everything: yes everything, even the flaws are great.
-While you do have to push the touch screen, it vibrates when you do and I really like that, idk why really but I guess it just helps to have a little feedback. Also since it's a push input instead of the iphone-like electric field disrupting input, you can use a stylus or anything else on the touch screen. This comes in handy when you use the writing function to write messages and such.
-The menu: The shortcut menu is entirely customizable. I love it. In addition to this you can drag icons onto the main screen.
-Calls: Clarity and reception are great, I even get service in the bathroom stalls at work :-).
-Messaging: The sideways, QWERTY keypad is great and responsive. They also have this really cool thing where you write stuff in this box and it recognizes letters/words. It's really cool although I'm not sure if it's faster than QWERTY. Also it helps to have a stylus to use this feature.
-Camera: 1.2 MP more than any other LG, Motorolla, Apple, etc. phone! The camera options are also really extensive.
-Music: I no longer use my ipod since I bought this phone. 'Nuff said.
-Video: So long as it's an mp4, the Dare will play it.
-Battery: I watched the entire season 1 of "The Office" and still had almost half my battery life.
-Speaker: The speaker is really loud. The ringtones are really loud. Music and Videos played through the speaker are *really* loud.
-Headphone Jack: most LG phones have the small headphone jack. This one has the regular sized one, which is awesome.
-Visual appeal: The phone itself it sleek and attractive. The phones graphics/visualizations are also very stylish.

All around I'd say this is a great phone. It has the 3G network which the current iphone doesn't even have. Also, if you buy from Verizon before July 31st, you get a free 8GB MicroSanDisk; you can't beat that.

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189. One great phone

9 Jul 2008 by jvhh

98%9.8out of 10

I really like this phone. I didn't at first until I calibrated with a stylus. Now it is so much easier to use. I really can't add any more that what everyone else is saying. It 's all true!

I do have a question, though. I want to know how to convert my music to use as ringtones. Does anyone know how I ca do this? What type of file does LG/Verizon use for ringtones? I'd love some input.

Thanks!

J

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190. Text to speak

9 Jul 2008 by Sara

100%10out of 10

I love this phone I've had it for almost a week and I am truely impressed. I've been waiting for this phone since February and I am glad I did. I love the on screen keyboard, the touch screen, the text to speak feature for messaging. Its pretty awesome. I love nokia phones and I wish this was Nokia made but I've been looking at LG products and I feel the same way about LG as I do about Nokia. Well done LG. I dont have any complaints at all about this phone. The battery life is great given that my samsung A990 died after 1 fifteen minute call. The samsung was great for taking pictures and it was over all a good phone but the battery life on it stinks. I was really look for a phone with more than 3 megapixel camera but the features of the Dare makes up for the megapixel. I am happy with my choice and Now that I am with Verizon I will always get LG or Nokia phones which ever comes out with the best phones.

For you technical computer geeks out there just remember a cell phone was created to make calls not to substitute as a computer if you want the functions of a computer get a damn laptop. this phone does its job so who the hell cares if it does not download attachments. Besides isnt that the function of a PDA so why not get a frigging PDA instead of complaining about that the dare does not download applications just get a PDA or one of those handheld labtops.

Peace out

The Dare is AWESOME

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