Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon’s PRADA-like phone

Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon’s PRADA-like phone

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Published on: 15 March, 2008 by PhoneArena Team

Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon’s PRADA-like phone

A new LG model for Verizon has been approved by the FCC and the rumors say it is the carrier’s variant of the Prada …

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Why is everyone saying this phone is going to come out when its not? Who even came up with the "Dare" its not Verizon that is calling it the "Dare". And if this phone is coming out why is it that only phonearena has a pic and no one else? Why dont you people who think its going to come out go into a Verizon store and talk to a manager, just because the FCC approves it doesnt mean that Verizon is going to approve it, they have their own test that they run on phones before they get approved.
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people who work for verizon (not people who work in the stores) or deal with them have already stated it's coming out for verizon and have been credible in the past. you should know what your talking about before you start talking, most verizon managers have no idea about the new phones that come out, if you talk to them they tell you they probably know a month's in advance when a new phone is coming out people who visit this website frequently know more about upcoming phones then verizon employees who work in the store
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So what do you have to say now that Verizon Wireless has released the "Dare"?
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It really amazes me how many people think that they know everything......

The Voyager before it came out no one knew about it, but here it is, even if you walk in to a Verizon store the Manger surly doesn't know it's coming out till there is an actual launch date. I good friends with an owner of 11 indirect stores they go to mgts at least 1 time every 3 months and learn about new phones that are coming out, and even then there not 100 % sure until the launch date, that's because they are always's testing the phones, even when they are launched there are still bugs, that because they test in cretin markets. There's a 80%certinty that this phone will be out July 4th, I love the voyager got it the day it came out and had to get a 2nd one. Since then I've had no issues with it at all, I'm just board with it.
Hope LG VX9700 comes out soon
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I've been with Verizon for a while now and it's great so far but yeah as everyone has said over and over the phones aren't great. Verizon had a great oppurtunity and they turned it down. Apple first went to Verizon with the IPhone, but verizon made a mistake and turned them down. With LG coming out with a lot of IPhone like phones they are getting closer and closer. With every mistake and flaw they are improving upcoming phones. And I hope this phone will be the one.
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Verizon made a brilliant move and clearly demonstrated its confidence in its network superiority by turning down the iPhone and all of the demands Apple made with the offer. The iPhone is junk - ask the countless people who have had their iPhones catch fire in a bag or a purse because the battery is way too hot. Besides, to be honest, the iPhone does not really do anything that Verizon's existing Windows Mobile PDS don't already do. Too many people drank the Kool Aid

Additionally, LG demonstrates the best call quality of any phone manufacturer over and over, and isn't that really what a cell phone should have going for it first and foremost?
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You summed it up very well.
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Verizon needs to come up with a different plans, Im paying 39.99 for 450 min, and 20.00 for unlimited text, and NO internet, and ATT starts 39.99 for 450 min and 20 for unlimited data, both the same price, might as well pay 59.99 and able to go on the internet.
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Go right ahead and get all the "goodies" with AT&T....but don't complain when the network isn't reliable!
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Ha Ha Ha!!! at&t network is more reliable then verizon.
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The numbers and statistics prove otherwise....sorry!
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I checked out the LG Vu this weekend. If the Dare is anything like the Vu (as far as the touch screen and performance) I will be a very happy camper. I liked it a ton better than either the Glyde or Voyager.
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Will the vx9700 have a full QWERTY keyboard on its touch screen? Or will verizon customers have to deal with more T9 operated texting? I know the Prada still uses T9 but the LG Vu does not.
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The LG Vu has T9 on it.
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it will have full qwerty when held sideways
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I cannot wait for this phone to come out! I'm getting it the day it comes out!!!!!!! It will be sick...If it's not, I'm getting the Vu with AT&T. (The Vu is awsome!)
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I just want all this hype to be over. No doubt verizon is going to screw me like they did with the voyager and charge 400 bucks for an UPGRADE. I think I'm getting the glyde, this phone is no doubt going to be horrendously expensive. I also agree that Verizon lags in releasing their "new" phones. I love verizon but they need to step up their game. They make themselves look bad.
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You screwed yourself. You shelled out 400.00 Verizon didn't make you do ANYTHING. You're desire to be one of the first on the street with a new device is what prompted you to do something that stupid.

And now, you have the gall to blame them?! Puh-lease!!

It's like buying a new car. You'll get a better deal on the same model when it goes on the year end close-out. If you want to be the first on the block with one...well, you'll probably pay a premium to have it.

I've had VZ service for 8 years and yeah, the phone models do lag a bit. But they last. All my friends with their AT&T or T-mobile "Supposedly cutting-edge phones" are always having issues. Yeah, EVEN the Iphone. My friend was one of the 1st to buy it...a die-hard Cingular fan..., and he's sold it...and came to Verizon. Verizon tests the heck out of their products, which is why it takes longer to get them on the market.

So in the end, you've really made yourself look bad. Don't be stupid, stop blaming others for your misfortuntes, and man-up. If you're going to spend 400 on a phone, fine....just don't go pissing and moaning about it when it's outdated.

Sooner or later...ALL THINGS become outdated.
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Do you know if you will be able to view the internet like you do on the iphone?
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Few Questions.....not to sure if anyone already answered them but i dont feel like reading everyones posts...

1. WiFi built in?
2. Price before and after contract
3. Typing options...ex...t9 or what thanks
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1. No Idea
2. Hasn't been released. I'm thinking $500 before, $300 after.
3. It has Multi-Tap, t9, and QWERTY - All on screen as there are no keys on the phone.
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can u text quicker with no keys or do u lose speed?
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alittle insider information release date set to july 3rd price for 2yr agreement after mir being 199.97 (399.99 no contract) unfortunantly no mediaFLO 3.2 mp camera if memory serves microSD slot (or miniSD i cant remember) strange thing is although can send a normal movie message of only 30 seconds can run up to 1 hr of digital video which in turn will be xfered to the expandable memory opens a few door. this phone was just another iphone clone but looks good with fair signal and plausability for people in the 20's not really a teenager phone or preteen.

- a few answers to questions simular internet as iphone except counts as a normal cell so unl inet is 15.00 a month
- i dont remember seeing anything about wifi
- on screen keyboard although have options of using your fingers or a stylus whichever is your choice
- strangely enough the voyager is more expensive than this phone is full retail mainly due to voyager has more parts to cause the higher price with

anymore questions dont hesitate to ask

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Cool. Thanks for the info :D July 3rd isn't far off.

Question for you Verizon customers: I have been a good customer for over 10 years and my NE2 comes up on 9/30/2008 so I'll have a little less than 3 months to go. Do you think VZ customer service would allow for a slightly early NE2 discount or do I definately have to wait until 9/30/2008?

Thanks!
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My 2 year doesnt end till jan 09 but I have the early upgrade right now, so you should beable to get it.
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this will be an all touch screen, and it will have a feature where u can write a name on the screen and it will recognize it and call that person.....more to come...
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if u want to early upgrade and are within reasonable distance of ur date, under some situations they will allow it, the higher the price plan ur on the better ur chances are
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Where is the Wi-Fi????
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so is this really confirmed that its coming out on th 3rd or 4th? Customer service told me that usually online will get it a week early, but still havent heard anything.
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website:

http://estore.vzwshop.com/dare/
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LG PRADA, VU, and DARE(9700), same basic device the VU is an upgraded PRADA and the DARE is an upgraded VU. Finally verizon has a competitor for the iPhone, however it may be too late to compete seeing how the iphone's user base is so huge now and the iPhone 3G is being released soon. However it will definately be hit and definately be a big hit for verizon. I dont like the main menu UI and the screen although large the extra half inch in the iPhone is a difference that is easy to notice. Also I really hope that LG has created a good OS I HATE verizons, and windows mobile just looks to stiff for the phone. I also hope it has a unique browser but most likely it'll be VZW's lame standard browser. But overall I like it.

By the way,
Sent from my iPhone. :-)
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The phone is tight!!! I got mine on thursday and love it!!!
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Hey i would just like to know about the dares texting plz rate 1-10?
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i think 9 out of 10, 3 ways to text and there all easy to use, the keyboard is pretty accurate
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