Verizon officially releases the LG Dare for $199

Verizon officially releases the LG Dare for $199

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Published on: 25 June 2008 by PhoneArena Team

Verizon officially releases the LG Dare for $199

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Verizon has officially launched the LG Dare VX9700 through its on-line web site and TeleSales division, despite some people being able to order it since June 24th. The Dare is the 3nd non-smartphone incorporating a touchscreen, to be released by this carrier, following the LG Voyager and Samsung Glyde, and is intended to compete directly with Samsung's Instinct and Apple's upcoming iPhone 3G.

Features include a 3" diagonal WQVGA touch-sensitive display with light sensor to automatically adjust brightness, 3.2MP autofocus camera and flash with face detection technology, VGA video recording, built-in photo and video editing capabilities, HTML Browser, 3.5mm headset jack, movie quality video playback from memory card, updated media player with equalizer and Rhapsody support, handwriting recognition, drag and drop contacts with a unique photo interface, multitasking, Bluetooth 2.1, accelerometer, EVDO Rev A, microUSB, and support for up to 8GB microSDHC memory cards. All of this is packaged into a device measuring 4.10"H x 2.20"W x 0.50"D and with a weight of 3.76 oz. Pricing is $199 after $50 rebate on a 2-year contract, $249 after $50 rebate on a 1-year contract, and $409 full retail.

*UPDATE* For a limited time, Verizon is including a FREE 8GB microSDHC memory card with Dare orders placed on-line with a $79 Nationwide Basic plan (1350 minutes) or $99 Nationwide Basic Unlimited plan.

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source: Verizon Wireless

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I'm getting one (or two) as well. Unfortunately, I'm a VZW employee, so I won't be able to order for several more weeks, I'm sure-
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im in the same boat as u, i mite wait for my upgd or mite do it full retail, not sure yet
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i just went through the same thing. i had to call verizon customer service and have them do it over the telephone. the service representative had to have her supervisor override it because it is only available on the web site. some sort of technical glitch right now. i'm sure after a few more phone calls, the web site will be repaired.

can't wait to get it!!
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www.vx9700.com has some specs on it as well. I ordered mine this morning and should have it tommorow. Best I can tell it is ONLY available on new contracts at moment and is not available for retail purchase ($409)

Best wishes...i cant wait for mine.
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HERE'S A LINK FOR THE LG DARE GUIDED TOUR: http://estore.vzwshop.com/dare/
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Just got hooked up with one today for FREE(tax only)...my friend is a manager at Verizon store and they just got in the shipment so i rushed down there to pick it up and extended my contract for 2 yrs. This phone is off the hook! The video capture is awesome and the touch response is definitely better than the Voyager. It's very compact and lighter than the enV2. Lovin it, now i just gotta find some way to put a new browser on it. Good luck you guys hope you get yours soon!
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or you could put your time to better use and learn how to spell the word "might". no?
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Free you say? Your friend may not have his/her job very long.... Way to advertise it all over the world wide web. Idiot!
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i was wondering if anyone could solve my problem. i tried to upgrade my phone(and the other two on my account) but the dare is not on the list. i read that phones with html need nationwide plan and i have upgraded to that. the voyager and glyde show up but the dare doesn't. has verizon just not put it up on that part of the site yet or is there something else i need to do? i have also tried adding the phones into my cart but they don't show up. thanks for any help
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if ur logged in and having the problem, logout, close ur browser and re open it, make ure ur logged in and that the nationwide plan is the pp ur on and try to upgrade then, if its still giving u an issue call customer service tomorrow or e services which actually can see the same thing u see
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Just spoke to customer service. the system is jacked up and the update is not going though, it will not be available for upgrade till tomorrow. however apparently it is available in retail stores.... sound like i am going for a ride and getting imediate gratification.
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i had same problem!! i just called this morning and they took care of it!! i tried for 3 hrs last nite!! it would only do it for new activation!!! bullshit!!!!
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just talked to them. They said after 12 midnight it will show up online as upgradeable. It just isn't 100% official yet in their system till it turns 12am.
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ha ha ha i got mine :)
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you can order it online. You just cant get the additional 100 bucks off as its not available for upgrade at the moment
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did this person you talked to mention where it has to be 12am for it to be official because its past 12am in the continental us and i really want this phone
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Is it still free overnight shipping online?
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yes
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Cool. Another question, is verizonwireless network down right now or something? I can't complete my upgrade and it gives me this message. "Your request failed and cannot be completed online. Please contact Customer Service for additional information at 1.800.922.0204." I want to hurry up and orderthis so i can sleep! I can not go to sleep, I can't wait!!!
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Nevermind, I just saw post #9. Thanks. Do you know when it would be available for the upgrade?
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i am the say way!!! like a kid couldnt sleep!! couldnt order phone till this morning i was online trying like hell at 12am it got me sick!!!! im a phone junkie!! i nedd help
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i was the same way too... i couldn't sleep... i woke up at 6am just to call them... i had to call back at 8am-- thats when telesales were open..... but ordered it ... and getting it tommorrow....
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Do you have to have a nationwide plan or whatever to get this phone? cause im on a familyshare plan ithink...
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i think you need nationwide for any phone with html browser, so yes . but, the nationwide is the same price as the old plans the only difference is mobile web doesn't use airtime minutes anymore. they charge 1.99 for 1mb of data not sure what that translates to in real world but if you want the phone you have no choice
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You don't have to change your plan. I have America Choice Family plan with 4 lines and upgraded one line to Dare. VZ rep told me that I don't have to switch and if I just want access to internet to get Web Mobile 2.0 plan for $5/months. If you want to take advantage of VCast options, make sure to get $15/month VCast Plan that covers wireless web, VCast music, video and games.
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you were miss informed. the 5/month plan still gets per minute charges and i believe per kb charges. now the 15/month vcast is unlimited
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You are absolutely right. I just called VZW and now they sing a different song...you do have to switch to Nationwide plan and $15/month will buy you unlimited web. It is basically defeats the whole purpose why I bought that phone. I guess I will refuse a shipping and will wait to see what IPhone will look like.
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Please I'm begging you to switch to AT&T.

First of course, you'll probably have an early termination fee on all four lines,
so if you're on a variable etf, we're looking at like $100 per line at minimum, $175 at maximum?
Okay so there's $400-$700 to cancel your lines.
On top of that, you're going to be paying for four phones with AT&T and a $36 activation fee per line(so $144).
So now our total is $544-$844.
Now I'll be generous and say that you're a selfish man and you only buy yourself an iPhone at $200,
then for your family you get 3 crappy free phones.
So not including tax, that brings us up to roughly $744-$1044.

Oh we're not done yet, you're going to have a $30 data plan you will NEED to accompany your iPhone.
So thats $30/month.

Now your phone is going to be a 2 year contract..
$30 x 24 months?

Oh wow thats $720!? (versus the $320 for VZW's vcast/unl data for the dare)

So wow, lets see now we're looking at $1464 - $1764 !?

All the things I just mentioned are a lot better than just changing your plan, I'm sure.

Seriously, switch to AT&T, go.

Try AT&T they have a 30 day return policy, so we'll see you crawling back here in 2 weeks.
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Your an idiot. you will just end up paying more for data with the iphone. god people are stupid!
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LOL! OMG! That was awesome. I love intelectual people. Hes so right on this.
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Thank you :D
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I got the Dare for my son and also activated it on the old america's choice plan. I was just wondering if your phone can download Backup Assistant, or send and recieve photos or videos. His phone can send text messages and recieve them but does not do the other things I mentioned. I am asking this because I'm not sure if there is a problem with the phone or it's because I activated it on an old plan. Being I did the activation myself (I work at for an Authorized Retailer) and tried to bypass using the new Nationwide plan, I don't want to call Customer Care and get the location I work at in trouble for activating it on an old plan. I just want to make sure that it's not a problem with the handset.
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My phone will be in Friday :D and my SD card sometime next week (I didn't get it through verizon). Now I'm just trying to decide if I should get a bluetooth headset or not as I don't actually make phone calls all that much.
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wtf iv never tried to get a phone the second it comes out but it doesnt make sense that verizon would make it easier for new customers to get the phone before people who they already have contracts on
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Actually it makes pretty good sense. They got your money, they want other peoples too.
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Does this phone have a virtual qwerty layout or do I have to toggle through the letters like using a typical numeric keypad but without the numbers?
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It has a QWERTY and the other two types of input
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it has hand writing recognition. and you can also hand-write messages on your pictures.
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hey im trying to get a dare today but i was wondering from what ive heard to you have to have a special plan to get this phone cause i only have the family plan 700 minutes with unlimited texting and i dont know if thats ok or not
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hey, im trying to get a dare today but was wondering if you had to have a special plan because im not sure, i have the 700 minute family plan with unlimited texting, so would i still able to purchase the lg dare or not?
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You will have to move to Nationwide Pricing other than that you are kosher
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Yes it does have a virtual qwerty keyboard like the iphone
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