[Verizon] LG Dare

[Mudslide]

new phone from verizon...anyone own it yet? thoughts?

here's a cnet review - http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-dare-verizon-wireless/4505-6454_7-33070218.html

 

[cynic420]

lol mc hammer on cnet!

 

[munkeydung]

Friend of mine picked one up this morning, slick phone.

 

[Gil]

I wonder how much it'll cost next may when my NE2 comes up.

 

[telos]

wish it had 802.11B/G compatibility. All of these iPhone contenders seem to be lacking that.

 

[Gil]

wish it had 802.11B/G compatibility. All of these iPhone contenders seem to be lacking that.

This'll require the data plan, won't it?

Ugh, I'll wait on it then...

 

[telos]

if you want to actually use the web browsing yes.

 

[Gil]

if you want to actually use the web browsing yes.

verizon will probably require the data plan, like they do with BBs. Can't just have it for part of the features...

 

[Mudslide]

does verizon have individual web browsing plans? or is it just that 1.99/mb bullshit?

 

[skip]

why would you ever get this phone without the data plan...

 

[telos]

They will usually let you do what you want if you don't get the phone at their discounted rate for signing on to a two year plan.

This only excludes the crackberries. unless they have expanded to all of their smart phones. Haven't looked into it for a while.

 

[Gil]

Their data plan is $50/mo

I think it includes unlimited data and texting, and those 2 don't count for airtime.

 

[dionysus]

It's like 90-100$ a month basically.

 

[BEAST420]

I picked mine up yesterday at lunch. I LOVE it so far, the best phone available at the minute. It is paired with my car so now I am totally handsfree while driving which is awesome.

The 3 mp camera with flash and panorama will be awesome after I figure out how to use it. The haptic feedback is great, the lcd screen is very nice. A lot of ppl complain (in reviews) about the virtual keyboard but I have no problems using it. The UI is improved but still far from perfect, and I am hoping bitpim will get updated soon.

The only negative is that it doesn't blow me.

 

[Tahnit]

Sprint Instinct ftw.

 

[Ciceron]

Fat phone is fat.

 

[WildKnight]

i am wondering if this is a multitouch device? no?

 

[Mudslide]

$409.99 retail

 

[Scuzzle]

I want one Can VZW phones be unlocked to work with any carrier? Im a newb at this stuff.

 

[Mudslide]

no they're CDMA, like sprint. no sim cards. unlockable phones are GSM (sim cards, ex - ATT) and used worldwide. CDMA isn't very popular outside the USA.