iPhone Killer » LG Dare http://www.iphonekiller.com Most comprehensive iPhone Killer information site Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Controversial LG Dare Commercial http://www.iphonekiller.com/controversial-lg-dare-commercial/ http://www.iphonekiller.com/controversial-lg-dare-commercial/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:20:14 +0000 admin http://www.iphonekiller.com/?p=414 Here is a commercial for Verizon Wireless LG Dare that was pulled recently.

]]> http://www.iphonekiller.com/controversial-lg-dare-commercial/feed/ 3 LG and Dolby http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-and-dolby/ http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-and-dolby/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:54:16 +0000 admin http://www.iphonekiller.com/?p=404 LG signed an agreement with Dolby Laboratories today that will allow the adding all the audio processing technology of Dolby Mobile to be included in future LG phones. Now LG will be able to offer such features as Mobile Surround, Sound Space Expander, Natural Bass, High Frequency Enhancer, Graphic EQ, Sound Level Control, and Mono to Stereo Converter. The first phone with such feature will start to ship around end of this year. LG just upped an ante on becoming the true iPhone Killer. Let’s see if Apple has anything up their sleeves to counter this.

]]> http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-and-dolby/feed/ 0 iPhone vs. Instinct vs. Vu vs. Dare http://www.iphonekiller.com/iphone-vs-instinct-vs-vu-vs-dare/ http://www.iphonekiller.com/iphone-vs-instinct-vs-vu-vs-dare/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:59:32 +0000 admin http://www.iphonekiller.com/?p=397 PhoneArena.com did a very detailed comparison between these 4 Touchscreen phones available in the US market. Here is the conclusion. Instinct came in first place, with iPhone in second, and followed by Dare and Vu. See if you agree with their assessment.

The full report can be found here.

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Their list goes like this

1. Blackberry Bold

2. HTC Touch Pro

3. LG Voyager

4. LG Dare

5. Nokia N96

6. Samsung OMNIA

7. Samsung Instinct

8. Garmin Nuvifone

All of these phones can be found on this website for additional information and we even have many of the phones they don’t know about.

The original post can be read here.

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[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7_wiQvVidc]

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Let’s do a quick no biased comparison on these two, shall we?

Display

iPhone 3G: 480 x 320 Touch Screen

LG Dare: 400 x 240 Touch Screen, with Tactile Feedback

Winner: Even

Camera

iPhone 3G: 2M pixel

LG Dare: 3.2M pixel

Winner: LG Dare

Video Recording

iPhone 3G: No

LG Dare: 640×480, 320×240, 176×144

Winner: LG Dare

Bluetooth

iPhone 3G: Limited

LG Dare: Supports stereo headset, file transfer

Winner: LG Dare

WiFi:

iPhone 3G: Yes

LG Dare: No

Winner: iPhone 3G

GPS

iPhone 3G: A-GPS. Google Map. No turn by turn navigation.

LG Dare: A-GPS. Supports turn by turn navigation with real time traffic.

Winner: LG Dare

Memory

iPhone 3G: Built-in 8GB or 16GB

LG Dare: Internal 1GB. Supports external 8GB

Winner: iPhone

Music

iPhone 3G: iTune

LG Dare: VCAST, Rhapsidy

Winner: Even

3rd Party Software

iPhone 3G: Apple AppStore

LG Dare: Supports BREW applications

Winner: Even

Price:

iPhone 3G: $199 with 2 year contract

LG Dare: $199 with 2 year contract

Winner: Even

Service:

iPhone 3G: AT&T Exclusive in US

LG Dare: Verizon Exclusive

Winner: LG Dare (Verizon has much better coverage)

Overall Winner: LG Dare

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]]> http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-dare-video-review/feed/ 10 LG Dare (VX9700) officially launched today http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-dare-vx9700-officially-launched-today/ http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-dare-vx9700-officially-launched-today/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:37:46 +0000 admin http://www.iphonekiller.com/?p=319

Verizon has finally launched their highly anticipated another iPhone Killer called LG Dare (formerly known as VX9700) through their tele sales and online. The price is $199 with $50 rebate/discount with a new 2 year contract.

For a limited time, Verizon is giving away 8GB SD Card to new LG Dare owners who places online order and sign up for $79 Nationwide Basic plan (1350 minutes) or $99 Nationwide Basic Unlimited plan. Not a bad deal.

]]> http://www.iphonekiller.com/lg-dare-vx9700-officially-launched-today/feed/ 0 The official LG Dare Specification http://www.iphonekiller.com/the-official-lg-dare-specification/ http://www.iphonekiller.com/the-official-lg-dare-specification/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:22:33 +0000 admin http://www.iphonekiller.com/?p=317

Dare to be different with Verizon Wireless’ newest phone – Dare™ by LG. This new handset will surpass your expectations with a large 3–inch touch screen that recognizes your handwriting and gives you tactile feedback. Zoom in closer to find a 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder with advanced features like face detection for outstanding image quality. Of course, the Dare sounds just as good as it looks with a music player and Bluetooth® stereo. With HTML web browsing and a host of other alluring features, it’s up to any mobile challenge.

Design

  • Large 3″ Touch Screen with Tactile Feedback
  • Virtual QWERTY Keyboard

Camera/Video

  • 3.2 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
  • Camera Resolutions: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480, 320×240
  • Video Resolution: 640×480, 320×240, 176×144
  • SmartPic Technology for Improved Image Quality
  • Face Detection – automatically detects a face when taking a picture
  • Panorama, Split Shot, & Frame Camera Setting
  • Image Editor – zoom, rotate, crop, add frames, icons, and write over images

Music

  • Music Player for MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC, & unprotected AAC+
  • Preset Sound Effect Equalizer
  • Multitask While Playing Music
  • Create and Manage Playlists
  • microSD™ Memory Port with up to 8GB Support
  • USB Mass Storage

Bluetooth®

  • Send all Contacts & Calendar Events via Bluetooth
  • Print & Send User–Generated Pictures (JPEG) via Bluetooth
  • Supported Profiles: Headset, Hands–free, Dial–Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, File Transfer, Basic Imaging, Human Imaging Transfer
Services

    Only Available on Nationwide Plans

  • Nationwide Premium Plan Capable
  • V CAST Music
  • V CAST Videos
  • Text/Picture/Video Messaging/Mobile IM/Voice Mail
  • HTML Web Browser with Touch Navigation
  • Media Center – download games, ringtones, and more
  • Mobile Email & VZ Navigatorsm

General

  • One–Touch Speakerphone & Speaker–Independent Voice Commands
  • Calculator, EZTip Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notebook, Notepad & Drawing Pad with handwriting recognition
  • Up to 1000 contacts, 5 entries per contact
  • Device Software Update – Download software upgrades over the air

Specifications

  • Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
  • Data Transmission: EV–DO Rev. A
  • Dimensions: 4.1″ (H) x 2.2″ (W) x 0.5″ (D)
  • Weight: 3.76 oz.
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
  • Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer’s highest FCC reported SAR 1.09 W/kg at ear, 0.987 W/kg on body
  • Display: 260K Color TFT, 240×400 Pixels, 2.98″
  • Handset Usage Time: Up to 280 Minutes OR
  • Handset Standby Time: Up to 360 Hours
  • 3.5mm Headset Jack Capable
  • Handset Insurance is Available
  • Enhanced Touch Screen with Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
  • 3.2 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus, Flash & Picture/Video Editing
  • HTML Web Browser
  • Bluetooth® Stereo Support for Listening to Music*
  • microSD™ Removable Memory
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
  • V CAST Music – Demo
  • V CAST Video – Demo
  • TTY Compatible
  • Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer’s highest FCC reported SAR 1.09 W/kg at ear, 0.987 W/kg on body. Actual SAR may vary.
  • Standard Li–Ion Polymer Battery (1100 mAh)
  • Travel Adapter/USB Cable
  • User Guide
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Music CD
  • V CAST Music
  • V CAST Video
  • VZ Navigatorsm with turn–by–turn directions
  • Mobile Email
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The online price will be $199 after $50 rebate and new 2 year contract. It is the same price as 3G iPhone coming out next month, but $70 more expensive than Samsung Instinct.

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