LG Dare (VX9700)

Infobox Mobile phone
name = LG Dare (VX9700)


imagesize = 150px
slogan = Dare you to touch one
screen = 3inch./400x240 resolution/262K colors
ringtone = MP3
memory = 200 MB
networks = CDMA
connectivity = Bluetooth / USB Cable
size = 4.1"H x 2.2"W x 0.5"D
weight = 3.76oz. The LG VX9700 (or "LG Dare") is LG's newest touch phone, a variant of the popular Korean and European LG Prada or LG Vu. In the U.S. it was released online June 26, 2008 and was released in Verizon stores on July 3rd, 2008. The phone features touch screen navigation, a 3.2 megapixel camera with face recognition and many photo enhancing tools, a camcorder, customizable shortcut menus and a multitask music player. The Dare also has a feature which allows the user to save a list of her favorite contacts and have quick access to them and a handwriting feature which allows the user to write numbers or letters by writing with her finger. The LG Dare is the third phone to have Rev. A technology - after the Sprint Mogul and Touch. Rev. A is the fastest technology currently offered for wireless data on cellular phones.

Camera

The LG Dare has a 3.2 Megapixel Camera which includes a LED Flash. Some features of the camera include 5 different resolutions, five white balance presets, five color effects, four ISO settings (Auto ISO, ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400) and six preset scenes. Other options include multishot, shutter sounds (three of them), auto focus, self timer, and four different shot types (Normal, Panorama, Split and Frame). The newest innovation called SmartPic technology offers face detection and enhances images with face color compensation.

Other Features

The Dare includes an HTML Browser that works much like a regular computer and VCAST music with Rhapsody, making it easy to listen, watch and access music instantly. The Navigation system gives the user turn by turn directions, and also has an easily accessible MicroSD memory card slot which accepts cards up to 8GB. This enables the user to store many documents, videos, music etc. The drag and drop menu creates shortcuts by allowing the user to pick her favorite menu options and putting them on the front screen or in whatever order she would like to see them. The 1000 entry contact list allows room for 5 numbers and two email addresses and comes with the option of 26 ringtones and picture ID.

pecs

LG Dare specifications

ee also

* LG Prada (KE850)
* LG Vu

Sources

* [http://estore.vzwshop.com/dare/ Dare by LG]
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* [http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-dare-verizon-wireless/4505-6454_7-33070218.html LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)]
* [http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/lg-vx9700-looks-to-be-verizons-prada-like-touchscreen-phone/ LG VX9700 looks to be Verizon's Prada-like touchscreen phone]
* [http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Update-4-with-picture-LG-VX9700-is-Verizons-PRADA-like-phone-article-a_2532.html Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon's PRADA-like phone (Phone Arena)]
* [http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=499769&fcc_id= FCC Link]
* [http://www.intomobile.com/2008/04/29/verizon-release-dates-for-lg-vx9700-dare-vx8610-decoy-and-vx8560-chocolate-flip.html IntoMobile.com leak of July 4th 2008 release]