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| {{Infobox Mobile phone | | {{Infobox Mobile phone | | ||
| | name = LG Dare (VX9700) | | name = LG Dare (VX9700) | ||
| | image = |
| image = | ||
| | imagesize = 150px | | imagesize = 150px | ||
| | slogan = '''Dare to touch''' or '''Dare to be different ''' | | slogan = '''Dare to touch''', '''Dare you to touch one''' or '''Dare to be different ''' | ||
| | screen = 3inch./240x400 resolution/262K colors | | screen = 3inch./240x400 resolution/262K colors, ] | ||
| | ringtone = ] | | ringtone = ] | ||
| | memory = 200 MB, 28 MB RAM | | memory = 200 MB, 28 MB RAM | ||
| | networks = ] | | networks = ], 900/1800 | ||
| | available = 2008 | | available = 2008 | ||
| | discontinued= early 2010 ] | |||
| | connectivity = Bluetooth / USB Cable | | connectivity = Bluetooth / USB Cable | ||
| | size = 4.1"H x 2.2"W x 0.5"D | | size = 4.1"H x 2.2"W x 0.5"D | ||
| | weight = 3.76 oz | | weight = 3.76 oz | ||
| | hac = M3/T3 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iphonekiller.com/the-official-lg-dare-specification/ |title=The official LG Dare Specification |accessdate=2009-10-21}}</ref> | | hac = M3/T3 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iphonekiller.com/the-official-lg-dare-specification/ |title=The official LG Dare Specification |accessdate=2009-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091117114518/http://www.iphonekiller.com/the-official-lg-dare-specification/ |archive-date=2009-11-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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| The '''LG VX9700''' (or "LG Dare") is a ] touch screen cell phone made by ]. The phone features touch screen navigation, a 3.2 |
The '''LG VX9700''' (or "LG Dare") is a ] touch screen cell phone made by ]. The phone features touch screen navigation, a 3.2-megapixel camera with ] and many photo enhancing tools, a camcorder, customizable shortcut menus, handwriting recognition, and a multitask music player. The LG Dare is the third phone to have Rev. A technology - after the ] ] and ]. | ||
| In the US, the Dare was released online June 26, 2008 and was released in ] stores on July 3, 2008. The device is available in Canada on the ] Mobility network. | In the US, the Dare was released online June 26, 2008 and was released in ] stores on July 3, 2008. The device is available in Canada on the ] Mobility network, as the ], using the same model name (Dare) as the U.S. market device. The only difference between the ] and ] devices is that the ] version of the device includes a black front face with a black battery cover and the ] branding. The ] version of this device includes a medium gray front face and silver battery cover with the ] branding. The phones also include different ] specific to their carriers, ] and ]. | ||
| ==Display and menus== | ==Display and menus== | ||
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| ==Connectivity and power== | ==Connectivity and power== | ||
| The Dare works on a dual-band CDMA cell network and is 3G capable. It also has a stereo 2.1 Bluetooth radio, and can access the internet through the cellular connection. Besides the |
The Dare works on a dual-band CDMA cell network and is 3G capable. It also has a stereo 2.1 Bluetooth radio, and can access the internet through the cellular connection. Besides the Dare's 200 MB internal memory, it has a flash memory slot for ] or microSDHC, supporting cards up to 16 GB in size. The phone also supports GPS, PIM, and ], as well. | ||
| The phone has a 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones |
The phone has a 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones and a microUSB connector for syncing with a PC and charging. The Dare retail box comes with a USB cable and an AC charging brick with a USB port for connecting the cable. The battery capacity is 1100mAh and is rated for up to 4.66 hours (280 minutes) of talk time, or up to 360 hours (15 days) on standby. | ||
| ==Phone calls and phone book== | ==Phone calls and phone book== | ||
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| ==Camera== | ==Camera== | ||
| The LG Dare has a 3.2 |
The LG Dare has a 3.2-megapixel camera with a ] autofocus lens and an ] 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), digital zoom (not available on highest resolution) 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). An innovative feature called SmartPic offers face detection and enhances images with face color compensation. | ||
| The camcorder function provides two quality options and several resolutions to allow the user to save high-quality video or lower resolutions suited for sending over MMS. The video camera has the ability to digital zoom. The Dare is one of the first phones available in the US to record in high speed. | The camcorder function provides two quality options and several resolutions to allow the user to save high-quality video or lower resolutions suited for sending over MMS. The video camera has the ability to digital zoom. The Dare is one of the first phones available in the US to record in high speed. | ||
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| ==Ringtones and multimedia playback== | ==Ringtones and multimedia playback== | ||
| The phone uses MP3 ] and ] ] and has vibrate options. It also plays videos and music in MP3, AAC (unprotected only) |
The phone uses MP3 ] and ] ] and has vibrate options. It also plays videos and music in MP3, AAC (unprotected only), AAC+, and WMA formats. | ||
| ==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
| The phone is notorious for randomly dialing people while inside one's pocket, also known as "pocket dialing". | The phone is notorious for randomly dialing people while inside one's pocket, also known as "]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/27/hangry-bants-fatberg-new-words-in-oxforddictionaries|title=From bants to manspreading: what's new in the oxforddictionaries.com|agency=Press Association|date=2015-08-27|website=the Guardian|access-date=2016-05-05}}</ref>{{According to whom|date=June 2013}} | ||
| A peculiar coding error never addressed nor corrected on LG's VX9700 chassis, there is a longstanding software texting bug using "complete-the-word" mode. When the user tilts the phone sideways, transitioning the screen from vertical to horizontal mode, the phone unintentionally reverts user control, back to Abc mode, from the "complete-the-word" mode.{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}} | |||
| ==Specs== | ==Specs== | ||
| LG Dare specifications | LG Dare specifications | ||
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| | rowspan="2" | '''Size''' || ''Dimensions'' || 4.1h x 2.2w x .5d | | rowspan="2" | '''Size''' || ''Dimensions'' || 4.1h x 2.2w x .5d | ||
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| | ''Weight'' || 3.8 |
| ''Weight'' || {{convert|3.8|oz|g|abbr=on}} | ||
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| | rowspan="2" | '''Design''' || ''Form'' || Candybar | | rowspan="2" | '''Design''' || ''Form'' || Candybar | ||
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| | ''Antenna'' || Internal | | ''Antenna'' || Internal | ||
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| | rowspan="4" | '''Battery''' || |
| rowspan="4" | '''Battery''' || ''Type'' || Li - Ion | ||
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| | ''Talk'' || Up to 4.66 (280 mins) hours of Talk Time | | ''Talk'' || Up to 4.66 (280 mins) hours of Talk Time | ||
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| | ''Connectors'' || HeadPhone Jack (3.5mm) | | ''Connectors'' || HeadPhone Jack (3.5mm) | ||
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| rowspan="8" | '''Other Features''' || ''PhoneBook'' || 1000 contacts, Caller groups supported, Multiple Numbers Per Contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | ||
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| | ''PIM'' || Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, TO-DO, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notebook, Notepad & Drawing Pad with handwriting recognition | | ''PIM'' || Alarm, Calendar (limited to x number of events, not by memory), Calculator, TO-DO, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notebook, Notepad & Drawing Pad with handwriting recognition | ||
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| | ''Voice'' || Recording, Speaker Phone | | ''Voice'' || Recording, Speaker Phone | ||
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| | ''WiFi'' || No | |||
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| | ''BREW'' || Yes | | ''BREW'' || Yes | ||
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| | ''FCC Approved'' || Yes | | ''FCC Approved'' || Yes | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Slogan | Dare to touch, Dare you to touch one or Dare to be different |
|---|---|
| Availability by region | 2008 |
| Discontinued | early 2010 Verizon Wireless |
| Compatible networks | CDMA, 900/1800 |
| Dimensions | 4.1"H x 2.2"W x 0.5"D |
| Weight | 3.76 oz |
| Memory | 200 MB, 28 MB RAM |
| Display | 3inch./240x400 resolution/262K colors, resistive touch screen |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth / USB Cable |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3/T3 |
The LG VX9700 (or "LG Dare") is a CDMA touch screen cell phone made by LG. The phone features touch screen navigation, a 3.2-megapixel camera with face recognition and many photo enhancing tools, a camcorder, customizable shortcut menus, handwriting recognition, and a multitask music player. The LG Dare is the third phone to have Rev. A technology - after the Sprint Mogul and Touch.
In the US, the Dare was released online June 26, 2008 and was released in Verizon Wireless stores on July 3, 2008. The device is available in Canada on the Telus Mobility network, as the LG LG9700, using the same model name (Dare) as the U.S. market device. The only difference between the Verizon Wireless and Telus devices is that the Verizon Wireless version of the device includes a black front face with a black battery cover and the Verizon branding. The Telus version of this device includes a medium gray front face and silver battery cover with the Telus branding. The phones also include different User Interfaces specific to their carriers, Verizon Wireless and Telus.
Display and menus
The TFT screen has a resolution of 240x400 pixels and can display 262,144 colors. When waiting for input, the phone displays its Standby screen or turns off the screen and disables the touchscreen. When charging, the phone can display a slideshow, a "desk clock", a calendar, or nothing.
The Standby screen displays the network type, signal strength, Location setting, and battery condition across the top. The background of the screen can be set to a slide show of images, a Flash animation, a video, or an image. The Standby screen can also display a translucent date/time bar of your choosing.
Across the bottom is the Softkey menu, a set of five icons that provide easy access to important features: Messaging, Call, Menu, Phonebook, and Favorites. Touching the background or the Shortcut Menu on the right side of the phone brings up a customizable menu with 11 icons. A shortcut can be set to a program (including downloaded ones), a menu, a library, and other features on the phone.
Connectivity and power
The Dare works on a dual-band CDMA cell network and is 3G capable. It also has a stereo 2.1 Bluetooth radio, and can access the internet through the cellular connection. Besides the Dare's 200 MB internal memory, it has a flash memory slot for microSD or microSDHC, supporting cards up to 16 GB in size. The phone also supports GPS, PIM, and BREW, as well.
The phone has a 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones and a microUSB connector for syncing with a PC and charging. The Dare retail box comes with a USB cable and an AC charging brick with a USB port for connecting the cable. The battery capacity is 1100mAh and is rated for up to 4.66 hours (280 minutes) of talk time, or up to 360 hours (15 days) on standby.
Phone calls and phone book
To make calls, one can press the phone icon on the softkey bar or the phonebook icon. Pressing the phone icon brings up a standard 12-key alphanumeric keypad, as well as options for speaking or drawing the number.
Pressing the phonebook icon brings up the phonebook. This list is alphabetized and has an alphabetical index across the top for quick access. Also at the top is quick access to ICE information (ICE is an acronym for In Case of Emergency and is used in cell phones to indicate emergency contact information to a third party). The phonebook can store multiple numbers, email addresses, and other information for each contact, including a personalized image and ringtone option.
The Dare also has a feature which allows the user to save a list of their favorite contacts and have quick access to them. This Favorites menu is accessible through the star icon on the softkey bar.
Camera
The LG Dare has a 3.2-megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach autofocus lens and an 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), digital zoom (not available on highest resolution) 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). An innovative feature called SmartPic offers face detection and enhances images with face color compensation.
The camcorder function provides two quality options and several resolutions to allow the user to save high-quality video or lower resolutions suited for sending over MMS. The video camera has the ability to digital zoom. The Dare is one of the first phones available in the US to record in high speed.
Messaging and text input
The Dare supports EMS, MMS, SMS, and Instant Messaging. For this and any other text inputs, the phone provides several options. One can bring up a standard keypad with letters and use multi-tap (T9 (predictive text)) or a word-guessing system. If the phone is turned sideways, it senses the change in orientation and brings up a full keyboard. Also of note is a handwriting feature which allows the user to write numbers or letters by writing with a finger. In each of these modes, the user must manually change the setting (capital or lowercase letters, numbers, or symbols) to allow the phone to know what type of character is being input.
Ringtones and multimedia playback
The phone uses MP3 polyphonic and Truetone ringtones and has vibrate options. It also plays videos and music in MP3, AAC (unprotected only), AAC+, and WMA formats.
Known Issues
The phone is notorious for randomly dialing people while inside one's pocket, also known as "pocket dialing".
A peculiar coding error never addressed nor corrected on LG's VX9700 chassis, there is a longstanding software texting bug using "complete-the-word" mode. When the user tilts the phone sideways, transitioning the screen from vertical to horizontal mode, the phone unintentionally reverts user control, back to Abc mode, from the "complete-the-word" mode.
Specs
LG Dare specifications
| Category | Sub-Category | Info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Type | CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz) | |
| Data | CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0/1xEV-DO rev.A | ||
| 3G Capable | Yes | ||
| Size | Dimensions | 4.1h x 2.2w x .5d | |
| Weight | 3.8 oz (110 g) | ||
| Design | Form | Candybar | |
| Antenna | Internal | ||
| Battery | Type | Li - Ion | |
| Talk | Up to 4.66 (280 mins) hours of Talk Time | ||
| Standby | Up to 360 hours (15 days) of Stand-by Time | ||
| Capacity | 1100 mAh | ||
| Main Display | Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels | |
| Type | 262 144 colors, TFT | ||
| Features | Light and Proximity Sensors | ||
| Touch Screen | Resistive | ||
| Camera | Resolution | 3.2 megapixels Resolution | |
| Video | VGA (640x480) | ||
| Features | Flash: Yes, Schneider Kreuznach lens, Digital zoom | ||
| Notifications | Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes, MP3 | |
| Vibration Alert | Yes | ||
| Messaging | Text Send/Receive | Yes | |
| EMS | Yes | ||
| MMS | Yes | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | ||
| Multimedia | Video Playback | Video player for MP4, 3GP, 3G2 Formats | |
| Music Player | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA formats supported | ||
| Memory | Memory Slot | microSD/microSDHC (up to 16gb), 200mb internal memory | |
| Connectivity | Internet | Full HTML browser | 3g2/AAC Audio/Video web browser player |
| USB | microUSB | ||
| Bluetooth | Stereo 2.1, yes (also works with movies and GPS) | ||
| Connectors | HeadPhone Jack (3.5mm) | ||
| Other Features | PhoneBook | 1000 contacts, Caller groups supported, Multiple Numbers Per Contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| PIM | Alarm, Calendar (limited to x number of events, not by memory), Calculator, TO-DO, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notebook, Notepad & Drawing Pad with handwriting recognition | ||
| Voice | Recording, Speaker Phone | ||
| WiFi | No | ||
| BREW | Yes | ||
| Yes | |||
| GPS | Yes | ||
| FCC Approved | Yes |
See also
References
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- "The official LG Dare Specification". Archived from the original on 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
- "From bants to manspreading: what's new in the oxforddictionaries.com". the Guardian. Press Association. 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
Sources
- Dare by LG
- LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)
- LG Dare Updates
- LG VX9700 looks to be Verizon's Prada-like touchscreen phone
- Update 4 with picture: LG VX9700 is Verizon's PRADA-like phone (Phone Arena)
- LG Dare at WikiSpecs-Detailed Specsheet
- FCC Link
- IntoMobile.com leak of July 4th 2008 release
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