| Design | 2.5/5 |
| Display & Interface | 2.5/5 |
| Calling | 2.5/5 |
| Talk time | 3/5 |
| Messaging | 2.5/5 |
| Music | 3/5 |
| Video | 3/5 |
| Camera | 3/5 |
| Memory | 2.5/5 |
| Web browsing | 3/5 |
| Connectivity | 4/5 |
| Productivity | 2/5 |
| Scheduling | 3/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 4.5/5 |
| Navigation | 3.5/5 |
| Gaming | 3/5 |
| Mobile services | 3.5/5 |
| Accessories | 3/5 |
| Value | 2.5/5 |
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Pros:
Good camera. Very fast networking. Unique, customizable interface design. |
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Cons:
Serious responsiveness issues make almost every feature much more difficult to use. |
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| This is what we worry about the most when we hear of a new all-touch phone, that the screen and interface won't be able to keep up or respond properly to user input. With no buttons to fall back on, the LG Dare can be very difficult to use, due to the way it handles touch input. It's too bad, because some features, like the camera and the fast Web browser, deserve to be part of a great all-round package. Clearly a lot of effort went into the interface design. It's unique, intuitive and very customizable. It looks great and the polish extends deep into the phone's menu structure, making the entire package feel modern. Unfortunately, serious hardware flaws stymie the designer's efforts, and where the phone should shine, it's more frustrating than fun. |
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