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09'Z28 · 05-13-2009, 01:20 AM

As the title says i need help with what new phone to get since my KRZR is on its way out. I've been looking at either the LG Dare or the Samsung Omnia and have been debating over it for the last few day and I prefer the Omnia over the Edge but the problem is that I don't know if the Omnia is worth the $30 a month data charge. So I guess what I am asking is that for anyone that has/had one of these phones if they could give their input on the pros/cons of the phone that might help me decide.
Thanks for any helpful input
Edit: I have Verizon and it's really the only option since no other services get decent reception around here

Grape Ape · 05-13-2009, 09:06 AM

I don't have any experience with either of those phones, but I love the data on my iphone. It crashed (and needed to be re-synced to work again) while I was traveling and I couldn't believe how much I missed it.

My next phone will probably run Android, but it will certainly have data.

ArcAngel · 05-13-2009, 09:10 AM

If you need or want the data, go for the omnia or versa for verizon. I also have AT&T and I love my iphone, I will never go back to verizon

pinkcamaro10 · 05-13-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the LG Dare, and i've really enjoyed it so far. I mostly text (barely ever talk on the phone) and it has 3 different texting features, normal t9 (i think it's called), you can turn it to the side and its a keyboard, or you can draw letters with the tip of your finger. The Camera is decent and it actually has a flash so that's a plus.

The touch screen is very user friendly, you don't have to touch something a dozen times for it to work.

umm anything else you wanna know??

ljustin293 · 05-13-2009, 10:29 AM

I have the Omnia...

..get it..that's all I have to say...

it's great!

Justin · 05-13-2009, 10:42 AM

IMHO the radio performance of the dare is going to marginally outdo the omnia, so if you're ever in fringe coverage, I'd say the dare would be your best bet.

Tactical Z · 05-13-2009, 11:28 AM

I dunno about you...but I have the most amazing phone

Samsung Behold, check it out.

09'Z28 · 05-13-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

I have the LG Dare, and i've really enjoyed it so far. I mostly text (barely ever talk on the phone) and it has 3 different texting features, normal t9 (i think it's called), you can turn it to the side and its a keyboard, or you can draw letters with the tip of your finger. The Camera is decent and it actually has a flash so that's a plus.

The touch screen is very user friendly, you don't have to touch something a dozen times for it to work.

umm anything else you wanna know??

Not that I can think of right now, but I might have more later

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljustin293

I have the Omnia...
..get it..that's all I have to say...
it's great!

I understand it's great (and from what I can tell so is the Dare) but what makes it so great

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

I dunno about you...but I have the most amazing phone

Samsung Behold, check it out.

I don't think they have that for Verizon, I probably should have said that originally

I have pretty much decided on the Dare so this thread might as well be closed

05-13-2009, 01:20 AM	#1
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	Need help with new phones As the title says i need help with what new phone to get since my KRZR is on its way out. I've been looking at either the LG Dare or the Samsung Omnia and have been debating over it for the last few day and I prefer the Omnia over the Edge but the problem is that I don't know if the Omnia is worth the $30 a month data charge. So I guess what I am asking is that for anyone that has/had one of these phones if they could give their input on the pros/cons of the phone that might help me decide. Thanks for any helpful input Edit: I have Verizon and it's really the only option since no other services get decent reception around here __________________ Last edited by 09'Z28; 05-13-2009 at 06:20 PM. Reason: added service provider

05-13-2009, 09:10 AM	#3
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	If you need or want the data, go for the omnia or versa for verizon. I also have AT&T and I love my iphone, I will never go back to verizon __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

05-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#4
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,756 View My Garage	I have the LG Dare, and i've really enjoyed it so far. I mostly text (barely ever talk on the phone) and it has 3 different texting features, normal t9 (i think it's called), you can turn it to the side and its a keyboard, or you can draw letters with the tip of your finger. The Camera is decent and it actually has a flash so that's a plus. The touch screen is very user friendly, you don't have to touch something a dozen times for it to work. umm anything else you wanna know?? __________________

05-13-2009, 10:42 AM	#6
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 407	IMHO the radio performance of the dare is going to marginally outdo the omnia, so if you're ever in fringe coverage, I'd say the dare would be your best bet. __________________ 2SS RJT with black rally stripes, RS package, sunroof, painted engine block cover. It's either that or a damned similar 'vert in a few years.

05-13-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	I don't have any experience with either of those phones, but I love the data on my iphone. It crashed (and needed to be re-synced to work again) while I was traveling and I couldn't believe how much I missed it. My next phone will probably run Android, but it will certainly have data.

05-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	I have the Omnia... ..get it..that's all I have to say... it's great!

05-13-2009, 11:28 AM	#7
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	I dunno about you...but I have the most amazing phone Samsung Behold, check it out.