I'm return my Storm, what other phones are there?

[essd]

I bought the Storm around April 6th and according to Verizon policy, I have 30 days to return it. I've heard they are coming out with a firmware update for the Verizon version but I doubt the firmware will be out in time.

What I don't like about the phone is that is generally unresponsive, slow and the pressing of the keyboard I like sometimes but other times it gets annoying. The camera is really nice but then again I don't need it. Back to the problem at hand, it is unresponsive. Takes a little while to register my click/touch even though Tap Interval and Hover Period are at 100 (lowest) and Swipe Sensitivity is at its highest. Sometimes the phone works, other times it takes forever to open a folder or a program. I used to have the VX9400 which was a "real" phone without a touchscreen and I never seemed to have any major problems with it. My Storm, on the other hand, has terrible battery life. I had a week off, and I would unplug the phone from the charger around 10 or 11 AM and it would be dead by 6 in the afternoon while it charged all night. I had played with my friend's iPod Touches for a while, so maybe I am spoiled with a good touch screen, but the Storm seems to be a disgrace. It is also hard to text fast because the screen doesn't pop up in time for me to press the same letter.

I didn't really mean to write a ranting review, but here is my question:
Should I take it back and get the LG Dare? I would get the Dare but my brother has it so it might be a little confusing. I am not too much a fan on physical qwerty keyboards (like on the Voyager/enV). From this, I would expect the Dare to be best for me but I have no idea, does anyone have an suggestions for a phone which responsive and not slow which has relatively good battery life and I couldn't care less if it had a keyboard or not.

Also, I saw the Versa UI which was pretty cool, does anyone think they might create something similar for the Dare as an update? If so, I would definitely get the Dare.

[Mobile Mike]

It sounds like you want the Dare. I'd go for that if I were you. The Versa's OK, but the Dare is much nicer, IMO.

Plus the Dare comes as is, the Versa has a detachable keyboard you'd have to keep track of.

As far as the Storm goes, BB needs to do some more work on that phone...

[Gamer03]

Sorry to hear that you don't like your Storm essd. I have heard that the Dare is a good phone. When you return your Storm I believe there will be a $35 restocking fee.

[Gamer03]

Originally Posted by Mobile Mike

It sounds like you want the Dare. I'd go for that if I were you. The Versa's OK, but the Dare is much nicer, IMO.

Plus the Dare comes as is, the Versa has a detachable keyboard you'd have to keep track of.

As far as the Storm goes, BB needs to do some more work on that phone...

I have had the Storm for almost six weeks and have not had any major problems with it. I don't know why people complain about it. The keyboard is pretty fast (once you get used to it) and it seems like the later OS (especially if you put a beta on the device) keep improving the device. I prefer a "click" screen since you don't hit buttons on accident like I did with my Tilt. It basically comes down to what OS you have on the device. I have .113 on mine and the keyboard issues and freezing issues have been addressed (at least from what I have seen). I am real happy with my Storm.

[JTowles]

To be completely honest. The Versa is actually an upgrade on the Dare. The Versa runs a faster processor and runs much smoother than the LG Dare. The Dare is a great phone without question but for the extra $30 the Versa's versatility makes it a much bigger asset.