I got to play with a Dare today. The touch screen is different than most touch screens, you have to press down on the screen, so it would require some getting use to. The scribble pad wasn't as nice as I thought it would be, instead I would prefer the keyboard or the abc pad. Most of the numbers or letters I put in worked fine, however if you let pressure off, it will create a gap in the letter/number and may recognize it as another. It recognized one of my 2's as 17 because of this.
I messed with the QWERTY keyboard, I originally thought I would have trouble with it, because I had trouble with the ipod touch's keyboard. However it gives you ample room on the keyboard, I was able to type with my index finger and thumb without pressing the wrong keys. Albeit, the ipod touch keyboard is fancier in that it pops up when you turn the device on it's side, whichever side. It has a button you must press and it will come up. I really like the Home Key on the Dare. Overall it has a nice layout, I like the upgradable memory option which is not available on the iphone. Also it has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, which I absolutely love. IMO that was the downfall of the LG Chocolate, it didn't have a standard headphone jack. Most people didn't use the Chocolate for it's mp3 playing abilities because it wasn't easily accessed.
Overall I liked it and will probably purchase one within the next few months, may hold out until September for a birthday present to myself.