Verizon Wireless Blitz Phone, Blue (Verizon Wireless)

Verizon Pre-Paid UTStarcom Blitz TXT8010 Blue REFURB

With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The 1.3-megapixel still camera provides several resolution choices (from a maximum of 1280 x 960 to 160 x 120 pixels--perfect for sending via MMS) and features a self-timer and multiple color effects. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. It can store up to 1000 contact entries, and it features multiple phone number fields per entry as well as picture and ringer ID capabilities. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz CDMA/CDMA2000 1xRTT frequencies. In addition to an integrated handsfree speakerphone, the Blitz provides Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for communication headsets and other handsfree devices. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. It's compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone, as well as Verizon's VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. Designed for the heaviest of texters, the Verizon Wireless Blitz comes complete with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and easy access to a dedicated My Messaging key, making it a breeze to blog or send messages. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

Phone Features A text messaging powerhouse with a 2.2-inch screen--ideal for browsing the Web or checking e-mail--Verizon's Blitz slide smoothly up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard to make messaging and mobile blogging a snap. and AOL. With Verizon's Mobile Web, you can get customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. With the slide-out QWERTY keyboard, replying to instant and text messaging and sending emails is a breeze.Verizon Service Options The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.6 hours of talk time, and up to 280 hours of digital standby time. Compact and easily pocketable, it also features a large, brightly colorful 2.2-inch screen for easy web browsing. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel still camera, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, and up to 4.6 hours of talk time. The phone can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). It also offers a dedicated camera key and a self-portrait mirror.

Other features include:

• Digital audio player with dedicated music key and the ability to create and manage playlists
• Organizational tools: Calculator, calendar, alarm clock, world clock, notepad and stopwatch
• Speakerphone with dedicated speakerphone key
• Voice commands
• Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets)
• Headset jack: 2.5 mm
• TTY/TDD-capable
• Hearing aid compatibility = M3

Vital Statistics The Verizon Blitz weighs 5.1 ounces and measures 3.5 x 2.6 x 0.7 inches. In addition to mobile IM (instant messaging) capabilities, the Blitz provides access to personal email services such as MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. The Blitz also includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and a digital audio player compatible with Verizon's V Cast Music service.