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The Blitz, a Verizon Wireless exclusive, is a new messaging phone with slide-out QWERTY keyboard, is perfect for heavy texters or those who simply want to keep in touch. This device makes it a breeze to blog, web browse, or send messages with a touch of the My Messaging key. The bright, high resolution screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, and speakerphone are perfect for talking & expressing yourself with a phone that’s as unique as you are. The Blitz is Stereo Bluetooth® capable so you can listen to your favorite tunes or have a conversation hands-free!

Verizon Wireless Blitz (Verizon Wireless)

Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
1.3 Megapixel Camera
V Cast Music with Rhapsody
Removable Memory (4GB)
Chaperone Parent/Child
Bluetooth Stereo
VZ Navigator

Included Accessories

Standard Lithium Ion Battery
Standard Battery Cover
Wall Charger
USB Cable
User Guide
Quick Reference Guide

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Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I was wondering about the buy out of Alltel by Verizon. Does that mean that current Alltel customers will become Verizon customers? If so, when will this take place?
-josh

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Alltel-Verizon Integration Jun 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Great question. Most Alltel Wireless customers will be converted to Verizon Wireless in the upcoming months with no additional effort by the customer. However, as part of the regulatory approval process, a select number of ZIP codes in which both Alltel and Verizon Wireless offer service will not merge carriers. In other words, Alltel customers in those ZIP codes will remain Alltel customers unless they voluntarily change carriers (early termination fees may apply). For those of you that are in integrated ZIP codes, you can choose to keep your Alltel cell phone or purchase a Verizon Wireless device. If you choose to change to Verizon Wireless before the official conversion, you may face early termination fees from Alltel Wireless. Hope this helps.
-Aaron Horowitz
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Verizon blitz Aug 2nd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

How do you shoot videos with this phone?
-Dulce Martinez

Re: Verizon blitz Aug 3rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Verizon blitz Aug 3rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, the Blitz does not have video capabilities. It only has a 1.3 megapixel camera.
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Is this a good phone for a 12 year old? Aug 4th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I'm just wondering if I should get my child a phone like this because all his friends have fancy new phones. Would this be a good choice?
-Kid Friendly?

Re: Is this a good phone for a 12 year old? Aug 4th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Is this a good phone for a 12 year old? Aug 4th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply It depends on what you would like for him. The Blitz is very popular with youth because of its unique design, color, and full QWERTY keyboard for texting. Another similar choice would be the Motorola Rival, which should be comparable in price (it comes in silver and purple instead of blue). If you're interested in a good but more standard design (12-key keypad), I'd recommend the LG VX5500. If you end up purchasing a phone for him and would like to have more control over how he uses it (minutes, contacts, time of day usage, etc.), I suggest purchasing the Usage Control feature ($5/month) along with the phone.
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voicemail Aug 25th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

How do you make your own voicemail? well i know the steps but I don't know the voice mail number. What's the voicemail number?
-bella

Re: voicemail Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: voicemail Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply You can access your voicemail in a few ways: Press *, then "86" and push "Send." Or hold down the "1" button until the screen reads "voicemail" and shows an icon of a cell phone. Or go to the "Messages" menu and scroll down to "voicemail," then select it. Push "Send" while in the "voicemail" menu to be connected to your voicemail.
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web and IM Aug 29th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

can i access meebo.com with this phone?
-CS

Re: web and IM Sep 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: web and IM Sep 1st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply It's highly unlikely since the mobile apps developed for Meebo currently only work with the G1 Android phone and the iPhone. However, the Blitz does have IM built-in you can sign-in separately for your accounts directly on the cell phone. Just get an unlimited messaging plan - each IM sent or received counts as a text message.
-Joni Blecher
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Verizon Wireless Blitz (Verizon Wireless) Product Features

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style	Slider
Phone Size	Small
Phone Thickness	Thin
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.5 x 2.6 x 0.7 in
Weight (w/standard battery)	5.1 oz
Keyboard Type	QWERTY / Full Keyboard
External LCD	Yes
Touchscreen	No
Screen Size	Yes
Display	220 x 176 pixels
Accelerometer	No
Multiple Colors Available	No
Mil-Spec/Rugged	No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported	Not Available
Streaming Music	No
Music ID Service	No
Headset Jack Type	2.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included	Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones	Yes, carrier download only
FM Radio	No
Camera Resolution	1.3 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type	N/A
Camera Flash	Yes
Camera Lens Type	CCD
Video Recorder	Yes
Video Formats supported	Not Available
Video Recording Length	30 seconds
Video Playback	Yes
Streaming Video	No
Video Sharing	No
Mobile TV Technology	N/A

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging	No
Phone Book Capacity	1000 Contacts
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact	No
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact	No
Contact Manager Software	Yes, Software Included
Messaging	Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support	No
Email accounts supported	Not Available
GMail for Mobile App	No
Google Mobile App available?	No
Google Maps App available?	No
Computer Syncing	No
USB Cable Syncing	Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook	Yes, software included
Bluetooth Syncing	No
Wireless Contact Backup	N/A
Voice Recorder	60 seconds
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes
Notepad	No
Turn by Turn Navigation	N/A

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System	Not Applicable
Operating System Release Number	Not Available
Java-Enabled	No
BREW-Enabled	Yes
Onboard Memory	<64MB
Removable Memory Card - Type	Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity	2GB
Removable Memory Accessibility	N/A
Hot Swappable Memory	No
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Push To Talk	No
Speakerphone	Full Duplex
External Volume Control	Yes
Service / Support	1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing	No
Language Options	Multiple Languages
Hearing Aid Compliance	M3
Adjustable Font Size	No
Digital TTY/TTD	No

Battery Specifications
Talk Time	Up to 280 mins
Standby Time	Up to 280 hrs
Type of Battery	Lithium Ion battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable	No
Wi-Fi	No
Web Browser	Full HTML
GPS	Yes
GPS Type	S-GPS
Bluetooth	Yes
Stereo Bluetooth	Yes
USB Cable	No
USB Port Type	Mini-USB
IR Port	No

Network Technology
Technology	CDMA 850/1900
Voice Frequencies	850/1900
Data Technology	CDMA: 1xRTT, 1EV-DO Rev-O, 1EV-DO Rev-A,
Data Frequencies	850/1900
3G	No
UMA	No
Data Throughput Speed	1x network up to 100 kbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
International 3G Data Roaming	No
International 2G Data Roaming	No
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada?	No
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and	No

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Expert Reviews of Verizon Wireless Blitz (Verizon Wireless)

Expert Rating: 3.5
by Joni Blecher -- October 31st 2008

At first glance, the Verizon Blitz looks more like a toy than a cell phone. Really, if there was a cell phone specifically designed for young, new texters, the Blitz would be a shoe-in. Slide up the display to see a full QWERTY keyboard that’s built for people with smaller hands to see why we say it’s for younger texters. Don’t get us wrong, this cell phone still has plenty of features found on many mobiles today including a camera, MP3 player, expandable memory and stereo Bluetooth support. All and all, the Blitz is a good starter cell phone.

Call Quality

Calls: We found call quality on the Blitz to be a bit of a mixed bag. Overall, we found call quality to be slightly fuzzy on our end, we understood what callers were saying it just wasn’t as clear as the experience we’ve had on other cell phones. Callers said we sounded OK. Another interesting feature is sliding open or closing the cell phone during a call has no effect on the call; meaning that the call does not end until the “end” button is manually pushed. When we placed a call using the speakerphone: call quality for both parties was loud and crystal clear. Callers didn’t know we were using a speakerphone let alone placing the call using a cell phone. We particularly like how easy it is to turn on and off the speakerphone via the dedicated key next to the four-way navi-key.

Audio playback: We found playback of songs sounded clear through the cell phone’s built-in speaker. Note: Since the speaker is on the back of the cell phone, we recommend laying the Blitz screen side down to get the best playback experience. The Blitz does support the stereo Bluetooth profile, so you can listen to music in stereo via a stereo Bluetooth headset.

Ease of Use

Menu/Phone book: At the heart of the cell phone is the typical Verizon Wireless user interface, just a bit slimmed down. You can still tab over to different menus once viewing a specific menu’s options. You can use the cell phone’s four-way navi-key to select different menu options. We particularly appreciate how easy it is to use the phone book. You can store five phone numbers and two e-mail addresses for each contact, along with a picture and dedicated ringtone – sorry, no slots for address info.

Camera: The 1.3-megapixel camera in this cell phone is decent. The cell phone lacks a flash, but it has adjustment options for brightness, white balance, capture mode (landscape or portrait), and color effects. There’s also a self-timer, which comes in handy when you use the tiny mirror (it’s an odd shape, and when you look into it, you may get the sensation that you’re looking at a mirror in a funhouse) next to the camera lens for snapping self-portraits. Overall, image quality is acceptable; images appear a bit washed out, but are OK for viewing on small screens. This cell phone doesn’t have a video recorder.

Music: As noted, listening to songs played through the cell phone’s speaker is pretty good. This cell phone lacks audio-centric controls such as bass and treble; however, it does have other MP3 player features such as shuffle, repeat, and playlists that you can create on-the-fly. The Blitz will support an optional 4GB MicroSD card – you can store approximately 99 music albums on a card with that much storage capacity – that’s a lot of tunes. If you plan on listening to more than just a few songs, you’ll want to get an external MicroSD card. The Blitz will play back Window Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 files only – sorry, no Apple AAC music files. The easiest way to get your own music onto the cell phone is by synching them from your computer to your cell phone via the included USB synching cable. Other options for getting music onto the cell phone can be done by either dragging and dropping songs onto the MicroSD card (as long as you have a MicroSD card adapter that works with your computer). Note: It is likely that you will not be able to listen to songs you purchased online at a music store on this cell phone.

Connectivity/Bluetooth: We were able to easily pair the cell phone with a Plantronics 925 headset and call quality was not adversely affected.

Design

Look and Feel: At first glance, with its bright blue casing, rounded edges and plastic buttons the Blitz looks more like a toy than a cell phone. The majority of the closed cell phone is a display and the bottom part looks more like the keys found on a portable gaming device. Although it does have a rather large screen, it’s definitely not the sharpest we’ve seen. That said; it’s big, bright, and readable – just not exactly what we’d call crisp. As is the case with many screens these days, the display is prone to attracting fingerprints. The cell phone’s spine is littered with buttons: volume keys, a 2.5mm headset jack, a proprietary charging cable, dedicated music launch key, dedicated camera launch key, and a MicroSD slot.

Keypad: When taking a closer look at the QWERTY keyboard on the Blitz it’s immediately evident that this cell phone is meant for those with smaller fingers. The keys are small and close together so typing on it is no easy task for those with larger hands or those with long fingernails. That said, the keys are slightly raised, which gives them enough delineation from each other. Another plus is that the white and lavender backlit letters and numbers are easy to read in just about any lighting.

Battery Life

When it comes to battery life, the Blitz is no slacker. We particularly appreciated that we could use the cell phone to play music for a few of hours before needing to recharge. Heavy cell phone users who make a ton of calls, send/receive loads of text messages daily, and listen to tunes stored on the cell phone regularly will need to recharge it every three days. More moderate users will be able to make the cell phone last about five days before needing to recharge. If you are a light user, making just two to three 10-minute calls a day along with light texting and listening to the occasional song, the Blitz cell phone will last about a week on a single charge.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the Verizon Wireless Blitz (Verizon Wireless)

Customer Rating: 4.3
by kat -- June 6th 2009 -- cortland, NY

Customer Rating: 4.3
by Stephanie -- April 28th 2009 -- Orlando, FL

Customer Rating: 2.5
by Veronica -- February 1st 2009 -- Nashville, TN

I've had the UTStarcom Blitz for exactly four months and it was replaced three times and finally Verizon invoked the lemon law. There were calls that just never came through. People would say why didn't you answer. They would show me on their phone where they dialed my number, but it would not show on my phone at all. Not happy at all with this little phone. I have four other Verizon phones in my possession and do not have an issue with any of them.

Customer Rating: 5
by JL -- January 21st 2009 -- Nashville, TN

I love the UTStarcom Blitz. I had a Razr phone with insurance and went through 3 in one year. It was such a piece of junk. This phone is very easy to use and the call quality blows the Razr out of the water. It has a very fun and unique design. I get a lot of random compliments on this phone. It is extremely comfortable in the hand when talking and on the ear.

Customer Rating: 5
by Robert Bishop Jr -- December 29th 2008 -- Albany, GA

The phone has great features and functions good. I have no regrets. Thanks for you'll help in choosing this phone.

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