Verizon nabs the Blitz: someone has thought of the children

by Paul Miller posted Aug 25th 2008 at 9:52AM

This one has been in the works for a while, but Verizon has appropriated UTStarcom's TXT8010 my-first-QWERTY phone for tweens and dropped it onto an unsuspecting market with the new "Blitz" moniker. The slider phone will run you $70 with a two year contract, is available now, and includes a few perks like VCAST Music, a microSD slot, 1.3 megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth to keep your jaded child interested.

Filed under: Handsets, Verizon Wireless

Tags: blitz, qwerty, slider, txt8010, verizon wireless, VerizonWireless

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tande @ Aug 25th 2008 10:40AM

Qualified Yay!

I've been looking at this since it was pre-paid. I just want a super cheap QWERTY phone that I can pay full retail for as a go between for my dying flip and the BB that I'm going to buy...

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Anon.Amous @ Aug 25th 2008 10:51AM

What is with the uncentered screen - ewwww. And this is as fat as a 1992 Gameboy...

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SteveoftheDead @ Aug 25th 2008 1:59PM

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Cool for kids I guess?

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backbeat @ Aug 25th 2008 3:30PM

Looks like a Centro with a C-Section.

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plh2034 @ Aug 25th 2008 5:18PM

BOOOO!

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Jack @ Aug 25th 2008 8:25PM

I actually saw this today and it's adorable. The screen is off center though and there's a vertical line of text saying "slide to open". You'd think it would just be a sticker... Why would you need a constant reminder?
The keyboard is great, with ridges in between each button. It's strange looling when closed, as it's wider than of is tall, but it fits well in the hand.