Verizon Wireless introduces Razzle feature phone with swiveling full-QWERTY keyboard

Verizon Razzle

Verizon Wireless has introduced the Razzle, a feature phone with a unique swivel design that lets users switch between an alphanumeric keypad and a full-QWERTY keyboard. The Personal Communications Devices-built handset features a 2.2-inch 262k color TFT display, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth support for use with hands-free headsets and stereo headphones.

The device provides access to Verizon's Mobile Web service, VZ Navigator turn-by-turn directions, and V CAST Music, too. Users can save songs to external microSD^(INFO) cards, including the 1GB card that comes bundled with the device. The phone also includes basic features like T9 predictive text, voice commands, and a speakerphone.

The Razzle will be available online October 6 for $69.99 after a two-year customer agreement. It will appear in stores later in the month.