October 19, 2006
Verizon Wireless G’zOne Type-V Phone
By Dana Joseph
Verizon announced today that beginning October 20 a new phone will be available, designed for those with outdoor lifestyles.
“Features of the G’zOne Type-V from Verizon Wireless include:
 - V CAST Video- and 3D games-capable — download or stream video from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers;
– Get It Now-capable — download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more;
– VZ Navigator-capable–get audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and
  location information;
– Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable — customizable, enhanced wireless access to
   the latest in news, sports, weather and more;
– TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability — send and receive messages
   with text, sounds, photos and videos;
– Mobile IM — send and receive instant messages using AOL Instant
   Messenger (AIM(R)), Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger;
– 2.0 megapixel digital camera
   - Resolution: 1200 x 1600, 960 x 1280, 480 x 640, 240 x 320, 120  x 160 pixels;
- Take 15-second FLIX videos;
– Address book with up to 500 contacts and picture Caller ID;
– Calendar, Alarm Clock and World Clock;
– Calculator and Notepad;
   — Countdown Timer and Stopwatch
   — Voice Activated Dialing
   — Speakerphone
   — E911 Supported
   — Frequency: CDMA2000 1 X EV-DO, 800MHz/1900 MHz-band compatible
   — Handset insurance available
   — Dimensions: 4.1″ h x 2.0″ w x 1.1″ d
   — Weight: 5.3 ounces
   — mAhLi-Ion Battery
   — TTY Compatible
   — Up to 203 minutes usage time or up to 170 hours standby time.”
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The advertised price will be around $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement
My question:Â Since it is being advertised as being “water resistent” does that mean it will be okay if it falls into the toilet by accident?
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10 Responses to “Verizon Wireless G’zOne Type-V Phone”
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October 26th, 2006 at 11:50 am
[...] That is a whole lot of text messages. I wonder if anyone is using the Verizon Wireless G’zOne Type-V Phone I wrote about a week or two ago. You know, the water resistent one? Bookmark to: [...]
October 29th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
[...] Found the chocolate Verizon wireless phone on sale at Target. This phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom and a built-in MP3 player (cool!). Bluetooth headset capability.  Of course, as I wrote earlier, I am very happy with my new c261 motorola. Bookmark to: [...]
November 19th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Actually, I own one (Verizon G’zOne Type-V) and it works quite well. C|Net DID test it in a bowl of water and it even rang on a call while submerged 6 inches! I’ve spilled tea and stuff on my phone and just wiped it off, no issues whatsoever.. plus the talk time is actually a little higher then the claim they make (good thing).
June 10th, 2007 at 3:20 am
I have one of these Gz one Type v cell home and really like it. I have a hard time founding a USB cable for it. so if anyone out there know where I my find one or a red cover for it. Please email me. Love the phone great for someone that spends a lot of time outside working.
Thank you
June 10th, 2007 at 3:24 am
It is Fishpup not FISHPU
email 11aquamaid7@gmail.com
for the Gz one type v USB cable
Thanks
June 16th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I have a Gzone type V - seems to work well so far, 2 wks. Bought it because waterproof, and I have used it in my kayak on the ocean. Handy to have the camera out there also. Speakerphone is good, I use it as a ‘hands free device’ while driving.
So far I’ve only got photos out of the phone by emailing 1 at a time, ponderous and expensive. Has anybody found a way to upload photos to a computer directly from the phone (USB cable?), or other method that is better the email 1 at a time?
July 18th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Not as tough as they claim, and that is an understatement. POS is more like it. During the first month I had it, the case cracked around the antenna. This was due to a 1 1/2 foot fall from my coffee table onto tile because I had it on vibrate, someone called and it vibrated itself off onto the floor. Cracked way too easy, but hey the phone still worked great…..fast forward 2 more months till 18 july 07, (got the phone in April 07) the mike stopped working. The phone rings, I can hear the people who are calling, but they can’t hear me. Tried recording something with it and the mike is definately toast. Some much for tough. I wasn’t abusive to this phone. My crappy old motorola took a lot more punishment than this, and I hated that phone. I loved the G’Z one until it died. Got great signal strength and was plenty loud. The camera was AWESOME. However, no workie workie no more. Don’t buy it.
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:33 pm
hey i bought the gzone type-s and it works perfect i have already take some videos under water while snorkling and so far no problem but i was wondering if any one knows how to transfer pics to a computer
August 2nd, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Purchased the type-v for construction hubby. Yesterday it got covered in concrete… rinsed it off with a hose on the site, still works! Didn’t even have time to completely dry and a call came it - no problems - love it!
August 15th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I take my type-v in the shower everyday, as I need to answer calls while at work (I get to shower on company time so I can’t complain!) and have dropped it on the hard tile a couple times, and I answer and dial out on the phone with the shower water splashing all over it. Phone working like a charm after 3 months of abuse! I’ve done all the dangerous stuff already - turned on the spotlight, then plunked it into a kitchen sink, and started taking photos underwater, then dialed out, took the phone out of the water, shaked out the excess water and started talking.
Great phone!