Connectivity

The Rapture supports Bluetooth connectivity, including a stereo headset profile for listening to music and Object Push for exchanging files with other phones or a Bluetooth-enabled PC. The Rapture is also compatible with Bluetooth headsets and speakers and Bluetooth for the car.

The phone is also wired with a USB port for connecting to a computer and transferring music and video files. However, the cable for syncing the phone to the computer is sold separately.

Rapture users have the option of subscribing to VZ Navigator, a pre-installed application that provides turn-by-turn instructions to any address in the U.S. and points out neighboring landmarks such as ATM's, banks and gas stations. Users have the option of getting their instructions in written or audible format. The VZ Navigator costs $9.99 for a monthly subscription or $2.99 for a one-day subscription.

Conclusion

The Rapture packs a lot of connectivity into a small, stylish package. The phone's high-speed connection gives users a number of options for messaging, whether the medium is video, audio or photo. Verizon's VCAST service also insures a constant stream of video and music entertainment.

With the phone's external touch screen, it's easy to access music and snap photos, making the Rapture more versatile and user-friendly as a multimedia phone. And although it's not the fanciest phone on the block, lacking features such as a camera flash and not including basic hardware such as a computer cable, it manages to make the most of its modest size with generous multimedia capabilities, good call quality and a sleek profile.

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