Nokia 7705 Twist

Offering a unique swivel design, the Nokia 7705 Twist mobile phone for Verizon Wireless showcases a large screen and smooth buttons with tactile feedback. Anchored by a Contact Light ring in the lower right corner--which also lights up when incoming calls are received--the phone swivels open with a snapping click to reveal a QWERTY keyboard.

Size and weight:

It is perfectly square that measures 2.71 inches by 2.71 inches by 0.59 inch in its dimension, but the rounded corners make it look only slightly less angular.

Network and connectivity:

The networking features are CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz), 3G. And the connectivity features are Internet, USB (microUSB), Bluetooth, Bluetooth (2.1), Headphones connector 2.5mm.

Memory and Display:

It includes 256MB internal memory and expandable memory card slot up to 16GB for further storage. A 1 GB card is included with the phone. The display size 2.4-inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 262K color depth, ambient light sensor).

Camera and Video:

The Nokia 7705 has a 3MP camera with autofocus and flash. You can take pictures in five resolutions from 2,048×1, 536 pixels down to 320×240 pixels. And its editing options include three quality settings, a self-timer, auto-focus, three color tones, four white-balance effects, landscape and portrait modes and a brightness control. You can use its camera as camcorder too. The flat-edged design lets you stand it on its end, meaning you can capture group shots using the timer to ensure you’re in them too.

Entertainment Features:

The Media Center capable for downloading games, ringtones, and more. Post to Blogs feature allows multimedia to be posted to a blog or social networking site. Organizer tools including calendar, alarm, calculator, notepad, world clock, stopwatch. Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off. Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go. On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview, and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable. This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children's programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games. The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.