Nokia 7705 Twist Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

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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.

The Nokia 7705 Twist has a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad.

Other features include Bluetooth stereo music streaming, customizable Habitat mode that allows you to assign avatars to contacts, and a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder.

The Nokia 7705 Twist is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network, and the V CAST Video on Demand service that enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.

The 7705 Twist also features a customizable Habitat mode that activates a unique interface for visualizing your social circle with fun avatars and allows you to easily organize your calls and messaging history. You can even change the back cover to suit your style. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices, stereo music streaming and tethering a PC, microSD memory expansion (to 16 GB), multi-format digital audio player, access to personal and corporate e-mail, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev 0 network
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service (Learn more)
2.4-inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 262K color depth, ambient light sensor)
Swiveling face reveals full QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and e-mails
3-megapixel auto-focus camera/camcorder with flash and dedicated camera key. (Learn more)
Digital audio player for MP3 and WMA formats. Sync music from your PC to the phone and create and manage playlists right on the device.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB (a 1 GB card is included with the phone).
Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile e-mail, and Corporate e-mail
Threaded messaging helps you keep track of a variety of conversations
Full HTML viewing of Web sites
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
Media Center capable for downloading games, ringtones, and more
Speaker–independent voice commands
Phonebook with up to 1000 contacts
2.5mm headset jack
Bilingual Interface: English/Español
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 7705 Twist weighs 3.44 ounces and measures 2.71 x 2.71 x 0.59 inches. Its 860 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and up to 312 hours (13 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev 0 3G frequencies.

What's in the Box
Nokia 7705 Twist handset, rechargeable battery, charger, Xpress–on Covers, quick start guide, user manual

Verizon Wireless Services

Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
V CAST Music with Rhapsody: 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.
V CAST Video on Demand: 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.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check e-mail, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

Learn More

3-Megapixel Camera/Camcorder

Resolution adjustment: 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 800 x 600, 640 x 480, and 320 x 240
Self timer: Off, 3, 5 or 10 seconds
White balance: Auto, Sunny Cloudy, Tungsten, and Fluorescent
Shutter sound: Shutter, Silent, Say "Cheez", and Ready! 1 2 3
Color effects: Normal, Antique, Black & White, and Negative
Capture mode: Landscape & Portrait
Photo editing: Pan & Zoom, Rotate
Customized slideshow

Product Details

Unique cube design swivels open to reveal full QWERTY keyboard; customizable Habitat mode for assigning avatars to contacts
Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 16 GB; access to personal email and instant messaging services
Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 312 hours (13 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, Xpress?on Covers, quick start guide, user manual

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Customer Reviews

Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review Date: January 12, 2010

Reviewer: ,

I am 10 years old and got this phone for x-mas. It is light, portable and small. It has a built in mirror,and a qwerty key board.You can even put a video that YOU take as your home screen, though I find it annoying.

GREAT PHONE

Aesthetically pleasing, BUT...

Review Date: April 14, 2010

Reviewer: Teen Reader, Texas

I got this phone for Christmas of '09.
The phone is everything I'd want from a phone and more.
It's small, unique, and relatively easy to use.
However, problems soon arose just after a few weeks of using it.

PROS:
-Easy to use QWERTY keyboard.
-Interesting light-up ring
-Interesting "habitat" mode
-Unique design; this phone never fails getting attention from peers
-Small, compact shape makes it easy to slip into a pocket
-Excellent call quality
-GPS is the bomb

CONS
-Unique "swivel" joint broke after just 2 months. The screen and keyboard completely separated into 2 pieces. However, under the warranty I was able to get another. So far I've had my new phone for a month and a half without it loosening like the first one did.
-When "habitat" mode was activated, it froze the screen when I received texts or calls.
-Camera sucks. Flash sucks.
-Menu is a bit confusing/disorganized
-Talking on the phone is a little awkward

I'd recommend this phone to someone who likes to text, but who doesn't do it too often. The constant open/close motion of the phone wears on the joint of the phone, making it easy for it to break. That's why my first phone broke. I really do like this design of the phone. It's really sleek and innovative, but I can see room for improvement.

dont buy it.!

Review Date: January 17, 2010

Reviewer: A. Mckenzie,

i got this fone for chrismas. i havent had it long but it already gets on my nerves.! battery life sucks.! doesnt take that great of pics. n if u text alot like i do dont qet it. the touch pad on it is slow to respond and it often freezes n shuts off.

Yuck. The WORST phone I've ever owned.

Review Date: June 12, 2010

Reviewer: M. Nichols, Iowa, USA

When I first got this phone, I loved it. I've only had it for around 6 months and I HATE it. I actually just purchased an older model Blackberry 8330 on ebay because I can't stand to use this phone for another month!

The worst part? The camera. The only time I've gotten decent photos is outside, in direct sunlight, when my subject wasn't moving. I thought it would have a good camera because it's 3MP but it just sucks. Photos come out blurry and washed out 99% of the time. Plus, the boxy shape of the phone can make it difficult to take photos - it's very easy to accidentally get a finger or thumb on the lens. My old enV (the 1st one) took awesome photos and made this phone's photos look like poo. The lack of photographic capabilities is a big deal for me because there are MANY many times when I'm with my family and my daughter and I don't have my Nikon with me. So, I use my phone's camera a lot for quick, memory making snapshots and I save them to a microSD card so that I can print them later. I can't even see what half the photos are when I use my Nokia, and I wouldn't waste the money on printing any of them.

The second-to-worst-part: This phone is S-L-O-W! A rep at a Verizon store gave me the run around about how my phone would be faster if I deleted text messages and such. That is BULL. I deleted all my messages - sent, drafts, inbox, everything - and nothing changed. My enV was always super fast and this phone is slow with everything! I don't even use habitat mode because it's slower than just going to messages and sending texts from there. Habitat mode is a cool idea, and it would be awesome on a better and faster phone (especially a smart phone) but on this phone, it's just annoying. And with Habitat, you can only choose 3 different themes, which kind of stinks. I would pay to download cuter and more fun themes - on a faster phone, of course.

This phone also crashes a lot. I've had it replaced once because it kept crashing when I'd get picture messages. I was hoping that maybe my phone was seriously defective and when I got the new one, it would be a lot faster and work better. Everything was the same except that it didn't crash as much.

I love the look of the phone - it's very sleek, cute, stylish, and fun. However, the design is also a major flaw. I have never had problems with dropping phones until I got this thing. It slides off of everything. It's difficult to hold on to. It scratches easily too - it looks like I've had it for a lot longer than 6 months.

The light ring is pretty cool though - you can change the colors of the light and you can have different colors for different contacts. It serves a similar purpose to customizing your ringtones but if you're like me and leave your phone on vibrate, it is kind of handy. The light still lights up on vibrate. It also can stay lit up for a few seconds after a text, so if the phone's screen goes black (because it's going into standby) you will still know that you got a text or a call or whatever.

The keyboard is very scrunched and if you have bigger fingers, this is NOT the phone for you. I've always used my nails when texting so it doesn't bother me too much, but it's still really easy to type in the wrong thing. And it's really annoying that you have to push the symbol key every time you want to enter a symbol. There are also 2 touch buttons under the screen and it's extremely easy to accidentally touch one and totally mess up everything - whether you're texting, calling, or just looking a photos.

I bought this phone because it looks kind of like a BlackBerry when opened - I wanted a BB but was told I'd have to pay $45 extra a month. Now, we've had to change plans (a cheaper, much better plan) and the unlimited data only costs $30 a month. Since I was able to find a new BB curve on ebay, I decided to bite the bullet and get it. I would NOT recommend that anyone buy this phone unless you want to be endlessly frustrated.

COMPLETE PIECE OF JUNK

Review Date: July 9, 2010

Reviewer: valenciamom,

Got this phone for my 16-year-old daughter. She loved it - small, easy to use, cute. But then it broke only 18 days after we got it - half of the display is completely unreadable, making the thing useless for text messages. Didn't even have it for a month! No problem, I thought, it is still under warranty so Verizon will replace it. No such luck. According to Verizon, it is a "pressure crack" that is not covered under warranty. Our only solution, according to the helpful folks at Verizon, is to pay Assurion for a refurbished, second hand phone. They accused us of dropping the phone (it has NOT been dropped or hurt in any way) and told us this type of crack happens when it is carried in the user's pocket. Really? A cell phone that can't go in a pocket? As it happens, my daughter was super careful with this phone, so much so that she didn't even put it in her back pocket but carried it in an interior purse pocket. So unless you want a phone that has to be carried in bubble wrap on a velvet cushion, get something else. Either the phone is a badly made, low quality piece of junk, or Verizon corporate is unwilling to admit this one is defective. Or perhaps both. As soon as our contract is up we will no longer be Verizon customers, that's for sure.

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