Verizon Wireless and Nokia introduce the Nokia 7705 Twist, a fun phone with a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. The phone’s shortcut buttons provide quick access to messaging, the 3.0 megapixel camera, Web browsing, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, voice commands, and speakerphone options. The Contact Light Ring, located in the lower right corner, can be customized to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory. The Nokia Twist can be order online beginning Sept. 13 and in Verizon Wireless Stores on Sept. 21.

Available colors: Black with Xpress-on™ Covers in black and purple packaged with the phone

Features:
Compatible with services including VZ Navigator(SM), V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, Visual Voice Mail, Mobile Broadband Connect and Corporate Email
Habitat mode activates a unique interface for visualizing your social circle and allows customers to easily organize their calls and messaging history
3.0 megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and autofocus
Dedicated camera/video keyResolution adjustment: 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 800 x 600, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Self-timer: Off, three, five, 10 seconds
White balance: auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten and fluorescent
Shutter sound: Shutter, Silent, Say “Cheese,” and Ready! 1 2 3
Color effects: normal, antique, black & white, negative
Capture mode: landscape and portrait
Photo editing: pan and zoom, rotate
Customized slideshow
Video capture and playback
Media Center-capable for downloading games, ringtones and more
Threaded messaging helps customers keep track of a variety of conversations
“Post to Blogs” feature allows multimedia to be posted to a blog or social networking site
HTML browser
Support for Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Chat and Blogs
Built-in mirror
Supported Bluetooth profiles include headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phonebook access, basic printing, object push (for vCard and vCal), file transfer, and basic imaging
2.4-inch, 262K TFT QVGA screen
EV-DO Rev. 0
2.5 mm headset jack
Dimensions: 2.71” x 2.71” x 0.59”
Usage time: up to 270 minutes or
Standby time: up to 312 hours
Weight: 3.44 ounces

The Nokia Twist will be available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.