Manage updates with the Download AppNokia 7705 Twist (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Nokia Part number: 7705 Twist
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- Bottom Line:
- The Nokia Twist 7705's bizarre design won't be for everyone, but it pulls through with decent features and good call quality. On the other hand, it's not a practical Internet or multimedia device.
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CNET editors' review
Nokia 7705 Twist (Verizon Wireless) price range: $229.99 - $234.12
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 09/16/2009
- Released on: 09/21/2009
The good: The Nokia Twist 7705 has a decent range of features, a comfortable keyboard, and admirable call quality.
The bad: The Nokia Twist 7705 has a polarizing design with a small display and a 2.5-millimeter headset jack. Its photo quality is poor, its streaming video frame size is small, and its call volume could be louder.
The bottom line: The Nokia Twist 7705's bizarre design won't be for everyone, but it pulls through with decent features and good call quality. On the other hand, it's not a practical Internet or multimedia device.
User reviews
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Broke after ONLY 6 weeks
by srmohler on November 19, 2009
Pros: Cute little phone, daughter loved the easy texting. Faster than her previous Blackberry Storm.
Cons: 20 year old daughter texts a LOT, and all of the swivel action wore it out. It came apart and Verizon did not want to replace it, saying she must have dropped it. It is a bad design or needs to be a bit tougher.
Summary: Don't buy it if you are a frequent texter. It can't take it.
Summary: Don't buy it if you are a frequent texter. It can't take it.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Broke after 1 month
by jason089 on November 8, 2009
Pros: Small, lightweight text msg phone
Cons: Durability, LCD screen stopped working.
Summary: Broke after 1 month of light use. Not durable enough for use as primary phone. Avoid, a waste of money.
Summary: Broke after 1 month of light use. Not durable enough for use as primary phone. Avoid, a waste of money.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Broke in 3 weeks
by kamarrero on November 2, 2009
Pros: Looks great
Cons: Design flaw in the twist. Easily breaks or separates.
Summary: Could not stand up to regular use by my 16 year old daughter who is not hard on her phones. The twist mechanism got a workout because she texts so ...
Summary: Could not stand up to regular use by my 16 year old daughter who is not hard on her phones. The twist mechanism got a workout because she texts so much and could not stand up to the constant open and closing.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Problems since day one
by trizayles on November 26, 2009
Pros: I liked the design and the features. Like the small size.
Cons: From the beginning, it would have periods of time where it wouldn't respond and now today, after only having it for a little more than a month, it will not turn on at all.
Summary: A phone that does not respond and then completely dies is worthless.
Summary: A phone that does not respond and then completely dies is worthless.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WONDERFUL PHONE
by vicwags on November 24, 2010
Pros: I needed a phone that didn't require a data package and that had a full QWERTY keyboard.I go to a fairly large university and haven't met a single person that has the same one as me on campus.
Cons: I've had issues where my phone would go on and off for no reason and I took the memory card out and it was completely fine after i put it back in and powered it on.
Summary: THE BOTTOM LINE: I think you all are crazy...this phone is wonderful! I've had it since the day it came out and I am almost up and I'...
Summary: THE BOTTOM LINE: I think you all are crazy...this phone is wonderful! I've had it since the day it came out and I am almost up and I'm looking at smartphones and other phones that have the same capabilities and I just can't find anything that even compares with this LEGIT phone. Nokia really did a great job with this phone. I think the speakers work amazing. And I don't have any problems when its on speaker phone.
BOTTOM LINE this phone is SAAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! you should get one1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fun. Easy to use.
by redcurrant on September 28, 2009
Pros: I really like the "habitat mode", which makes it easy to visualize your recent calls and messages with different people. Plus, it's fun. The full keyboard is nice for messaging. Not to mention it has a great look and is intuitive to navigate.
Cons: Sometimes the screen will lag or glitch for a second. I don't like the touch-sensitive keys on the screen, because they are too easy to accidentally press. The back cover could probably be a better fit. Voice command recognition not good.
Summary: I wanted a small, stylish phone with a QWERTY keyboard so I could make calls and write texts, and this fit the criteria. I also found it easy to navigate ...
Summary: I wanted a small, stylish phone with a QWERTY keyboard so I could make calls and write texts, and this fit the criteria. I also found it easy to navigate and actually FUN TO USE! I wasn't looking for apps or internet access, so I can't say much about that. There are improvements to be made, but its still a great phone overall if you want something different.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I had 4 of these via Verizon, each broke in 6wk or less
by johnlchamberlain on August 16, 2010
Pros: It's a cool looking phone, the little avatars are fun for a little while, the QWERTY keyboard has nice sized buttons for bigger fingers
Cons: I owned 4 and each broke the same way. After a month the txt inbox was full, when I deleted messages (no matter how many) it was full again after receiving maybe 1 or 2. Verizon replaced 3 times before I convinced them to give me a different device.
Summary: I asked and they looked into everything they could try to fix the persistent issues I had with not 1, 2, or 3 but 4 Nokia Twists and after being ...
Summary: I asked and they looked into everything they could try to fix the persistent issues I had with not 1, 2, or 3 but 4 Nokia Twists and after being very patient I finally asked them to give me a different phone. With 2 of the 4 defective models I had, whatever glitch there is was so persistent once it started that they would wipe the memory of the phone and it would still claim to have a full inbox. I have had wonderful Nokia phones in the past but I regret all the messages I lost over the last 6 months as I constantly tried to clear my inbox to no avail.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very unique and user friendly SUCCESS STORY
by turtlegirl91 on December 27, 2009
Pros: Great speaker phone for music and calls
Love the easy access keys
Great music program
Love the SD card slot
Love the avatars
User friendly
Great for teenagersCons: Don't have the data plan for the phone but it is unneeded for my using it.
Doesn't have a standard headphone jack. Easily adapted with the adapter.
This phone doesn't have any problems that can't be adapted to to fix.Summary: I'm a teenage girl so having a cutting edge phone that is unique is important. I have had my Nokia twist since 9/22/2009. I haven't seen ...
Summary: I'm a teenage girl so having a cutting edge phone that is unique is important. I have had my Nokia twist since 9/22/2009. I haven't seen anyone else using this phone. People have asked if it is an MP3. Works just like a blackberry. Love it for texting. QWERTY keyboard makes it convenient for the person who is an avid texter. The speaker phone is great for calls and the music. Most of the time I'm listening to music on my phone instead of my iPod. Great phone. I was kind of nervous about the Nokia brand but my doubts were resolved with this wonderful phone.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Do not buy this phone. Piece of junk.
by jgg18jgg on May 18, 2012
Pros: Cute is the only pro I found.
Cons: Small keyboard. Hard to text. Fell apart at twist mechanism. Went back to verizon and they were no help. There should be a recall on this phone.
Summary: Sorry I purchased this phone. Still have over a year on the contract and had to go back to my old phone which turns off for no reason. Very disappointed.
Summary: Sorry I purchased this phone. Still have over a year on the contract and had to go back to my old phone which turns off for no reason. Very disappointed.
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Basic messaging phone with a twist ;D
by JohnsUsername on April 16, 2012
Pros: The design is amazing as is the notification light. I'm constantly getting compliments, even so long after it was released. The shortcut buttons up top are efficient, not too handy though. It's small enough to be incredibly portable. Habitat mode shows me
Cons: It does have your usual messaging phone glitches. Nothing is unbearable. I returned the phone twice for not having a functioning flash on the camera, but even with it picture quality doesn't improve. Other than that, there's no reason I wouldn't recommend
Summary: The Nokia twist functions well for everyday use. It definitely shouldn't be used as more than just a messaging phone. I've dropped mine a few times, but it'...
Summary: The Nokia twist functions well for everyday use. It definitely shouldn't be used as more than just a messaging phone. I've dropped mine a few times, but it's never broken. I use it frequently. It hasn't even gotten any cracks. Everything about it is pretty much average, with the exception of it's exceptional design. It's great if you don't need a smartphone, but flip phones are just too dull.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nokia
- Part number: 7705 Twist
- Description: The Nokia 7705 Twist is 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.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Cellular phone
- Form Factor Swivel
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Voice recorder,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.7 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 3.5 oz
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Software Platforms Supported BREW
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
EMS,
MMS - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Picture messages,
Instant messages,
Voice mail,
E-Mail,
WAP Push 2.0,
xHTML Browser - Downloadable Content Ring tones,
Games,
Applications - Mobile Services VCAST
Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 72
- Ring Tone Formats MIDI,
MP3 - Additional Features TTY compatible
Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Stopwatch,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Memory
- User Memory 256 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 3 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Navigation System
- Navigation Software & Services VZ Navigator
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.4 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 860 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 270 min,
Standby - up to 312 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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