Verizon Wireless 7705 Twist

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Fantastic build quality, great email support, superb QWERTY keyboard
Slick swivel design. Roomy QWERTY keyboard. Good voice quality.
Head turning design. Cool Habitat mode.

Cons:

Poor camera, lackluster music player
Subpar reception. Poor music player performance. Disappointing camera. Non-standard headphone jack.

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Last revision on November 6, 2009

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic build quality, great email support, superb QWERTY keyboard
Slick swivel design. Roomy QWERTY keyboard. Good voice quality
Head turning design. Cool Habitat mode
The Nokia Twist 7705 has a decent range of features, a comfortable keyboard, and admirable call quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor camera, lackluster music player
Subpar reception. Poor music player performance. Disappointing camera. Non-standard headphone jack
Must twist open the phone to answer a call (unless you're using a headset)
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

Expert reviews and ratings

The Nokia 7705 Twist from Verizon is Nokia's first 'adventurous' form factor in quite a while, and it's no surprise that they did a great job with it. The Twist is built well, with a sturdy yet smooth hinge and swivel motion. The...

By MobileBurn on October 20, 2009

The Nokia Twist isn't going to win everyone's hearts, but considering its target market, we'd say it does a pretty good job. It's a decent mid-range device with a solid feature set, and performs quite well to boot. Battery life isn't...

By PhoneDog on October 19, 2009

The Nokia 7705 Twist isnt a great performer, but it offers Verizon subscribers looking for a messaging device a way to stand out from the crowd—and you can even see through...

By PC Mag on September 25, 2009

Nokia doesn’t make many CDMA phones, and the Nokia Twist is a winner. The phone has a unique design that should please those who want something unusual and fashionable. It’s also great for texters thanks to the excellent keyboard. The LED...

By MobileTechReview on September 21, 2009

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By About.com on September 19, 2009

The Nokia Twist 7705s bizarre design wont be for everyone, but it pulls through with decent features and good call quality. On the other hand, its not a practical Internet or multimedia...

By cnet on September 16, 2009

There’s a newcomer to the cell phone market that is perfect for those who enjoy something unique. That phone is the Nokia 7705 Twist for Verizon Wireless. Keep reading for a closer look.The Twist is perfectly square in its shape and may not even...

By Dev Hardware on November 06, 2009

The Nokia Twist 7705 has a unique design that is very workable. It is truly unusual and fashionable and will make you stand out in a crowd. The excellent keyboard and threaded messages make it a great phone for texting. The Contact Ring may be a bit...

By Hardware Secrets on October 29, 2009

If you fall into the category of people who value messaging over any other function in a phone, the Twist from Nokia may be up your alley. It is the latest in a new breed of squarish-shaped devices that hide full QWERTY keyboards within. It...

By Phone Scoop on September 24, 2009