Nokia Twist 7705 phone to be launched soon

Nokia will launch the Nokia Twist 7705 phone in mid-September 2009, via Verizon, reports say.

Nokia Twist 7705 photo via Engadget

Engadget has reported that the Nokia Twist 7705 will be a squarish, swivel phone. The phone will come with an integrated mirror at the back and a hidden QWERTY keyboard that will swivel out when the phone is opened.

Other features include a 3 MP autofocus camera with flash, dedicated camera/video key, bluetooth, EVDO rev 0, “Habitat Mode Unique Display Theme,” and a full HTML browser.

The phone is said to measure 2.71″ x 2.7″ x 0.59″ and weighs 97.5 gms.

Unconfirmed reports say that the phone will support VCast Videos/Music and VZ Navigator and feature a music player that supports MPW, WMA with 16GB microSDHC support.

The phone will come with 16GB of optional removable memory.

The Nokia Twist 7705 will also have replaceable faceplates and a contact light ring in the lower right corner of the phone, that lights up when users receive messages and other notifications.

The phone will be available in select NYC locations on September 13, 2009, then at BJs locations on September 19, 2009, and finally in stores across the country on September 21, 2009.

As far as prices go, customers who order the Nokia Twist 7705 online at corporate stores will have to pay $99.99 after $50 rebate with 2-year contract and $169.99 (after rebate) with a 1-year contract.

BJs locations will offer it for free with a two-year contract and $70 with a one-year contract, after rebate.

The full retail price of the Nokia Twist 7705 will be $279.99.