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 gimmicky, but it is really fun, as is the Habitat mode. The camera is not the best out there, but it is adequate for a quick picture or video.

Although the Twist has a lot of capacities like visual voice mail and GPS, many of these functions come with an additional monthly cost. If you will be using all of that functionality, you will have to add up the costs and compare them to a dedicated smart phone with a comprehensive data plan.

If, however, you just want a phone to text, make calls, and listen to music, the Twist is a fun phone that may be just what you need.

Pros:

• Good call quality
• Excellent messaging
• Unique design
• Removable covers
• Fun Habitat mode
• Fun Contact Ring
• Media card slot

Cons:

• CDMA only
• Average photo and video quality
• Many extras require additional monthly costs
• Poor web browsing