Verizon and Nokia Launches Nokia 2705 Shade Mobile

Verizon Wireless and Nokia introduce the Nokia 2705 Shade(TM), a compact flip phone that fits in a pocket or purse for stylish connectivity. Available initially as an online exclusive, customers will have the option of purchasing the phone with or without a camera. The Nokia Shade also allows the customer to have the ability to choose the color of their choice with Xpress-onTM covers, sold separately.

Features:

- Large display on one of the smallest devices available at Verizon Wireless

- VZ NavigatorSM-capable to give customers access to more than 15 million points of interest

- Connect in color with Xpress-on changeable covers (sold separately)

- Stylish and sleek with interchangeable covers for added personalization

- Stores up to 1,000 contacts

- Light-weight and easily fits into a pocket or purse

- Text, picture and voice messaging capabilities

- Up to 300 minutes of usage time or up to 360 hours of standby time

- 1.3 megapixel camera

- Bluetooth® compatible with support for the following Bluetooth profiles: headset, hands-free, phonebook access, basic printing, and object push (for vCard and vCalendar)

- Micro USB 2.0 compatible

- Access to Mobile Web.

Price and availability:

The Nokia Shade with camera will be available online beginning Oct. 6 at www.verizonwireless.com for USD 29.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can purchase Xpress-on changeable covers in blue, red and purple for USD 19.99 by visiting www.verizonwireless.com.

Available colors: Black with Xpress-on(TM) Covers sold separately