Nokia Corp, the pioneer in manufacturing mobile handsets has introduced the new Nokia 2705 Shade with Verizon Wireless. The Nokia 2705 Shade is a compact flip phone that easily slides in the pocket.

This new phone from Nokia camp 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

The device would be initially available as an online exclusive. Besides, the customers 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 colour of their choice with Xpress-on covers, sold separately.

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