Nokia E71 review

Network and connections
A Business phone like the Nokia E71 needs maximum speed and connection versatility. Worldwide coverage is guaranteed by Quadband GSM and Dual UMTS. 3G and HSDPA at 3.6 Mbps technologies allow it to get online and browse quickly. And the IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard also lets you take advantage of corporate networks for VoIP conferencing and fast data exchange, together with USB 2.0 and IrDa.

Design and features
A 10 mm tall monoblock body to fit in the palm of your hand. Satin-finish cover in gray or white steel, both sturdy and lightweight at just 127 grams. Large 2.36-inch active matrix display with 16 million colors. Extended QWERTY keyboard to make typing easier. These are the strengths that a Business phone like the Nokia E71 must have. And for a refined touch, a leather case and wrist strap are included in the package, along with a 2 GB microSD card.

Main features
The Nokia E71 is based on the Symbian 9.2 platform - series 60 3rd edition, which ensures maximum customization and compatibility with Java applications. In the Business realm, the Mail for Exchange software interacts with Microsoft's corporate E-mail tools. Office management is intuitive and efficient, but you can also switch to Private mode with a convenient key. The E71 also uses voice recognition for quick call management. Not to mention the Quickoffice package and the PDF viewer for document management.

Entertainment and multimedia
This Smartphone also performs well as a leisure tool, with a 3.2 megapixel camera and LED flash for capturing images and videos. AM/FM radio reception lets you listen to music on the go, along with the multimedia player that supports numerous digital formats. The Nokia E71 is also a comfortable and reliable guide on every trip: thanks to the integrated GPS receiver and the Nokia Maps navigator, it finds your location and quickly gets you to your destination. And even for long trips, the 1500mAh battery lasts up to a full 17 days in Stand-by mode.