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Nokia E71


(4 out of 5)


A sleek and versatile smart phone that lets you swap between work and play.

Review date: Jul 1, 2008

Nokia’s E71 will be the first Nokia QWERTY phone with 3.5G data-connection speeds to hit the U.S., and even at its relatively steep asking price of almost $500 (unlocked), it’s a very enticing option for business users who want to stand out from the BlackBerry-toting masses. In addition to snappy performance and a very good Web browser, users will appreciate the Symbian S60 interface and the ability to switch between work and play profiles. (Editor's Note Slim, Stunning Design We weren’t kidding when we said the E71 was thin. At 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.4 inches in size, this device is thinner than the BlackBerry Curve (0.6 inches thick) and just a sliver thinner than the Samsung BlackJack II, which measures 0.46 inches. The E71’s stainless steel exterior, available in two versions (white steel with a white keyboard, and gray steel with a black keyboard), make this phone one of the classiest we’ve ever held.

ProsCons
  • Stunning brushed metal design
  • Exceptional Web browser
  • HSDPA connectivity
  • Integrated GPS
  • Unlocked quad-band phone
  • 2.5mm headphone jack
  • A few useless features for U.S. customers
  • Mediocre e-mail system for those not using Exchange

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Todd Haselton