Nokia E71 Review
October 9, 2008
Slimmer from its earlier version, the E62, Nokia comes out with E71, utilizing the QWERTY keyboard to show that touch screens aren’t all glamour and glory. However, if you have fingers the size of Bigfoot’s then you may just want to use the earliest version of the mobile phone, which was the size of your head.
The processor is faster with the E71 as the speed is 50% faster and the free RAM has been multiplied by three. E71 offers a better camera with impressive 3.2 megapixels. Auto-focus and LED flash is an option for the better picture.
It also makes the music experience run more smoothly with the S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1, which gives you up-to-the-minute audio and video codecs. It includes H.264 and WMA
This phone is touted to be of good use for the business person. Whether or not it brings in more money and essentially pays for itself 10 times over is yet to be seen.
Here is a complete list of specifications:
Physical features, power and memory
Form: Monoblock with full keyboard
Dimensions: 4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 in
Weight: 4.47 oz
Full keyboard
High quality QVGA display
Size
High quality QVGA display
Display and 3D
Size: 2.36″
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
Up to 16 million colors
TFT active matrix (QVGA)
Two customizable home screen modes
Security features
Device lock
Remote lock
Data encryption for both phone memory an microSD content
mobile VPN
Keys and input method
Full keyboard
Dedicated one-touch keys: Home, calendar, contacts, and email
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
Accelerated scrolling with NaviTMKey
Notification light in NaviTMKey
Colors and covers
Available in-box colors:
- Grey steel
- White steel
Connectors
Micro-USB connector, full-speed
2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
Power
Battery: BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po standard battery
Talk time:
- GSM up to 10 h 30 min
- WCDMA up to 4 h 30 min
Standby time:
- GSM up to 17 days
- WCDMA up to 20 days
- WLAN idle up to 6.9 days
Music playback time (maximum): 18 h
Memory
microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 8 GB
~110 MB internal dynamic memory
Operating frequency
Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 850/1900 MHz, HSDPA
Offline mode
Data network
HSCSD
GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 100/60 kbps (DL/UL)
EDGE class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz, maximum speed 384/384 kbps (DL/UL)
HSDPA class 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps/384 kbps (DL/UL)
WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
WLAN Security: WEP, 802.1X, WPA, WPA2
TCP/IP support
Nokia PC Internet Access (capability to serve as a data modem)
IETF SIP and 3GPP
Local connectivity and synchronization
Infrared, maximum speed 115 kbps
Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
- Bluetooth profiles: DUN, OPP, FTP, SPP, HFP, GOEP, HSP, BIP, RSAP, GAVDP, AVRCP, A2DP
MTP (Multimedia Transfer Protocol) support
Network (Raw). Direct TCP/IP socket connection to any specified port (a.k.a HP JetDirectTM).
Network (LPR). Line Printer Daemon protocol (RFC1179).
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
Call features
Integrated handsfree speakerphone
Automatic answer with headset or car kit
Any key answer
Call waiting, call hold, call divert
Call timer
Logging of dialed, received and missed calls
Automatic redial and fallback
Speed dialing
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialing (SDND, SIND)
Fixed dialing number support
Vibrating alert (internal)
Side volume keys
Mute key
Contacts with images
Conference calling
VoIP
Messaging
SMS
Multiple SMS deletion
Text-to-speech message reader
MMS
Distribution lists for messaging
Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
Cell broadcast
Supported protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP
Support for e-mail attachments
IMAP IDLE support
Support for Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
Integrated Nokia Mobile VPN
Easy Email set-up
* Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or e-mail features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded.
Web browsing
Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML, MP, WML, CSS
Supported protocols: HTTP, WAP 2.0
TCP/IP support
Nokia browser
- JavaScript version 1.3 and 1.5
- Mini Map
Nokia Mobile Search
Nokia PC Internet Access (capability to serve as a data modem)
GPS and navigation
Integrated A-GPS
Nokia Maps application
* The availability and accuracy of GPS location services are dependent on wireless networks, satellite systems, and the agency receiving the information. It may not function in all areas or at all times. You should never rely solely on GPS products for essential communications like emergencies.
Photography
3.2 megapixel camera (2048 x 1536 pixels)
Image formats: JPEG/EXIF
CMOS sensor
Digital zoom
Autofocus
Focal length: 3.8 mm
Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
Macro focus: 10-60 cm
LED flash
Flash modes: Automatic, On, Red-eye, Off
Flash operating range: 1 m
White balance modes: automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent
Center weighted auto exposure; exposure compensation: +2 ~ -2EV at 0.7 step
Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
Scene modes: auto, user defined, close-up, portrait, landscape, night, night portrait
Color tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
Full-screen viewfinder with grid
Active toolbar
Share photos with Share on Ovi
Video
Main camera
640 x 480 at 22 fps
320 x 240 (QVGA) at 30/15 fps
176 x 144 at 15 fps (QCIF)
digital video zoom
Video recording file formats: .mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
Audio recording formats: AMR
Video white balance modes: automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent
Scene modes: automatic, night
Color tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
Clip length (maximum): 1 h
RealPlayer
Video playback file formats: .Flash Lite 3, mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
Video streaming: .3gp, mp4, .rm
Customizable video ring tones
Music and audio playback
Music player
Media player
Music playback file formats: .mp3, .wma, .aac, AAC+, eAAC+
Audio streaming formats: .rm, .eAAC+
FM radio 87.5-108 MHz with RDS support
2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
Nokia Music Manager
Nokia Podcasting support
Customizable ring tones
Synchronize music with Windows Media Player
NaviTM wheel support
Voice Aid
Voice and audio recording
Voice commands
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling (SDND, SIND)
Voice recorder
Audio recording formats: AMR-WB, AMR-NB
Speech codecs: FR, EFR, HRO/1, AMR-HR, and AMR-FR
Text-to-speech
Personalization: profiles, themes, ring tones
Customizable profiles
Customizable ring tones
Customizable video ring tones
Support for talking ring tones
Customizable themes
Customizable home screen content in Business and Personal modes
Software platform and user interface
S60 3.1 Edition, Eseries
Symbian Os 9.2
Two home screens with customizable active standby views
Voice commands
FOTA (Firmware update Over The Air)
Personal information management (PIM)
Advanced contacts database: multiple number and e-mail details per contact, contacts with images
Support for assigning images to contacts
Support for contact groups
Closed user group support
Fixed Dialling Number support
Clock: analogue and digital
Alarm clock with ring tones
Reminders
Calculator with advanced functions
Calendar with week and month view
Converter
Active Notes
To-do list
PIM information viewable during call
Applications
JavaTM MIDP 2.0
Flash Lite 3.0
Chat and instant messaging
Nokia browser
- JavaScript version 1.3 and 1.5
- Mini Map
Dictionary
Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet)
PDF Viewer
ZIP Manager
Download!
File Manager
Nokia Search
Nokia Maps
Adding more applications:
- Use the Download! client
- Over-the-air (OTA) downloads
Sales package contents
Nokia E71
Nokia Battery (BP-4L)
Nokia Charger (AC-5U)
Nokia Connectivity Cable (CA-101)
Nokia Headset (HS-47)
Nokia Eseries Lanyard
Nokia Eseries Pouch
User Guide, Quick Start Guide and other documentation
Recommended accessories
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602
Nokia 8 GB microSDHC Card MU-43
Compatible accessories
Complete accessories for your Nokia E71
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