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BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA)
FM Radio Recording
3D Surround Sound
Bluetooth® Technology
20 Mbytes Internal Memory plus MiniSD™ Memory Card

Design

70%

Usability

68%

Features

72%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Review

The BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 is a state of the art music phone which offers the user the highest quality sound & performance. The handset is highly attractive & has a flip open action to access the keypad. The EF51 provides the user with all the music keys & navigation when in the closed position & when in the opened position the user can access the full keypad. The handset comes in a choice of either white or black coloured casing & both colours highlights the distinctive look of the BenQ-Siemens EF51. The EF51 is a fun music phone which has similar features to other music phones on the market like the Sony Ericsson W550i & the Sony Ericsson W800i. The phone comes with 20 Mbytes of internal memory & the user can expand the memory up to 2 Gbytes with the MiniSD™ memory card which can be inserted into the designated slot provided. The phone weighs only 95 grams & measures 89 x 49 x 18 mm with the battery fitted.

The music feature is the highlight of the BenQ-Siemens EF51 as the Q-fi provides the user with a simple to operate music device with high quality sound & designated music keys for instant music. The built in music player can play music in MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA music formats. The sound can be heard perfectly with 3D surround sound & a 6 band equalizer. The easy to use music keys allows the user to play, pause, fast forward & back play music easily. The music player comes with a show lyrics features which allows the user to create their own sing along when the words to a song are displayed. The speech to music feature allows the user to select music quickly by using their voice to activate songs. The built in FM radio allows the user to tune into their favourite FM station & enjoy radio on the move. The radio feature allows the user to record as a MP3 file which can be useful & is a fun feature to have with a mobile FM radio. The user can enjoy & select ringing tones in either MP3 or MIDI format. The BenQ-Siemens EF51 comes with a stereo headset so that the user can relax & enjoy a personal listening experience from their mobile phone music player.

The phone comes with a colourful TFT screen which provides 262k colours & has a large 1.6 Inch size display. The user can use the screen as a viewfinder for the built in camera feature. The 1.3 megapixel camera comes with a 4 x digital zoom & the user can have fun sending, editing. printing or saving their treasured snaps.

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Mobile Phone Front View

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Mobile Phone Open View

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Mobile Phone Side View

The BenQ-Siemens EF51 comes with Bluetooth® technology which allows the user to connect to any Bluetooth® compatible device & enjoy a wirefree connection. The user can connect to compatible headsets, printers, PDAs, PCs, laptops & other mobile phones totally wirefree. The phone comes with tri band network which will switch automatically between GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 without the user knowing it is switching.

The user can keep in contact with others by using one of the messaging services provided on the phone which include text messaging (SMS) & multimedia messaging (MMS). The SMS message is a text only message which can be sent to any SMS mobile phone user. The SMS is a quick & easy messaging service that comes with a predictive text input option to assist the user if required. The MMS allows the user to send photos or images complete with text & sound to any MMS compatible mobile phone user. The MMS is a fun & visual messaging service that is simple & quick to create. The user can download games to suit their gaming needs or simply play the pre loaded Java™ games.

The phone comes with a highly manageable phone book feature which allows the user to add, edit & remove contact details easily. The calendar feature will remind the user of those all important dates & engagements. The alarm & clock feature will be used for everyday use along with the built in calculator. The BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 comes with a conference call feature which allows the user to talk to more than one contact on one call. The user can use the call forwarding feature, call timer & call cost feature to manage their calls.

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Specifications & Features

Screen
TFT 262k Colour Screen (128 x 128 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Screensaver
Wallpaper
Themed Display

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+ & WMA)
Dedicated Music Keys
Ringer Melodies (MP3 & MIDI)
FM Radio
FM Radio Recording as MP3 File
3D Surround Sound
6 Band Equalizers
Show Lyrics Function
Speech to Music
Voice Commands
Stereo Headset

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Notes
Calculator
Stopwatch
Alarm
Currency Converter
Call Forwarding
Call Timer & Cost
Conference Call
Qsync & Qmusic PC Management Tool

Connectivity
GPRS
USB
Bluetooth®

Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP
WML

Memory & Talk Time
20 Mbytes Internal Memory plus MiniSD™ Memory Card
4 Hours Talk Time
200 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
95 g
89 x 49 x 18 mm

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Your BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51 Reviews

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Reviewer: J - Philippines
Date: 30th Aug 2007

It's so easy to use & it's user friendly.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Kittipan - Thailand
Date: 3rd Aug 2007

It's a very good & performance mobile phone, I love it.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Grace Makokha - Mombasa, Kenya
Date: 17th Jul 2007

The phone is very beautiful & unique. I bought it two weeks ago. The only problem is that the keypads look weak hope they will last. Could someone advice me because I have already encountered a problem on the phone, right now when I call or receive a call, I can't hear someone unless I activate the loudspeaker or use the ear phones, thanks Grace.

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Marlon - Birkirkara, Malta
Date: 21st Apr 2007

The mobile is very user friendly. It is true there is no video, but who needs a video on a 2 inch screen. Not so healthy for the eyes. You can buy a good TV & watch videos on it. It is much more enjoyable & healthy for your eyes. Sound is magnificent & pictures, wall papers & MP3 are easily added to this mobile, not to speak about the cool design. If you want a toy buy Nokia not Siemens.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Rian - Jakarta, Indonesia
Date: 28th Mar 2007

The Benq-siemens ef51 can't play video.

Design

80%

Usability

50%

Features

70%

Reviewer: Satake - UK
Date: 27th Mar 2007

I bought this phone for my girlfriend & used a couple of days, & for that days I've used I can tell that the phone is good, nice design, dedicated keys for the MP3.

Design

65%

Usability

70%

Features

65%

Reviewer: Suhrid - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date: 10th Mar 2007

The problems are:

1. No video play
2. Such a tiny screen

Except that it's a nice phone.

Design

75%

Usability

65%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Beni - Serpong, Indonesia
Date: 2nd Mar 2007

What is the FM recoding bit rate? Is there any software that can make this phone with video features? Can I Configure the equalizer manually?

Design

50%

Usability

75%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Camilla - Holbæk, Denmark
Date: 5th Feb 2007

SOO flipping GOOD

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Tom - London, UK
Date: 10th Jan 2007

Not so good.

Design

Usability

Features

Reviewer: John - London, Somalia
Date: 10th Jan 2007

Naff phone, don't buy it. It's a brick

Design

Usability

Features

10%

Reviewer: Vlk - UK
Date: 8th Oct 2006

Hello! I really want to buy this phone but could anyone please inform me about FM record function. What is the bitrate of the recorded mp3 & could we adjust the record quality?

Design

70%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Vicky - UK
Date: 23rd Jul 2006

Super stylish handset & what a difference the BenQ Siemens mobile phones are compared to the old Siemens designs. I like the EF51 as it's design is so elegant & interesting. The Q Fi & many music features will attract all music lovers like myself & I am still pinching myself that this is a BenQ Siemens phone. I can't wait to tell my boyfriend about this phone.

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Carl Peterson - Haydon, UK
Date: 22nd Jul 2006

Music music music all the way with this phone... Good size & weight, battery is fine & the overall look is very good & I would like it in black. It has a great list of features & it's appearance is stunning but I want to read some users reviews before I buy for myself. I am a little surprised that the EF51 has no video features, is this right???

Editors Note: Yes it is correct, the BenQ Siemens Q-fi EF51 does not have any video features. Thank you for your review Carl.

Design

80%

Usability

75%

Features

75%

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