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Nokia E71 3G SmartPhone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
3G HSDPA Technology
WLAN Wi-Fi Technology
Advanced Contacts
Voice Over IP Internet Call
A GPS Navigation System
Full QWERTY Keyboard & Navi™ Key
3.2 Megapixel Camera with Digital Zoom & Auto Focus
FM Radio RDS

Our Summary
The E71 is a great looking 3G Smartphone complete with Wi-Fi technology which comes with a QWERTY keyboard & a Navi™ key for easy text entry as well as smooth navigation around the phones menu system. The Nokia E71 comes with many business & entertainment features which include advanced contacts, emails with attachment, text to speech message reader, A GPS navigation system, 3.2 megapixel digital camera, radio & the user can enjoy a call over voice over IP internet calls on this wonderful Smartphone.

Design
90%
Usability
86%
Features
87%

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Nokia E71 3G SmartPhone Review

The stunning Nokia E71 3G Smartphone comes in a stylish solid casing which is available in either a white steel coloured casing or a grey steel coloured casing. The style of the handset is solid & slim with a full QWERTY keyboard situated below the high resolution screen. The overall size of the casing is very slim for a 3G Smartphone which measures 10mm in depth, 57mm in width by 114mm in height & its overall weight is 127 grams. The screen is large which measures 2.3 Inches when measures diagonally & provides up to 16 million colours on a QVGA type display. Below the screen the user will find a Navi™ key for smoothly navigating through menus & the full QWERTY keyboard for an easy to use text input method. The E71 comes with a handset lock feature & a remote lock to prevent the user activating any buttons when the handset is not in use.

The Nokia E71 works on a Symbian operating system version 9.2 complete with series 60 software version 3.1. The Smartphone comes with a built in A GPS navigation system which supports Nokia maps for easy to following navigation maps. The user can enjoy high speed Internet connectivity & Internet features on this Internet focused Smartphone which allows the user to browse the Web like they would do on their home or office PC. The E71 supports XHTML & HTML Web browsing complete with a Nokia mini maps feature. The 3G Smartphone comes with easy to use call features which allows the user to enjoy a conference call with up to six contacts at a time, a hands free call over the handsets loud speaker system or a voice over IP call over the Internet. A built in phone book allows the user to store contacts details complete with an image. The user can store all their contacts numbers & information in one place which allows the user to manage their contacts easily. The handset comes with everyday call features such as call divert, call hold, call timer & a call waiting feature. A built in calendar feature on the Nokia E71 allows the user to plan events & meeting easily to stay on top of arrangements & commitments. The E71 comes with an alarm clock function & a clock which can be displayed in either analogue or digital format.

Nokia E71 3G SmartPhone Front View
Nokia E71 3G SmartPhone Back View
Nokia E71 3G SmartPhone Angle View

A built in battery is a rechargeable battery which allows the user to gain up to 10.5 hours of GSM talk time from a fully charged battery or up to 4.5 hours of WCDMA talk time. The standby times vary on the handset depending on the user's network selection but the user can enjoy up to 408 hours of GSM standby time from a fully charged battery. The Nokia E71 is a 3G HSDPA technology handset which allows the user to experience high speed Internet & connectivity on this highly capable 3G Smartphone. The handset supports popular connectivity options which include a USB cabled connection, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity & an infra red connection. The user can connect their 3G Smartphone to other compatible devices using a connectivity method to suit the user's needs. The Nokia E71 supports WLAN Wi-Fi technology which allows the use to connect to either a local WLAN or hotspot to enjoy a wireless connection to the Internet. The handset comes with 110 megabytes of built in memory & has a memory card expansion slot which supports up to 8 gigabytes of external memory. The user can enjoy roaming Worldwide with their new 3G Smartphone as the phone covers four GSM networks & WCDMA but the coverage is dependent on the users chosen network provider.

A built in 3.2 megapixel digital camera function allows the user to enjoy capturing still images with the help of many high quality camera & imaging features. The camera comes with a built in auto focus feature, LED flash, CMOS sensor & a digital zoom. The user can change many settings to suit their imaging needs allowing the user to gain the best possible finish when taking a picture. The Smartphone comes with a flash mode features with automatic, on, off & red eye settings, capture modes which include a still, sequence, self timer & video settings. The camera also works as a video recorder which allows the user to capture moving video footage on their handset. The video recorder comes with a digital video zoom which allows the user to get up closer to their subject & comes with many settings & features to ensure a quality video recording is captured every time. The user can also enjoy playing videos & streaming videos on the Nokia E71 on the high resolution screen for a DVD quality viewing experience.

An integrated music player allows the user to enjoy downloading, transferring & playing music in many popular music formats. The E71 supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ & eAAC+ music playback formats & the handset provides a high quality sound experience for the user to enjoy from their mobile Smartphone. The user can record music & sound using the built in sound recorder. The user can enjoy tuning into their favourite radio station on the built in radio feature to enjoy a new listening experience. The Nokia E71 supports video ringing tones & MP3 type ringtones which the user can change to suit their taste & style. The 3G Smartphone comes with easy to use messaging services which allow the user to communicate with others via email, text message, multimedia message as well as making a call. The email service on the E71 supports email attachments & provides the user with a mobile service similar to the emails service on the user's home or office PC. The user can use the built in text to speech message reader to hear their messages out loud over the handsets speakers. The Nokia E71 is a slim & stylish 3G Smartphone packed full of easy to use communication & entertainment features & will keep the user on the move organised.


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Nokia E71 Specifications & Features

Screen
2.3 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)

Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Digital Zoom
LED Flash
Flash Mode (Auto, On, Off & Red Eye)
Auto Focus
CMOS Sensor
White Balance Mode (Auto, Sunny, Incandescent & Fluorescent)
Capture Mode (Still, Sequence, Self Timer & Video)
Scene Mode (Auto, User Defined, Close Up, Portrait, Landscape, Night & Night Portrait)
Colour Tone Mode (Normal, Sepia, Black & White, Negative)
Video Recorder (QCIF, MPEG4, 3GP, H263 & MP4)
Digital Video Zoom
Video White Balance (Automatic, Sunny, Incandescent & Fluorescent)
Scene Mode (Automatic & Night)
RealPlayer
Video Playback (Flash Lite 3, MP4, 3GP, H263 & MPEG4)
Video Streaming
Wallpapers
Screensavers

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Email (POP, IMAP & SMTP)
Email with Attachment
Text to Speech Message Reader
Distribution List

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ & eAAC+)
Audio Recording (AMR)
FM Radio RDS
MP3 Ringtones
Video Ringtones
Voice Recorder
Voice Commands

Entertainment
Downloadable Games
Embedded Games
Organiser
Advanced Contacts
Contacts with Images
Calendar (Weekly & Monthly View)
Clock (Analogue & Digital)
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Converter
Active Notes
To Do List
Reminders
Voice Over IP Internet Call
Conference Call
Push to Talk
Handsfree Speaker
Call Waiting, Call Hold & Call Divert
Call Timer
Handset Lock
Remote Lock
Full QWERTY Keyboard
NaviTM Key
A GPS Navigation System
Nokia Maps
Symbian 9.2 Operating System
Series 60 3.1 Software

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
USB
Infra Red
Bluetooth®
WLAN Wi-Fi
HSCSD
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA

Internet
HTML & XHTML Browser
Nokia Browser with Mini Maps

Memory & Talk Time
110 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card support up to 8 Gbytes
10.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
4.5 Hours WCDMA Talk Time
408 Hours GSM Standby Time
480 Hours WCDMA Standby Time
166 Hours WLAN Standby Time

Weight & Size
127 g
114 x 57 x 10 mm



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Reviewer: Emma - UK
Date: 21st Jul 2010

The battery life on this phone is amazing. I've had it for almost 2 years now & it's as amazing as the day I brought it. The only problem I have ever had with it is the back cover does smug a lot. & cleaning it isn't easy because of the tiny grooves. This problem was easily fixed by getting a nice rubber cover for it you can get loads of colours & it keeps it safe if you drop it.

This is an awesome phone I still love it!

Design
90%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Jack - Sheffield, UK
Date: 23rd Jun 2010

Would definitely recommend, will write more at another date.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sport - UK
Date: 20th Mar 2010

Had this phone for 15 months now. One thing potential users or buyers may be interested in is battery life. I am not a particularly heavy user of this phone but I find that battery life is poor. It started out well but as the battery got older, it kept the charge less & less. I tried the usual ideas, switched off wireless search etc, even bought a replacement battery but the same issue recurred. I now have to charge the phone daily. Fortunately I am only on an 18 month contract so can replace the phone soon. I am very glad I didn't go for a longer contract.

Design
100%
Usability
40%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sudhir - Cardiff, UK
Date: 30th Jan 2010

I had this phone for two years & I am very happy. I don't know how good it is compared to iPhone as I have not used iPhone but it in my honest opinion it competes with it. But my only complaint is it is recognised by Sky satellite for remote recording of sky programmes. With remote recording with sky you can set to record a programme from anywhere in the world by sending a message by computer or mobile phone. But with E71 we can't get sky TV listing which so handy. But if you know the channel number & programme & time you can still remote record with E71.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Steve - UK
Date: 24th Jan 2010

I am pleased with the E71, particularly on a 3 tariff of £20 per month. Only problem I encountered was with synchronisation of contracts with Microsoft Outlook 2003, i.e. A number stored as +44(0) etc, is not recognised & the phone cannot automatically the brackets & the leading zero. This is bit annoying hence the low usability rating that I've assigned.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Keiran - UK
Date: 26th Nov 2009

Had my phone for just over 3 months, I text all day long to my friends so having a full QWERTY was a must have & it really makes my life easier. I would recommend this Smartphone to others especially for text, email & love the QWERTY.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
100%

Reviewer: S K Jain - India
Date: 17th Nov 2009

Tried so many phones. E71 is best.

There are two problems.

- One problem is 2.5 mm stereo jack instead of 3.5 mm. But this problem is solved by using 3.5 mm connector.

- Second problem is its music player Real Player. Nokia should get rid of this Real Player as soon as possible. It is the worst player. I have installed Smart Movie 4.15, the best video player.

For image viewing, you can use Resco Viewer. You can download this software from the Web.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Jon Baylis - Hindley Wigan, UK
Date: 18th Oct 2009

I have this model for my work phone & loved it so much that I have now got one for personal use replacing my old phone which was a Nokia 6220.

The Nokia E71 is superb, stylish, easy to use & excellent for Internet browsing.

So happy with it & would fully recommend it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sarah - Thanet Kent, UK
Date: 15th Oct 2009

I love this phone, everything about it is just brilliant, since I've had one, 2 of my friends have bought one because they liked mine, would recommend it to anyone, except if you have big fingers I think you may struggle! LOL.

Overall, the features are great, everything works nicely, pretty looking phone too me thinks :D.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Darren Graham - Middlesbrough, UK
Date: 20th Jul 2009

I urge anybody to buy this phone, totally amazing, loads better than the iPhone. Cannot wait for the Nokia E72. Cannot write anymore, spent too much time away from it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Archie Maclachlan - Desborough, UK
Date: 14th Jul 2009

This is my first Nokia & the best phone I have ever had. Texting for me, with big fingers is brilliant. (two finger typist) great for emails. Browsing on Internet could be a bit better user friendly. Nokia maps is handy.

My only gripe is the camera. Picture quality is poor especially close ups.

I've had this phone for 2 months now & would recommend it.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: James - UK
Date: 16th Jun 2009

This phone has got to be one of the best, if not the best mobile on the market today, believe me I have had & used a lot of mobiles over the last 10 years & this one wins on style & performance & is pure quality (not plastic) the only problem I have is not being able to put the thing down, love the feel & so many apps to explore or download, my next problem is what to upgrade to in the future, well Nokia has again come up with another stunner, the E72.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ali - Wolverhampton, UK
Date: 7th Jun 2009

WHAT A DULL PHONE IT'S LIKE WELL BIG, SO I can't GET IT IN MY LIKE FANTASTIC NEW PRADA HANDBAG WHEN I am OUT FOR the NIGHT & WORST OF ALL IT DES NOT COME IN PINK ARGHH!

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

Reviewer: Kim - UK
Date: 5th Jun 2009

I absolutely LOVE this phone :).

I hadn't had a Nokia phone for about 8 years but had heard that Nokia users nowadays tend to stay very loyal to the brand. I hoped from that it would mean a reliable, easy to use handset & so far I've not been disappointed.

Admittedly, I use this handset more for personal use than business & for me, it suits my needs perfectly. The battery life is an absolute joy. The first day I had it, I only charged it for about an hour as I was eager to get going with it so decided to forgo a full charge. Such is the addictiveness of the handset, I used it almost non-stop for calls, texts & Internet for most of the day from 8am & I still had just under half of the battery life remaining when I finally switched it off at 11pm. Compared with various handsets (including one gimmicky one which was sent back to Vodafone as I'd only get half a day out of it, from fully charged) it was absolutely perfect.

Internet browsing is very easy & I've found that the handset in general, is very easy to use.

The only slight negative is that the camera is only 3.2 megapixels which is a shame, especially as my previous handset was 5. But my priorities are different now & things like battery life are much more important than a flashy camera. The chrome finish does attract fingerprints but it's nothing that a wipe over with a cloth won't fix. The case included in the pack keeps it very well protected.

Although I've had the phone a few days, it feels like I've only just scratched the surface in finding out the phone's capabilities. Can't wait to keep discovering more!

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Mickymeltdown - Halifax, UK
Date: 14th May 2009

Wow I have had a lot of phones over the years from all the big hitters this is in a league of it's own, I play music on speaker most of the day & this does it brilliantly, loud clear, phone functions are all spot on feels good in the hand weighty, but not brick like, battery great cancel your open apps when you have finished or you will drain the battery cannot fault this phone & would recommend to anyone 10 out of 10.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sue - UK
Date: 29th Apr 2009

I think this is an excellent phone. I read the reviews on this site & was inspired by them to go ahead & buy the Nokia E71 & I have no regrets. I like the set up for receiving & reading emails. The only things I would have liked is a contact picture shown when texts arrive & a lens cover. I was a bit concerned about what the quality of the camera would be but I have been very pleasantly surprised. It has zoom on photo & video. I have taken lots of both & am very pleased with the results. I've always been a fan of Sony Ericsson phones but the E71 has changed me :o).

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Borat - UK
Date: 20th Apr 2009

I've had this incredible gadget for 3 months & every time I am looking at it feels like first day for me magically exciting. WOW it's a computer in a unbelievably slick & thin design mine is white & it's gorgeous which is in white & looks sleek. It is not only a fantastic business phone, this phone also is a perfect entertaining toy. Everybody can enjoy it young or old. Reviews on this site & other places says how great this personal computer is but I am going to add some extras.

I've installed nearly 150 different apps & games & it's still unbelievably quick, you can't imagine how much pressure I put on this little phone & it is still running well. With very heavy use it gives me 10 to 12 hours buttery life (non stopping Web browsing watching TV etc) people who complaining of battery life, can you please name anything else (laptops mobile phone etc) with better battery life? With normal use you can get 2 days (email app ON), light use on 3G three days & on 2G up to five days.

This gadget does everything for me It is my email device, communication tool for chat & contact with friends & family, I have Internet radio on it, I can watch live TV channels I already have 20 free international TV channels include BBC news. I had boring pocket PCs before but with E71 I can use MS Office much easier & better than them with Quick Office app & fantastic keyboard.

YouTube on this device feels same as PC & you don't need YouTube app also you can watch high quality & save YouTube clips with Mobitubia which is impossible on other handsets.

Last time I've been so excited for something was when I had my first computer years ago, I can't imagine life without my computer & now without my small E71 too. Some time a small thing can make big big difference & has big effect on you & your life & this is one of those things. I can't compare this gadget with any other mobile phones or devices because this is truly something else.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Jp - UK
Date: 7th Apr 2009

I have had this phone for like weeks now & it delivers what I had it expected it to do. My only gripe was how really poor the battery life is considering its capacity as endorsed on the media & how very poor bordering to becoming useless its camera is anyway I still like the phone, though I wouldn't recommend it. I would rather recommend the N79 which costs less.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Anar - Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
Date: 27th Mar 2009

Its very good.

Design
100%
Usability
85%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Gareth - Derby, UK
Date: 17th Mar 2009

Great phone, best QWERTY phone I have owned since the Treo 680. I also own a Nokia 5800 but the E71 wins hands down for usability & sheer speed of getting things done. The only downside of the phone is the camera but even then it's a lot better than on similar Smartphone's. The design of the phone is gorgeous, a solid stainless steel back cover & a shiny metal body. The keyboard is very usable. Recommended.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Jilz - London, UK
Date: 8th Mar 2009

I found this phone so. Easy to use. I traded my Curve 8900 & for this phone also got 80 quid on top & my gosh is this phone so. Good. Maybe you can't watch DivX files but as a phone it is brilliant. I never use to watch films on my 8900 because the screen was too small.

Pros.
- MP3 brilliant output.
- Use as & external 8GB storage.
- Ease of use calls, SMS & MMS.
- Good usage of phonebook (ease of use).
- You can install skyfire.
- 2 easy to use profile switch over.

Cons.
- You have to copy SIM contacts to phone.
- Limited to 8GB only on the micro SD hc.
- Slow speed when copying files to the phone (8GB class6).
- Poor video & camera quality.

Take care hope you find this a bit useful.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sam Giles - La , US
Date: 21st Feb 2009

My Past two phones have been an LG KS360 & an LG Shine! They really really both let me down & broke. Anyway I wanted a Smartphone I looked at the iPhone & the Samsung F700 however I saw the Nokia E71 & really loved it when I got it the features did not disappoint its great! Battery life is long & good screen is big & clear & the keyboard is the best QWERTY pad I have ever used. I think Blackberry Have now got serious competition if Nokia continue to produce such high quality phones!

Good phone Nokia! Thanks Sam xx.

Design
80%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Shaun Dyson - London, UK
Date: 18th Feb 2009

This phone does the business unfortunately life it's the worst Nokia I've ever had light usage & its dead.

Second is it started to get warm in my pocket on its own & I've had it sent for repair twice, don't get me wrong the design & features are outstanding.

If you have one & experience poor battery life you can get a 3600mah power battery & new back plate & that sorts out the poor battery life out period.

Design
100%
Usability
25%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Kamil - London, UK
Date: 18th Feb 2009

I am so glad I got this phone. I've extended my contract with T Mobile & got Sony Ericsson C905 together with it. NIGHTMARE (although I was more towards Sony than Nokia). Thankfully one of the guys at T Mobile agreed to cancel my upgrade & I was able to choose different phone. Even though it is a business type of phone I can honestly recommend it to anyone, unless you looking for a phone with decent camera, but that's a different story for me as I don't expect any mobile phone to replace my camera.

Overall. EXCELLENT!

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Craig - West Hollywood, US
Date: 17th Feb 2009

I totally love my new phone. It's awesome. I wouldn't change it for anything!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Stk - Newcastle, UK
Date: 5th Feb 2009

If you are looking for a business phone, E71 is the best!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Darrenc - Bristol, UK
Date: 24th Jan 2009

I've had this E71 for about 4 weeks & I am really pleased with it. At first I was a bit reluctant to give up my O2 orbit & now I probably won't go back to a phone that needs a stylus.

- the usability is excellent & can be used with one hand.
- the qwerty keypad although small, works well (definitely better than using a stick).
- Call quality excellent.
- I have several pop3 email accounts, all work with no fuss.
- Web Browsing, Quick enough.
- Camera, Good enough (better than what I am used to).
- Syncronisation with PC, much quicker than my Orbit.
- Memory card on the outside which is useful.

I use it mainly for work, so things like the diary, to do, office docs are excellent.

I haven't used the GPS, but then I've got Tom Tom for that. You can download extra software which is great.

Nice design, not too big, not too heavy. Nice one Nokia.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ben - Liverpool, UK
Date: 14th Jan 2009

Great phone with lots of features. The camera is a bit poor but useable for the quick snapshots. GPS is great for such a small phone & integrates well with Google maps. QWERTY keyboard is fantastic for texting & emails.

One word of warning is that I am on my third phone with the same fault. Bluetooth headsets disconnect & reconnect randomly after a period of time. Being a business user & driving a lot this is essential to me. After a reboot it will be fine for a few hours but will reoccur & you have to power off & on again to reuse. Useless if you are driving. This appears to be a common fault on the Nokia forums.

Design
95%
Usability
85%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Matt - Wilmslow, UK
Date: 5th Jan 2009

Fantastic business phone.

Easy to use with just about every feature you could want from this type of phone. Looks great too!

I would definitely recommend.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sport - Weymouth, UK
Date: 2nd Jan 2009

I have waited until I had been using the phone for a month before commenting, the wait is over so here goes.

I needed to change my phone & wanted one that I could sort my emails with as well as make phone calls as I would be away from home a lot of the time. My first thoughts were towards Blackberry's but found that it was difficult deciding which one to go for. I had considered the Storm but was dubious about how robust it would actually be.

Through this website I started reading about the E71. What struck me about the Blackberry Nokia debate is that the Blackberry seems to be an email device with phone facility whereas the E71 is a phone with email facility. The E71 does everything I need it to. I have a few email accounts set up on this with no problem whatsoever. The E71 may have a slightly smaller screen than the Bold or Storm but then the E71 gives me everything I need without having the increased size of any of the Blackberry's. The phone itself is very easy to use & work through the different menus. Additionally, there is no requirement to use the Blackberry email server which I believe would be required with a Blackberry although I am open to correction on this.

All in all, a marvellously equipped phone that is still small enough in size to be discreetly slipped into a pocket.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sudhir - Cardiff, UK
Date: 26th Dec 2008

I agree with all the plus points discussed above. On minus side there is no pocket word or excel to store personal data. We can't store any confidential data with secure password. Otherwise it is lovely phone. I enjoy YouTube just like PC.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Eira Gray - UK
Date: 14th Dec 2008

I am seriously considering this mobile especially after the brilliant reviews I have been reading. However one question, can I download a logmein program as I need to actually access my OWN website to update files etc while abroad. Does anyone for see a problem here? Plus would my unlimited access cover overseas?

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Roy H - UK
Date: 13th Dec 2008

I don't change my phones often, but when I do it has to be right. My last phone lasted 3 years a Nokia E61 with was excellent except for emailing. I had Tom Tom installed & upended using it more than my Tom Tom 720. But the E71 is the best phone I ever used. I use it for everything email, web, music & Tom Tom. The design is awesome. Forget iPhone get an E71 a real workhorse.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Master M - London, UK
Date: 11th Dec 2008

Unbelievably classy phone, have already got the n95 8GB so didn't see the point of getting N96, & thank goodness I didn't!

Anyway coming back to E71, wow.

So glad I got it, it knocks spots off the BlackBerry Bold & the Storm, it is the best phone on the market bar none.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Dana - Indonesia
Date: 7th Dec 2008

Great smart phone. I already have E66 which is also superb, but when I need other phone I can't think of any other which is better than this. I tried iPhone & BlackBerry 8320 but I still think E71 is best.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Theweemanek - East Kilbride, UK
Date: 26th Nov 2008

If you are looking for a smart phone you just can't beat the E71. I have had it for 4 weeks now and can not find anything negative to say about it. Here are a few things to think about if you are a light user renewing a contract on 3, and you want this phone. I am on 250 minutes plus 50 texts a month. Cost £15 a month I kept the same minutes and only paid £30 for the phone, saving me £60 pounds over the 18 month contract. If you make Skype calls do not go for internet max you can only get incoming calls on Skype, but you do get chat. Ask for x series silver it costs the same but you can make Skype calls as well as chat, you also get your internet and email.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Mira - Lowehear, US
Date: 4th Nov 2008

This is the greatest Smartphone. Small, thin but very solid. I got it a week ago. I had iPhone before this phone. I was so disappointed with iPhone, so, this Nokia is the BEST!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Geekfreek - Chandigarh, India
Date: 22nd Oct 2008

Hi everyone. Just bought the E71. WOW that's all I can say. The phone is a real pleasure to use, but the things that are important are as follows.

Pros.
- Size. Very hold able, very slim full points here.
- Battery. Again super. Am a light user & it lasted full 6 days! With heavy use full 3 days.
- Surfing. After the Nokia N95 a breeze. Very fast & easy to use.
- Calls. No issues. Super.
- SMS. Though some with big fingers might face a problem I found it easy to use after 4 to 5 days.
- Camera. 3.2MP. Well that's that!

Cons.
- Smudges. Oh my goodness, a little use & the phone looks greasy, smudgy, used & dirty & a finicky user is on the edge (hope the spellings are right).
- Notification light keeps blinking. Even if you turn it off.
- Small buttons (discussed above).
- A 2.5mm jack.

Conclusion, GO AHEAD & BUY THAT PHONE!

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Anon - London, UK
Date: 21st Oct 2008

Amazing phone. Slim design. Modern, professional look.

Takes a while to assimilate all that it can do (especially when you're a new Nokia user) but it's easy & logical. Menus are straight forward & clear.

Battery life is great. Connection speed is impressive.

May not be the coolest phone with all the touch-screen competitors out there but it smokes the competition on the performance charts & once you customize it to your needs, watch your productivity fly off the handles!

Again, this is not a phone for teenagers who solely use their phone for calling & texting (although the QWERTY pad is amazing). This is a work horse that gets down to business. Minimum frills, maximum power.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Chris - UK
Date: 15th Oct 2008

I liked reading the review from Peter from UK, I must agree with everything he has said, this is a great Smartphone but it is early days & I haven't been using it for long enough to say it is the very best out there, but to be honest so far so good. I have always used Smartphone's as I am a nonstop business user (sad but true) & Nokia have served me well, keep up the momentum Nokia. Nice phone.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Brynjar - Iceland
Date: 8th Oct 2008

Great phone. Should have a 3.5 mm headphone jack & it would be perfect. Feels so solid & thin, fast typing & amazing features.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Fraser - London, UK
Date: 7th Oct 2008

I am wondering if anyone else has been left disappointed by the battery performance? One of the reasons I bought the E71 was for its mammoth battery life. As a light user some reviews said I could expect up to a week between charges but I am having to charge daily (I have tried 2 different batteries).

Design
80%
Usability
75%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Peter - UK
Date: 5th Oct 2008

Wow. A truly top draw phone from Nokia (aesthetically speaking) & packed full of features. Familiarised myself with it for a week now after taking out on 3 contract (£25 with unlimited Internet access). This is my first smart phone & am suitably impressed

Smart things about this phone.

- It's an absolutely beautiful phone, well the graphite grey one, not sure about white keyed one (white stiletto for girls & white trousers for boys scenario, are you looking because your impressed or quietly the opposite) looks expensive & feels very well made & solid, not at all flimsy.

- It's incredibly thin for a smart phone.

- You don't look like you're talking into your calculator.

- Reads your texts for you (text to speech).

- Flick between two home screens which can be individually tailored.

- Battery life is excellent (typical Nokia).

- Even has infra-red site).

- Built in speaker is loud.

- Comes with smart leather case.

- Indicators appear on app's still open, & also on a toggle screen (via shortcut key) on main menu (I.e. Good if you forget to switch off blue tooth or have Internet running, or have too many app's running).


Not so smart things.

- QVGA screen should sit next to infra-red in the bin (although on this handset the quality & clarity of picture are excellent, I'm only grumbling because my last phone (Sony Ericsson W910i) had beautiful TFT screen (but not much else).

- Office app's (word, excel & PP) only have limited functions.

- Camera although not poor is very average for 3.2MP (old 2MP W910i produced crisper pictures) but does have zoom & auto focus.

- Cannot charge with USB.

Overall I am impressed with this phone & have returned back to the nurturing arms of Nokia having promiscuously ventured into the arms of Samsung, Motorola & Sony Ericsson in recent years.

I have read a number of reviews & you tube before getting this phone & to be honest there's not a bad review out there but it's still early days as the phone is fairly new.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Marian Klucik - Bratislava, Slovakia
Date: 16th Sep 2008

Well done Nokia!

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Cyrus Awan - UK
Date: 8th Sep 2008

WOW what CAN I SAY one OF the BEST PHONES I have USED. LOOKS too GOOD & the FEEL IS PERFECT. LOVED IT SO MUCH I BROUGHT A SECOND one. TOP phone SO BUY.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Hardeep Sidhu - Hayes, UK
Date: 5th Sep 2008

The best phone, for business & personal use. I got the E71 on 3 upgrade & it is a brilliant phone, one of the best handsets on the 3 range.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Henry - Bangalore, India
Date: 1st Sep 2008

It is worth every penny you pay for it. Enjoy.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Mario - London, UK
Date: 30th Aug 2008

It looks so sophisticated, yet very user friendly. Has so many features & details, yet easy to manipulate. This phone's a gem. A true master piece.

The voice activated sat nav is amazing. So accurate from my experience. Web browsing is cool too but it does slow down now & then. However when on Wi-Fi, it works like a dream. Office is a very handy feature to have, spreadsheets especially.

The only drawback is the themes on this mobile. The phone comes with only a few themes, of which I only like 2. Also, a lot of the themes available to download aren't compatible on this phone, so it becomes difficult to personalise the phone.

I examined the iPhone, Blackberry bold & E71. For me this was the winner. Very happy with it. A great buy. Well done Nokia!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Kobomoje - London, UK
Date: 2nd Aug 2008

In my honest opinion, I can't rate this phone less than 100%. I love everything about the phone. Stylish design, solid sculptured body, GPS, WLAN & other features.

I am one of the first people to purchase this phone & I have no regrets whatsoever. Well done Nokia.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Rodi - London, UK
Date: 31st Jul 2008

For me the best Smartphone all the time.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ramanareddy - Tirupati, India
Date: 26th Jul 2008

Excellent Smartphone.

Design
90%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

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