Nokia E71x Phone, Black (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had many cell phones over the years and this phone is the best I've had yet.
I had an LG VU before this one and I loved the VU's capabilities as an internet device because of the full touch screen. However, I found myself using java chat apps on it and the touchscreen was not that great. Plus, I needed a better way to get my work e-mail than using the outlook web access.
My wife saw an ad for this phone on a web site and we visited a store to check it out. I played around with it for 25 minutes in the store and decided that I had to have it. The build in web browser is far better than I expected and was used to. Pages render well and navigating them is far easier than most devices I have used. The full keyboard makes it easy to enter in search terms, addresses, and even full messages on forums.
Installing Opera Mini creates an excellent experiance as well. The only thing missing is flash support.
For java applications, it works perfect, although now I am finding that there are a ton of Symbian S60 apps available that run far better and far faster than java apps. Using instant messenger is super easy and combined with the multitasking ability, I can be chatting in IM and talking on the phone with my bluetooth headset at the same time.
Syncing my work e-mail with this phone was a snap. I just installed the Mail for Exchange and put in my username, password, and server address and all of my outlook contacts, calendar items, and e-mails instantly showed up. This was far better than what had to be done for blackberry (it costs extra if there are more than 1 blackberry phones in an organization and IT has to install server software!).
I'm really surprised that no one has mentioned the camera. This phone has a 3.2 MP camera on it with flash. The color is amazing for a cell phone and pictures are clear.
This phone comes with a data cable and sync software can be downloaded for free. The software installs easily and allows you to install applications, sync your contacts and address book with outlook (if not using exchange server) and also make a backup of your phone should something bad happen.
Call quality is great to excellent. I can hear people very clear and they can hear me just fine and say I sound better than my VU. Signal strength has been as good as the VU if not a little better.
The GPS, while not super fast, is great. Combined with the free google maps, it does exactly what I need it to do and I didn't even know I would use it.
Now on to some of the bad points:
The battery life kind of sucks. I have to charge it EVERY DAY. As you have read, I am a power user, so I am constantly using it. I am always on IM, twitter using Gravity, and my phone is constantly syncing with the exchange server. Not doing all these and you may have better luck. I keep my charger at my desk during the week and charge it before leaving for the day and have to recharge it by noon the next day. The charge comes home on the weekend so I will be buying another one...
I ran out of memory pretty quick with all the stuff I put on it. So I bought a $15 2 gig memory card. I haven't come close to filling that yet.
This will definitely be my phone for a very long time.
P.S. I have a family plan and had no problem buying this phone.

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The latest email-optimized device from the Nokia E-series, the sleek and slender Nokia E71x from AT&T makes it easy to stay on top of your email inbox with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange. The phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.
It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), and up to 5 hours of talk time on standard GSM networks.
AT&T Service This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, a majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal.
Phone Features With a stainless steel case and cool metallic finish, the Nokia E71x is as stylish as it is functional. It's complemented by a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors. The full QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to compose and respond to email with just one hand. It features intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction, and learning capability for fast and error-free typing. This phone has a 120 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).
The Nokia E71x comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded. You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to the device.
The Nokia E71x also supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, it supports AT&T XpressMail and mobile IM for access to personal mail and instant messaging. In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E71x comes fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
The 3.2-megapixel camera offers a wealth of high-end photography features, including autofocus, full-screen viewfinder with grid, a digital zoom, LED flash, white balance modes, center-weighted auto exposure, multiple scene modes (including close-up, portrait, landscape, night, night portrait), and a self timer. It features a focal length of 3.8mm and a macro focus capability of 10 to 60cm for great close-ups. The phone's main camera can also capture video clips up to 640 x 480 pixels (at 22 frames per second) at up to 1 hour in length, and it offers several adjustments including scene and white balance.
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the phone, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, abd WMA).
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.
Other features include:
An optimized E71x user interface lets you multi-task your favorite applications effortlessly
Offline mode: play your media without interfering with nearby electronics
Address book with up to 1,000 contacts utilizing full phone memory
Advanced contacts database: multiple number and e-mail details per contact, contacts with images
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
Voice recorder
2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
Synchronize music with Windows Media Player
Music playback file formats: .mp3, .wma, .aac, AAC+, eAAC+
Up to 20 hours of music playback
Video playback file formats: .Flash Lite 3, mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
Infrared and USB connectivity
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
Organization tools: alarm clock, calendar, to-do list, active notes
Bluetooth version 2.0+EDR with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

One-Handed Typing The new narrow design of the Nokia E71 makes one-handed typing possible. Every key on the device is reachable with one hand, and the intelligent user interface allows for key functions to be preformed with one hand. It features intelligent technology for text recognition, which can be enabled by the user. The technology is the QWERTY version of technology found on other Nokia devices. It features auto completion, auto correction, and the ability to learn. Open a new message and type "Thnks." The missing letter is filled in: "Thanks."
The Nokia E71 also features long press capabilities. You can type numbers or other characters behind the Fn key by simply long pressing the corresponding key. For instance, long pressing the "R" key to type the number "1."
Vital Statistics The Nokia E71x weighs 4.44 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 500 hours (20.8 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 850/1900 MHz 3G WCDMA/HSDPA frequencies.

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