The Nokia E71 is a smartphone from the Eseries range with a QWERTY keyboard targeting business users worldwide. It runs on Symbian OS v9.2, with a Series 60 3rd Edition, second generation Feature Pack 1. The Nokia E71 succeeded the Nokia E61/61i models, building on the base design and form factor but enhancing on the feature set.The Nokia E71 was superseded by the Nokia E72.
The Nokia E71 received positive critical reception with awards including:
* Editors' Choice, Readers' Choice and 8.9 out of 10 rating on CNET.co.uk (as of June 2008)
* Phone of the Year and the Best Smartphone at the 2008 Mobile Choice Consumer Awards
* Wired Magazine's 2008 Best of Test
* Highly Commended in a category of Best Mobile Handset or Device at the GSMA Awards 2009.
Nokia e71 specifications
Nokia e71 Key features
- Optimized mobile email and messaging experience with full QWERTY keyboard and pocket-size for one-handed typing
- Two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application shortcuts – fast and easy switching between e.g. business and personal modes
- Quick access to applications with One-touch keys (Home, Calendar, Contacts, Email)
- Intelligent input with auto-completion, autocorrection and learning capability ensuring fast and error-free typing
- Nokia Calendar and Contacts for Eseries applications with improved features
- Built-in grade A-GPS and free Nokia Maps
- VOIP/ SIP Calling (Internet calls through Wi-Fi and 3G (if supported by the carrier))
- HSDPA data connection up to 3.6 Mbit/s for fast web browsing and downloading additional features
- 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, self portrait mirror and a front camera for video calls
- Music player, Media player, Visual Radio, Music Store(Internet Connectivity is required)
- Nokia MiniMap browser
- Online sharing: Share on Ovi
- Built-in mobile VPN for convenient intranet access
- Data encryption for both phone memory and microSD
- Nokia PC Internet access (via Phone as modem)