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5.7 out of 10

Nokia E71

 

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  • User Score (2488)
    8.5 8.5 from 2488 reviewers
  • Expert Score (52)
    8.3 8.3 from 52 reviewers
  • Design (443)
    6.0 6.0 from 443 reviewers
  • Value for money (393)
    6.1 6.1 from 393 reviewers
  • Features (495)
    5.9 5.9 from 495 reviewers
  • Ease of use (443)
    6.2 6.2 from 443 reviewers
  • Performance (7)
    5.1 5.1 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound quality (13)
    6.1 6.1 from 13 reviewers
  • Picture quality (3)
    3.6 3.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound (6)
    5.6 5.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Durability (26)
    6.0 6.0 from 26 reviewers
  • Reliability (10)
    4.6 4.6 from 10 reviewers
  • Overall quality (8)
    5.6 5.6 from 8 reviewers
  • Looks (36)
    5.9 5.9 from 36 reviewers
  • Battery performance (66)
    6.0 6.0 from 66 reviewers
  • Display (356)
    6.3 6.3 from 356 reviewers
  • Weight (5)
    6.1 6.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Reception (9)
    6.1 6.1 from 9 reviewers
  • Functionality (5)
    6.0 6.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (11)
    5.0 5.0 from 11 reviewers
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7-8
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3-4
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Users:
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    Nokia’s E-series started its life-span in 2005, being announced as a “business-oriented” device. The main purpose of these devices is to help you organize your day and work with e-mail. Like the ones from the N-series, the E-series runs on the Symbian platform.  It’s  a bit modified however, and their specifications don’t include powerful cameras and speakers. Besides, their appearance is rather official and (hopefully for us) more metallic. Read more

  2. GSM Arena

    GSM Arena
    12 April 2011

    At a London live, Nokia presented the long-awaited E-series newcomers - Nokia E66 and Nokia E71. The two handsets are Nokia craftsmanship at its highest and high-tech goodies galore: auto focus cameras, Wi-Fi, GPS and the power of the latest Symbian S60 UI... Read more

  3. CrunchGear

    CrunchGear
    6 August 2011

    I’ve been putting this one off for a while, but it’s time you youngsters learned about this lovely little device. It’s the latest in Nokia’s E series of smartphones, and as you will learn by clicking above and/or below, it’s a bit of a conundrum. By the way, that part of the video review is supposed to be boring. First, the good news. The Good News This phone is a magnificent piece of work. Read more

  4. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    10 October 2008

    The Nokia E71's sleek Read more

    • Slim and sophisticated design, Web browser easy to use and loads fast
    • Camera quality mediocre, Limited applications for US audience

  5. Wired

    Wired
    20 November 2008

    The E71 looks more like a Blackberry killer, but don’t be fooled: This great white hope from Finland is a smart device that gives the iPhone a run for its money in a lot of different areas (yes, really). Read more

    • Up to 8 GB in an easy-to-access, external microSD slot. Quick and seamless OS. GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth (you name it, it’s basically got it). Vivid screen (even in dir...
    • No standard 3.5mm headphone jack. 3.2-megapixel camera’s optics could be better. LED flash could be way better. N-Gage gaming platform not available. Screen’s wide, bu...

  6. recombu.com

    10/10
    17 June 2011

    This is a superb smart phone and a great choice if you like writing long messages, emails or chatting using a mobile IM service. Aside from the lacklustre camera and poor folder support in Microsoft Exchange, we think this is one of the best phones out there. Read more

  7. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    6.0/10
    14 October 2009

    Far from being a sub-Blackberry, the E71 positions itself as a lighter alternative that can manage both your professional and personal life with great ease. Read more

    • Slim and well-finished, Easy management of all types of mail accounts, Simple assisted configuration, Dual pro/perso interface, Practical keyboard
    • Very low on multimedia, Advanced functions often less refined than on a Blackberry, Poor screen resolution

  8. Brighthand

    Brighthand
    11 July 2009

    The Nokia E71 was an unexpected worldwide success for the Finnish device maker, especially in the U.S. The QWERTY keyboard and S60 tweaks garnered plenty of positive reviews from both power and casual smartphone users. But upon hearing that it would be coming to AT&T, there was mixed opinion. While the E71 was indeed a solid model, past experience with Nokia's S60 devices on AT&T left a sour taste in many users' mouths. Read more

    • battery life, great amount of pre-installed software, good keyboard feel
    • 2.5mm headset jack, confusing menus, older and less-featured PIM applications than recent competition

  9. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    30 April 2009

    Affordably priced, the Nokia E71x for AT&T is an incredible value for business users and consumers looking for a robust messaging smartphone. Read more

    • The Nokia E71x is affordably priced and offers a long list of features, including 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 3.2-megapixel camera, as well as support for AT&T's ...
    • The GPS initially took a while to find our location. The keyboard layout is somewhat cramped.

  10. YugaTech

    YugaTech
    25 July 2008

    After a couple of weeks with the Nokia E71 , I can certainly say it’s the best and most equipped smartphone coming out of Nokia’s doors for the longest time. The smaller form factor has some drawbacks but is something to be expected due to size constraints. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Camera on the Phone sucks

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: facethewolf, Amazon
    2 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($157.94)

    Just got this last week, i am happy with the overall build, design and quality, but as soon as i look at the features on this phone, i began to think why Android and iOs systems are taking over Symbian and others.. also, the camera has some weak megapixels, and not clear.. for $170.00, i think my uncle deserves a better phone. I personally own an iPhone4 and just love it, Nokia needs to develop some innovative technologies and move ahead in the camera megapixel game! Read more or see product

  2. Nokia E71

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Pandemonium, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    I researched this phone (against others) for about a month before I decided on it. My main concerns were: a good camera, a multimedia portal, connectivity and support worldwide, a strong battery, full qwerty keyboard, and extended memory support. Other than the camera being subpar to my liking, everything else is phenomenal. There may be better smartphones out there, but for the price it was a smart buy then (over a year and a half ago) and still is now. Read more

    • -Durable, solid construction (steel frame and backplate) -Highly modifiable to personal liking -Very capable processing power (I've yet to see any drag using multiple ...
    • -Camera is pretty grainy in low-light -Typing takes some getting used to as keys are pretty close -Symbian OS will provide your ocassional program crashes

  3. "My first smart(ish)phone. Flawed."

    CNET
    5.0/10
    Reviewer: fihart, CNET
    17 October 2011

    Rugged, pocketable, good design poorly executed and let down by software and one crucial hardware problem. Showing its age. I was fortunate to be given mine by a friend who was upgrading -- but I would not have bought this product. Read more

    • Well built. Slim. Battery life still good after 2 yrs (like my even older Nokia 2610). GPS with free maps is fun and even works (slowly) if you turn off expensive broa...
    • Wireless LAN does not work. Apparently this was a problem with earlier Nokia models and some later. Nokia site and user forums attempt to suggest solutions, none of wh...

  4. Great phone

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: amishbuggy, Newegg
    18 April 2011

    I paid $199 for mine, so once again Newegg has the better price. I'm real hard on things like phones but the E71 with its stainless steel body is up for the challange. I also paired mine up with an Otterbox (newegg has the best price on those too) and the team has been outstanding. Read more

    • Solid as a rock! I use the phone thru Staight Talk and for the money I couldn't be happier. 3.5g or wi-fi, youtube, free turn by turn, google maps, multiple email acco...
    • Sometimes the backlighting can be a little fussy.

  5. can it get any better

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: cmoorecuts, J&R
    10 March 2011

    great phone i love everything about it but the small EAR PEICE so far i found all i need Read more

    • Attractive Design, Easy Navigation, Good Interface w/email, Great Battery Life, QWERTY Keypad

  6. No regrets

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: narntek, Ebay
    7 November 2011 See Product at eBay ($149.99)

    One of the best and highly recommended, smartphones that I have owned. it keeps me organized at meetings, and it never forgets to remind me. call quality with att is good, and the keyboard is superb. No regrets here. Read more or see product

  7. Best from Nokia for it's time!

    Pricerunner
    10/10
    Reviewer: BurkerBug, Pricerunner
    19 October 2010

    I actually have had this Phone for more than 2 years now. I had purchase it when it first came out. Payed a high price for it, but at the time this phone was the best in the market in terms of design, performance, and everything in my opinion. This was revolutionary coming from Nokia who I must say have for years lagged behind in design. Read more

    • Full metal casing, Beautifully designed. Full Qwerty keyboard. 3G. Thin/sleek. 3.2mp camera + Flash.
    • Don't like the UI, and Symbian OS

  8. Best Phone I've ever had!!!

    Phone Scoop
    10/10
    Reviewer: skittles2011, Phone Scoop
    26 July 2011

    I have had this phone since June 26th, 2011. I had to do to four different walmart's to get this through StraightTalk and it has been the best!! The only thing is that I had one other phone through the same company and it had waaaaaaay better service that this one..., The reason is because this has a SIM card and it's GSM so it runs off of AT&T and Tmobile towers instead of Verizon like the other StraightTalk phones.., but other than that I love it! Read more

  9. best smartphone I've ever used!

    PriceGrabber
    10/10
    Reviewer: NoodleTech, PriceGrabber
    15 August 2008

    This is the best phone I have used by far. I owned the iPhone, the Nokia E61i and almost all the smartphones you could think of. This one far surpasses every one of them. I want to start off with the speediness of the symbian OS. Everything loads instantaneously on this phone. I noticed NO delay compared to my E61i. The keyboard is very pleasant to type on. It is a good balance of plasticky and rubbery. The screen is very vibrant and bright. Read more

    • Slim, lightweight, FAST, bright screen, great audio quality
    • none

  10. Nothing but Business

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: pedrodelarossa, Ciao
    26 January 2011

    I started off 2010 with E71 (white version) as a wonderful Christmas gift, and at the time this was quite a celebrity of a phone - business looks, business feel and business touch. Style met practicality, and although it came with a price of 299GBP, people would have agreed that E71 truly deserved such popularity. My first impression: * THE LOOK: for me, I had never seen E71 in life. Read more

    • QWERTY keypad
    • No 3.5mm jack, Symbian OS, slow processor, terrible camera

  • WikiFreak Description

Nokia E71

The Nokia E 71 is a WiFi mobile phone suitable for business or advanced users worldwide. It is a Smartphone from the Eseries range, the 60 series 3rd edition. it was launched July 2008. It is built with a slim metallic stylish design, equipped with a QWERTY soft keyboard with an enhancing feature set. It has a stainless steel case, etched graphics and is available in two colours, grey steel or white steel. Besides, it provides a range of devices for the users of this phone. The Nokia E71 fe…

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Nokia E71

The Nokia E 71 is a WiFi mobile phone suitable for business or advanced users worldwide. It is a Smartphone from the Eseries range, the 60 series 3rd edition. it was launched July 2008. It is built with a slim metallic stylish design, equipped with a QWERTY soft keyboard with an enhancing feature set. It has a stainless steel case, etched graphics and is available in two colours, grey steel or white steel. Besides, it provides a range of devices for the users of this phone. The Nokia E71 features a broad range of both for personal and professional usage such as messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange and other features as well.

Features

The Nokia E71 is featured with 2.4 inch QVGA screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a front facing camera suitable for video calls and a self-portrait mirror. This Eseries is well equipped for messaging and e-mail with a full messaging keyboard and two customizable home screens, which enable users to switch between business and personal applications. It provides more features which include one-touch keys, intelligent input (including auto-completion), Nokia Calendar, integrated and assisted GPS, Nokia Maps, and e-mail support, including Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email as well as system seven and Visto mobile. This enables downloading attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to their devices. Supported WCDMA frequencies depend on the region where the device is available. It is supported by quad band GSM or GPRS (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) and also dual band UMTS or HSDPA (UMTS 900/2100 or UMTS 850/1900 or UMTS 850/2100). FM Radio 87.5-108 MHz with Visual Radio is also included. Besides that, a WiFi 802.11b/g WLAN networking allows the users to be connected wherever they are. Plus, a music player is also featured in this phone. The Nokia E71 supports the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing. This enables browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN, 3G connectivity, and Bluetooth connectivity. Moreover, it has a build-in device memory and memory card up to 8GB.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Today work is where we are. Now meet the mobile device designed for the way we work. With optimised messaging and email, high speed connections, and navigation.

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    E71x Smartphone, E71 smartphone

Release Date

  • First seen
    6 April 2008

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  • voip calls

    can you make phone calls using voip with the e71

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-08-24

  • Not switching on

    My phone use to switch off by itself and I then battled to get it switched on again...it just hangs....but it now switch off and I cant get it on again. What can be the problem or what can I do to solve the problem?

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