Nokia E71 – function and practicality in one!

A Nokia E71 review reveals that this is probably the greatest threat to the BlackBerry Bold, with its excellent keyboard for those who like composing long emails and text messages. This competes on equal footing with its full QWERTY keyboard and it is easy and comfortable to use.  The Nokia’s push email capacity is certainly a match for the BlackBerry.

The E71 has a perfectly adequate 3.2-megapixel camera, video and Internet browsing capabilities and media player. The screen although only 2.36 inches wide has enough technology behind it to give a clear and sharp image, even in moderate sunlight.

The Nokia E71 comes with Bluetooth and is fully compatible with most brands of hands free kit. The multimedia set up includes FM radio with visual support, and uses RealPlayer to run video clips.

In terms of connectivity the E71 covers all bases, as well as Bluetooth and you can hook up with WLAN, a micro USB port and even infrared that supports VOiP calls, and a 2.5mm headphone jack point. The battery life is good as long as you are not making extensive use of the WLAN or GPS systems, which it is advisable to switch off when not in use.

There are pros and cons with this compact phone, while its size and displays are excellent, a better camera would help it hold its own against its rival BlackBerry. It stands up well to the competition when comparing battery life, applications and connectivity, but the Blackberry wins on display and memory. Where the Nokia scores is for users who want to communicate and its keyboard and connectivity make it worthy of consideration.