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Right away you don’t have to to daydream of all these: High-speed Network browsing, voice-activated search, customizable big screen, access to thousands of Android applications also hundreds of widgets. DROID by Motorola the top 3G mobile network in the nation state; enters on Nov. 6.
Motorola is renowned throughout the the human race in favor of improvement in communications and is focused at advancing the way the world bonds. From broadband data lines infrastructure, enterprise mobility and civic safety solutions to high-definition video and portable devices, Motorola is leading the next series of innovations that allow people, enterprises and governments to be further united and more transportable.
Verizon Wireless controls the nation’s most consistent and biggest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 89 million customers. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD).
Herein smartphone, the Droid’s software, in line, brings some interesting changes from the common Android toolkit. For instance, the Droid will add in a Verizon-supplied tool to synchronize information from a Facebook contacts register through its personal address book, matching a main feature of the webOS software on Palm’s Pre. Moreover a visual voice-mail service will let users play back and erase messages in the order of their preference.
The Droid presents a few attractive hardware, some absent from a lot of other Verizon devices: WiFi wireless networking, a slide-out physical keyboard, a 5-megapixel camera with flash, a 480-by-854-pixel display (the iPhone’s measures 480 by 320), and a 16 GB flash-memory card.
For the most part intriguing of the entire, the Droid and other Android 2.0 handsets will add in free turn-by-turn Google Maps navigation — somewhat only achievable on Apple’s device including high-priced add-on functions. Dissimilar those programs, Google’s application will also present live traffic statistics along with satellite and Street View photographs. If standalone GPS units didn’t appear ruined previously, they do now.
From online review it’s quite clear that, after all Verizon Wireless Droid is the mobile phone that can earn certain appreciation from iPhone admirers.
Posted by Smartphone Review on November 17, 2009
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.
The svelte stainless steel Nokia E71x keeps you mobilized with a broad range of personal and professional messaging needs. |
The amazingly slim Nokia E71x measures just 10mm (0.39 inches) thin. |
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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).
In addition to fulfilling your corporate needs, the E71 offers a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, multi-format digital audio/video player, and stereo Bluetooth streaming. |
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:
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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.
5 Stars awesome Nokia cell phone
I got the bundle of the Nokia E71x plus a two year agreement with AT&T. I’m totally happy with this phone. What I like most is that it is so simple to use,even though there is a lot to learn about it. My calls are clear, the reception is great and texting is a breeze. I also enjoy using the camera which performs really well.Surfing the web is fast even though depends on your location. I love the look of the phone and its slim figure.
4 Stars Thin, Heavy, Durable, Stylish, Capable but Keyboard is Small and Interface is Complex.
Bought this phone just for a temporary fix intending to return it and get an IPhone or similar. But after learning how to use the phone I realized that this phone was extraordinary in many ways. So I am keeping it. The price of the phone was something like $100, a total steal.
Pros-
Great 3.2mp camera with manual settings and does well in low light. Very little lag in the shutter.
Heavy duty construction. The back case is stainless steel. It feel very durable but have had it for only 2 weeks.
Compatible with my Mac. You need to DL a few apps and it will sync via bluetooth with ease.
Tethers wirelessly as a modem for my Macbook with amazing speed. Learning curve a little steep here.
Full signal almost everywhere I go. Have not lost a single call yet.
Speakerphone is awesome. Music and audio books sound great played right from the phone.
Email works great as does texting.
Wifi sets up with ease.
Cons-
Small keys make texting irritating.
Interface is not very intuitive. Menus are not set up that well.
Hard to adjust volume for incoming calls.
Browser not my favorite. I think the name “Media Net” makes it feel too commerce oriented.
Pushy apps cant be uninstalled. And there are allot of nonsense applications.
One touch anything seems impossible. Dialing a contact for example requires opening the phonebook first.
Anyway I hope that helps. I was surprised to fall in love with the phone despite the few shortcomings i experienced.
Prior to this phone I returned a Blackberry Tour which was not at all up to my standards. And just prior to that during my 2 week switch to Sprint I had the Palm Treo Pro which was not that great either despite its high price.
4 Stars I like it, but…missed calls
I’ve always preferred Nokia phones, but switched to the Palm Treo a while back because Nokia didn’t offer a phone with a qwerty keyboard at the time. With the e71x, I decided to go back to Nokia.
The phone is not perfect, but I was really starting to like it, having purchased it about a week ago. I downloaded Nokia’s PC Suite, so I was able to synch it easily with my Outlook calendar and contacts. I even prefer Nokia’s PC Suite to MS’s Active Synch for the Treo. Call quality was good; and the loudspeaker was nice and loud. Keyboard is kind of small, but I have small hands, so I got used to it pretty quickly. Wi-fi was great! And, the phone feels sturdy and strong in my hand, not cheap plastic like a lot of other phones. I was prepared to keep it.
I initially had a problem with the battery running low quickly, but, once I turned off the “push” email, and fetched email on my own, my battery life increased significantly. It’s been about four days, and I still have about 40% of my battery left.
The problem started today. When I took my phone out of my purse, I noticed that two missed calls. Strange, since my purse was right next to me, and the ring tone I have was pretty loud. So, I tested it and, sure enough, while the phone indicated that a call was coming in, there was no ringer. Once I turned the phone off and then back on, the ringer worked again. But, that’s not something I want to see in a new phone. Disappointing. So I’m taking it back…and will try one of the Blackberry’s (probably the Curve). I was missing some calls with my Treo, but that was after 2 years with the phone.
5 Stars Best Phone for business use … PERIOD!
I’ve given up on blackberry. After 4 failed phones (8900 and Bold) AT&T suggested I try this phone. This was my first Nokia but it will not be the last. The quality of the phone is excellent. When you hold it, you feel like you have something worth the money you paid for it. The learning curve is a bit longer than picking up a blackberry or iphone, but it’s not that diffcult to learn.
It took me about a day to become comfortable with the system and what it could do. AFter three days, I had the phone mastered. I purchased a jabra bluetooth speaker phone and have been able to use it in meetings with 12 people on conference call with no issues at all with quality of call.
The only downside seems to be the battery life. Using the bluetooth seems to drag down the battery life. However, this is a small price to pay for the quality of the phone. I can figure out how to charge it regularly.
This is a business phone. It’s not going to be popular with the text/messaging crowd. But since I drive 50,000 plus miles a year, this phone is essential for me. I put velcro on the back of the phone and stick it to the dashboard. Then the jabra goes on the visor. I use the voice commands and I have a perfect hands free solution.
I highly recommend this phone to anyone intereseted in a no nonsense business phone.
4 Stars Love it!
I love my Nokia E71x! Yes, it has a few flaws which have been mentioned several times so I won’t repeat them. But I do love the phone. I thought I was getting a phone with an FM receiver but I was disappointed to find out that it doesn’t have one. (Unless I’m missing it somehow.) I was able to change/add my shortcuts on the shortcut bar and I really like the calendar setup. The only thing I wish it had is the ‘Birthday’ calendar feature like my last Nokia. This would ask for the birth year when you set it up and then show the age of the person every year. That was cool and you could use it for other things besides birthdays. But that’s a pretty minor complaint. Overall it’s a great phone and the MP3 player is better than my actual MP3 player! Much, much easier to use and I can play my audio books too.
Posted by Smartphone Review on November 11, 2009
Nokia Surge 6790 Phone Black ATandT
The supercharged Nokia Surge 6790 smartphone for AT&T is a great way to stay connected to your favorite social networks like Facebook and MySpace as well as quickly communicate via text and instant messaging. With a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard in a slim, stylish design and Symbian S60 multi-tasking capabilities, the Nokia Surge also offers excellent browsing experience including Flash support to view most sites in full HTML or watch YouTube videos.
This 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 simultaneously listen to music while updating your Facebook account with photos and videos captured by the phone’s 2-megapixel camera. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), accelerometer for automatic portrait and landscape orientation, and up to 4.7 hours of talk time.
The Nokia Surge’s full QWERTY keyboard helps you stay connected whether using IM, text or email, or updating your favorite social networks. |
AT&T Services
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.
Enjoy full HTML web browsing along with • Flash content/video support. |
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.
The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T’s MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.
Phone Features
The Nokia Surge has a 2.4-inch active matrix LCD screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and color depth support up to 16 million colors. It includes an accelerometer for automatic portrait and landscape orientation as well as an ambient light detector that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. The screen sits above a discrete navigation area, with square five-way navigation pad, two soft navigation keys, and standard send/end keys. They’re complemented on the side by a dedicated messaging and camera keys. Flip the Surge on its side and slide the face up to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard.
The phone has a user accessible 120 MB internal dynamic memory, which can be expanded via MicroSD memory cards up to 8 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contacts with multiple phone numbers per entry as well as support for caller groups and picture/ringer ID. Other features include support for both polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrating alert, and detailed call records for the previous 30 days.
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In addition to an impressive suite of messaging capabilities, the Nokia Surge offers a powerful browsing experience, including Flash support to view most sites in full HTML or watch YouTube videos. Nokia Surge allows you to post messages, images, videos, and comments to web sites like Facebook on-the-go with the pre-installed JuiceCaster application.
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 2-megapixel camera can capture images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels, and it offers up to a 4x digital zoom (depending on resolution setting. It also features multiple white balance modes (automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent), sequence capture mode, multiple color tone modes (normal, sepia, black & white, negative), landscape and portrait orientation, a full-screen viewfinder, self-timer, and a built-in photo editor. The phone can also capture videos for sharing via messaging or saving to your PC.
Other features include:
Vital Statistics
The Nokia Surge 6790 weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.6 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 4.7 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T’s 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).
2 Stars Not feeling the Urge to keep the Surge
This phone should not bear the name Nokia. First off, sliding it open to dial numbers is not efficient and when open - it is clumsy and awkward. Phone features and apps are ordinary, the screen size is too small and has very low resolution. The volume controls and the camera button are too close. Last but not least, the charger input is hidden behind a panel - why? The only nice thing I can say about the Surge is the smooth flow of the QWERTY keyboard. If you had to pay full retail for your first Nokia - it will be a huge letdown. I hope this is not the future of Nokia because it gets an D in design. I consider myself Nokia loyal, but I regret this purchase and I will return it (with a restocking fee). Buyers beware of restocking fees - sometimes these fees are as high as the price for the contract phone. It is best to know the product before you place the order. Amazon reviews are most helpful - if you take the time to do this.
3 Stars Adequate phone, nice for texting
When I got this, it was with the understanding that this is a backup phone and not a primary phone. For that, it’s an excellent choice. As a primary phone I have my doubts I could live with it. But I may be spoiled by having had Nokia’s N95 for over 2 years (1st gen and 3rd gen). I have not tried all features yet, but will add that to the review as I try them (music feature and GPS).
Pros
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* The phone is light. I like that I am not hauling a brick, but something so light. It is much lighter than my N95.
* The display is clear. But it is somewhat small. I actually found it easier to use than my N95, though. It’s as if I see more. I guess it’s because I mostly use this phone with the keyboard pulled out, and then I look at it from the side instead of traditional way. The display becomes more like a TV that way
* Full keyboard. Since the phone is quite small, the keyboard isn’t very big. While I am used to qwerty keyboards on computers, and I am fairly fast typer, I felt I had to relearn it on this phone. I am probably too used to the one handed action on normal phone keyboards, so I found myself staring at the keyboard a lot.
* Menus are easy to use. There are three buttons on the cover for internet, menus and messaging, which is quite nice. There is also a soft menu you can modify. That was one of the first things I did, I practically swapped out all items. I also changed the colour scheme, although the yellow one is not bad. In fact, I found most of the themes to be better than what I had for the N95.
* Offline mode is useful when flying. You can still listening to music while not searching for towers.
* Integration with email is pretty good. I am very happy with how I can connect to gmail and get my mail. I haven’t tried any other email servers, but I would believe they would be easy too.
* Configuration of the snooze. My first alarm clock had a snooze of 7 minutes. I found that to be just perfect. Not so long I could fall asleep again, but not so short I couldn’t enjoy the minutes before I HAD to get up. This phone has a default snooze at 15 minutes, but it can be changed to whatever you like. Mine is now set to 7 minutes 
* Macro SD slot under the cover. You have to remove the cover to get the slot visible, but you can extend the memory with this slot. Sweet!
* XM Radio. It has 25 channels ready for you, but you have to subscribe. I quite like the feature, though.
Cons
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* Everything cost $6.99! The phone comes with several games, but wops, they are all demos! So you have to purchase games for $6.99 or subscribe to a service to get them cheaper. I found that most of what I wanted cost too much, so I have not bothered added games on it. Apparently you also have to go online to verify games all the time as well, which is annoying if you are offline.
* No Wifi. I cannot believe that phones come without wifi these days. I cannot live without that after being used to it. Serious flaw
* Camera is only 2 Megapixel. This is really pathetic, especially for a phone that is supposed to be targeting the young. Or maybe that is just why. The pictures are so grainy that party pics would probably not give away who they are (I am exaggerating here).
* Ringing and alarms are way too soft. One of the reasons I got this phone was to use as a backup. Especially when I am on call 24h a day, I need something I can rely on. I am not sure about this one. I know for a fact I was not awaken by a call, however, I don’t know how long the phone rang. I just saw the call after I woke up. So it may have been one ring, and then it cut off, but it could also have been ringing for longer. I do not know. And it wasn’t as if I was sleeping on my bed, I had simply fallen asleep in front of the TV one afternoon. The very next morning, the phone did NOT wake me with the alarm clock. That made me quite disappointed with the phone
* Sound quality. The phone is not loud enough for me. Maybe I am too old for this phone.
I really wanted to like this phone, and to some extent I do. It has a lot of features if you are willing to pay for it. I am not. So I have ended up with a phone that I will be using mostly as a phone and text messaging. Which is what it was intended for, but I still feel a bit disappointed. I will soon upgrade my primary phone to Nokia N97, and I believe it will be a phone I will be happier with.
Edit: After careful consideration, I have decided to return this phone. I have changed the ringtones for both the alarm and the ringer, and none of them managed to wake me up on the highest setting. Being on call 24h means I need a phone that can wake me up. I am sorry for returning this, but the cons turned out to be bigger than the pros _for me_.
1 Star Cannot transfer data on computer
I bought one a week ago. I tried transferring data to and from my PC and Surge and I cannot. I tried using 2 different USB/Micro USB cords and neither works. I called the support line and the techs stated that Nokia currently does not offer a USB cord that is compatible with the Surge. They stated that the only way you can transfer data is by Bluetooth. Who uses Bluetooth to transfer data from a phone and PC? So at this time, I have no way to put songs onto my Surge or transfer pics onto my computer…Thanks Nokia!
5 Stars Nokia surge
I have had my phone for a about a week and I am loving it, I had the backjack2 before hand and this phone is a lot easier to use for what I need =) and you can go to nokia’s web page and get more apps for it
Posted by Smartphone Review on November 9, 2009
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.
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The svelte stainless steel Nokia E71x keeps you mobilized with a broad range of personal and professional messaging needs. |
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The amazingly slim Nokia E71x measures just 10mm (0.39 inches) thin. |
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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).
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In addition to fulfilling your corporate needs, the E71 offers a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, multi-format digital audio/video player, and stereo Bluetooth streaming. |
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:
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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.
5 Stars awesome Nokia cell phone
I got the bundle of the Nokia E71x plus a two year agreement with AT&T. I’m totally happy with this phone. What I like most is that it is so simple to use,even though there is a lot to learn about it. My calls are clear, the reception is great and texting is a breeze. I also enjoy using the camera which performs really well.Surfing the web is fast even though depends on your location. I love the look of the phone and its slim figure.
5 Stars Best Phone for business use … PERIOD!
I’ve given up on blackberry. After 4 failed phones (8900 and Bold) AT&T suggested I try this phone. This was my first Nokia but it will not be the last. The quality of the phone is excellent. When you hold it, you feel like you have something worth the money you paid for it. The learning curve is a bit longer than picking up a blackberry or iphone, but it’s not that diffcult to learn.
It took me about a day to become comfortable with the system and what it could do. AFter three days, I had the phone mastered. I purchased a jabra bluetooth speaker phone and have been able to use it in meetings with 12 people on conference call with no issues at all with quality of call.
The only downside seems to be the battery life. Using the bluetooth seems to drag down the battery life. However, this is a small price to pay for the quality of the phone. I can figure out how to charge it regularly.
This is a business phone. It’s not going to be popular with the text/messaging crowd. But since I drive 50,000 plus miles a year, this phone is essential for me. I put velcro on the back of the phone and stick it to the dashboard. Then the jabra goes on the visor. I use the voice commands and I have a perfect hands free solution.
I highly recommend this phone to anyone intereseted in a no nonsense business phone.
4 Stars Love it!
I love my Nokia E71x! Yes, it has a few flaws which have been mentioned several times so I won’t repeat them. But I do love the phone. I thought I was getting a phone with an FM receiver but I was disappointed to find out that it doesn’t have one. (Unless I’m missing it somehow.) I was able to change/add my shortcuts on the shortcut bar and I really like the calendar setup. The only thing I wish it had is the ‘Birthday’ calendar feature like my last Nokia. This would ask for the birth year when you set it up and then show the age of the person every year. That was cool and you could use it for other things besides birthdays. But that’s a pretty minor complaint. Overall it’s a great phone and the MP3 player is better than my actual MP3 player! Much, much easier to use and I can play my audio books too.
4 Stars I like it, but…missed calls
I’ve always preferred Nokia phones, but switched to the Palm Treo a while back because Nokia didn’t offer a phone with a qwerty keyboard at the time. With the e71x, I decided to go back to Nokia.
The phone is not perfect, but I was really starting to like it, having purchased it about a week ago. I downloaded Nokia’s PC Suite, so I was able to synch it easily with my Outlook calendar and contacts. I even prefer Nokia’s PC Suite to MS’s Active Synch for the Treo. Call quality was good; and the loudspeaker was nice and loud. Keyboard is kind of small, but I have small hands, so I got used to it pretty quickly. Wi-fi was great! And, the phone feels sturdy and strong in my hand, not cheap plastic like a lot of other phones. I was prepared to keep it.
I initially had a problem with the battery running low quickly, but, once I turned off the “push” email, and fetched email on my own, my battery life increased significantly. It’s been about four days, and I still have about 40% of my battery left.
The problem started today. When I took my phone out of my purse, I noticed that two missed calls. Strange, since my purse was right next to me, and the ring tone I have was pretty loud. So, I tested it and, sure enough, while the phone indicated that a call was coming in, there was no ringer. Once I turned the phone off and then back on, the ringer worked again. But, that’s not something I want to see in a new phone. Disappointing. So I’m taking it back…and will try one of the Blackberry’s (probably the Curve). I was missing some calls with my Treo, but that was after 2 years with the phone.
4 Stars Thin, Heavy, Durable, Stylish, Capable but Keyboard is Small and Interface is Complex.
Bought this phone just for a temporary fix intending to return it and get an IPhone or similar. But after learning how to use the phone I realized that this phone was extraordinary in many ways. So I am keeping it. The price of the phone was something like $100, a total steal.
Pros-
Great 3.2mp camera with manual settings and does well in low light. Very little lag in the shutter.
Heavy duty construction. The back case is stainless steel. It feel very durable but have had it for only 2 weeks.
Compatible with my Mac. You need to DL a few apps and it will sync via bluetooth with ease.
Tethers wirelessly as a modem for my Macbook with amazing speed. Learning curve a little steep here.
Full signal almost everywhere I go. Have not lost a single call yet.
Speakerphone is awesome. Music and audio books sound great played right from the phone.
Email works great as does texting.
Wifi sets up with ease.
Cons-
Small keys make texting irritating.
Interface is not very intuitive. Menus are not set up that well.
Hard to adjust volume for incoming calls.
Browser not my favorite. I think the name “Media Net” makes it feel too commerce oriented.
Pushy apps cant be uninstalled. And there are allot of nonsense applications.
One touch anything seems impossible. Dialing a contact for example requires opening the phonebook first.
Anyway I hope that helps. I was surprised to fall in love with the phone despite the few shortcomings i experienced.
Prior to this phone I returned a Blackberry Tour which was not at all up to my standards. And just prior to that during my 2 week switch to Sprint I had the Palm Treo Pro which was not that great either despite its high price.
