Santa Neutral Newbie June 8, 2009 Share June 8, 2009 any brother and sister can enlightened me on nokia e71 i.e is this phone reliable ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latioboy 1st Gear June 8, 2009 Share June 8, 2009 any brother and sister can enlightened me on nokia e71 i.e is this phone reliable Used it for 3 months. too business oriented for a youth like me. but sturdy phone and good battery life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic June 8, 2009 Share June 8, 2009 Very good phone. Been using it for almost a year since it was launched july last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toapayohkid 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 how is e71 wifi and internet surfing? qwerty easy to use or too small? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkingidiot 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 (edited) i use it no problems. I also download ebooks onto it and read during lunchtime. Mainly use the functions like web browsing (screen is kind small), sms, MS word, excel, calculator, phone (of course), camera and video (but these 2 functions are not fantastic), microphone to record meetings for minutes purposes - this function is quite good, alarm clock - also great, can have multiple alarms, calender to keep track of appointments, notes for quick notes, GPS and nokia maps - very useful, PDF reader, sync with home pc for contacts and calender. Edited June 9, 2009 by Parkingidiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 any brother and sister can enlightened me on nokia e71 i.e is this phone reliable One of the bro here uses it ..... he told me that it is very good. Now I also thinking of getting a 2nd hand one and try it. [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 how is e71 wifi and internet surfing? qwerty easy to use or too small? Actually ... IMHO .... mobile is not really for surfing ..... If you really surf the net alot .... I strong suggest you get a Netbook .... it ROCKS!! [thumbsup] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 i use it no problems. I also download ebooks onto it and read during lunchtime. Mainly use the functions like web browsing (screen is kind small), sms, MS word, excel, calculator, phone (of course), camera and video (but these 2 functions are not fantastic), microphone to record meetings for minutes purposes - this function is quite good, alarm clock - also great, can have multiple alarms, calender to keep track of appointments, notes for quick notes, GPS and nokia maps - very useful, PDF reader, sync with home pc for contacts and calender. u kinda summed it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 (edited) have been using the Predecessor E61i and until today havent changed to the E71i i feel that the screen is abit small although it allows the phone to be slimmer and sleeker. Maybe i should just get one. M1 offer it to me for $18. but i need to extend contract and pay penalty of $100. so all in $118. guess its a matter of time but now still a bit lazy as my E61i still working great. Edited June 9, 2009 by Throttle2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbone Clutched June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 Very good phone, just the screen is small. If you can tahan the small screen then this phone is for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaiky83 Clutched June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 Hi, I'm a noob in the GPS for e71. Can somebody pls enlighten me? Everytime I start the GPS, it will search for other bluetooth users, but what for if I juz want to get a driving direction right? Thot only suppose to connect to GPS satellite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruzhyo Clutched June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 I have the older E61 and love it. In fact still using it when I am working (no cam allowed). My wife is using the E71 and enjoy it very much also. But both cannot fight (smell no smoke) when compared to the iPhone 3G which is my main phone now. New 3GS gonna be luanch soon so wait abit and compare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkingidiot 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 Hi, I'm a noob in the GPS for e71. Can somebody pls enlighten me? Everytime I start the GPS, it will search for other bluetooth users, but what for if I juz want to get a driving direction right? Thot only suppose to connect to GPS satellite? I think you need to tune your settings. The GPS will try to go online to download latest google maps. Depends on the way your connection method is set, it can try and search for GPRS connection, wifi connection, bluetooth connection, etc. I have set mine to connect thru wifi only. So if within wifi range it will connect thru the wifi. If out of wifi range, I shall not go online - as GPRS charges are ridiculously expensive. The connection to GPS satellites is always present - but you need line of sight. When under overhead cover or in building, the GPS satellite may not connect. Once you go to open space, the GPS antenna works quite fast and well, and within a few seconds you will estab signal with GPS sats, and triangulate your present position (indicated by a red dot on the screen). This will track your movement as long as your phone is not greatly blocked. Coupled with the downloaded google maps, you can track your progress any where in the world!! I just recently used the GPS in Australia as well! As for Nokia maps - this is a paid service - so I never bother to use it. After all Google maps is FREE!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenbackside 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 (edited) I have the older E61 and love it. In fact still using it when I am working (no cam allowed). My wife is using the E71 and enjoy it very much also. But both cannot fight (smell no smoke) when compared to the iPhone 3G which is my main phone now. New 3GS gonna be luanch soon so wait abit and compare. Weird, I bought the iPhone 3G when it was launched, used it for less than a week, and chucked it in my bedside drawer. Now I only use it to check email when I'm in bed. Battery life sucks, no hardware keyboard, useless bluetooth, lousy GPS.... Just can't get used to it. Went back to E71. Edited June 9, 2009 by Chickenbackside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Neutral Newbie June 9, 2009 Author Share June 9, 2009 i am sick of samsung omnia (switching from one task to another is slow) and battery life is suck. the touch screen keyboard is retarded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 to add on... do not use the AGPS or what you call Assisted GPS... you'll be charged for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebopzone Neutral Newbie June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 E71 is a excellent phone. for me. 1. Use wifi for web browsing - many alternative browers skyfire , opera mini 2. Use sip client to make voip phone calls ( with wifi ) great for overseas trips and free calls 3. Used it to listen music, podcast 4. Plays h.264 videos 5. GPS very useful on road trips, use app sportstracker to tracking walks on maps and record distance travelled 6. imap email client that can connects to gmail or any other imap servers 7. Runs java apps ( iphone can't do this ) 8. Native google apps - youtube, gmail, google maps, google calendar 9. Runs multiple applications at the same time ( iphone can't do this ). Example a. Listen to podcast. b. Client sms in ask help to configure their server c. Send details in email d. Use mail client to get email e. Use java ssh client to remote connect to server. f. finishup write email to client d. podcast playing in the background all the time. 10 Great battery life 11 ovi app store 12 ovi sync ( sync contacts, appt .... ) 13. Slim, relatively light and a great casing. 14 loud speaker Negatives: 1. stupid 2.5mm headphone jack 2. keyboard is a bit cramp have to get used to it 3. when using usb to transfer files after it is completed. sometimes the memory get lock down and no application can use it have to power off and on the phone. 4. It's a Nokia so sometimes it locks up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkingidiot 1st Gear June 9, 2009 Share June 9, 2009 There is an issue - when taking photos the camera sound is very loud. When plug the earphone in the sound is silenced!!! I am looking for a 2.5mm spare jack so that I can keep ot plugged in to cancel the sound! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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