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Hi all,

I bought it 10 days ago and have been using it intensively since then. It is a superb phone and ideal not only for personal but also for business use as well. It is light, smart and solid - whoever sees it, likes it.

It's compatible with Ms-outlook and Lotus but unfortunately the software comes in the box is not easy to understand. My connection preference is Bluetooth and I synchronize my contacts, tasks, calendar and appointments in it. Thanks to large screen and user friendly design - I enjoy all functionalites comes with it.

If u want to fully utilise from this mobile, u should read the user guide in the cd - as the published one is a Quick start type.

MP3 player and external speaker are SUPER! MicroSD is not very common type of memory card (I mean currently!) but if u buy a 5 usd card reader/writer / via MMC adapter, u can use it very effectively for MP3 uploading. Give yourself couple of days before u think u understood your device :)

regards

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  • 2006-07-12 12:32
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  • gharbi mohamed rezki
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it's very good phone, personnaly i used almost 5 siemens phonees and it's really different and special. very nice screen, and high quality of the camera. it's a satisfaction comparing to old siemens phones and good relation quality-price. in Tunisia it cost 252 euro. I'm really enjying it. thanks BenQ-Siemens..

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  • 2006-07-12 09:45
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  • www.liverpool4fans.c
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I got a really good deal on this phone from the carphone warehouse. It was £110, unbranded and unlocked with an orange payg sim, 10 credit and a 512mb memory card. Although the phone is very slow and tends to pause alot whilst loading things and playing songs its incredinly slick.. "fly" if you like. Really nice to hold, very comfortable and has every feature you could want from a new phone today. However the battery isnt really performing at all. It will only last me 24hours most so I am having to charge it over night EVERY night! OVERALL I WILL GIVE THE PHONE 8.5/10 , well done Benq-Siemens!

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  • 2006-07-12 02:48
  • SpDx
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hi, just i wanna say this is a good mobile with nice price. i use 1GB micro SD and it's working very well.

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  • 2006-07-10 23:21
  • M{3P
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How is the battery with normal use and is it possible to synchronize with outlook? Thx M

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  • 2006-07-10 16:03
  • Ms{f
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Hiya just wondering how many songs roughy it could hold with and without the memory card please help!
Thanks

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  • 2006-07-09 12:38
  • mxfx
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Exellent, one of the most cheap mobile equiped with 1.3Mpixel camera. Excellent software (who told NOKIA is the best? I had both). To now only 2 drawback:
1_cannot copy at once the contacts from SIM to mobile, and reverse.
2_nowhere is written what's mean the LED on front panel (it blink even if no lost call or unread SMS is present)


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  • 2006-07-06 16:10
  • DWmL
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the price in belgium is 200 euros

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  • 2006-07-04 20:58
  • n7fw
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this phone is relly good and that every one should get the hone because the phone stands out other phones don't

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  • 2006-07-03 11:42
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  • billstamaniac@yahoo.
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FANTASTIC design!
resolution of video 176x144 or higher???

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  • 2006-06-28 14:55
  • Sjmk
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It supports MP4 videos also.
Unfortunately, the battery life is not so strong.

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  • 2006-06-27 11:31
  • PF8n
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It has got media player.... I dont know about mpg4 but it does support 3gp files....

Also for others who own this phone like myself... How is your battery life? I leave my EL71 on 24hrs a day, with this i have to charge it like every night.... Is this the same with anyone else?

Otherwise phone is awesome! Screen is the clearest ive ever seen! If you like Siemens you will love it!

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  • 2006-06-27 05:21
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I like this Benq-Siemens EL71 very much.But i would like to ask someone who has it ,if there is a media player(is it possible to run .mpeg4 files on it)?

thank you in advance!

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  • 2006-06-26 20:41
  • nUVF
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great phone from BENQ(ur) , but mine also shutdown by itself , any way , i power it on again thats all

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  • 2006-06-26 10:34
  • m{ju
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Yes, it supports MP3s as ringtones and it can vibrate at the same time. This phone's screen is VERY good!

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  • 2006-06-25 04:35
  • PFgN
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I live in Australia & just bought from an overseas seller in Germany. The phone is great! Although it does turn off occasionally when using the phone?? Does anyone know if this can be fixed?? If youve used a Siemens before its just as easy to use. Very HIGH quality screen!

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  • 2006-06-21 07:32
  • PNGN
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hi everybody,

This phone will soon be avaliable in Holland ( Media Markt).
The price will be 349 euro.

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  • 2006-06-14 01:29
  • ncwx
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does this have mp3 ringtones? and ring and vibrate at the same time??

what about the build quality?

thanx!

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  • 2006-06-13 19:04
  • iLSx
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To ivan, try to update your EL71 this will solve some bugs.. if u don't know how just ask or add me :)

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  • 2006-06-12 01:38
  • SeFH
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As far as I know there is no phone on the market without bugs.
So please be more precise about the bugs you had. Were they severe or just some layout problems?
Might be important for people thinking about buying one of these beauties...

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  • 2006-06-11 23:41
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