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Nokia E61i review: Lens-wear for the messenger

04 May 2007 | Read the review | Post your comment
Nokia E61i review: Lens-wear for the messenger - read the full textYou all know Nokia E61 – it’s been among the most popular Nokia smartphones ever since it was presented. Its fans have always been divided over it not having a camera. Taking that into account Nokia decided to release an updated version of the handset marked with “i”. Besides a camera, the new model features a number of small modifications, or otherwise upgrades, which would again reinstate it as a top-notch smartphone messenger. Now join us on our GSMArena journey which would try to answer a good deal of questions for you… and for us, for that matter.

 

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Hey, I am a Blackberry user. Can I use the Nokia N61i inplace of Blackberry and continue to use the Blackberry facility on it?

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  • 2007-08-24 13:57
  • vLxj

Hi, I just got the E61i phone and i think its great. My question is: is it possible to WAP on this phone. I have tried it and the browser says that it does not support it. pls help... thanks

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  • 2007-08-06 14:45
  • wrde

Are you able to view pdf files with this phone?

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  • 2007-08-04 11:43
  • 4tKr
  • JORDI (from Barcelon
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This is an absolutely fantastic business phone!
As a freak of the smartphones/PDAs that I am, Ive had the XDAMini, the Treo 750, the 9300i, the P910i, the N80, etc ...even the first S60 (back then) the 7650! But I must say Nokia really (FINALLY rather) hit the bullseye with the E61i...
The only things believe needs improving is the screen's "backlight" that could be brighter (specially when in a sunny place), and the numbers (on the keyboard) that could be clearer (not with that blue backround that makes them difficult to read when the backlight is on, in a place that really isnt that dark, because they are "written" in silver... not even in white...)
So, as I see it, Nokia have 2 final "challanges" to achive: BY WHEN A TOUCHSCREEN, and a device that charges also out of the USB!? (I mean, COME ON! ...the E61i is a business phone!)

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  • 2007-07-28 15:58
  • n$qq

I was wondering.....whats with the comparison of a finland make and a asian make nokia e61i???? Like ...is it that finland has a better
reputation for manufacturing them?? someone pls educate me.....

pls reply me by email...that would be nice.....thx

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  • 2007-07-22 18:59
  • kDpq

How is the video playback on this. Anyone try watching a movie on it?

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  • 2007-07-18 08:55
  • YceB

Can someone confirm whether the phone has a touchscreen or not?

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  • 2007-07-18 08:49
  • YceB

Has anyone used this phone as a sat nav phone?

I need to know will this phone let you copy and paste emails?

Can you copy emails then edit them?

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  • 2007-07-10 18:49
  • nEI$

i bought the nokia e61i just 2 days back.i really loved it.its having good clarity(2mp).its having all the functions that satisfy the buyer like wi-fi,cam,messenger,world mate etc.in short its a coooooooooooool phone to have.if u want to know more just mail me at ulogme@hotmail.com

(software engineer)

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  • 2007-06-17 19:47
  • U2eS

N61i....this phone is too heavy to carry in my pocket but its very friendly and designed specially for rough use.still i love the design i guess if it would have touchscreen and video projection option like palm it would have been the best. Performance is good up to messageing and browse/download.still expecting an upgrad in the software.

steeward frankiln Graphics designer

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  • 2007-06-11 08:00
  • vGjk

does this phone allows me to do video calls?
looks like that isn't any camera in the front for capturing my image

any kind soul like to advise?
Thanks

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  • 2007-06-09 10:48
  • TIEf

Hi, just read a few reviews and have the option of getting an E61i or a BB8700. I will only use this device for e-mail and have a Nokia N73 as a phone. Really difficult to get an expert opinion in South Africa where I live. Any suggestions?

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  • 2007-05-24 17:12
  • NH}1

I agree on that E-series earpiece handicap: it cuts and hurts one`s ear`s hair.
Apart from that, its a great phone... and it would be perfect if it was less heavy...

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  • 2007-05-23 17:03
  • m}9@

WHY DO NOKIA INSIST IN THIS TYPE OF EARPIECE IN E-SERIES? IT CUTS ONE`S EAR`S HAIR!!!!
Can`t they design another type of earpiece? Like the N Series or all other models...
I already had to give away one e-series phone and I really liked its features...

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  • 2007-05-18 18:57
  • m}9@

Can we install Skype or MSN Messenger in this phone?

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  • 2007-05-18 00:56
  • m5FY

I own it. Its weight is not that "heft" as mentioned in the review, rather, it is "solid", would be a better word to descibe it. I like everything about it so far. BB connect is a little disappointing in the way it handles attachments and the fact you cant edit the BODY of the message. Otherwise the rest is flawless.

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  • 2007-05-11 16:35
  • Y1ww

I own it and I think it's the best smartphone so far for internet / messaging. I posted my review here for those interested.
http://mobilitynow.org/2007/05...e61i-review/

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  • 2007-05-10 01:35
  • kxxK

Nope - N80 WLAN wizard does not show up on active standby screen of E61. It only shows up on N80ie (unfortunately for us E61 owners)

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  • 2007-05-08 19:42
  • kCsx

You can download it from here I think...
http://europe.nokia.com/A4195015

Or you can use your Catalogs application and download it via the handsets itself.

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  • 2007-05-06 12:17
  • pSPN

Quoting from the review... "Now such an application along with an Active standby screen plug-in is available as an official download for all previous models."

Can anyone point me to the right place? I'm using an E61. :) Thanks!

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  • 2007-05-06 09:36
  • kNXv
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