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You don't have to buy a Blackberry or Windows Mobile device to pick up your email these days, most high-end mobile phones have a built in Email client these days. However, if you want to send more than just the odd email you'll probably want a device with a built-in keyboard. The Nokia E71 is just such a device. It includes a QWERTY keyboard as well as some other features that you might only expect to find in a Windows Mobile phone - GPS is just one of those features.

The Nokia E71

Phillip is working on a full review of the E71 at the moment so until that's ready you can see our unboxing video below:

Overview of Nokia E71

The Nokia E71 is the newest device is the latest device from Nokia.  Replacing the hugely popular Nokia E61 series of devices, the E71 builds on this success with improved features and functionality.

The E71 is the ultimate messaging device.  With a full QWERTY keyboard on the front of the device, responding to and creating emails, has never been so easy.

Ergonomic design means that the Nokia E71 sits comfortably in the hands of the user.  Aided by a range of communication and connectivity options, including GPRS 3G and HSDPA, connectivity to the internet, email, friends and family is simple, whether in the UK, Europe or the USA.

With a crisp 2.36” display, whether completing business or personal tasks, everything appears perfectly on the screen.  So whether viewing images, video, calling or messaging, the E71 is perfect device for using when relaxing after a long day of working away from the office.

Nokia E71 Specification:

• Operating System - Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
• Processor - ARM 11 369 MHz
• Memory – ROM :  256MB internal memory (110MB available),  RAM: 128 MB
• Display – 2.36” TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, 16M colours
• Input – Full QWERTY Keyboard, Five Way Scroll Key
• Expansion - microSDHC (TransFlash), up to 8GB, hotswap
• Cellular –GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, GPRS Class 32, 100 kbps, EDGE Class 32, 296 kbps, HSDPA/WCDMA  900 / 2100  3.6 Mbps
• Connectivity – Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, WiFi 802.11b/g, Infrared
• Camera - 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA 22fps), flash; secondary videocall camera
• Built-in GPS receiver
• FM radio
• Battery - Standard battery, Li-Po 1500 mAh (BP-4L)

Posted by: Matt