The Nokia E71 is a smartphone released in 2008 from the Eseries range with a QWERTY keyboard targeting business users worldwide. It runs on Symbian OS v9.2, with a Series 60 3rd Edition, second generation Feature Pack 1. The Nokia E71 succeeded the Nokia E61/61i models, building on the base design and form factor but enhancing on the feature set. The Nokia E71 was superseded by the Nokia E72.
Optimized mobile email and messaging experience with full QWERTY keyboard and pocket-size for one-handed typing
Two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application shortcuts – fast and easy switching between e.g. business and personal modes
Quick access to applications with One-touch keys (Home, Calendar, Contacts, Email)
Intelligent input with auto-completion, autocorrection and learning capability ensuring fast and error-free typing
Nokia Calendar and Contacts for Eseries applications with improved features
Built-in grade A-GPS and free Nokia Maps
VOIP/ SIP Calling (Internet calls through Wi-Fi and 3G (if supported by the carrier))
HSDPA data connection up to 3.6 Mbit/s for fast web browsing and downloading additional features
3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, self-portrait mirror and a front camera for video calls
Music player, Media player, Visual Radio, Music Store(Internet Connectivity is required)
Nokia MiniMap browser
Online sharing: Share on Ovi
Built-in mobile VPN for convenient intranet access
Data encryption for both phone memory and microSD
Nokia PC Internet access (via Phone as modem)
System: GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band), WCDMA 900/2100 (E71-1 version), WCDMA 850/1900 (E71-2 version), WCDMA 850/2100 (E71-3 version) and HSDPA class 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbit/s/384 kbit/s (DL/UL)
User Interface: S60 platform 3rd Edition (Feature Pack 1 based on Symbian OS v9.2)
Dimensions: 114 mm x 57 mm x 10 mm (L x W x H)
Standby time: Up to 17 days (GSM), 20 days (WCDMA)
Talk time: Up to 10.5 hours (GSM), 4.5 hours (WCDMA)
Main display: 2.36” QVGA (320x240), up to 16 million colors
Battery: BP-4L, 1500 mAh, Li-Po
Memory: Up to 110 MB internal memory, support for up to 32 GB microSD-HC memory card
Main camera
Primary: 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash Video: QVGA@15fps Secondary: Videocall camera
Data services and connectivity
WCDMA max download 384 kbit/s; upload 384 kbit/s
HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbit/s
WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g)
EGPRS multislot class 32, max download 296 kbit/s; upload 177.6 kbit/s
GPS and support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)
FS-USB, Infrared
Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio, enhanced data rates (EDR)
2.5 mm AV connector
Pre-installed:
Nokia Messaging (SMS/MMS) and Nokia Mail for Exchange (MfE) for push email
Image, video, track and sound clip Media Gallery
Nokia Ovi Map
GPS: Navigation, Position, Trip distance
WLAN wizard
Many other utilities
Several open source developers as well as paid third party developers have created software for various functions and utilities.
Car:
Mobile Holder CR-106
Advanced Car Kit CK-300
Holder Easy Mount HH-12
Headsets:
Bluetooth Headset BH-602
Audio: Bluetooth Speakers MD-5W
Data: 8 GB Card MU-43
Power:
Mobile Charger DC-4
Colors: Grey steel, White, Red and black
Mainland China E71 (RM-493) differences
The E71 currently being sold in mainland China does not have Wi-Fi 802.11b/g WLAN networking or a back mounted camera. 3G was also excluded, because licenses for 3G in mainland China were only approved in early 2009.
There is no reduction in price for phones lacking these features and a firmware update will not bring them back because the hardware itself is missing. The E71 sold in Macau and Hong Kong do not lack these features. The software bundled with the Chinese version is slightly different, as it also has a QQ client, along with some other Chinese specific programs.
100.07.81/100.07.76: Default firmware upon release
110.07.127: Released 9 October 2008 (removed gmail support from mail app)
200.21.118: Released 27 November 2008
210.21.006: Released 17 March 2009
300.21.012: Released 2 July 2009
400.21.013: Released 28 November 2009
301.21.1 (RM-357 Only)
400.21.11 (RM-493; China Version, No 3G and Wi-Fi)
410.21.010: Released 8 February 2010
500.21.009: Released 6 June 2010
501.21.001: Released 12 December 2010 (users complain about bugs and battery drain)
510.21.009: Released 19 March 2011 (even more complains about bugs)
The E71 received positive critical reception with awards including:
Editors' Choice, Readers' Choice and 8.9 out of 10 rating on CNET.co.uk (as of June 2008)
Phone of the Year and the Best Smartphone at the 2008 Mobile Choice Consumer Awards
Wired Magazine's 2008 Best of Test
Highly Commended in a category of Best Mobile Handset or Device at the GSMA Awards 2009
