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14th February 2008
Have I found the perfect phone?
I am someone who is pretty demanding when it comes to a mobile phone. I want the lot. I want all the functionality of a nokia phone (love them - used them for years) but also want the benefits of push e-mail and real time synchronisation with my e-mail, contacts, and calendar. The E51 does the lot. It's not perfect, but is there such a thing? It is lovely to look at and handle, has all the nokia phone functions that we have come to love but also has complete sync with MS exchange server through nokia's Mail for Exchange. It does not have a qwerty keyboard so long e-mails are not great unless you are a demon texter. It has 3.5G as well and is a doddle to set up as your lap top's portable 3.5G modem, so any lengthy e-mails can be done that way. 2 gripes. It uses a lot of battery with all that comms stuff so buy a spare charger for the road. Also, if you like photos, this is pretty lame at 2mp. For me though, this is as close to perfect as it gets!
19th December 2008
Buying from Mobile Fun
Ordered one type of phone then changed mind for another, simple phone call to amend order and great support from team.
Phone delivered by Royal Mail no problems.
Thanks Mobile Fun
Mike Turner
Weybridge, UK
19th February 2008
Battery Issues and remedies (I hope)
The phone still continues to impress but have continued issues with the battery life. To Mobile Fun's credit they are sending me a new battery. I have also spent 50 minutes waiting for Nokia customercare to help me. They strongly advise you switch off 3G unless you need to make a video call, browse the web or use the E51 as a modem for your lap top. At all other times switch to GSM only. You can still make and receive e-mails perfectly happily using Mail for Exchange without 3G. This saves your battery a lot apparently. To switch to GSM mode you do the following: Menu - Tools - Settings - Phone - Network - Network Mode - select GSM mode. Whenever you need to browse the internet, use E51 as a modem or video conference, simply do exactly the same sequence and select Dual Mode from the menu. I will report back whether the combo of new battery from MF and change of settings has impact on battery life. Lets hope so.
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Description
Why Buy?
- Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60
- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
- Email Support
- Wi-Fi 802.11
- 3G
The Nokia E51 has thin design loaded with features to help balance your business and leisure time. Access your email while on the go with support for most leading corporate and personal email applications. Browse the web and email with high speed 3G, HSDPA, or WLAN connection. Make lower cost voice calls over the internet with the built-in WLAN. Stay connected to the people and information you need with a long battery life and large internal memory.
Connectivity:
- Integrated WLAN (IEEE 802.11g) with WLAN wizard: searches for available WLAN networks
- Bluetooth 2.0 specification with enhanced data rate (EDR)
- Mini USB connector, USB 2.0 full-speed
- 2.5 mm Nokia A/V connector
- IrDA (115 kbps)
Messaging and Email:
- Email with support for POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols, attachment viewers, dedicated email key, and LED indicator for new email messages
- Email support for a wide variety of third-party solutions including: Mail for Exchange, Visto Mobile, and Seven Always-on
- Option to select desired email account to read/write messages from
- Instant messaging (supports Yahoo, AOL, OMA 1.2, MSN)
- SMS text messages
- MMS for sending messages with pictures, video clips, and audio clips attached
Voice Features:
- Push to talk (PTT or PoC)*
- Integrated handsfree speakerphone
- Voice over IP (VoIP) using WLAN
- Voice recorder
- Text-to-speech feature: hear your messages read aloud to you from your device
Camera and Video:
- 2 megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom for high quality still imaging and video capture
- Video streaming and playback with H.264 (MPEG-4), 3gpp, and Real codecs
- Video recording in H.263 (3gpp) and MPEG-4
- Video calling
Memory Functions:
- Up to 130 MB of user data memory
- Expandable up to 8 GB with hot swappable microSD card
Also Available in Silver and Bronze
Specification:
| System: |
HSDPA / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Size: |
114.8mm x 46mm x 12mm |
| Weight: |
100g |
| Standby time: |
Up to 310 h |
| Talk Time: |
Up to 4 h 20 min |
| Display: |
Supports up to 262,144 colors within 240 x 320 pixels |
Editors' rating
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8.5/10
Excellent |
Provided by:
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| What Is It? |
Slim, stylish smart phone with Wi-Fi and HSDPA |
| What We Think |
Don't be put off by all the business terms surrounding this phone -- it's great for everyone |
| We like |
Design; Wi-Fi; HSDPA; easy-to-use keypad |
| We don’t like |
Camera could be better; dedicated keys around the edge are tough to press |
| Accessories |
Battery, Charger, Memory card |
| CNET.co.uk judgement |
The Nokia E51 isn't about showing off. Even if it does look really good, it's about good old fashioned ease of use with fantastic features to boot. Avoid it if you're looking for a high-end camera phone, otherwise definitely consider it |
| This handset is covered by a full 24 month manufacturer's warranty. |
This SIM free handset is unlocked and compatible with any 2G/GSM or 3G SIM card. Some network & 3G specific services may be unavailable with this handset.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only, specific colour variants cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specifically stated on the page. |
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