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4th February 2009
The E51 is my wonder phone
I have written a full review of this phone on my blog at:
http://www.davidgilson.co.uk/2008/12/review-of-nokia-e51-smartphone/
Although here is a copy of the conclusion of my reivew:
Am I glad I bought an E51?
Yes I certainly am.
What do I like most about the E51?
The looks and the size, being able to view all my media, read PDF’s, get my IMAP e-mail and browse the web.
What would I change?
Not that much really. I wish there was an all in one data & charging port. I wish it had a little more processing power for some hi-res video podcasts.
8th September 2008
At last a true business phone
Having been a big fan of the original Nokia business phones in the shape of the 6310 and 6230, that loyalty took a serious knock following several months with both the N70 and replacement N80. I can't say I was one of the poor unfortunates who suffered from the much reported software crashes and frozen screens. it's just that the phones failed to do the basics, namey acquire a signal and then have sufficient battery power to make a call. Whilst not receiving the same media or advertising coverage as the all singing all dancing N95's of this world, the E51 quietly sits in the background and does everything any business user could want from a phone. Not only does it look like a professional piece of kit in polished stainless steel, it addresses all the failings of the previous N Series; excellent signal strength, excellent battery life, simple intuitive menus, WLAN, HSDPA that works and a so so easy to set up and use e mail application. Having had the phone nearly 9 months now, I still can't sing its praises enough.
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Description
The Nokia E51 has a 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 4 GB with hot swappable microSD card
Also Available in Black 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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