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Ive had the Nokia E63 for almost two weeks and what can I say, its a perfect phone for someone that wants a messaging beast with S60!  I decided to try something different and made a quick hands-on and comparison video.  Enjoy!
*FYI: I filmed this using a Sharp SH-01A, a mobile device :).

NOKIA was kind enough to send me a AquaMarine Blue Nokia E63 this week, and from the look and feel it is a bit different then the E71. A lot of bulk has been added and there are a few things missing. Just so the physical aspects can be compared I have shot some side by sides with the E63 and the E71, Enjoy!

BGR has let loose a barrage of pictures showing the ATT branded version of the Nokia E71, the E71x.  While looking similar to what Nokia has released the coloring is a little different, dawning a Gun Metal exterior.  While all the internal components should be the same as the E71-2 the software portions will go through a re-branding process.  BGR says that the phone should be available on a two year contract for $150.  Release date is still unknown.  For the full read hit the link. Enjoy!

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Gwapz from Mobile World Innovation has just posted some great side by side shots of the E71 and E63.  This is a great set that shows just how different both devices are.  From initial looks it seems that the E63 is quite a bit thicker, but well have to wait on Gwapz review and impressions to find out if the thickness feels different. Enjoy!

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The big shaftola for the US/NAM owners of these devices but for others you will be able to update your E71 and E66 with a new firmware.  The firmware includes the following:

Nokia E71 SW releases 110.07.127 

This SW release contains 
the following new features:
Gimlet 9.2.1.381 (Nokia Email Service version) in user disk; gimlet is visible only in countries where service available, otherwise hidden. 
Improved Email Set-up Wizard to check availability of Nokia email service 
This is visible only in countries where service available, otherwise hidden. 
Mail for Exchange 2.5.5 
Maps 2.0 release from wk 30 
VoIP baseline from wk 31 
Switch4 from wk 32 
Startup settings from wk 31 
Catalogs 3.1.50 from wk 32 
Y drive for WMDRM protection files 

Changes/improvements made to
MCU SW version 110.07.127:
Email set-up improvements 
Maps 2.0 improvements 
Music library refresh function performance improvement 
Browser improvements 
Bluetooth improvements 
Camera improvements

Corrected Items from
MCU SW version 100.07.76 
Email for Exchange – Synching improvements 
DUT does not connect to BT stereo headset (SEM HBH -DS970) and car kit (SM HCB-120) 
Y-drive visible with PC Suite 
EAP-FAST authentication improvements 
Unable to start maps when memory card is full 
Camera - Picture cannot be taken correctly after zooming in max

List courtesy of Symbian-Freak

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It’s been a month or two since the E71-1 was released globally and about a week since the release of the E71-2 and I think it’s time to ask, is your keyboard loose? When I received my review E71-1 I was wowed by the build quality: the metal, gloss, the weight, the keyboard, the keyboard? It’s one of the most important parts of the phone, yet it was flawed. I noticed that the top portion of the keyboard was loose. It was floating above the keys. Maybe since the E-71 had passed through so many hands that it had become loose. When my E71-2 arrived at my door (rather I had to pick it up from FedEx) one of the first things I inspected was the keyboard. To my relief it was normal; flat against the unit with no signs of looseness. So is this a manufacturing defect or just a case of misuse. So I throw the question to YOU the readers. Is your unit affected with a loose keyboard? Chime In!!! PS. If you don’t know what I’m referring to I’ve included a sample video that I took of both the units I had in my possession. Enjoy!

Right: E71-1 (defect) | Left: E71-2 (no defect)

Thought I would post some pictures of the E71 and the E66 side by side.  Enjoy!

My E-71-2 arrived with great speed from ImportGSM today and decided to take some photos of the twins. If you have any questions drop them in the comments. Enjoy!

*The E71-2 does not come with a 2gb memory card in the NAM edition. Enjoy!

The Nokia E71-2 or NAM edition is finally available for purchase.  With all its US 3G goodness I’ll list where the best place to purchase and for how much.  Be warned a lot of locations are quickly selling out.  Enjoy!

More retailers will be added when pricing is available:

NOKIA CHICAGO: $483+ 9% tax (You must call and fax/email credit card and ID) LINK

AMAZON.COM/MOBILECITYONLINE.COM: $529.95 + SHIPPING LINK

IMPORTGSM.COM: $449.99 + shipping LINK

SNTRADERS.COM : $472.17 + for a limited time FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING!!!!!  LINK

Ill update this as more places start to carry it. Be aware that IMPORTGSM does have auctions on Ebay and that you can utilize the Live.com promotion to get nearly $110 back.

Good luck!

 It’s been almost a week and I must say that the hype the Nokia E-71 is generating is for good reason. The phone is sleek with its mostly metal exterior and thin at only 10mm.  Yet the phone packs a 3.2MP camera with video recording capability, music/video player, Wi-Fi, GPS, 2.4″ screen @ 16 million colors, and last but not least full QWERTY keyboard.  But the question that comes to mind, “Does this phone excel in all those categories?” After all it is an E-series focused mainly on business consumers/needs.  Let’s find out.

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