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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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KBoardBox has started an interesting thread on swapping housings from a dummy model E71 to a live model.  Although theres alot to dig through the posts are very informative with lots of pictures.  This is a must read for anyone looking to change from a black to white housing and vice versa, to repairing there E71 because the casing is damaged.  Hit the link for all the info, enjoy!
 

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As an S60 ambassador I have recentley decided to apply for the Nokia Maps campaign and write a couple articles based around what I have found.  In the past I really never enjoyed using the Nokia Maps application instead opting for much for user friendly solutions such as Google Maps and Amaze GPS.  As with most map applications Nokia Maps includes the ability to zoom in/out of maps for closer inspection of streets and locations.  In order to use this feature you generally press the * and # to zoom in/out.  For most non qwerty S60 devices this is a simple task but on the E71 this is a nightmare.  Pressing function key to activate the numberpad and zoom in/ out(* or #) is a hassle (especially when driving).  As I have been using the Nokia Maps application more and more,  I discovered a new and easier way to zooming in/out of the map without using the * and # button.     (continue reading…)

Dexte-r has an intersting review of a simple pair of headphones that work great with a variety of devices and different MM headphone jacks.  Its good to see a review of a non bluetooth headset.  Head on over to his site for the full review, enjoy!

http://nokiae71.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/review-nokia-hs-16-with-e71/

I really didn’t take notice to this issue until I had received my NAM edition a while back, but the Nokia E71 has a light leak that is a common occurrence. The problem starts at the bottom of the screen and the top of the keyboard. There is a minor gap that allows a thin stripe of light to leak out. Although not a major concern I felt it was necessary to address this issue because I wonder how the newly manufactured units have this same issue, or has it been corrected. Chime in on the comments section.

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!