Nokia E71x (AT&T)

Nokia E71x (AT&T) Product Overview

Nokia E71x (AT&T) Detail

The sleek and slender Nokia E71x makes it easy for to stay on top of things with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication, including Microsoft Exchange. Also included is QuickOffice® and PDF reader, for viewing and editing Office files on-the-go. The Nokia E71x's 3G capabilities allow for fast downloads and streaming multimedia. The E71x includes Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots or open connections. Nokia E71x's other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), built-in A-GPS and eligibilty for AT&T Mobile TV, and Video Share.

Talk & browse the web at the same time
Rollover unused minutes
The nation's fastest 3g network
AT&T Wireless Requires Smartphone Data With Purchase of This Device
QuickOffice® and PDF reader to download, view, and edit documents while on the go
Multitask effortlessly with Symbian S60 3.2
Mail for Exchange to sync your corporate email, contacts, calendar, and tasks in real time
3g Data and Wifi Capable
Full HTML Web browser with Flash support
3.2 MP Auto Focus Camera
120MB internal storage, plus expandable memory slot (up to 8 GB MicroSD capacity)
Stereo Bluetooth
World Phone

Included Accessories

Getting Started Guide
AT&T Navigator Insert
Charger
User Manual
Lithium-ion Polymer batter
USB Data Cable

Expert Reviews of Nokia E71x (AT&T)

Expert Rating: 4.3
by Joni -- May 5th 2009

The Nokia e71x is sleek, affordable, has fun multimedia features, navigation, and runs the Symbian OS. You can do all the things you can on other smartphones including accessing office documents, send/receive email from multiple accounts, and surf the web all with an easy-to-use interface. The Nokia e71x is also a connectivity dream supporting IR, stereo Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3G connectivity. Oh, and did we mention it’s a world phone, too. If you’ve always wanted to try a smartphone or just want something different, the Nokia e71x is worth a look.

Call Quality

Calls and Speakerphone: Call quality on the Nokia e71x is loud and clear, even in places where it’s typically hard to hear callers. For example, in a windy environment, callers still came through just fine. We’re also happy to report we never had to use the side volume keys to adjust audio on this cell phone, and the speakerphone works well, never cutting off when two people speak simultaneously.

Audio Playback: The Nokia e71x sports an MP3 player. We found playback of MP3s and streaming music over the Nokia e71x speakers to be loud and clear, though occasionally tinny. This smartphone sports a 2.5mm headset jack, so you’ll need to use cell phone-compatible headphones or a pair of stereo Bluetooth headsets if you want to listen privately.

Ease of Use

Menu/Phone Book: Since the Nokia e71x runs Symbian S60 (third edition), it’s likely you might not have seen this menu interface before. However, don’t let that dissuade you, it’s actually extremely easy to use. Along the top of the main screen are icons of the most recently accessed applications so you have fast access to your favorite applications. When something is running such as a song playing you’ll see it listed just below the row of icons. There are four quick launch keys to Home, Calendar, Contacts and Messaging on the face of the smartphone so there’s no need to scroll through the menu to access those features. If you press the soft key that correlates to Menu, you’ll see all the other applications and services. In addition to music applications, AT&T Navigator is on board to help you get around town, there’s also Quickoffice for versions of word, excel and power point. You can download more applications as well from the Nokia site and other Symbian application sites. The real plus here is that if it will not work on your device, the cell phone lets you know before you download it to the device. Now, that’s smart.

Transferring music, apps, contacts and more to the Nokia e71x is extremely easy via the Nokia PC Connectivity Suite . There’s also an e-mail application that walks you through setting up your e-mail. There’s one for Microsoft Exchange users and another, XpressMail, for other web-based e-mail services such as Yahoo or AOL mail. All accounts can be separated into separate e-mail folders, so they don’t get combined into one overall e-mail folder.

Camera/Video: The Nokia e71x sports a 3.2-megapixel camera with a flash and even a tiny mirror located next to the lens to help you frame self-portraits. The camera has its fare share of customizable settings including digital zoom, white balance (automatic, sunny, incandescent, and fluorescent), auto exposure, color tones (normal, sepia, negative, and black and white). You can even select the type of scene (auto, manual, close-up, portrait, landscape, night, and night portrait) your trying to capture for better picture quality. Shutter speed is acceptable on the Nokia e71x and we found images to be sharp.

The Nokia e71x also does double duty as a video camera/player. When you download video to this cell phone and play it back through the included RealPlayer, quality is great: images are crisp and video flow is fluid. However, when you try to capture video on the cell phone playback typically isn’t as smooth. However, that said, we should mention that we did stream live video using both WiFi and 3G connectivity and it seemed to be just about flawless nor would you think it was streaming live. Note: If you plan to do this feature a lot, definitely get an unlimited data plan.

Music: As noted, the Nokia e71x has an MP3 player, however, this smartphone only has 130MB of memory on board, which is shared amongst all the applications. If you really want to use this smartphone as a MP3 player, we recommend getting an external MicroSD card for storing songs. The Nokia e71x will accept up to an 8GB MicroSD card – not as big as what is supported by other cell phones on the market, but still that’s plenty of extra storage space. The smartphone supports MP3, AAC (Apple iTunes format), and Microsoft WMA music files. As for music player features, it has shuffle, repeat, playlists, and an equalizer with predefined settings. Getting music onto this Nokia is fairly straightforward. If you’re using the Nokia PC Connectivity Suite you just select music and follow the prompts. You can also use Windows Media Player to sync music as well.

Connectivity/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/IR: Talk about connectivity; the Nokia e71x is fully loaded. If you can’t connect one way, there’s bound to be another option. For starters, this cell phone has IR, so you can use it to exchange info with other IR-enabled devices such as Palms or older notebooks. There’s also Bluetooth so you can connect it to your computer as well. We had no problem transferring files via Bluetooth with a PC and we were also able to connect it to a Jawbone headset with ease (call quality was great, by the way). Perhaps our favorite connectivity feature in this cell phone is the inclusion of WiFi. If you can’t get a wireless connection or don’t have a data plan, you can always use WiFi. Plus, whenever you’re connecting to the Internet you can be prompted as to how you’d like to connect and available connections appear on the screen. You simply select the one you want. Honestly, the 3G connectivity on this smartphone is so fast, we never found a need to connect via WiFi.

Design

Look and Feel: There’s no denying that the Nokia e71x is just good looking. It sets itself apart from the full QWERTY pack of smartphones on the market with its slim profile and stainless steel back. Although, it has such a tough back, that doesn’t mean it’s ultra durable. It also feels great in the hand. On a hot day, just holding the Nokia e71x can cool you off. Adding to the style is its minimalistic use of buttons on the smartphone spines. On one side there’s volume controls and the 2.5mm headset jack and on the other are slots for USB connection and a MicroSD card. On top of the smartphone is the speaker and a rather flashy red power button.

As for the display, it is crisp and visible in bright sunlight. However, you might want to adjust the backlight setting. Out-of-the-box it extinguishes itself a little too quickly for our tastes. However, if you do change the backlight setting you may see a small adverse affect in battery life. While you’re at it you might want to adjust the lock time as well. While, it’s good that it self-locks when not used for a few seconds it can be distracting. The display is actually quite stunning and though you’ll want to touch it, don’t – this is not a touch-screen phone. As expected with a phone that has a screen that comes so close to the side of your face it does tend to attract face grease, so you might be wiping it off on your shirt or pants to keep it clean.

Keypad: We particularly like the keypad on this cell phone. At first glance, it looks like the keys are a little too close together, but it doesn’t feel that way. There’s a curve to each key that helps keep them separate. Plus the letters on the white backlit keys are larger than those found on other QWERTY keyboard phones, so you don’t have to squint to see them. We did have people with both larger and smaller hands try out the keyboard and both had a similar experience. Another plus about the keyboard is the placement of the numbers: they are smack in the center and accessing them via the shift-like key is comfortable and intuitive. Navigating through the menu is done vie the 4-way silver rocker that encircles the black OK or Select key in the center of the device.

Battery Life

We’re happy to report that the Nokia e71x battery life is impressive. Heavy texters, Web surfers, message addicts, constant callers, and videographers will likely need to charge the cell phone every two to three days. But if you use the cell phone to send/receive a few text messages and e-mails, snap some pics, or make a couple of calls, you’ll need to charge it every three to four days. Leaving WiFi or Bluetooth activated didn’t drain the battery life, but streaming videos did. However, you can always charge the phone when it’s connected to your PC via the included cable.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the Nokia E71x (AT&T)

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Jason -- December 2nd 2009 -- Lawrenceville, GA

I love this phone. It has a great weight to it. Call quality is awesome when I have all the bars. The web pages load fast. It works awesomely with my blue tooth!! My first phone was a Nokia, I'm so happy that I went back. They need to make better looking models!!

Customer Rating: 4.5
by Keyur -- November 25th 2009 -- San Jose, CA

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Setya Budianto -- November 10th 2009 -- California, CA

I've come to terms with the phone's so-so music and video players, although its 2.5mm headset jack prevents the use of standard music headphones. With my E71, I've been using the Plantronics MHS-213 earbuds ($20 to $40 street), the best pair I could find with a 2.5mm jack, and I've had no problem listening to music or watching 320-by-240-pixel, MPEG-4 videos.

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Mark -- November 2nd 2009 -- South Florida, FL

This I have to say is one of the better non-window phones on the market. I tried some others, including the iPhone, and was impressed with the OS on the E71x and quick learning curve. I haven't found an app that I didn't like and the phone is so thin and light I forget that it's on my waist. Also the battery life is great. A typical time between charges is 3 days even with pinging the company email every 15 minutes and surfing the web.

Customer Rating: 4.3
by Jim McDaniel -- November 2nd 2009 -- Ponca City, OK

The E71x has replaced my dial up connection on my desktop computer. I can NOT get any high speed connections. It works as a modem at at least twice to up to ten times my usual dial up speed. The PDA part of the phone has been very helpful. I don't forget anything any more, unless I don't enter the info. The keys are too small, I have large fingers. I am just glad I don't do text messaging. I will eventually. This phone is the best and the deal I got from "LetsTalk.com" has not been beat yet.

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partner Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

does this phone have voice dialing,how many numbers can you store; does the camera have a zoom linze?
-Tom Lewis

Re: partner Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: partner Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes, the Nokia E71x is voice dialing capable. You can store up to 1000 numbers. You can also manually dial a number simply by stating the number. I.e. "Dial 415-999-****." Yes, the 3.2 megapixel camera has zoom...it also has autofocus.
-Jack Cooper
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Talk and e-mail Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can I be on a call and surf the web simultaneously on this cell phone?
-besquarem

Re: Talk and e-mail Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Talk and e-mail Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes. Exclusively with AT&T, you can be on a call and surf the web. This feature is available on any 3G data capable device, including the Nokia E71x.
-Jack Cooper
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Operating System Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I hear the Nokia is supporting a Symbian operating system? What is a Symbian?
-steve

Re: Operating System Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Operating System Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Symbian was the first smartphone OS available. It is widely used in Europe. It sports many of the features found on other smartphone OS's (Windows Mobile, Palm, BlackBerry) such the ability to view and edit documents, send/receive corporate and personal e-mail. Symbian smartphone can be customized easily and offer many applications for download, some that are even free.
-Joni Blecher
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Mr. Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

There is A LOT of negative blogging relative to the e71x's perceived poor reception. Would you comment on that? Also, do you have any advanced notice of the pricing (with contract), of the new e71i, which debuts in October? Thanks
-John Baughman

Re: Mr. Jun 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Mr. Jun 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply I would be happy to comment on the Nokia E71x's reception. While I am not sure if unofficial reviews of the E71x's reception via blogs and the like, the official reviews of its reception have been very positive. Our internal expert review gave the E71x a 5/5 on call quality, and other review sites agreed. CNET, pcmag.com, Mobiletechreview.com, and infosynchworld.com all gave the E71x excellent marks for its reception and call quality. I do not have any advance notice of pricing on the E71i. Rest assured, when that phone comes out, LetsTalk.com will offer extremely competitive pricing.
-Jack Cooper
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touchscreen Jul 4th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Is this phone touch screen?
-slim

Re: touchscreen Jul 6th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: touchscreen Jul 6th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, the Nokia E71x does not sport a touchscreen.
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World phone Aug 17th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

What is World Phone? Does it mean it can be re-charged in other countries w/o power adapters?
-Sveta

Re: World phone Aug 17th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: World phone Aug 17th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply A world phone is a phone that can be used in other countries. It does not refer to the charger adapters. Please contact AT&T to determine the charges associated with using your phone in other countries.
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Camera Aug 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Does the phone camera have zoon features? or is it just fixed? and what is auto focus?
-Vikas

Re: Camera Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Camera Aug 25th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The E71x camera has zoom and autofocus. The point of autofocus is to correct the natural bluriness that occurs when your hand moves when you are taking photos.
-Jack Cooper
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data plan Sep 27th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I noticed I am required to add a 30$/month data plan with this phone. Is there any way I can order this phone without this plan? Or can I cancel the plan when I have the phone?
-zxl124

Re: data plan Sep 28th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: data plan Sep 28th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply As of September 6, 2009 AT&T mandates that all smartphones sold through any channel (brick and mortar, online, etc.) are required to have a data plan attached to them. This includes all Blackberry's, and all PDA's, including the E71x.
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flashplayer for nokia e71x Oct 18th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

How can i download this to my phone?
-nidal

Re: flashplayer for nokia e71x Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: flashplayer for nokia e71x Oct 19th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply To download flash for pocket pc, go here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer_pocketpc/
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Nokia E71x (AT&T) Product Features

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style	Candy Bar / Open Face
Phone Size	Standard
Phone Thickness	Ultra-thin
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.4 in. x 2.2 in. x 0.4 in
Weight (w/standard battery)	4.4 oz
Keyboard Type	QWERTY / Full Keyboard
External LCD	Yes
Touchscreen	No
Screen Size	2.4
Display	240 x 320 pixels pixels
Accelerometer	No
Multiple Colors Available	No
Mil-Spec/Rugged	No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported	MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV
Streaming Music	Yes
Music ID Service	Yes
Headset Jack Type	3.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included	Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones	Yes, but editing necessary
FM Radio	No
Camera Resolution	3.2 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type	N/A
Camera Flash	Yes
Camera Lens Type	CCD
Video Recorder	Yes
Video Formats supported	Flash Lite, MP4, 3GP
Video Recording Length	Not Available
Video Playback	Yes
Streaming Video	Yes
Video Sharing	Yes
Mobile TV Technology	N/A

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging	No
Phone Book Capacity	Shared Memory
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact	No
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact	No
Contact Manager Software	Yes, Software Included
Messaging	Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support	Yes
Email accounts supported	Not Available
GMail for Mobile App	Yes
Google Mobile App available?	Yes
Google Maps App available?	Yes
Computer Syncing	Yes, Software Included
USB Cable Syncing	Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook	Yes, software included
Bluetooth Syncing	No
Wireless Contact Backup	N/A
Voice Recorder	determined by available memory
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes
Notepad	Yes
Turn by Turn Navigation	AT&T Navigator available from carrier for monthly fee

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System	Symbian
Operating System Release Number	S60
Java-Enabled	Yes
BREW-Enabled	No
Onboard Memory	120 MB
Removable Memory Card - Type	Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity	8GB SDHC
Removable Memory Accessibility	N/A
Hot Swappable Memory	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Push To Talk	No
Speakerphone	Full Duplex
External Volume Control	Yes
Service / Support	1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing	No
Language Options	English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Hearing Aid Compliance	Not Available
Adjustable Font Size	No
Digital TTY/TTD	Yes

Battery Specifications
Talk Time	Up to 270 mins
Standby Time	Up to 288 hrs
Type of Battery	Lithium Ion Polymer battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Web Browser	Full HTML
GPS	Yes
GPS Type	A-GPS
Bluetooth	Yes
Stereo Bluetooth	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
USB Port Type	Mini-USB
IR Port	Yes

Network Technology
Technology	WCDMA 850/1900 + EGSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Voice Frequencies	850/1900
Data Technology	GSM: GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Data Frequencies	850/1900
3G	Yes
UMA	No
Data Throughput Speed	AT&T 3G up to 3.6 Mbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
International 3G Data Roaming	No
International 2G Data Roaming	Yes
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and	No