The Nokia E7 Is Expected to Do Big Things for Nokia"s Smartphone Reputation
The Nokia E7 is Nokia's business version of the N8.
As such, it has many similarities but a few core differences.
People looking for some of the snazzier features, such as the 12 megapixel camera, may be disappointed but business professionals after outstanding email capabilities and document functionality will be suitably impressed.
The E7 was announced to much fanfare at the Nokia World Expo in September 2010, but we've had to wait several months, and a few delays, for the phone to finally be shipped.
Some people will have to wait longer than others as the phone will initially only be available in "select markets".
In a review for Know Your Mobile, Richard Goodwin has (almost) nothing but praise for the phone.
The slide out QWERTY keyboard is one of its standout features, but according to Goodwin, it's also its trickiest.
That is simply because there is a trick to getting it to slide out properly.
All About Symbian's Rafe Blandford says the trick is to let the springs do most of the work; all you need to do is give it a gentle push.
Both gentlemen agree that once you've mastered the push the keyboard is a joy to behold.
It slides out and sits at a 30 degree angle to the display, which makes it easy to operate while the phone is nestled in your hands.
Goodwin says that the keyboard's slightly raised rubber keys are comfortable to use and that the touchscreen QWERTY keyboard is just as simple and convenient.
Blandford says that there is ample room for people with big hands.
He also cites the advantages of the four-line layout, which resembles a PC keyboard and makes typing more comfortable.
In Blandford's opinion, it's obvious that Nokia has worked hard on the keyboard design, optimising it for people who spend a lot of time writing emails and checking work-related documents.
The other highlight is the Symbian operating system, Symbian^3.
Comparing it to the N8, Blandford says that the updated OS is notably more stable with better performance when it comes to transitions, user experience (UX) navigation and streamlined user interface (UI).
Goodwin is fond of the easy to customise multiple homescreens.
According to Goodwin, web browsing on the E7 id a "rewarding and intuitive experience".
It includes Flash Lite 4, HTML, XHTML, MP, WML and CSS support, a pinch-to-zoom function, and easy access to functions including Bookmarks and Options.
Setting up email is about as easy as it gets on a smartphone, with support for Mail for Exchange, POP/IMAP and all manner web-based email services.
Ukko Lappalainen, one of Nokia's senior officials has said that the E7 is the most important model Nokia will release in 2011, particularly when it comes to sales.
It's expected to do very well among business professionals.
It's not yet clear how much the E7 will cost; estimates vary from £494.
99 to £585 and $674 to $811.
As one of the most eagerly awaited phones of the year, consumers will have to wait just a little bit longer before they can get their hands on one.
As such, it has many similarities but a few core differences.
People looking for some of the snazzier features, such as the 12 megapixel camera, may be disappointed but business professionals after outstanding email capabilities and document functionality will be suitably impressed.
The E7 was announced to much fanfare at the Nokia World Expo in September 2010, but we've had to wait several months, and a few delays, for the phone to finally be shipped.
Some people will have to wait longer than others as the phone will initially only be available in "select markets".
In a review for Know Your Mobile, Richard Goodwin has (almost) nothing but praise for the phone.
The slide out QWERTY keyboard is one of its standout features, but according to Goodwin, it's also its trickiest.
That is simply because there is a trick to getting it to slide out properly.
All About Symbian's Rafe Blandford says the trick is to let the springs do most of the work; all you need to do is give it a gentle push.
Both gentlemen agree that once you've mastered the push the keyboard is a joy to behold.
It slides out and sits at a 30 degree angle to the display, which makes it easy to operate while the phone is nestled in your hands.
Goodwin says that the keyboard's slightly raised rubber keys are comfortable to use and that the touchscreen QWERTY keyboard is just as simple and convenient.
Blandford says that there is ample room for people with big hands.
He also cites the advantages of the four-line layout, which resembles a PC keyboard and makes typing more comfortable.
In Blandford's opinion, it's obvious that Nokia has worked hard on the keyboard design, optimising it for people who spend a lot of time writing emails and checking work-related documents.
The other highlight is the Symbian operating system, Symbian^3.
Comparing it to the N8, Blandford says that the updated OS is notably more stable with better performance when it comes to transitions, user experience (UX) navigation and streamlined user interface (UI).
Goodwin is fond of the easy to customise multiple homescreens.
According to Goodwin, web browsing on the E7 id a "rewarding and intuitive experience".
It includes Flash Lite 4, HTML, XHTML, MP, WML and CSS support, a pinch-to-zoom function, and easy access to functions including Bookmarks and Options.
Setting up email is about as easy as it gets on a smartphone, with support for Mail for Exchange, POP/IMAP and all manner web-based email services.
Ukko Lappalainen, one of Nokia's senior officials has said that the E7 is the most important model Nokia will release in 2011, particularly when it comes to sales.
It's expected to do very well among business professionals.
It's not yet clear how much the E7 will cost; estimates vary from £494.
99 to £585 and $674 to $811.
As one of the most eagerly awaited phones of the year, consumers will have to wait just a little bit longer before they can get their hands on one.
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