Nokia E61i review: Lens-wear for the messenger

04 May 2007
You all know Nokia E61 – it’s been among the most popular Nokia smartphones ever since it was presented. Its fans have always been divided over it not having a camera. Taking that into account Nokia decided to release an updated version of the handset marked with “i”. Besides a camera, the new model features a number of small modifications, or otherwise upgrades, which would again reinstate it as a top-notch smartphone messenger. Now join us on our GSMArena journey which would try to answer a good deal of questions for you… and for us, for that matter.

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  • Vijay
  • vLx
  • 24 Aug 2007

Hey, I am a Blackberry user. Can I use the Nokia N61i inplace of Blackberry and continue to use the Blackberry facility on it?

    • K
    • Kunal
    • wrd
    • 06 Aug 2007

    Hi, I just got the E61i phone and i think its great. My question is: is it possible to WAP on this phone. I have tried it and the browser says that it does not support it. pls help... thanks

      • G
      • G.P
      • 4tK
      • 04 Aug 2007

      Are you able to view pdf files with this phone?

        • J
        • JORDI (from Barcelon
        • n$q
        • 28 Jul 2007

        This is an absolutely fantastic business phone!
        As a freak of the smartphones/PDAs that I am, Ive had the XDAMini, the Treo 750, the 9300i, the P910i, the N80, etc ...even the first S60 (back then) the 7650! But I must say Nokia really (FINALLY rather) hit the bullseye with the E61i...
        The only things believe needs improving is the screen's "backlight" that could be brighter (specially when in a sunny place), and the numbers (on the keyboard) that could be clearer (not with that blue backround that makes them difficult to read when the backlight is on, in a place that really isnt that dark, because they are "written" in silver... not even in white...)
        So, as I see it, Nokia have 2 final "challanges" to achive: BY WHEN A TOUCHSCREEN, and a device that charges also out of the USB!? (I mean, COME ON! ...the E61i is a business phone!)

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          • sarz
          • kDp
          • 22 Jul 2007

          I was wondering.....whats with the comparison of a finland make and a asian make nokia e61i???? Like ...is it that finland has a better
          reputation for manufacturing them?? someone pls educate me.....

          pls reply me by email...that would be nice.....thx

            • ?
            • Anonymous
            • Yce
            • 18 Jul 2007

            How is the video playback on this. Anyone try watching a movie on it?

              • ?
              • Anonymous
              • Yce
              • 18 Jul 2007

              Can someone confirm whether the phone has a touchscreen or not?

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                • Anonymous
                • nEI
                • 10 Jul 2007

                Has anyone used this phone as a sat nav phone?

                I need to know will this phone let you copy and paste emails?

                Can you copy emails then edit them?

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • U2e
                  • 17 Jun 2007

                  i bought the nokia e61i just 2 days back.i really loved it.its having good clarity(2mp).its having all the functions that satisfy the buyer like wi-fi,cam,messenger,world mate etc.in short its a coooooooooooool phone to have.if u want to know more just mail me at ulogme@hotmail.com

                  (software engineer)

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                    • steewardfranklin
                    • vGj
                    • 11 Jun 2007

                    N61i....this phone is too heavy to carry in my pocket but its very friendly and designed specially for rough use.still i love the design i guess if it would have touchscreen and video projection option like palm it would have been the best. Performance is good up to messageing and browse/download.still expecting an upgrad in the software.

                    steeward frankiln Graphics designer

                      • h
                      • hale
                      • TIE
                      • 09 Jun 2007

                      does this phone allows me to do video calls?
                      looks like that isn't any camera in the front for capturing my image

                      any kind soul like to advise?
                      Thanks

                        • R
                        • Ruben
                        • NH}
                        • 24 May 2007

                        Hi, just read a few reviews and have the option of getting an E61i or a BB8700. I will only use this device for e-mail and have a Nokia N73 as a phone. Really difficult to get an expert opinion in South Africa where I live. Any suggestions?

                          • J
                          • José Gomes
                          • m}9
                          • 23 May 2007

                          I agree on that E-series earpiece handicap: it cuts and hurts one`s ear`s hair.
                          Apart from that, its a great phone... and it would be perfect if it was less heavy...

                            • J
                            • José Mário
                            • m}9
                            • 18 May 2007

                            WHY DO NOKIA INSIST IN THIS TYPE OF EARPIECE IN E-SERIES? IT CUTS ONE`S EAR`S HAIR!!!!
                            Can`t they design another type of earpiece? Like the N Series or all other models...
                            I already had to give away one e-series phone and I really liked its features...

                              • M
                              • Madonna
                              • m5F
                              • 18 May 2007

                              Can we install Skype or MSN Messenger in this phone?

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                                • David
                                • Y1w
                                • 11 May 2007

                                I own it. Its weight is not that "heft" as mentioned in the review, rather, it is "solid", would be a better word to descibe it. I like everything about it so far. BB connect is a little disappointing in the way it handles attachments and the fact you cant edit the BODY of the message. Otherwise the rest is flawless.

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                                  • elfguy
                                  • kxx
                                  • 10 May 2007

                                  I own it and I think it's the best smartphone so far for internet / messaging. I posted my review here for those interested.
                                  http://mobilitynow.org/2007/05/06/nokia-e61i-review/

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • kCs
                                    • 08 May 2007

                                    Nope - N80 WLAN wizard does not show up on active standby screen of E61. It only shows up on N80ie (unfortunately for us E61 owners)

                                      • h
                                      • hollow
                                      • pSP
                                      • 06 May 2007

                                      You can download it from here I think...
                                      http://europe.nokia.com/A4195015

                                      Or you can use your Catalogs application and download it via the handsets itself.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • kNX
                                        • 06 May 2007

                                        Quoting from the review... "Now such an application along with an Active standby screen plug-in is available as an official download for all previous models."

                                        Can anyone point me to the right place? I'm using an E61. :) Thanks!