Nokia E71 review: Messenger of steel

24 July 2008
Following some time off since the E51, the Nokia E-series is back to the shop with a new pet for business-minded users. Nokia E71 seems to have it all to take over and build on the E61 QWERTY messengers' expertise. The suave upgrade is...

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  • m
  • mne
  • 0FJ
  • 27 Sep 2009

Hey guys!
Can you please help me choose between e71 and e52!
I really love both phones, maybe e52 I prefer a bit better, but reading the reviews, I see that a lot of people complain about it. Smth like the phone turns off by itself and stuff like that.

I wanna get a good business phone, with good batery life and wifi !

Thank you!

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    • Ben
    • pKv
    • 06 Sep 2009

    Can you use an mp3 file for a ringtone/text tone of any size on this phone?
    Because I am looking to get this phone but this is a key feature that is needed with any phone I buy. Thanks.

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      • LauraLRF
      • 85f
      • 29 Aug 2009

      Hello everybody! I have to say that I have this phone since 15 days and I decided to buy it after reading all your post and reaching the conclution IT IS THE right one for me. And I need to add that it is more than I expected. Yesterday I've had an accident. My E71 fell down from my pocket when I was getting down my friend's car and a woman at the street told me it just dropped to the paviment (Thanks so much to that woman). But unfortunately my friend didn't know and she started to run the car and the whole car wheel passed over my E71!!! The biggest surprise is that THE PHONE WAS ALIVE!!! It survived, it is working and it hadn't any scratch as I was using that leather cover that comes with the phone. I still can't believe it. Of course the leather cover is useless now but my phone is intact. THANK YOU NOKIA!!!!!! This is the right phone for a distracted person like me. :D

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        • dogday
        • tD8
        • 14 Aug 2009

        kidd, 24 Jul 2009anyone feel free to anser my question pls? does nokia pr... moreanyone feel free to anser my question pls? (SURE)

        does nokia provides any 3.5mm audio jack adaptor? (NO) izit included in the e71 package? (NO) if it is not included can i buy it elsewhere? (YES)

        i currently using se k810 (YOUR PHONE SUCKS) n i love the design n features of e71 (SURE) but worrying if not able to use my own pair of headsets or have to use the original 2.5mm headset included in the package.(JUST BUY THE ADAPTER)

        thank u (YOU'RE WELCOME)

          • k
          • kidd
          • uC3
          • 24 Jul 2009

          anyone feel free to anser my question pls?

          does nokia provides any 3.5mm audio jack adaptor? izit included in the e71 package? if it is not included can i buy it elsewhere?

          i currently using se k810 n i love the design n features of e71 but worrying if not able to use my own pair of headsets or have to use the original 2.5mm headset included in the package.

          thank u

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            • tokirda
            • wuc
            • 19 Jun 2009

            JVV, 26 Oct 2008Hi guys, I bought this phone just 2 days back and I just l... moreE71 back of the phone (camera lens area) always remains hot? what to do, please any body tell!

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              • Dave - Poole
              • mxe
              • 18 Jun 2009

              Have had this phone two weeks or so. Battery life is fabulous...the best I've come across. However, the keyboard is rubbish...the buttons are so close together you cannot type anything correctly first time off.When you type an email or text and look at the screen it's like you've invented a new language.Mistakes and mis-typings everywhere. Do yourself a favour and don't get this phone.

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                • joshbonz
                • Rxj
                • 10 Jun 2009

                anybody here has experience a pretty decent battery life with this phone?

                I'm pretty much disappointed over the hype that the battery of this phone would last 3-4 days (or even longer!), co'z mine just ends roughly at 2 days max. (turn off light sensor,notifi and blinking lights, less apps installed and more importantly, 3G is OFF)

                I've read some other forums that the much acclaimed *Longer BATTERY LIFE is REALLY NOT what you would expected it to be...

                Where's the notion of being a E-business Smartphone when your battery life would just deliver below expectatons. Again 3-7 even 10 days battery life you say?? BAH!! Tell that to the Marines!

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                  • rotten
                  • uC1
                  • 01 Jun 2009

                  mike dee, 02 May 2009Forgot to add that the camera is a TOTAL WRITE-OFFMike, update your firmware to the latest version (210.21.006).
                  It'll greatly improve camera's performance.

                    • m
                    • meeadi@yahoo.com
                    • v0q
                    • 19 May 2009

                    the best phone i've ever had... maybe its really not ment for you if you think it sucks!!! peace...

                      • m
                      • mike dee
                      • vxw
                      • 02 May 2009

                      mike dee, 02 May 2009Extremely disappointed in (1) the sort order of the contact... moreForgot to add that the camera is a TOTAL WRITE-OFF

                        • m
                        • mike dee
                        • vxw
                        • 02 May 2009

                        Extremely disappointed in (1) the sort order of the contacts - doesnt sort properly in alphabetical order (2) the Mark/Unmark feature (for deleting/moving files and messages items or for adding multiple contacts to send SMS or email)needs about 5 clicks per item instead of 1 (3) when using File Manager and moving through folders, image files cannot be previewed.

                        The Nokia 6270 which I had for 3 years was excellent in these respects, and it's a shame that Nokia has downgraded these features in what's supposed to be a superior model

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                          • Anonymous
                          • w64
                          • 02 May 2009

                          Anonymous, 31 Oct 2008These phones appear to be problematic, other people on othe... moreHi j09y!
                          I'm fighting Nokia at the moment trying to get my phone repaired and possibly replaced. Can you please give me a list of the problems you encountered so that i have proof to provide. They are blaming the issues on water damage even though i've read so many people are encountering the same problem!!!!!! much appreciated!

                            • K
                            • Kumar D
                            • P@8
                            • 07 Apr 2009

                            I'v been using this phone for 2 months now. The battery life is amazing. Inspite of surfing the web, playing games the battery last for atleast 3-4 days. Decent phone overall.

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                              • Ricky
                              • nCb
                              • 27 Mar 2009

                              The phone gets heated up after 10 min call, and after that the battery gets drained quickly..cant figure out the problem...Any comments/suggestions are welcomed.

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                                • Ricky
                                • nCb
                                • 27 Mar 2009

                                Anonymous, 29 Sep 2008Anybody is facing heat up issues with the mobile as am faci... morehey I am facing the same prob as yours...so whats the solution???

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                                  • ALLCAPS
                                  • w4a
                                  • 03 Mar 2009

                                  boy, 03 Feb 2009How is wifi on the nokia e71? is typing comfortable? ... moreI think this is an excellent phone and I don't seem to have any major issues (fingers crossed). However, unlike the Blackberry the keys are very slim and I see often that not everyone has got the hang of t typing easily. Otherwise it all pretty good in terms of features and performance.

                                  Highly recommended but do check if your fingers can do the typing...

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                                    • VAN
                                    • P%g
                                    • 17 Feb 2009

                                    I bought this NOKIA and as I ever seen many good comments on it. But it disappointed me as the battery is so bad, just 2 days and It's now in the NOKIA HELP! As I could not turn it on. It;s been there 5 days already and no one call me what happended?
                                    Bad services!

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                                      • showan
                                      • nU3
                                      • 07 Feb 2009

                                      best mobile.very goood for sms.very fast.i am be happy for bye e71

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Yc}
                                        • 06 Feb 2009

                                        boy, 03 Feb 2009How is wifi on the nokia e71? is typing comfortable? ... moreyea it doesnt come designed for one carrier. you can use it on any GSM