After a month or two of researching and decision making between Blackberry verse Nokia E71, a month of waiting for stock to come in, finally I lay my hands on my beloved Nokia E71!
I started reading user reviews and information of the phone mainly in Hardwarezone.com.sg forums and was eager to be part of the community. But it took me quite a while to be there.
I was a little cheapo in the sense that I was waiting for Singtel to throw in some promotion for number port customers! (I called the customer service number at least once every 2 weeks to check if there are great deals). When I finally set my heart on E71, there wasn’t anymore stock. PERIOD.
The stock would be in during CNY.
Initially I wanted the white color one, but the stock is taking far longer than my temptation could wait. So I settle for the grey one since it looks and feels more biz like. Here’s the machine!
So what was the difference between this handphone and my old one Nokia XpressMusic 5610? The answer is none!
I know you’re going to say there are way too many differences. Yes, there are very different in their structure but the main concept is still very much the same. Afterall both are Nokia! My favourite!
The one thing I really appreciate is Wifi which will allow me to log onto wireless@SG when I’m out. Convenience of a network without paying or paying much.
There seems to be many applications just like iPhone which can be added on. But frankly at thsi moment, I do not know what are available and useful for me. Applications sound like plugins for blogs. There are so many millions of them, which are the necessary and suitable ones?
Well. it will take me another month to understand my hp more.
Cheers!
PS: Tell me if you’re an E71 user as well!
I like this model too, it is so slim and with a keyboard. But will it slow? and can it surf wifi? Also is there any newer version coming out soon?
HI Jeslyn,
I have been using Nokia all these while but it’s the 1st time I’m using the Querty keyboard.
Definitely not used to it with the way to sms.
Yes Nokia E71 can sure Wifi!
I read that there’s a similar model to E71 which is coming out. The cost is lowers but similar appearance. I think it’s E63 (Not available in SG telco shops yet)
A good decision by you. You will not regret it.Follow me on twitter at e71Nokia@twitter.com
I like this thing. I buy it for my nephew and he’s very happy. I see this thing is worth your money.
I am interested in getting this phone through a starhub 2 years student plan. It requires me to top up like almost 300SGD to get the phone. To James, Jeslyn and alwayslovely, how much did you people pay for this model? thank you
I pay about $200+ when I switch from M1 to Singtel. That was Feb 09 if I do remember correctly.
I would think that E71 is more suitable for adults due to its business functionality. But if you like it, then get it at all means!