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==Chinese E71 (RM-493) Differences== |
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The current E71 being sold in mainland China does not have [[WiFi]] 802.11b/g WLAN networking, 3G, or a front mounted camera. There is no reduction in price for phones lacking these features, and you can not get these features back with a firmware update, because the hardware is not there.<ref>[http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=communicators&view=by_date_ascending&message.id=35284#M35284 Chinese version lacking 3G/WCDMA, WiFi/WLAN, and front mounted camera]</ref> The E71 phones sold in Macao and Hong Kong are not lacking these features. The software bundled with the Chinese version is slightly different, as it also has a [[QQ]] client, along with some other Chinese specific programs. |
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==Firmware History== |
==Firmware History== |
Revision as of 05:22, 22 February 2009
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Manufacturer | Nokia |
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Compatible networks | Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 Dual band UMTS / HSDPA: UMTS 900 / 2100 (E71-1) or UMTS 850 / 1900 (E71-2) or UMTS 850 / 2100 (E71-3) |
Availability by region | July 2008 |
Predecessor | Nokia E61i |
Form factor | Bar |
Dimensions | 114 x 57 x 10 millimeters (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 in) |
Weight | 127 g, Volume: 66 cc |
Operating system | S60 v3.1 (3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1) UI on Symbian OS v9.2 |
CPU | 369 MHz ARM11 Freescale processor |
Memory | 110 MB Internal user storage ROM: 256 MB SDRAM: 128 MB ~71 MB Free Executable RAM |
Removable storage | MicroSDHC Hot-swappable |
Battery | BP-4L, 3.7V 1,500 mAh lithium-polymer |
Display | 320×240 px, 2.4 in, up to 16 million colors |
Rear camera | 3.2 megapixel with auto focus and flash |
Front camera | Front facing |
Connectivity | WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b,g, Integrated & Assisted GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, Infrared, microUSB, 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector |
Data inputs | QWERTY thumb keyboard, five-way joystick |
Other | FOTA (Firmware update Over The Air) |
The Nokia E71 is a smartphone from the Eseries range, a Series 60 3rd Edition, second generation Feature Pack 1, device with a QWERTY keyboard targeting business users worldwide. [1] The Nokia E71 succeeded the Nokia E61/61i models, building on the base design and form factor but enhancing on the feature set.[2][3]. The silver/white variant of the E71 also makes an appearance in the "Superwoman" music video by Alicia Keys. [4]
The E71 received positive critical reception, including an 8.9 out of 10 rating on CNET.co.uk. [5]. It was also voted Best Smartphone at the 2008 Mobile Choice Consumer Awards. [6]
Features
- Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- Dual band UMTS / HSDPA: UMTS 900 / 2100 (E71-1) or UMTS 850 / 1900 (E71-2) or UMTS 850 / 2100 (E71-3). The E71-3 has been launched in Brazil due to the available dualband network in the country. In some other countries the handset has been designed for specific carriers (such as Australia's Telstra) who have not as yet taken it up. USA's AT&T is getting a variant of the E71-2, the E71x.
- Integrated and Assisted GPS.
- FM Radio 87.5-108 MHz with Visual Radio.
- 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash.
- Front facing camera for video calls.
- Self-portrait mirror.
- 2.4 inch QVGA screen
- Modes: Define user preset standby screens for different times of the day.
- QWERTY keypad
- WiFi 802.11b/g WLAN networking
Chinese E71 (RM-493) Differences
The current E71 being sold in mainland China does not have WiFi 802.11b/g WLAN networking, 3G, or a front mounted camera. There is no reduction in price for phones lacking these features, and you can not get these features back with a firmware update, because the hardware is not there.[7] The E71 phones sold in Macao and Hong Kong are not lacking these features. The software bundled with the Chinese version is slightly different, as it also has a QQ client, along with some other Chinese specific programs.
Firmware History
- 100.07.81/100.07.76: Default firmware upon release
- 110.07.127: Released 09-10-2008
- 200.21.118: Released 12-01-2009
Bundled Software
- Internet Radio
- Multiscanner
- WiPresenter
- Adv. Call Manager
- World Mate
- Adobe PDF
- Zip
- Dictionary
- Wireless Keyboard
- Barcode Reader
- Email for Nokia
- MfE (Mail for Exchange)
- Global Race - Raging Thunder
- Nokia Maps (Turn by turn navigation mode trial)
- Sports Tracker
Gallery
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Held in palm
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resting on table
See also
External links
References
- ^ Federal Communications Commission - Approval ID: PYARM-407
- ^ Symbian Freak - Nokia E71 Hands On! Thinner Then The Super Model
- ^ Nokia E71, 5 days later
- ^ MTV Music - Alicia Keys - Superwoman
- ^ Nokia E71 Review on CNET [1]
- ^ Mobile Choice's Best Smartphone[2]
- ^ Chinese version lacking 3G/WCDMA, WiFi/WLAN, and front mounted camera