Sample photo taken with Nokia E71

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My top 10 applications for Nokia E71

Here is the list of my top 10 applications:
1. Roadsync - despite having a free Mfe, I decided to use Roadsync because it supports access to sub-folders.
2. Y-Browser - freeware file management
3. Handy Taskman
4. Handy Shell - replacing the standard home screen.
5. Google Maps
6. Nokia Maps
7. Nimbuzz
8. Fring
9. Gmail client
10. Mobitubia - client for YouTube

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If you free, do NIMBUZZ me.

I like to test applications for my Nokia E71. If I found it useful, I will install it and use it. Well, sometimes I just use it for a couple of time then that's it. But some of it stays in my phone as I find it convenience to have. You know, the feeling to know that you have something although you may not using it frequently but when you want it, it's there.

Enough of craps. For this posting, I wanna share my experience of using one of the freeware instant messaging client, Nimbuzz. Not many people know about Nimbuzz. I've been using it (though not on daily basis) for quite sometimes. Maybe since 2006, during my time with Nokia E70. Since then, it has improved alot.

As you can see on the right side of this posting, I'm one of the ambassadors for Nimbuzz. But don't worry, I'm not going to be biased in my review. Keep on reading and you'll know.

Nimbuzz supports many IM such as Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Live and even Facebook chat to name a few. Cool huh? I like the user interface. Neat and tidy. You can even make a call to any Google Talk id (as long as they are using the client version on their pc). I'm not sure about call to any IM client. It delivers what it is suppose to deliver, instant messaging. No doubt about it. You can configure your SIP account for VoIP service. I haven't tried this feature.

In the early stage, I did tried to make a call to normal telephone using Nimbuzz but to no avail. At that time, we need to call a local number before our call is transferred to the targeted number. So, we can enjoy a local call rate which is cheaper than international.

I don't have to mention all the good things about Nimbuzz as they deliver what they advertise. However, I have a few complaints:
1. Some of the ID's are not grouped accordingly. For example, if I have 10 friends who are on Google Talk. Only 4 of them are listed under Google Talk group. The rest I need to find under the common group. Same goes to YM.
2. Whenever you want to start using Nimbuzz, it takes around 10 seconds to connect. Hopefully they can improve this.

Other than the above, I'm a happy user of Nimbuzz. Btw, they also released a desktop version. But I'm not able to use due to connection error. I reported this matter to the support team and waiting for their response.

Go ahead and give it a try. It's free anyway. Happy Nimbuzzing!

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Nokia E71 - part 3

While the total RAM is 110 MB, do not expect that it will work without any glitches. I did experience some problems with Nokia E71. Sometimes it restart by itself, sometimes the screen will freeze, sometimes the applications won't work until you restart the phone etc. I'm not sure what is the real problem. Maybe due to some of the applications, or maybe due to Symbian OS. But the good outweigh the bad. I can live with it although sometimes it annoys me.

Let's review the built-in cameras. As I mentioned in my previous posting, it comes with 2 cameras, front and back. The front camera is meant for video while the back camera is the main camera. It's a 3.2 MP camera, with auto focus and LED flash. To be frank, the photo quality is sucks most of the time (unless you capture a photo in a bright sunny day). And again, I didn't expect too much on the phone camera. I will use my Nikon D40 whenever I want to capture photos.

Conclusion? Nokia E71 is a phone that has most of the latest technology and yet affordable. It's suitable for those who cannot live without email and internet. The build quality is very good and looks elegant. For those who want something like blackberry but not a blackberry, Nokia E71 is something that they should seriously consider. For those who like to send SMS, they also should consider this phone (I write this post with only one hand). But to fully utilise the phone, you need to subscribe to the unlimited data plan. Then you can push Nokia E71 to the limit. It's your call.

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Nokia E71 - part 2

One thing I want to highlight is the display. IMHO, the display on Nokia E series is the best compare to other Nokia models. I can't remember what is the resolution (you can just google for it) but the color and the quality is above the rest. I always use it as a benchmark whenever I want to explore other phones.

The sound quality from Nokia E71 is good. Well this is very subjective. Since this device is meant for executive (E = executive, err I guess), the sound quality is acceptable.

Let's move to the hardware. The build quality is very good. The size is just nice, neither too big nor too small. The QWERTY keypad is very responsive. Although the keypad is small, believe me, it's easy to use. You just need to familiarize with the keypad structure (especially when you want to type a number or special character). You can even use it with one hand (because the other hand is busy hanging on something in lrt). It also has a dedicated button for volume control and 4 customizeable keys (which you can assign any favorite applications).

I'm the kind of user who will really fully utilize my mobile device. So, I installed many applications in my Nokia E71. Fring, Nimbuzz, Roadsync, Twim, Gmail, Google Maps, Opera Mini, to name a few. Most of it are freeware (why buy when you can get it for free). My Nokia E71 is the main source for me to be online. I surf alot using my phone. The built-in browser is good for normal browsing. You can even view youtube video using it. But it also has some limitations. Which is why I also installed Opera Mini to compensate that limitation.

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Happy New Year! Nokia E71 - part 1

It's been a very loooong time since my last posting. Ok, this year, I'll write frequently. That's my new year resolution. But, instead of sitting in front of my laptop typing, I'll write from my Nokia E71, and email the writing to my blog, and publish it instantly. So, in the process, you may notice typo errors etc. Pardon me for that. I want to fully utilise my Nokia E71.

Just so you know, I bought Nokia E71 in August 2008. I've been waiting for a phone that technically has everything. And Nokia E71 perfectly meets those requirements. My requirements are:
1. GPS device
2. HSDPA
3. 3G (duh)
4. Wifi
5. Dual camera for video call
6. QWERTY keyboard (actual keys, not touch screen like you-know-what)
7. Any features in my Nokia E70
8. Affordable (unlike Nokia E90, too expensive)
See? Nokia E71 meets all my requirements.

I'm not going to list out all the technical specifications of Nokia E71. Just visit Nokia's website and read it from there. I wanna share my experience of using it after 4 months. In general, I'm satisfied with the phone. It has all kind of connection method such as bluetooth, wifi and even infrared. It supports HSDPA, 3G, EDGE and GPRS. It also has 2 cameras, front and back. The front camera is meant for video call while the back camera is the main camera, 3.2 mp. Its integrated GPS chip works fine.