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Nokia E71 vs E72 Specs















Many will consider the E71 and E72 similar. But there are significant changes to the new Nokia E72 device. In fact, if you look at these models, they are as different as heaven and earth. Let's look at the table below to see all of the major differences.































via mobile-review.com

E72 Specs and Review













The all new Nokia E72 boasts a host of new features including optical scrolling and a five-megapixel camera. Building on the success of the E71, the E72 takes the very best of Nokia’s most successful QWERTY device and makes it even better. The super-slim 10mm frame has been refined with some sleek design touches and inside the device is treated to a range of user interface improvements too.

The optical navigation key makes scrolling through emails a breeze and also helps bounce around the menus quickly and easily. The camera has been upgraded to a full five megapixels and heavy data users will love the support for up to 10.2Mbps connections over HSDPA. The audio jack has also had the upgrade treatment with 3.5mm jack now appearing on the top of the device.

Nokia Messaging is also on board (with a lifetime license) and now supports access and easy set up for Instant Messaging accounts including Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi, amongst others. Email set up is even easier than before through Nokia Messaging, Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler.

Sound quality on calls is improved with the addition of active noise cancellation and navigation gets a boost with the addition of a digital compass. Maps is also integrated and comes with a lifetime walk and 10 days of turn-by-turn navigation, if activated within the first three months. You don’t need to be worried about getting caught in the dark either - a single press on the spacebar key will activate the torch!

The Nokia E72 is expected to begin shipping late in the third quarter of 2009 at an estimated retail price of €350 before taxes and subsidies. Find out more from Nokia.com.

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Zagg Invisible Shield for Nokia E71/E71x


When I first bought the Nokia E71, I knew I would need some sort of scratch protection for it as all my previous phones have been banged up and scratched pretty much all over. I saw the Invisible Shield by Zagg and I thought WOW...scratch proof, military grade stuff!





















So I bought it, and within a week I received the box. Included in the huge box were the invisible shield sticker, a squidgy to press it down, and a little bottle of some sort of liquid spray cleaner/applicator...oh, and the instructions.

Follwing the instructions, I cleaned my phone with the spray, then applied the Invisible Shield. This isn't the easiest thing to do. You have to spray your phone with the liquid then apply the sticker to the phone. The sticker can then be adjusted as a film of liquid remains underneath the sticker. You then use the squidgy to squeeze the liquid out to fix the sticker in place. Any bubbles left will apparently work its way out over the next few days.

I think that in theory, this was a great concept, but in reality, i found it hard to apply properly, and the sticker kept moving out of alignment. In the end, I did manage to get all the parts on, and left the phone to dry off. The next day, I found that the bubble had indeed migrated out ... I think this happens as the liquid dries from the outer edges and the bubbles get pushed out with the liquid movement. However:
  1. The material feels rubbery...it actually is kinda soft to the touch, it reminds me of that stuff people used to wrap text books up in. And in a way is sort of 'sticky' but not in a conventional sense. It just has a tackiness to it. This I found to be quite irritating, but I've since gotten used to it.
  2. Although the Invisible Shield is clear, the edges of the sticker attracts a lot of dirt and fluff. After a week, my phone did not look as new anymore. And especially since there are many stickers to apply to the different phone parts, you get lines of fluff and dirt buildup. Now this isn't as obvious as I make it out to be, but as I do like to keep the phone looking pristine, it really does bug me a lot. Its not like I can just wipe the dirt away either cos it's stuck to the glue on the underside of the stickers.
  3. Apart from the 2 above points, the product does give good protection for the phone, and good coverage.
  4. People don't actually notice that there is in fact something over the phone, which I guess is a good thing and it may be that I am nit picking at the details.
  5. The product may be on the expensive side, but there is a lifetime replacement guarantee. Keep in mind that proof of purchase and the original product are to be returned. Who's going to keep a lousy empty box for years without losing it or throwing it away? I've thrown mine out without even remembering about the guarantee. Now that I am writing this article, I wish I hadnt thrown it away. Damn.

Overall this really is a decent product. I would buy it again...and not throw the box away this time around. Zagg does run promotions quite frequently, so it is worthwhile to sign up to their newsletter. Have a look at the deals page. Look here for the Zagg Invisible Shield or alternatively check out this screen protector.

E71 Specs and Features

Specs


ModesGSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
WCDMA 850 / WCDMA 1900
North American version / versions for other regions support different bands for 3G (WCDMA) mode
Weight4.44 oz (126 g)
Dimensions4.49" x 2.24" x 0.39" (114 x 57 x 10 mm)
Form FactorBar
Internal Antenna
BatteryTalk: 4.5 hours max. (270 minutes)
Standby: 480 hours max. (20 days)
times listed are for 3G (WCDMA) mode
1500 mAh LiPolymer
DisplayType: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
2.4" diagonal
Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit)
Platform / OSS60 (Symbian)
3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 (carrier-dependent)
ProcessorARM 11 369Mhz
Memory110 MB (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacityshared memory
FCC IDPYARM-357 » (Approved Apr 8, 2008)
PYARM-346 » (Approved Mar 25, 2008)

Features


GPS / LocationType: Standalone GPS
plus A-GPS / supports LBS
ACCESSIBILITY
Multiple LanguagesYes
ALERTS
Polyphonic RingtonesYes
Ringer ProfilesYes
VibrateYes
CONNECTIVITY
BluetoothSupported Profiles: HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP, FTP, A2DP,AVRC, BIP
version 2.0 + EDR
Infrared (IR)Yes
PC SyncYes
USBVersion: Full Speed (1.1)
Wi-FiVersion(s): 802.11g
CONTACTS
Multiple Numbers per NameYes
Picture IDYes
Ringer IDYes
Voice DialingType: Speaker-independent (automatic)
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom GraphicsYes
Custom RingtonesYes
Real-Music RingersSupported Formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA
DATA & NETWORK
Data-CapableYes
Flight ModeCEA Standard Icon: No
Packet DataTechnology: HSDPA 3.6
WAP / Web Browserfull web browser (S60 web+WAP browser with MiniMap)
INPUT
Side KeysYes
Text KeyboardLayout: QWERTY
MEMORY
Memory Card SlotCard Type: microSD (TransFlash)
up to 8 GB
MESSAGING
Email ClientProtocols Supported: POP, IMAP, Exchange
MMSYes
Text Messaging2-Way: Yes
Text Messaging TemplatesYes
MUSIC
FM RadioSome versions only
Stereo: Yes
with visual radio
Music PlayerSupported Formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA
PHOTO & VIDEO
CameraResolution: 3+ megapixel
auto-focus / LED flash
Streaming VideoYes
Video Captureup to VGA resolution at 22 fps, or QVGA resolution at 30 fps
PRODUCTIVITY
AlarmYes
CalculatorYes
CalendarYes
To-Do ListYes
Voice MemoYes
SOFTWARE
GamesYes
Java (J2ME)Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
supported JSRs: 75, 82, 135, 172, 177, 179, 180, 184, 185, 205, 226, 234
VOICE
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)Nokia AV connector
Speaker PhoneType: Full-duplex