Its been a truly exciting past few weeks. Since my last post, I've been tracking numerous forums in the region about the release of the (ultimate) Nokia E71. I was quite settled in accepting that Nokia would only release it on 11July08 in Singapore, and probably in Brunei a week or so later. (THEN, I thought, I'd be the first to line up at Incomm to get it!)
Until...
A friend called me at 9.30pm on 29Jun08.
He had just bought one.... from DeeJay.
My heart stopped. I was beaten to it.
Nevermind I thought, I'd still surely be the first to get one from Incomm then, when they release it. Needless to say, like an excited schoolboy, I went to meet my friend at close to midnight just to have a "feel" of the precious E71. All this time, just reading about it online, and there it was, in my friend's possession! It just made me more impatient to get it.
Then, the next morning, I received a call from my sources; Incomm had launched it! So, at 9.30am in the morning, thinking I'd SURELY be the first then to buy one from Incomm, I booked one and zoomed over immediately. But, as it turned out, a few others had beaten me to it already. Ah well.... at least I have it now.
Since that fateful day, I've been falling more and more in love with the E71. Using it for over a week now, it truly is a joy to use. So many worthwhile upgrades compared to the E61i. So many neat add-ons, so many reasons to love it.
I'm currently working on a in-depth review for all my readers, but in the meantime, here are some shots I've taken with my E71, and a few with an iPhone, just to show you the size and form factor. Enjoy!
Until...
A friend called me at 9.30pm on 29Jun08.
He had just bought one.... from DeeJay.
My heart stopped. I was beaten to it.
Nevermind I thought, I'd still surely be the first to get one from Incomm then, when they release it. Needless to say, like an excited schoolboy, I went to meet my friend at close to midnight just to have a "feel" of the precious E71. All this time, just reading about it online, and there it was, in my friend's possession! It just made me more impatient to get it.
Then, the next morning, I received a call from my sources; Incomm had launched it! So, at 9.30am in the morning, thinking I'd SURELY be the first then to buy one from Incomm, I booked one and zoomed over immediately. But, as it turned out, a few others had beaten me to it already. Ah well.... at least I have it now.
Since that fateful day, I've been falling more and more in love with the E71. Using it for over a week now, it truly is a joy to use. So many worthwhile upgrades compared to the E61i. So many neat add-ons, so many reasons to love it.
I'm currently working on a in-depth review for all my readers, but in the meantime, here are some shots I've taken with my E71, and a few with an iPhone, just to show you the size and form factor. Enjoy!
So far, I have to add (without giving away what final rating I would usually add at the end of a review), this is arguably Nokia's best smartphone to date. In just two days, all stocks in Incomm were sold out, and from what I hear from other shops, the story's the same everywhere. That says it all doesn't it? So if you're one of the elite few to have bought one in the first few days of launch, consider yourself lucky!
Anyway, do watch out soon for my in-depth review, in my next post!
(I was supposed to review the Sony Ericsson G700 and G900, but the E71 was launched! Don't worry, SE lovers, it will come right after my E71 review)
The Nokia E71 is now available in Incomm at a retail price of BND728-00.
Pls make sure you use your DST privilege card for better discounts.
Anyway, do watch out soon for my in-depth review, in my next post!
(I was supposed to review the Sony Ericsson G700 and G900, but the E71 was launched! Don't worry, SE lovers, it will come right after my E71 review)
The Nokia E71 is now available in Incomm at a retail price of BND728-00.
Pls make sure you use your DST privilege card for better discounts.
7 comments:
Yup bro... thanks for recommending it to me. I was the last of the 1st batch from incomm to get it and yup, lucky! For someone like me whom has been stucked with Treo 650 and 680 for 5yrs, finally this is something that can make me betray my loyalty to palm hahahaa.
hey jeff, ur welcome! I think Nokia's created the right formula to blow the competition out of the water with this E71. Now if only a touchscreen was added.... LOL...
hey dex, please do mention something about typing on the keypad in your review.....how large your fingers and how comfortable the typing is etc
Hi Dex, I've got an E71 on hold at the mo. I love how the phone looks but was a bit worried about how small the keypad looks! Is it easy to type? And has Nokia made any improvements to the menu, messaging or calendar?
Yay! Finally got mine after 2 sleepless nights..
Note to the "dealer": Sorry for that last 2 torturous days...
Read about my review on the Nokia E71 camera problem that i discovered.
http://www.azarath.org/blog/index.php/2008/07/13/nokia-e71-camera-problem/
I've had this phone for a year and it still looks like new! It feels great in the hand too. Contrary to what others have said, I've had no problem synching with Outlook. I was recently sent a push email app by 3 and it works absolutely faultlessly with all my e-mail addresses including Hotmail. I'll probably change it soon. Not because there's anything wrong with it, I just fancy a touch screen.
Nokia E71 Review
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