Okay, so I’ve been having some trouble grabbing screens from my E71, but thanks to a helpful tip from this forum thread I’ve figured it out (hint: use the backspace trigger on Anthony Pranata’s excellent Screenshot app).
So without further ado here’s a quick visual tour of what’s new and improved on Nokia’s latest Eseries handset…
Quick Look-up
You can now quickly find contacts directly from the home screen — just start keying in letters and a list of matching entries will instantly show up!
Mode 1
The E71’s narrower display means that there’s less room for application shortcuts on the home screen. Nokia has included a “Modes” function that gives you two home screens for the price of one, plus the option to switch easily between them.
Mode 2
Unfortunately there are only two modes available, although you can call them whatever you want. The defaults are “Business” and “Personal” — instead of the uninspired choices in the screens above might I suggest “Home” and “Away”? “Good” and “Evil”?
Remote Lock
Since the E71 is primarily a business device, it comes chock full of handy security features, like the ability to lock down your handset via text message. My remote lock code is “evasive manoeuvres” and my phone number is — hey, waitaminnit…
Data Encryption
You can even encrypt files on your memory card, handset, or both! You also have the option of using an encryption key — which is saved to the handset but should probably be archived somewhere else just in case.
Media Folder
Thankfully the E71 loosens up its tie a bit with more media options, including an on-board FM radio, music store (which isn’t yet licensed for Canada) and Podcast directory.
Oh and look at that, iPhone users… It’s got a Flash Video Player too!
Barcode Reader
No longer will this barcode evangelist have to choose between Kaywa Reader and QuickMark — Nokia now includes its own Barcode reader on the E71.
Nokia Maps 2.0
And last but not least, Nokia Maps 2.0 is finally available for Eseries candybar phones — though they might want to double-check their co-ordinates for Toronto’s CN Tower…
2 Comments
hi,
about the e71, you’ve touched upon the usability. but what about the processor & the other “under the hood” aspects of e71?
regards,
suresh
Hi Suresh,
Rather than republish that info I’ll gladly direct you (and other interested readers) to GSM Arena’s excellent breakdown of the E71’s specs.
I will say that the software on this handset is lightning-fast compared to the E61i, which was itself a significant improvement over the E61…
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