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Nokia E71

31 Jul, 2008, 1:58 pm IST | Shayne Rana | Smartphones Smartphones

Camera
Unfortunately, the 3.2MP autofocus camera is the biggest downside of this otherwise great handset. The image quality is below par, and that's an understatement. The camera has plenty of options to choose from – such as white balance, exposure compensation, and effects – but none of them help improve the overall quality.

The images appear noisy and riddled with annoying purple and blue watercolor effects. The graininess is quite evident, except perhaps when the pictures are viewed on the handset's smaller display (as against its native size on the PC). The colors are not too accurate either.

Close-ups can be a problem, as the camera doesn’t seem to want to focus on the images you want, no matter how hard you try.

Battery Life
We were impressed by the E71’s battery life. On a single charge we managed to get over two days' usage. You’ll be able to get at least four hours and 45 minutes of talktime, along with decent usage of the Internet for email, regular messaging, and a little music. This is one of the better batteries we’ve tested.

The Bottomline
The E71 isn’t just a business handset, but rather a full-function device that has a lot to offer the individual mobile user. What's more, the device delivers it all with consummate ease. The less-than-spectacular camera is the only thing you’ll have to learn to live with. The E71 costs Rs 19,990, which I feel is good value. I'd give it two thumbs-up for its superb design, well-tweaked interface, and overall functionality. Now I can’t wait to test the E66 and see how that fares.

Specs

Nokia E71
Network

GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA

Physical 114 x 57 x 10 mm, 127g
Display 320 x 240, 16mk colors, TFT, 2.36 inch
Memory 110MB internal, MicroSD for external
Media MP4, AAC+, MP3, 3GP, Voice Recorder, FM radio
Camera 3.2 megapixel, auto-focus, LED flash, secondary camera for video calling, face
Connectivity USB v2.0, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS (A-GPS), Wi-Fi, Infrared
Battery 410 hrs standby, 4 hrs 45 mins talktime
Street Price
Rs 19,990

Tags: E-Series

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