Nokia E71 & E66 announced

Update: Read our Nokia E71 Review.

These models were supposed to be released last May (at least for the E71) but got delayed. The new business line of mobile phones, the Nokia E71 and E66, were announced yesterday. Pictures and specs after the jump.

Leaked pictures of the E71 have been going around for months now and finally it’s out and it looks like they combined features, design and functionalities of the E51 and the E61i:

nokia-e71

It’s also thin at 10mm (thinner than my 11mm Blackjack!) with 3G/HSDPA, WiFi, GPS, FM Radio, 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera (LED light only though) in a 2.3-inch screen. The QWERTY keyboard is cramped compared to the old E61i but that’s the tradeoff of making it more slim and pocket-friendly.

On the other hand, the E66 is like the E51 on slider mode:

nokia-e66

This one sports the same features except for a slightly wider 2.4 inch screen and lower battery life. I’m almost sold on the Nokia E71 but will postpone judgment until I’ve extensively used that cramped keyboard.

Both units will come in black and white colors and ship out next month (July 2008) for a price tag around $500PHP 29,343INR 42,375EUR 476CNY 3,639 a pop (~Php22,500USD 383INR 32,504EUR 365CNY 2,792).

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

14 Comments

pinkposhandplush says:

17 years ago

E71s stunning but I can wait for a few more months… ;)
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e71-Fan says:

17 years ago

Finally, a nokia cellphone worth spending PhP 20k+…

I can’t wait to buy the E71…

I need to see in-depth review and user feedbacks though… just to be on the safe side…
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Phone Envy says:

16 years ago

Hi Yuga, It’s been released? But not in Manila yet? When do you expect this unit to get to Manila? Thanks.
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Abe Olandres says:

16 years ago

@Phone Envy, these units ahve been spotted in Metro Manila. Give it a week or two to be totally available around the countryside.
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Dennise01 says:

16 years ago

my E90 crashed so i have to check for new phones. im excited to check out the nokia E71.
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moikee says:

16 years ago

which is better E71 or E66?
thanks
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C says:

16 years ago

Wow! I can’t wait to get E71! Waah…where is this being sold na?
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pinkposhandplush says:

16 years ago

I’m getting the E66. Nice slider phone. The wait is over. ;-)
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bananashake says:

16 years ago

Do you guys know where I can buy a white steel E71? I’ve asked Nokia already and said that they have no idea when it will be released in the Philippines. Thanks.
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diakogwapo says:

16 years ago

i bought my nokia E71 a month ago and i can say that it’s the best phone i ever had! I had to adjust though with the keypads because they’re small and too close. i still cannot use the gps and maps because the service is not yet available in the philippines. Browsing the net is just like using a computer. sometimes its faster than my laptop. Btw, m using my e71 in writing this comment. All i can say is, buy it! Your 23K is worth it!!!;)
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Willrain says:

16 years ago

I’ve been using my e71 since September 08 and I’m still enjoying it specially after I’ve got movies (5 of them!) using SmartMovies I got from Mosh. Where’s my laptop?! Hehehehe!!!
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Ken Kendrick says:

14 years ago

Loved reading this.
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jamaiya says:

13 years ago

for me the best phone i have is nokia e66
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