Bought this a few weeks ago and I’m overall very happy with it. The only difference between this and the more expensive e71 is that this does not include a GPS receiver and doesn’t have the volume adjustable keys on the side of the phone. Otherwise it has the same operating system and features as the e71. The body is plastic and not metal like the e71 but it is still very sturdy and well-built. The push email works great with my Gmail account. There’s no instant messaging application included so I downloaded Nimbuzz for this purpose.
There are a few things that bother me though. The reception isn’t the greatest. I often get no signal where my other Nokia phones would get at least a few bars. So if you live in a more rural area like me where signals can be weak then proceed with caution before buying this phone. Also the calendar isn’t the greatest. Out of the box there’s no way to sync with iCal or Google Calendar. I use GooSync to sync with my Google Calendar (free if you only need to sync with one calendar, otherwise $40/year). Nokia does have a website which includes a calendar you can sync with but it isn’t nearly as featured as Google Calendar. I have heard complaints about the quality of the camera but I don’t use the camera very much and don’t expect very good quality from a cellphone camera. Overall though I am pleased with this phone, especially considering the price. Unlocked it is less than most if not all the Blackberry phones are with a 2 year contract. That’s not including the data plan AT&T requires for smartphones. With this phone all you need to do is sign up for the data unlimited feature for $15/month. Corporate people are probably going to want to stick with the Blackberry but this is a great phone for small business and personal use.
