Nokia, one of the world leading manufacturer of mobile devices releases phones for corporate use. E71 and E71x are two of the Smart Phones Nokia has to offer. Having the same ideology of style, what makes E71 unique to E71x?
Both phones are designated for email services such as Mail for Exchange, Nokia Messaging (E71) and XpressMail (E71x). It has the same mono block style having a fully functional QWERTY keyboard. E71x is release exclusively for AT&T use while the other is for any network provider.
Being a SmartPhones, it has numerous services. It has a wide array of application for everyone’s need. It has a GPS functionality for navigation – AT&T Navigation (E71x) and Nokia Maps (E71). Possible synchronization to the computer using the PC Suite application. Capable as well in Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). More application awaiting to be down loadable from the Ovi store.
These devices have most similarity on the physical aspect. You can just notice the difference that E71x have AT&T Sticker while the former has none. As well as the front camera, E71 has that. Internally, it has also great difference. They both run with Symbian 60 software however, E71 has FP1 and E71x is a FP2.
Having a wide spread of usage, indeed, these phones are really a must have one.
I have the E71x and I love it so much more than my previous Blackberry. I was pretty much going to get an iPhone but I still had some reservations. I was lucky enough to speak with a higher-up at At&t about my needs and the features I was looking for and the E71x was hands down the best choice, so glad I didn’t get the iPhone. I have yet to find a single app, feature, or service that is exclusive to the E71 that dosen’t function with the E71x. If I find a site or search through the ovi store and the E71x isn’t listed I simply choose the phone closet to the E71x (usually an E71 or E63) and install without any difficulity. Everything (so far) from Symbian s60 seems to be back compatible with s40. Despite it being tied to At&t all of the functionality is present including Nokia Mail. I simply uninstalled Xpress Mail and signed up for Nokia messaging, works like a champ. I only hope At&t picks up another Nokia Smartphone preferably an N series as they discontinued the E71x in October, so if you’re on the hunt for one you’ll have to do some digging.