What is it: PDA-style handset with full keyboard and support for mobile email
What we think: Somewhat large as an everyday device, but if you need mobile email and a big screen to read it on, the E61 could be a good choice
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 June 2006
Tags: Nokia, Nokia E61, word processor, landscape, connector
We like:
Astonishing battery life; loud audio playback; large keypad; infrared, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
We don't like:
No camera for 3G video calls; 64MB on-board memory is stingey
You might also need:
miniSD cards; protective case
CNET UK judgement:
Not everyone is going to warm to this chunky, 3G, PDA-style handset, and the absence of a camera will certainly put some potential video callers off. But if mobile email is your thing, or you want a big screen for Wi-Fi Web browsing, or fancy the idea of creating documents on the move, then it could well appeal
Full review:
Nokia's E61 is one of three newly available E-series handsets and a fourth is on the way. Like its relatives the E50 and E60, the E61 is aimed at business users, but uniquely among the E range it has a very familiar look to it, reminiscent of the original BlackBerry. Continue Reading...
Nokia E61 History
27 Oct 2006 in Reviews
If you're keen on keeping up to date with your emails then getting a phone with an email client, push email support and a Qwerty keypad could be a wise buy
Latest user reviews
September 2, 2009
Posted by: Loadit
"Perfect for me"
November 28, 2007
Posted by: lazygirl007
"Almost, but not quite"
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