What is it: Large 3G flip phone
What we think: The N71 is not very pretty or very small, but it packs in some high-quality features and is especially good for video calling
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 August 2006
Tags: Nokia, Nokia N71, metal, radio, image viewer
We like:
Easy camera handling once you get it running; loud and good-quality music playback; large, high-quality screen; desk-based handsfree video calling; FM radio
We don't like:
Chunky design; not enough built-in memory; can't use camera with flip closed
CNET UK judgement:
Nokia doesn't do clamshell phones very often, and after spending some time with the N71, we'd advise it to steer clear in future. The N71 is very chunky and while the large, high-quality screen is great for video calling, it doesn't stop us feeling this phone is just too big for its own good. Get past the size, though, and the N71 offers an impressive set of features
Full review:
Nokia rarely enters into clamshell territory. We recently reviewed the user-friendly Nokia 6131, but to find another example you'd have to go all the way back to the Nokia N90, the monster camera phone with the Carl Zeiss lens. Between then and now we've seen a couple of sliders and numerous examples of Nokia's favourite shape -- the candy-bar. Continue Reading...
Nokia N71 History
18 Aug 2006 in Digital Living
Nokia doesn't often make clamshells, preferring the Scandinavian simplicity of the candybar. The fold-it-and-stow-it N71 offers a big screen and a 2-megapixel camera -- but would it be better without the hinge?
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August 18, 2006
Posted by: Junchao Ai
"One of the better Symbian v9.1 phone"
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