Typical price: £199
What is it: Low-key, no-nonsense but very competent mobile
What we think: A capable handset for those who want smart phone features coupled with understated looks
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 January 2007
Tags: Nokia, Nokia E50, microSD, AAC, colour scheme
We like:
Tidy design; large number pad; reasonable amount of built-in memory; accessible memory expansion
We don't like:
Bundled mono earbud; smallish screen
CNET UK judgement:
Nokia's E50 is the non-3G member of the E series, but that doesn't make it any less powerful. Its simple approach will appeal to many who want a capable handset for mobile email, Web, contact management and more, and its neat and tidy design will please many pockets. It's just a shame about the mono earbud
Full review:
If you're after bling, you shouldn't be looking at Nokia's E50. It runs a very competent operating system in Symbian S60 3rd edition and it has plenty of capability, but the prime target for the E50 is people who want to get things done quietly -- that includes a fair smattering of business people as well as the more clean-cut consumer types. Continue Reading...
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September 3, 2007
Posted by: theq77
"Perfect for me"
August 22, 2007
Posted by: Janks
"Fundamentally flawed"
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