Nokia E5-00 Unlocked GSM Phone with Easy E-mail Setup, IM, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, Ovi Store with Apps, and Free Ovi Maps Navigation (Black)
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- Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US/International 3G compatibility via 850/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
- 3G-enabled messaging phone with full QWERTY keyboard; push e-mail and calendars via Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes Traveler
- GPS with free Ovi Maps navigation; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion
- Up to 5.5 hours of 3G talk time, up to 705 hours (29+ days) of standby time; released in August, 2010
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, connectivity cable, wired stereo headset, user guide
Discover more ways to stay connected with friends, family, business contacts and everyone important to you with the Nokia E5-00. It has everything you need to stay in touch with a variety of email and messaging options, while also helping you to take and share pics and videos, explore the web, connect through social networking, access work and personal email, navigate your day and more. The affordable Nokia E5 even manages to fit a full QWERTY keyboard into its compact, eye-catching design for quick and easy messaging on the go. Plus, there are plenty of features to make it the perfect business-focused device. Stay productive and stay in the loop with work no matter where you are with simple setup and access for your corporate email account
List Price: $ 238.00
Price: $ 168.48
Another Great Nokia,
I’ve been a loyal Nokia user since the 8860. They have just always been fun, straight forward and easy to use phones. The only thing Nokia lacks here in the USA is the customization options that the rest of the world enjoys on a daily basis. Most phones are locked down by carriers and rebranded with their own applications here in the US. This unlocked GSM capable Nokia makes that a thing of the past. Don’t want to pay AT&T for an internet fee and a GPS navigation fee? Done. Want to delete whatever programs you wish from the phone? Done. Want to download apps that directly compete and are better than the ones AT&T or T-Mobile force you to use? Done.
Calls come through loud and clear on AT&T’s network. I have full 3G coverage and have yet to drop a call. When using the internet away from a WiFi network, you get access to AT&T’s speedy 3.5G network. 3.5G comes in very handy when using the free GPS turn by turn navigation. Yes, outside the US Nokia has been doing this for ages. It’s the greedy US carriers that have blocked it all these years. Not anymore with an unlocked phone from Nokia, although you still need a data plan from your carrier. Battery life is great too, but that’s expected from Nokia.
Messaging works great with easy access to received and sent texts, and the keyboard makes for speedy typing. Plus several of the keys have very handy shortcuts to commonly used features such as bluetooth, emoticons (smileys) , and a flashlight.
WiFi is a breeze to use. You can view networks in range and even set priority levels for which ones you prefer to use. The screen is a little small to be your go to surfing device, but it’s more than competent for checking email, posting on facebook, and looking up sports scores.
The device also comes with a mobile version of Microsoft Office document reader. This is extremely handy for the mobile professional.
One other great thing about this unlocked phone is that you can listen to FM or internet radio. I have missed this feature since AT&T began locking their phones down around the time of the Cingular branded Nokia 6230 (my still going strong backup phone). Pair this with a 3.5mm headphone jack and the more than capable music player, and you have yourself a nice little music phone.
The only complaint I have with this phone is the cheaper TFT screen Nokia used to keep the cost down. This does cause the screen to become washed out in direct sunlight, but only from one side. It’s weird, if you tilt the phone to the left, the screen stays bright, but when you tilt the phone to the right, the screen becomes washed out. With that said, I live in Denver where we get over 300 days of sun every year. I have yet to be in a situation where I could not read the screen. If its too dark you can simply change your theme to a brighter, more colorful one to help with visibility.
Pros:
Rock solid construction
3G and 3.5G coverage
WiFi
FREE GPS TURN BY TURN NAVIGATION FOR LIFE
QWERTY keyboard with shortcuts
Flashlight
Install and delete apps
Fully customizable themes
Battery Life
Cons:
Micro-SD card is under the battery
S-60 Symbian has a higher learning curve
Screen not up to par with current smart phones
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|I am taking the time for this one!,
First of all, I have to admit that I am not a big fan of writing reviews. But, for the Nokia E5, this one deserves my time and effort. For starters, you have to give credit to the company, all they do is phones and their parts and software can be found all over the world. We go back and forth to the US, so this is a big buying point for us.
Now for the review: the phone is solid; not plasticy or flimsy. Guiding your way around the phone is easy and adventurous. Accessing wifi, bluetooth, email, and SMS are very user friendly. One user complained about the volume button, but I actually prefer that it is somewhat difficult to adjust. I don’t want it to change it every time I put it in my pocket. In my opinion, the Keyboard is just the same if not better than the Blackberry. I did not choose the Iphone 4 or mac products because I don’t want to be sucked into the mac world. I do have a life away from my phone. It is all the screen I need. If you want a bigger screen, buy a laptop.
Pros:
User friendly interface
Battery life is great
Keyboard totally rocks
MS office compatible
Camera with flash
clear screen.
Cons:
Now my wife wants one
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|Pretty darn good, considering the price.,
The reason I keep buying NOKIAS is b/c of the value you get with the money you spend. This case is no different. This is my 4th NOKIA, with the E71 being the last one I owned. At first, I was thinking about getting an N8, but opted for this instead. According to PHONEARENA.COM, its got the same hardware inside…256 MB Ram and 680 MHZ Processor. Though, I must admit that is a really good looking phone. Tempting as it may have been, I haven’t had stellar experiences with a NOKIA that is not E-Series. And the fact that the battery isn’t removable didn’t quite help in my decision.
I bought this one at Newegg as it was cheaper than Amazon at the time. If you need a budget phone with capabilities of high end phones, this phone is for you. If however, you have high expectations, thinking this a “Blackberry” killer, skip it.
Likes:
>FREE Lifetime Navigation(spoken turn by turn directions) with FREE MAP UPDATES. You could use this offline, with no internet access as the maps are already preloaded on the Micro SD Memory card. You can update this using OVI MAPS Software.
>Call Quality. After a month of use, so far no call drops and everyone sounds crisp and clear.
>Response is pretty darn good in comparison to all other Nokias I’ve owned. Meaning programs load faster and run smoother.
Dislikes:
>VOLUME BUTTON! YOU WILL HATE THIS! WORST BUTTON ON ANYTHING I’VE EVER USED. This is especially irritating if you plan to use this to play your tunes, which I used to do with N97, 5800, E71. You need a lot of pressure to turn the volume up or down. If you plan on keeping it at a constant volume, this is not a problem. But it is for me.
>Browser…Stay away from their browser, use OPERA MOBILE 10 instead. I’ve had the browser freeze on me a couple of times.
>Looks. Coming from an E71 it’s a downgrade.
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