LovelyKath
New member
Hey guys, I recently was able to experiment and test out Nokia?s latest smartphone offering to the Telus HSPA network, the Nokia E72.
The E72 is a compact, lightweight (128g) and well-built QWERTY device with a 2.36 inch, 320 x 240 QVGA display. The casing of the phone is wrapped using metal trim, with a chrome backing.
Top:
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Power button
Back:
5.0MP Camera
LED Flash
Left Side:
microUSB port
microSD port
Right Side:
+/- Volume buttons
Voice Command
The box included AC adapter, USB cable, 4GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, a soft cleaning cloth, a leather case, and software/CD manuals.
I am a HUGE fan of the keyboard on this device. Although switching devices always includes adapting to different feels, keyboards, and screens, the E72 has a compact, full QWERTY keypad with raised, pronounced keys that make the transition to this device quite enjoyable. After a couple of minutes, I was typing full sentences and paragraphs with ease. The spacebar even acts as a shortcut for a flashlight (turns on LED). Another great feature of this device is the control keys, which are located in the middle of the device. The home, calendar, contacts, and messaging hot keys, as well as the left and right shortcuts are convenient to quickly navigate the device, while their physical button sizes are small enough not to take up any meaningful space on the device. One of the features that I dislike/feel that could be improved would be the optical trackpad (Optical Navi Key). Although popular on other devices such as the Blackberry Bold 9700, the outer ring of the directional pad prevents proper movement of the user?s thumb.
The messaging app easily handles various types of email accounts and formats, and the setup wizard assists even the most ?non-technical? users. The E72 also caters to all the needs of an avid tech follower, with quad-band world roaming, speakerphone, up to 6 way conference calling, speed dial, voice dialling, VoIP calls, FM radio, and text and multimedia messaging. The E72 comes with Bluetooth 2.0, which supports mono/stereo Bluetooth headsets, hands-free kits, dial-up networking, file transfer, object push, audio/video remote control, and basic printing.
The E72?s voice calling was very impressive and the calls sounded crystal clear on both ends. The device also boasts a front-facing VGA-quality camera for video calling and SIP VoIP 3.0 support for compatible internet-based services. Nokia states that the battery life (1,500mAh) for the E72 can be expected as up to 12.5hrs GSM talktime or up to 492hrs GSM standby. I found the battery life to be quite sufficient, especially since I was constantly making calls, texting, checking emails, and web browsing via WiFi.
The only other complaint I have with the E72 is the Symbian software. The software felt outdated and inefficient at times. It often took some time to navigate through various levels of menus, in order to change a simple setting such as ringer, display, etc.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience with the Nokia E72 and would recommend it to any consumer in the market for a new smartphone, and willing to pass up on the iPhone and Blackberry. This device is designed for the business sector and its durable build and sleek look strengthen this fact. Once Nokia improves upon their Symbian software, I feel that Nokia can move their way up in the smartphone sector and provide some stiff competition to Apple and RIM.
The E72 is a compact, lightweight (128g) and well-built QWERTY device with a 2.36 inch, 320 x 240 QVGA display. The casing of the phone is wrapped using metal trim, with a chrome backing.
Top:
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Power button
Back:
5.0MP Camera
LED Flash
Left Side:
microUSB port
microSD port
Right Side:
+/- Volume buttons
Voice Command
The box included AC adapter, USB cable, 4GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, a soft cleaning cloth, a leather case, and software/CD manuals.
I am a HUGE fan of the keyboard on this device. Although switching devices always includes adapting to different feels, keyboards, and screens, the E72 has a compact, full QWERTY keypad with raised, pronounced keys that make the transition to this device quite enjoyable. After a couple of minutes, I was typing full sentences and paragraphs with ease. The spacebar even acts as a shortcut for a flashlight (turns on LED). Another great feature of this device is the control keys, which are located in the middle of the device. The home, calendar, contacts, and messaging hot keys, as well as the left and right shortcuts are convenient to quickly navigate the device, while their physical button sizes are small enough not to take up any meaningful space on the device. One of the features that I dislike/feel that could be improved would be the optical trackpad (Optical Navi Key). Although popular on other devices such as the Blackberry Bold 9700, the outer ring of the directional pad prevents proper movement of the user?s thumb.
The messaging app easily handles various types of email accounts and formats, and the setup wizard assists even the most ?non-technical? users. The E72 also caters to all the needs of an avid tech follower, with quad-band world roaming, speakerphone, up to 6 way conference calling, speed dial, voice dialling, VoIP calls, FM radio, and text and multimedia messaging. The E72 comes with Bluetooth 2.0, which supports mono/stereo Bluetooth headsets, hands-free kits, dial-up networking, file transfer, object push, audio/video remote control, and basic printing.
The E72?s voice calling was very impressive and the calls sounded crystal clear on both ends. The device also boasts a front-facing VGA-quality camera for video calling and SIP VoIP 3.0 support for compatible internet-based services. Nokia states that the battery life (1,500mAh) for the E72 can be expected as up to 12.5hrs GSM talktime or up to 492hrs GSM standby. I found the battery life to be quite sufficient, especially since I was constantly making calls, texting, checking emails, and web browsing via WiFi.
The only other complaint I have with the E72 is the Symbian software. The software felt outdated and inefficient at times. It often took some time to navigate through various levels of menus, in order to change a simple setting such as ringer, display, etc.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience with the Nokia E72 and would recommend it to any consumer in the market for a new smartphone, and willing to pass up on the iPhone and Blackberry. This device is designed for the business sector and its durable build and sleek look strengthen this fact. Once Nokia improves upon their Symbian software, I feel that Nokia can move their way up in the smartphone sector and provide some stiff competition to Apple and RIM.