Nokia introduced today the E71 and E66 (compare specifications), the latest devices from the Nokia E-series optimized for e-mail. The E71 QWERTY smartphone and the E66 slider phone both support Microsoft Exchange, and were designed for people who want quick access to personal and work e-mail with the touch of a button. A Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client comes pre-loaded with both phones, providing real-time access to e-mail, calendar, contacts and tasks.
The phones also support e-mail accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the phones support the Nokia Intellisync Wireless e-mail solution as well as third party e-mail solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both models come with a new switch mode that allows people to quickly switch between personal and work home screens.
With a stainless steel case, etched graphics and available in two colors - grey steel and white steel - the E71 is designed for both one-handed and two-handed use. The E66 offers stainless steel accents and a sliding design, and like the E71, it includes an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable home screen modes. The E66 also sports an orientation sensor that automatically optimizes itself for full screen viewing or silences the ringer when the device is turned over.
In addition to e-mail and personal information management, the phones support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing. Furthermore, the feature list includes HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Assisted GPS (AGPS), Nokia Maps, a music player with support for up to 8GB memory and a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus.
The smartphones also come equipped with a suite of enterprise grade features, including built-in encryption functionality for the device memory and the memory card. Both models also include integrated mobile VPN support.
The smartphones are expected to begin shipping in Europe in July, selling for EUR 350 before applicable taxes and subsidies. Both models were announced with versions supporting AT&T Wireless' HSDPA network, so unless AT&T picks them up, they should both be available as unlocked phones in U.S. retail and Web stores later this summer.
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