Phone sex(iness)

Despite what the header seems to suggest, I am just considering a new phone..

I am deciding between a Nokie E71 or a E63.... I really like the inbuilt connectivity, namely the 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Both look really good, but they have to be. Glenn considers me the device-introducer. I have a reputation to consider.

I know they both look almost the same, but there are quite a few differences..


First and foremost, the E71 is more expensive, selling for more than 100 bucks above the E63.


And this part is ripped off from some website someplace..

Here are the differences between the budget E63 and the high-end E71:

* The E63 has a colored plastic shell versus the E71’s metal one. The front is a metallic-finish, whilst the back cover is a soft-touch finish - both attract far few fingerprints than the E71’s.

* The E63 is nearly identical in dimensions to the E71 except for the depth - the E63 is around 1.5 times the depth of the E71.

* The E63 has a 3.5mm jack on top versus the E71’s 2.5mm jack on the side. This appears to be the first E-series to have a standard headphone socket - something normally saved for N-series.

* The E63 has no side buttons for volume or voice recording. It’s also missing the E71’s IR window.

* The E63 has a revised keyboard layout, adding a ‘/’ button on the lower row, shortening the space bar.

* The E63 appears to have a slightly smaller dimension screen although it is the same 320 by 240 pixels as the E71.

* The E63 lacks internal GPS.

* The E63 does not support HSDPA data.

* The E63 has the same 110 meg internal memory, but is shipped without an additional memory card (although a slot to add one is present).

* The E63 has a 2MP camera versus the E71’s 3.2MP and has a fixed focus.

* The E63 adds a flashlight function that allows the camera’s LED flash to be used as a torch.

* The E63 lacks the E71’s faux-leather slip case.

And here's the key business features still present in the E63:

* WiFi
* 3G (there had been some rumours this was 2G only)
* Microsoft Exchange sync via MailForExchange
* Expandable memory
* Fast operation and stable S60 3rd Edition FP1 OS
* Pre-installed QuickOffice
* E-series security and encryption functions
* Huge 1500mAh battery

The most important differences here for me are that the E63 allows a 3.5mm output (thats the usual earphone connector we see). This means I can just throw in a huge micro sd card and i carry/charge one less device, which is my mp3 player.

But the E71 has A-GPS!!! I know its probably useless for most purposes.. But.. its.. a... GPS... device........ The tech side of me is struggling.

Oh yes. And the colours for the E63 are far less appealing than the E71 colours. That counts too.

I just have to make sure that it doesn't lag. Those of you who have seen me use my trusty N70 will know that it works like a truck. It will probably do a whole host of things, but it will take years. Hopefully the new Eseries will be a turbocharged 5-tonner.

Comments? Maybe i should hold a poll..