Next Up Is The E61i - Let's Have Your Questions!

Ewan · #1 22-02-2007, 12:53 PM

As with teh E90 yesterday, we have access to the Nokia E61i (annoucned recently at 3GSM). What do you want to know about it? Let's have your questions and see if we can calm your fears and pique your interest. Pop them in the comments and we'll get around to them through the rest of today!

Read on in the full article.

Karl Hofmann · #2 22-02-2007, 01:02 PM

1. what is the quality of the pics, can you post some shots, please.
2. How far is the keyboard different from its predecessor? Can you type faster?

epo.fm · #3 22-02-2007, 01:08 PM

Seriously - Actually how ugly is that new silver/black case in real life?

I guess there's no chance they're pop off covers? (Hey what ever happened to this rumour on Darla's site that there'd be official blue & pink E6* versions coming out?)

Karl Hofmann · #4 22-02-2007, 01:12 PM

What are the main software differences between old and new?

JimH · #5 22-02-2007, 01:44 PM

What exactly are the four additional keys around the D-Pad?

What's the D-Pad like, ok it's got to be better than the E61's stick, but what phone does it compare to? N70?

gdroth · #6 22-02-2007, 02:02 PM

Did they fix the numbers or do you have to still push the blue key all the time?

Ewan · #7 22-02-2007, 02:08 PM

PLEASE remember this is pre-release hardware, it's not the final unit, or build, or firmware...

** Picture Quality
I'll upload a few pics in the preview article - be warned (as Steve and Rafe have found out) I'm not the greatest picture taker.

** Keyboard Differences
It's slightly faster due to having more space between the keys (the keys are all slightly smaller), but those keys are more domed, so it's easier to hit individual keys. IN practice I don;t think there's any makred difference in typing speeds.

** Black Trim
I like it better - more aggressive looking. That's a no on pop cover style support.

** The Extra Keys
From left to right "Contacts" "Apps" "Email" and "Programmable/Your Key"

** D-Pad Feel
The D-Pad is a lot more comfortable than the joystick - reminds me a lot of the Sendo X in it's operation, but because of the large internet button and small (very) raised cursor ring I've not mis-keyed a dpad direction or press yet.

epo.fm · #8 22-02-2007, 02:45 PM

Thanks Ewan,

By making it look more aggressive/manly, haven't they potentially alienated half their market. My wife's been waiting for an E61 with a camera but I'm pretty sure she wouldnt touch this one because of it's styling.

Rafe · #9 22-02-2007, 04:04 PM

Just to chime in with a different opinion...

I think the keyboard will be faster to use. Maybe 10% or so?

I would say the styling is not so much aggressive as more metallic. I think it will appeal more to everyone. The E61 was a bit boxey, where as the E61i has more of a smooth feel. It also feels a lot better.

There aren't any major software differences. Depending on when you bought the E61 you will find some extra apps. These include the Teams application, the Search application and the WiFi Wiazrd / finder.

#10 22-02-2007, 05:22 PM

Do you think the E61i is a good upgrade for E61 users?
How much do you notice the extra thinness?
How do the number keys operate in Idle mode? What about letter keys?
Other hardware changes?