Nokia unveils two new Nokia Eseries devices optimized for personal and professional email
Written by Nokia
Monday, 16 June 2008
Nokia introduced today the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 - the latest
email-optimized devices from the Nokia Eseries product range. The sleek
Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, slide-to-open
Nokia E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or professional
messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world's most widely
adopted corporate email solution.
Email made easy: Nokia unveils two new Nokia Eseries devices optimized for personal and professional email
June 16, 2008 - Slim, stylish Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 multimedia computers offer easy access to range of email solutions, including Microsoft Exchange
London, UK - Nokia introduced today the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 - the
latest email-optimized devices from the Nokia Eseries product range.
The sleek Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish,
slide-to-open Nokia E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or
professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world's
most widely adopted corporate email solution. Both devices are expected
to begin shipping in key markets in July. The Nokia E71 and the Nokia
E66 are expected to retail at EUR 350, before applicable taxes and
subsidies.
"The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 were designed for people who lead a mobile
lifestyle and want quick and easy access to their personal and work
email. With both of these devices, we have responded to consumer
feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a
button," said Søren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia.
"Equally important, people want well-crafted devices that are as
beautiful to use as they are to behold. Stainless steel was chosen as
the core material for these devices, giving them additional strength
and a touch of class. Furthermore, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 offer
all the latest multimedia features that people desire."
Easy, one-touch access to email
The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 come fully equipped for easy-to-install and
easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft
Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange
mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded with the Nokia E71 and
Nokia E66. With these Nokia Eseries devices, people can get reliable
real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well
as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files
directly to their devices.
The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support email accounts
from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the
world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the
Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and
Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the new switch mode that allows
people easily to switch between personal and work home screens.
"With mobile email penetration and access to wireless applications
growing at a rapid rate, Nokia is well positioned with its extensive
lineup of market leading handsets to address the needs of consumers,
high-end users and mobile professionals alike," said Andrew Brown,
Director, Wireless Enterprise Strategies Global Wireless Practice,
Strategy Analytics.
Nokia E66
Sophisticated tool, premium design inside and out
With a stainless steel case, etched graphics and available in two
colors - grey steel or white steel - the Nokia E71 bears the hallmarks
of Nokia quality and craftsmanship. The cool metallic finish is
complemented by the bright colour display, which showcases the Nokia
E71 device's brilliantly simple user interface. Designed for both
one-handed and two-handed use, the Nokia E71 pays special attention to
ergonomics, as evidenced by its narrow shape and specially designed
keypad.
The Nokia E66 offers a premium look and feel with its stainless steel
accents and smooth sliding design. Sharing the same key features as the
Nokia E71, including an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable
home screen modes, the Nokia E66 offers unique additions, like an
orientation sensor that automatically optimizes itself for full screen
viewing or silences the ringer when the device is turned over.
Available in grey steel or white steel version, the Nokia E66 leaves a
lasting impression as a sophisticated business tool in a distinct
design.
Nokia E71
Always Entertaining
In addition to email and personal information management, the Nokia E71
and Nokia E66 support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and
media sharing that power users expect from their device. This includes
fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G
connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.
Built for Businesses of all sizes
In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia
E71 and Nokia E66 also come fully equipped with a robust suite of
enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption
functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card. Both
Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 also include integrated mobile VPN support that
gives mobile professionals access to their company intranet, and device
lock and wipe to protect corporate information. Incorporating
underlying technologies that allow IT departments to effectively manage
security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice
features, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 expand the range of Nokia Eseries
devices that support enterprise-specific deployment.
Accessorize with Style
Also announced today were a number of Nokia accessories that support
the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 and Nokia Display
Car Kit CK-600 offer convenient handling, simplified installation and
software updatability. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 features Nokia Talk
voice guidance and a remote control, while the Nokia Display Car Kit
CK-600 features a removable color display and a remote control with
illuminated keys for active call management. For increased mobility,
Nokia also announced the sleek Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-212, as well
as the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-106 and Nokia Mobile Holder CR-105
designed to complement the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 respectively.
Mr Wong Soon Nam, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, SingTel, said:
"Our customers will enjoy a superior, cost-effective wireless email
solution with SingTel's Broadband
on Mobile and the new Nokia Eseries devices. These will give them a
competitive edge and the ability to effortlessly retrieve important
information on the move, making their office truly mobile."
"The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 carry the promise of the Nokia brand,
which revolves around quality, reliability and usability," said Mr
Golinelli, Executive Vice President, Sales, Consumer Domestic Mobile
Services, Telecom Italia. "Our wide range of customers is interested in
funtionality but also in design and the Nokia E71 is the right and new
concept for a new way of working."
"With the growth of corporate mobility adoption, the users' demands for
new solutions and devices get stronger. The new Nokia Eseries devices,
Nokia E71 and Nokia E66, attend to our consumers' different profiles
and needs, due to their design and features, which fit both users'
daily work and leisure moments in this connected society," said Paulo
Cesar Teixeira, VP, Operations, Vivo.
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