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Nokia E72
$469.00
Released November, 2009
The Pros:WiFi. Excellent keyboard (same as the E71). Full QWERTY keyboard.
The Cons:Runs Symbian. Crappy video mode stutters while capturing at 15fps - shouldn't even be an option. Not a huge upgrade over the E71 - no real reason to upgrade.
The Nokia E72 is a QWERTY-based multimedia smartphone released as a successor to the original E71. It adds along optical scrolling, an enhanced 5MP camera, and Nokia Messaging with a lifetime license for instant messaging with Yahoo, Google, and others.
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Additionally, the E72 offers HSDPA data transfer rates up to 10.2 Mbps. Its functions are numerous, as it can record both audio/video content, playback both audio/video content, access Internet-based email accounts, and access the web as it’s intended to look. Included with the phone is a 4GB microSD card, with potential expansion up to 16GB. Additional features include an easily accessible headphone jack, GPS with Ovi Maps, and WiFi connectivity.
Features
- Multimedia Smartphone
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Nokia Messaging
- A/V Recording
- A/V Playback
- microSD Expansion
- Integrated GPS
- Built-in WiFi
Specifications
- Colors: Zodium Black, Metal Grey, Topaz Brown
- Display: 2.36” QVGA (320x240)
- Memory (Internal): 250MB
- Memory (External): 4GB MicroSD (16GB supported)
- Battery: BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Ion
- Local Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0+EDR (A2DP)
- Camera: 5MP (2592x1944) w/Autofocus & Flash
- Video Capture: Up to 640x480 @15fps
- Audio Recording Formats: AMR, AAC
- Video Recording Formats: MP4, .3GP
- Video Playback Formats: MP4, AVC/H.264, .wmv, RV, Flash Video
- Video Streaming Formats: MP4, AVC/H.264, .wmv, RV, Flash Video, H.264/3GPP
- Audio Playback Formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-NB, WMA
- Email: IMAP4 (with idle), Nokia Messaging, Microsoft ActiveSync, POP3, SMTP
Operating Frequency
- E72-1 | Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 900/2100 HSDPA
- E72-2 | Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/1900 HSDPA
- E72-3 | Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/2100 HSDPA
Data Network
- GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 107/64.2 kbps (DL/UL)
- EGSM class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 128/384 kbps (DL/UL)
- WCDMA 850/1900/2100, WCDMA 900/1900/2100
- HSDPA maximum speed: 10.2 Mbps
- HSUPA maximum speed: 2 Mbps
- WLAN 802.11b, 802.11g
Model Variations
- Nokia E72 Zodium Black
- Nokia E72 Metal Grey
- Nokia E72 Topaz Brown
User Reviews (10)
Pros & Cons
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excellent keyboard (same as the E71)
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5MP camera with autofocus and flash
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double the ROM (512MB) and almost double the processing power (600MHz) of the E71
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great design and build quality
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extremely compact and thin
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includes optical input pad
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comes with a leather case
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available for purchase without a contract at a reasonable (albeit still high) price
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crappy video mode stutters while capturing at 15fps - shouldn't even be an option
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not a huge upgrade over the E71 - no real reason to upgrade
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rather stiff user interface due to Symbian OS
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relatively small and low resolution screen compared to direct competitors
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slows down significantly in operation when microSD card contains more than 2GB of data
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high SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
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3.5 headphone jack, but still miles away from replacing a decent mp3 player
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keyboard is rather compact and small - hard to type quickly
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