I used to have a Nokia E51 phone, which the E75 reminds me of, except that the E75 performs better than expected with the added features such as GPS and a very usable QWERTY keyboard. However, the E51 has a better numeric keypad than the E75.
The integration of Personal and Business modes in one phone is a good concept but I think having separate SIM cards for the two will really define the purpose. Nokia can also consider including the option to disable either connection (i.e. you can disable your business connection during weekends or holidays or disable personal connection during important business meetings).
Design is decent for a business phone with very rich features, especially for connectivity and multimedia functionality.
From: Joey Lucus
This was my very first opportunity to use the E75 and throughout the trial, I put the Nokia E75 Messaging through rigorous personal and work usage. From managing emails, to schedules and even using the in-build positioning software to find my way around, the phone uses excellent hardware and offers an exhaustive list of features.
Nokia E75 comes after the launch of the highly popular series and the expectations are high. I must say, it was indeed a refreshing experience for a new Nokia user, but to my surprise, the interface that’s typical of the Nokia family is as easy to manuver. New Nokia users should find E75 easy to navigate. As it is stylish and robust, it’s also suitable for the working professional as a trusty personal assistant.
From: Clemence Feng
I had been a Windows Mobile user for such a long period of time that going back to the Symbiam-based Nokia E75 has been a refreshing experience.
It has all the standard connectivity and synchronizing features on a par to today’s smartphone requirements. What makes it stand out is its elegant design and sturdy built, not to mention the dual keyboard (QWERTY and standard numeric).
There are also ample business tools such as the PDF viewer and Quick office. I’m not too sure which core-processing unit the E75 is using but I seldom feel any lagging when using the phone, even when I am performing multimedia tasks.
The voice quality of E75 is crystal clear. I even had a VOIP client installed and the voice quality exceeded my expectations. This is one of the few Nokia phones that have USB charging.
The QWERTY keyboard is one of the larger QWERTY keyboards that we get when we compare the E75 to other smartphones. Even though it lacks the definition of a raised keyboard, it makes up for it with wide buttons. The larger keyboard sure needs some getting used to, as it means I had to move my lazy finger more than usual.
What I don’t like about the phone: The numeric keyboard is too tiny. I guess that is the trade off you get when you try to squeeze a large screen and a numeric keypad. I also had constant problems unlocking the phone (menu + *) using the numeric keyboard. As the phone had a elevated edge, I cannot depress the key properly.
The phone comes with a phone pouch, which requires a certain amount of effort to insert and remove the phone from it. The control button around the D pad is too small and the phone is a fingerprint magnet.
Overall, I am still very fond of the E75 with its business-class design and sturdy feel.
I used to have a Nokia E51 phone, which the E75 reminds me of, except that the E75 performs better than expected with the added features such as GPS and a very usable QWERTY keyboard. However, the E51 has a better numeric keypad than the E75.
The integration of Personal and Business modes in one phone is a good concept but I think having separate SIM cards for the two will really define the purpose. Nokia can also consider including the option to disable either connection (i.e. you can disable your business connection during weekends or holidays or disable personal connection during important business meetings).
Design is decent for a business phone with very rich features, especially for connectivity and multimedia functionality.
This was my very first opportunity to use the E75 and throughout the trial, I put the Nokia E75 Messaging through rigorous personal and work usage. From managing emails, to schedules and even using the in-build positioning software to find my way around, the phone uses excellent hardware and offers an exhaustive list of features.
Nokia E75 comes after the launch of the highly popular series and the expectations are high. I must say, it was indeed a refreshing experience for a new Nokia user, but to my surprise, the interface that’s typical of the Nokia family is as easy to manuver. New Nokia users should find E75 easy to navigate. As it is stylish and robust, it’s also suitable for the working professional as a trusty personal assistant.
I had been a Windows Mobile user for such a long period of time that going back to the Symbiam-based Nokia E75 has been a refreshing experience.
It has all the standard connectivity and synchronizing features on a par to today’s smartphone requirements. What makes it stand out is its elegant design and sturdy built, not to mention the dual keyboard (QWERTY and standard numeric).
There are also ample business tools such as the PDF viewer and Quick office. I’m not too sure which core-processing unit the E75 is using but I seldom feel any lagging when using the phone, even when I am performing multimedia tasks.
The voice quality of E75 is crystal clear. I even had a VOIP client installed and the voice quality exceeded my expectations. This is one of the few Nokia phones that have USB charging.
The QWERTY keyboard is one of the larger QWERTY keyboards that we get when we compare the E75 to other smartphones. Even though it lacks the definition of a raised keyboard, it makes up for it with wide buttons. The larger keyboard sure needs some getting used to, as it means I had to move my lazy finger more than usual.
What I don’t like about the phone: The numeric keyboard is too tiny. I guess that is the trade off you get when you try to squeeze a large screen and a numeric keypad. I also had constant problems unlocking the phone (menu + *) using the numeric keyboard. As the phone had a elevated edge, I cannot depress the key properly.
The phone comes with a phone pouch, which requires a certain amount of effort to insert and remove the phone from it. The control button around the D pad is too small and the phone is a fingerprint magnet.
Overall, I am still very fond of the E75 with its business-class design and sturdy feel.