Nokia E72

Overview of Nokia E72 

The Nokia E Series is without doubt one of the best mobile devices available today.  The E71 was amongst one of the most popular.  So what would you end up with if you improved the E71?  The E72.

The Nokia E72 is the latest device from Nokia that offers un-complicated and simple mobile connectivity and communication.  Using the Symbian operating system the most common functions and activities and tasks are easy to complete.  The E72 retains the Nokia E71 form factor and styling.

The improvements come in the form of the new desktop-like interface so popular in the E75, as well as combining multiple business and personal email in-boxes into one. You can now also connect to your favourite IM accounts direct from the home screen.

There is improved speed of Internet up - and down-links too - plus enhanced navigation with compass, integrated Nokia maps. Also upgraded is the camera, now a 5 megapixel camera and  standard 3.5mm standard headphone jack .

As is standard, there is the solid and robust feel and design and the exceptional call quality and usability.

With the E72, calls, messaging and internet browsing is as natural as it can be in a form factor that works best. Packaged to perform the Nokia E72 is supplied with a 4GB MicroSDHC card and 1500mAh battery.

Features of Nokia E72

• Compact messaging device
• Symbian Operating System
• QWERTY Keyboard
• MicroSDHC slot
• HSDPA Connectivity
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi 802.11b/g
• Built in GPS Receiver with A-GPS support
• 5 Megapixel Camera with flash
• 1500mAh Battery
• 3.5mm Audio Jack

What's in the box of Nokia E72?

• Nokia E72
• Battery (BP-4L)
• Mains Charger (AC-5)
• Quick Start Guide
• 4GB MicroSD Card

Technical specification of Nokia E72

Operating System -
S60 platform

Memory –
Up to 250Mb internal memory with 4 GB in-box MicroSD card

Display -
2.4 inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with up to 16 million colours

Operating Frequency -
WCDMA 850/1900/2100,
WCDMA 900/1900/2100
GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900

Connectivity –
3.5mm AV connector for stereo headphone jack
High speed MicroUSB connector
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio
WLAN

GPS –
Built-in GPS with Assisted GPS (A-GPS) support, compass and Nokia Maps

Expansion –
MicroSDHC (SD 2.0) Memory Card Slot (Supports up to 16GB)

Other-
VGA quality recording plus front-camera for video calling
Support for Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, Nokia Messaging, POP/IMAP and selected 3rd party solutions
FM radio with RDS
Quickoffice 5.3 with support for Microsoft Office 2007

Camera -
5 megapixels with autofocus and flash
VGA quality recording plus front-camera for video calling

Battery –
BP-4L, 1500 mAh, Li-Po
Standby time: Up to 20 days (GSM), up to 24 days
(WCDMA)
Talk time: Up to 12,5 hours (GSM), up to 6 hours
(WCDMA)

Dimensions -
114 x 58 x 10mm

Weight -
128g

"Wonderful service from Clove - thank you. I rang on Friday afternoon, placed my order and received the phone on Saturday morning - and this a week before Christmas. Clove may not have the cheapest deals but you can't beat the customer service. As for the Nokia E72, it's a fabulous phone, which is ridiculously powerful and can do just about anything except make the tea. It's my first venture into Symbian, and coming from a Palm Treo I was concerned that I'd find the interface very complicated. A day or two later, I had everything set up - IMAP email, web surfing at lightning speed, audiobooks, full office apps (free upgrade for life from Quickoffice, a very nice extra), internet radio (google for instructions on installing), camera, you name it. All coupled with a sleek and covetable form factor. Strangely, the only negative is the build quality around the home and shortcut keys - they are raised slightly above the rim of the phone which makes them easy to find and press, but does give a significant light leak which might irritate some. I'm too busy gazing at the small but beautifully coloured screen to notice, and it certainly wouldn't be a big enough issue to put me off the phone. Overall: Pros: powerful, fast, multi-tasks and just does everything it should, nice to look at and hold and keyboard is easy to use. Sound is great, 3.5mm audio socket fantastic, screen very clear and bright, overall package excellent for entertainment as well as business. Cons: Home keys light leak, slightly convoluted UI takes some getting used to (but google and install AppQLaunch and you'll forget navigating all those folders.) Podcast fans note that there is no included podcast app, so research alternatives before you buy."
Christine (Shropshire)

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