Nokia E51 Review: Connecting Business

E51 Rose Steel Small Yet Powerful Smartphone

Nokia offers a wide range of Eseries business handsets, including Communicators and enhanced messaging devices of different form factors. Each E series phone is optimized for different types of business users, but all feature the familiar and friendly S60 user interface over Symbian OS. The new Nokia E51 combines compact dimensions, rich communication skills, a comfortable keyboard and stylish design, aiming to be a classic and conservative all-round performer.

Official photos of Nokia E51

Key features

Quad-band GSM/3G (with HSDPA 3.6 Mbps), EDGE and GPRS support
Wi-Fi, VoIP over WLAN
Symbian 9.2 OS Series 60 3rd edition UI with Feature Pack 1
12 mm slim, elegant design
130 MB onboard memory, expandable via microSD cards (up to 4 GB), hot swap
Very comfortable keyboard and D-pad
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and IrDA (115 kbps)
New Symbian key icons
Fast user interface

Main disadvantages

2 megapixel camera with no autofocus, nor flash
Extremely hard-to-press volume rocker, power button and voice recorder key
Stale multimedia interface
Cannot edit office documents
Doesn't charge when connected via USB
Voice dial works well only with English names

Conclusion

Each of Nokia's Enterprise devices has its strengths, but usually at the expense of a few compromises. The stylish Nokia E51 proves to be a well-balanced performer that will certainly meet the contemporary business requirements. Fine looks are just an added gain.

Nokia E51 might be the right bestseller stuff not only for business, but for regular users too, for its all-purpose applicability. The 350 USD price tag sure adds to that excitement. With E51 there's one more pro on offer.