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Manufacturer: Nokia Part number: E72 Black
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- Though the price might be off-putting to many, the Nokia E72 is a well-designed and full-featured messaging smartphone for business users.
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CNET editors' review
Nokia E72 - black (Unlocked) price range: $173.00
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 01/26/2010
The good: The Nokia E72 brings upgrades such as a faster processor, more memory, and a better camera. The phone's design is both sleek and sturdy. It offers excellent messaging capabilities, 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
The bad: The optical trackpad doesn't work very well. Speakerphone volume is a bit low. It has a lower-resolution screen compared with some of its competitors. Without carrier backing, the E72 carries an expensive price tag.
The bottom line: Though the price might be off-putting to many, the Nokia E72 is a well-designed and full-featured messaging smartphone for business users.
User reviews
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Constantly stumbling on the verge of greatness
by BigMoneyNiMo on October 21, 2010
Pros: I've used numerous smart phones and none can match the quality of keypad of the e72. Including free navigation through ovi is great, especially with its offline mode. Email, call quality are solid.
Cons: This thing has a text messaging interface from 5 years ago. Doesn't really do much as a media player. Little or no support in the form of interesting applications, especially ones for Americans.
Summary: This is a phone that had a lot of potential, a lot of unrealized potential. This phone makes it seem like Nokia is intent on losing the game, but losing ...
Summary: This is a phone that had a lot of potential, a lot of unrealized potential. This phone makes it seem like Nokia is intent on losing the game, but losing it slowly.
It seems somewhat bizarre to me that a company could integrate such an unintuitive operating system into such an intuitive piece of hardware. Nokia sticks to the pleasingly spartan design from the e71/63 with home, calendar, contacts, email each receiving a dedicated key. Its hard to explain how great this layout is until you get used to using it and try to use a blackberry. Its a bread and butter design but people are going to stop coming back to the well if the software backing it up continues to underwhelm.
Symbian, the e72s OS, is kind of hard to describe. The best way I can put it is its like listening to a five or six year old explain a movie or a story to you, one they really like. Everything that happened in the movie is there and if you've seen it, know what the child is talking about, you can see they understood it. If not, all you get are random scenes from the movie, not necessarily in order, some parts about characters, relayed to you non-tangentially. With symbian, everything you need from an OS is there. It's just all out of order sometimes, sometimes randomly in order. Universal settings are thrown all around in different places, its hard to find files sometimes, connecting to wifi can be a chore sometimes, but not others, and it comes across generally as elementary in capability compared to Android, WebOS, and iPhone (and perhaps Windows Mobile 7 in the future). It's not that there is anything you can't do with Symbian, you just need to fumble around with it for a while before you get the picture.
I use my e72 for a couple primary functions, nothing complicated, but I feel like business users will be with me here. Those are in order 1. as a phone 2. to email 3. to text message/IM 4. to read the NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg. Oh yes, and 5. To track my workouts using the handy Nokia Sports Tracker.
The e72 is great as a phone, call quality is solid, get bars where other At&t customers don't, especially iPhone users, because Nokia makes some fine antennas. Also have the option of video calling, which I have never used. There is a forward facing camera though, if thats the kind of thing that you're into
The email application is great, and although setting adjustment is rigid and unintuitive in classic Symbian fashion, it is still very, very functional. Not a lot of frills here, just a system that works.
Why Nokia, would you NOT thread text messages? It's laughable. A Chinese programmer wrote an unsigned text messaging application called iSMS (that I highly recommend, you can learn how to sign unsigned apps on symbian-guru.com) that dominates yours. The available IM apps for this phone are plentiful, and all work well. Nokia Messenger works well enough, but I would also recommend having Fring, for VOIP calls, and Nimbuzz, which does pretty much the same thing as Fring.
As far as the browser goes, people say its good, but I hardly ever use it. I find a combination Opera Mini when on the data plan, Opera Mobile when on WiFI, and Skyfire when I need to look at complicated webpages, to be the most functional combination. I know it may seem excessive to use three browsers, and a pain compared to what is offered on other phones, but its not as bad as it sounds. Opera's mobile browsers are really great in my opinion and offer the best browsing user interface not found on a touch screen phone. I don't do much complicated type browsing, mostly just reading the news (I have found reading the news on a phone screen to be the best alternative to an actual paper as the screen is about a column wide; there aren't all of the other distractions inherent in a computer). The bloomberg app is nice and manages to be the only app i've found thus far where the quasi-functional trackpad doesn't just move a cursor very slowly across your screen and instead scrolls the whole page up and down.
As far as apps go, there are good ones available, you just need to look for them because the Ovi store is the Afghani government of the app store world. It definitively exists, but its function is questionable. The included Ovi Maps app is great, as is Nokia Sports tracker, a gps workout tracker app that allows you track your workouts on phone and computer. Joikuspot (both free, and premium, where you get WEP security for $10) is great. It turns the e72 into a very worthy wifi hotspot and because the e72 is unlocked, you can get away without paying at&t the $20/month tethering fee (for me thus far anywho). The app selection isn't the greatest, but if you're one of them hipster types for whom a phone is best utilized in an asinine fashion, you will probably just buy an iPhone anyway. If you want a sometimes competent, sometimes not business phone that happens to be unlocked, there is no finer choice than the e72.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent business phone!
by ehab72 on August 13, 2011
Pros: Excellent keypad built with comfortable material. The phone performance is very good. Ovi maps and navigation is excellent! It saved me few times from getting lost, I was actually amazed of it's accuracy in directing me through the roads of Amman, jordan.
Cons: The loudspeaker is not loud enough!
Summary: For users who know exactly what they want in a smartphone and don't get caught in the big buzz around iPhones and android based phones, Nokia E72 will continue ...
Summary: For users who know exactly what they want in a smartphone and don't get caught in the big buzz around iPhones and android based phones, Nokia E72 will continue to be among the best choices to select from.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Trackpad saves keys and fingers...
by dr257 on June 11, 2010
Pros: smooth scrolling and vibration with trackpad
colours
weight distribution
front cam
business apps (presenter, card scanner, Quickoffice, print)
picture quality
Nokia compatibility + quick apps install
exp. memory + removable battery + speakerCons: speakerphone could be louder
email options set up geared towards network, not WiFi
needs more apps in Ovi store
screen size
back cover is fingerprint magnet
not as flashy as Google/iPhone OSSummary: Everybody mistakes it for a Blackberry at work, but despite reviewers' criticisms about the trackpad or the firmware, Nokia quality built and support is evident throughout this smartphone. It beats ...
Summary: Everybody mistakes it for a Blackberry at work, but despite reviewers' criticisms about the trackpad or the firmware, Nokia quality built and support is evident throughout this smartphone. It beats the iPhone for a pure business user (even if I'm not one), gives Blackberry a run for its money and as for the software being outdated, it's a good platform for future Symbian upgrades.
Forgot to add: marks for WiFi flexibility, easy set-up and flash support throughout the web - much better than Apple
Got one in copper and it's turning heads with its stylish design and unique colour.
Trackpad is very good for smooth scrolling and has 3 sensitivity settings, so clicking can be avoided.
Updated on Jun 11, 20102 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worthy successor to the E71
by guyfromtrinidad on January 27, 2010
Pros: Great messaging phone, OVI maps is fantastic, GPS with built in compass, 5 megapixel camera with a cool panorama app
Cons: Loudspeaker should be louder, firmware update long overdue to fix some minor issues
Summary: I am a former owner of the Nokia E71, which I totally loved and cried when I left it in a taxi and never saw it again. So I decided ...
Summary: I am a former owner of the Nokia E71, which I totally loved and cried when I left it in a taxi and never saw it again. So I decided to go with the upgrade, the E72. What I loved with the E71 was that out of the box it was a powerful device and just worked fantastic. So is the E72 as fantastic? Not just yet.
There are some things that the e72 gets right 5 megapixel camera, 3.5mm stereo jack, a-gps with compass. nokia messaging out of the box which is much better on the e72 than the e71. However there are little hiccups that e71 owners will notice (check Nokia forums to get an idea) that are missing or implemented differently. The good thing is that a firmware update could fix many of these issues but Nokia has been very slow in providing firmware updates or even saying when they are scheduling them. While these issues are not a reason not to buy the phone its sad that Nokia did not provide the same support that they gave the e71 within the first few weeks of its launch.
There are some nice surprises like voice activated music search, a panorama app for the camera and messaging(gtalk, yahoo, msn) and Facebook app. The phone menu does take a little getting used to and I spent a half an hour trying to do the simplest things. Nokia really needs to make the Symbian OS more user friendly but when you know where things are it works great. Connecting to WiFi is fast and is managed much better than the e71.
The update to OVI maps is fantastic in fact the update seemed to improve the GPS, before the update it would sometimes take 2 minutes for me to get a fix now I get a fix withing 5 seconds, even indoors. It is so great that I have stopped using google maps and now use this exclusively.
So all in all if you have the cash this is a great device especially if you don't want to be tied down by the blackberry, the email options are rich and the new Ovi maps is a killer feature. So its a solid recommendation, put Gravity for twitter on it Vlingo and shazam to start with and you are good to go.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Do not buy this phone
by censuspro on June 1, 2011
Pros: Good battery life
Sturdy design
5.0 MPix cameraCons: Absolutely awful symbian OS
Applications dont close when you exit them
Constantly freezes
Doesn't connect automatically to WiFi
Navigating around the phone is awkward
Difficult to customise
Ovi storeSummary: Today is the one year anniversary of this phone and it has given me nothing but heart ache since I got it. The symbian OS is so awkward and difficult ...
Summary: Today is the one year anniversary of this phone and it has given me nothing but heart ache since I got it. The symbian OS is so awkward and difficult to get used to. You really have to drill down into some menus to find what your looking for. The phone constantly prompts you to choose an internet connection even though I'm in a recognised WiFi area. Applications don't close when you exit them which takes up all this memory which you then get prompted for and have to close them all manually or restart the phone. The phone constantly freezes and again has to be restarted. The phone is also difficult to customise and has limited themes, ring tones and the applications available in OVI store are extremely limited.
Even though Nokia will be running windows on their next generation phones I will never buy another Nokia phone which is a shame because for years Nokia had the best phones on the market.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Phone for any user
by Ajay_Krish on March 27, 2011
Pros: Designed for a Serious phone user.
Excellent battery life, I charge my phone just once in 5 days.
Eye catching Design and easy to use.
Trust me you wont regret if your looking for a Mobile phone and not a toy.
Perfect for anyone who wants their money wortCons: Dont compare this phone with other smart phones or touch screens. It wont help a bit if you need to have fun with this phone. Apps offered by Nokia for E 72 is just boring. You ll seriously lose in the fun part. This phone needs to respected not played w
Summary: Other than that, its worth every penny you spend on it. It never failed on me and don't go too much by the negative reviews. Its one of the ...
Summary: Other than that, its worth every penny you spend on it. It never failed on me and don't go too much by the negative reviews. Its one of the best Phones designed.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I thought it would be the same as Nokia E51 !!
by baqunajafi on December 27, 2010
Pros: Wifi , good life for the battery light in weight .Nice headset .
Cons: NOT made in Finland like the E51 I had . applications are very slow . back cover can open easily . Expensive. Not getting the wifi easily. I have TomTom GPS and it worked excellent with E51 but this one does not. It needs a phone plan with internet
Summary: Disappointed about it and you can see the difference between a Finnish product and a ...... nokia product . I do not know why Nokia is doing that ? !!! the navigation pad is ...
Summary: Disappointed about it and you can see the difference between a Finnish product and a ...... nokia product . I do not know why Nokia is doing that ? !!! the navigation pad is not ver good. It is expensive but still it is Nokia . I still have it and use it .
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This Phone is full of Bugs
by dlocklear_2000 on November 30, 2010
Pros: I like the style with the QWRTY Keyboard, like the GPS and Mapping, Like the APPs that can be added although limited,, and like the fact that it is WiFi enabled. Like the Camera and the ability to add memory through and SD Card. Battery life is great
Cons: It is forever locking up. Programs don't close when you exit out of them and they end up eating up memory and locking the phone. I continually have to shut it down and restart to unlock this phone. It's totally unreliable.
Summary: This would have been a great phone if it were not totally unrelaible. I was searching for a basic device with full keyboard, wifi, and afew bells and whistles that ...
Summary: This would have been a great phone if it were not totally unrelaible. I was searching for a basic device with full keyboard, wifi, and afew bells and whistles that I could get into without having to extend my cell phone contract or purchase a data plan that I did not want or need at AT & T. I ended up purchasing three of these for my family based on reviews and we all regret the puchase due to this phone unreliability. This phone has issues. It is forever locking up and I don't know if this can be fixed with software upgrades, but it's so bad that my daughter ended up spending another $400 dollars of her own money to buy another phone. I didn't have near the problems with my Samsung Blackjack as I am having with this phone. Wish I had my Blackjack back or some phone that doesn't continually lock up. This can be very frustrating.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very nice business phone
by beef12 on July 13, 2010
Pros: Exchange, Gmail and Google App e-mail setup is extremely easy (just remember to enable IMAP in client). The GPS navigation is just as good as my TomTom. Okay browser with flash and video support. Amazingly has 5 mpix camera. And pretty yo look at :-)
Cons: Ovi market is a bit confusing, slow and does not contain all that many interesting apps.
The trackpad thing is very bad!! Really wondering is they even tested it...Summary: Would probably choose an Android if a needed a smart phone for personal use, but as a business phone its actually great, even though it's a bit "old-fashioned" compared ...
Summary: Would probably choose an Android if a needed a smart phone for personal use, but as a business phone its actually great, even though it's a bit "old-fashioned" compared to the smart phones.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BEST SMART-PHONE I'VE EVERY HAD!!!!
by ramcav92 on June 23, 2010
Pros: Very well built,battery NEVER dies!! The camera ROCKS! 5MP
I've owned the Blackberry Storm, Bold, Curve, the Samsung Jack, HTC Ozone and none can even compare to this.. I was skeptical of a nokia for a smartphone but couldn't be happier!!Cons: The email is a little confusing, I can't seem to find a deleted items or a sent for the corp. account.. The price is a lot more than that of its competitors but Nokia doesn't rape people on a monthly fee at least.
Summary: Bottom line, if you're trying to make a decision on a smartphone, read this review and understand that this IS much better than anything else you will find including ...
Summary: Bottom line, if you're trying to make a decision on a smartphone, read this review and understand that this IS much better than anything else you will find including blackberry/android. In my opinion it's the best smartphone I've owned up to now. I would never go back to a BB, Android, Iphone, NEVER!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nokia
- Part number: E72 Black
- Description: Nokia E72 is a high-performance device tailor-made for seamless business and personal communication.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Full keyboard
- Integrated Components 2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
FM radio,
Voice recorder - Antenna Internal
- Width 2.3 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Image Color Disclaimer The image of the product displayed may be of a different color
- SAR Value 1.31 W/kg
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Unlocked
- Operating System Symbian OS 9.3 / Series 60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
- Software Platforms Supported Java,
CLDC 1.1,
Java MIDP 2.0 - Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services EMS,
MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger)
- Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Zip Manager support,
Microsoft Word support,
VoIP client,
PDF support,
XHTML Browser - Downloadable Content Operator logos,
Business cards,
Themes,
Ring tones - Mobile Services Video Call
Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b/g - Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Speech Codec AMR,
EFR,
FR,
HR - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition),
Integrated digital compass,
Radio Data Service (RDS) Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards eAAC+,
AAC +,
MP3,
WMA,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
WMV,
3GP,
RM,
H.264
Memory
- User Memory 250 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 2592 x 1944
- Still Image Formats JPEG,
EXIF - Min Focal Length 4.7 mm
- Digital Zoom 5
- Self Timer Delay Yes
- Special Effects Normal,
Vivid,
Negative,
Black & White,
Sepia - White Balance Presets
- Camera Light Source Flash
- Video Recorder Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF),
640 x 480 (VGA),
320 x 240 (QVGA) Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.36 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Multi-language Menu Yes
Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1500 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 750 min,
Standby - up to 576 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Stereo headset,
Power adapter,
USB cable,
Carrying case,
Cleaning cloth - Also Included microSDHC - 4 GB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Nokia
- Address:
102 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, NY 10604 - Phone: 1-888-848-4792
- Fax: 972-894-5050
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