As an active participant in the Nokia Blogger Relations Program, I've had the pleasure of testing a number of the N-series devices and the N-800 Internet Tablet. In short, the experience has been stellar. I still use my N95 all the time, but there's been one minor problem, email handling.

With a business focus, I have too often found myself needing something more oriented toward that form of communications. I recently had an opportunity to get some early information about these two devices ahead of the news release. It's something I've been looking forward to with great anticipation.

While I don't know if there's any chance of getting an E71 as part of the program, it looks like a serious contender for my next phone. Right now I'd say I'm between the E71 and a Blackberry Bold for my own use.

This is a significant signal from Nokia as it demonstrates their ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of consumers and business professionals.

Email made easy: Nokia unveils two new Nokia
Eseries devices optimized for personal and professional email

Slim, stylish Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 multimedia computers
offer easy access to range of email solutions, including Microsoft
Exchange

London, UK - Nokia introduced today the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66
- the latest email-optimized devices from the Nokia Eseries product range. The
sleek Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, slide-to-open Nokia
E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or professional messaging needs,
including Microsoft Exchange, the world's most widely adopted corporate email
solution. Both devices are expected to begin shipping in key markets in July.
The Nokia E71 and the Nokia E66 are expected to retail at EUR 350, before
applicable taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 were
designed for people who lead a mobile lifestyle and want quick and easy access
to their personal and work email. With both of these devices, we have responded
to consumer feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a
button," said Søren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia. "Equally
important, people want well-crafted devices that are as beautiful to use as they
are to behold. Stainless steel was chosen as the core material for these
devices, giving them additional strength and a touch of class. Furthermore, the
Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 offer all the latest multimedia features that people
desire."

Easy, one-touch access to email
The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66
come fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and
personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email
using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded with the
Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. With these Nokia Eseries devices, people can get
reliable real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well
as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to
their devices.

The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support email accounts from
more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well
as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66
support the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party
email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the
new switch mode that allows people easily to switch between personal and work
home screens.

"With mobile email penetration and access to wireless
applications growing at a rapid rate, Nokia is well positioned with its
extensive lineup of market leading handsets to address the needs of consumers,
high-end users and mobile professionals alike," said Andrew Brown, Director,
Wireless Enterprise Strategies Global Wireless Practice, Strategy
Analytics.

Sophisticated tool, premium design inside and out
With a
stainless steel case, etched graphics and available in two colors - grey steel
or white steel - the Nokia E71 bears the hallmarks of Nokia quality and
craftsmanship. The cool metallic finish is complemented by the bright colour
display, which showcases the Nokia E71 device's brilliantly simple user
interface. Designed for both one-handed and two-handed use, the Nokia E71 pays
special attention to ergonomics, as evidenced by its narrow shape and specially
designed keypad.

The Nokia E66 offers a premium look and feel with its
stainless steel accents and smooth sliding design. Sharing the same key features
as the Nokia E71, including an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable home
screen modes, the Nokia E66 offers unique additions, like an orientation sensor
that automatically optimizes itself for full screen viewing or silences the
ringer when the device is turned over. Available in grey steel or white steel
version, the Nokia E66 leaves a lasting impression as a sophisticated business
tool in a distinct design.

Always Entertaining
In addition to email
and personal information management, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support the
latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing that power users
expect from their device. This includes fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA,
wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for
navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a
3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.

Built for Businesses of all sizes
In
addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E71 and
Nokia E66 also come fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade
features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device
memory and for the memory card. Both Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 also include
integrated mobile VPN support that gives mobile professionals access to their
company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information.
Incorporating underlying technologies that allow IT departments to effectively
manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice
features, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 expand the range of Nokia Eseries devices
that support enterprise-specific deployment.

Accessorize with
Style
Also announced today were a number of Nokia accessories that support
the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 and Nokia Display Car Kit
CK-600 offer convenient handling, simplified installation and software
updatability. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 features Nokia Talk voice guidance and a
remote control, while the Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 features a removable
color display and a remote control with illuminated keys for active call
management. For increased mobility, Nokia also announced the sleek Nokia
Bluetooth Headset BH-212, as well as the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-106 and Nokia
Mobile Holder CR-105 designed to complement the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66
respectively.

Mr Wong Soon Nam, Vice President, Consumer Marketing,
SingTel, said: "Our customers will enjoy a superior, cost-effective wireless
email solution with SingTel's Broadband on Mobile and the new Nokia Eseries
devices. These will give them a competitive edge and the ability to effortlessly
retrieve important information on the move, making their office truly
mobile."

"The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 carry the promise of the Nokia
brand, which revolves around quality, reliability and usability," said Mr
Golinelli, Executive Vice President, Sales, Consumer Domestic Mobile Services,
Telecom Italia. "Our wide range of customers is interested in funtionality but
also in design and the Nokia E71 is the right and new concept for a new way of
working."

"With the growth of corporate mobility adoption, the users'
demands for new solutions and devices get stronger. The new Nokia Eseries
devices, Nokia E71 and Nokia E66, attend to our consumers' different profiles
and needs, due to their design and features, which fit both users' daily work
and leisure moments in this connected society," said Paulo Cesar Teixeira, VP,
Operations, Vivo.

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