Nokia today unveiled its E71 and E66 email-focused business devices, two new phone models aimed at corporate clients. The new Nokia phones do not include Research in Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry service, supported on all of Nokia's previous corporate handsets
The Nokia E71 has a full QWERTY keyboard and the E66 mobilizes personal or professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange.
The E71 comes with a stainless steel case and etched graphics, available in grey steel or white steel colors. The metallic finish is complemented by the colour display. Designed for one- or two-handed use, the Nokia E71's narrow shape and specially designed keypad pays special attention to ergonomics.
The E66 offers a sophisticated look with its stainless steel accents and sliding design. Sharing the same key features as the E71, including an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable home screen modes, the E66 offers an orientation sensor that automatically optimizes itself for full screen viewing or silences the ringer when the device is turned over. The E66 is available in grey steel or white steel version.
"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," said Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia. "With both of these devices, we have responded to consumer feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a button."
Both the E71 and E66 come with professional and personal email. Microsoft Exchange users can access their email using the pre-loaded Mail for Exchange mobile email client. Consumers get real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files.
The E71 and E66 support email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. They support Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the new switch mode that let people switch between personal and work home screens.
The phones support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing. This includes fast 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 8GB expandable memory and a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera.
The E71 and E66 come with built-in encryption for the device memory and the memory card. Both include integrated mobile VPN support for access to the company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information. IT departments can manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice features.
The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 are expected to begin shipping in key markets in July. Both are expected to retail at EUR 350 ($540 USD).
