 Nokia E61 = Light Zaurus, qwerty kbd, wifi, 3G and cheap |
  Feb 6 2007, 03:38 AM
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Hi,
I've been lately using my new Nokia E61 very extensively, even replacing the zaurus as more convenient for many occasions. Pros: Great connectivity: gsm, 3G, wifi, bluetooth Integrated useful apps: VoIP, email (pop & imap) Interesting 3rd party apps: ssh client (v2 with dsa private key), vnc viewer (not tested) Can be programmed: python shell, free c++ environment Great usability: qwerty keyboard with back lit sensor, big screen Web browsing: integrated web browser (upgrade to latest fw required) runs much faster that firefox on OZ and renders nicely, and is javascript ajax capable ! (it's based on konqueror's rendering and javascript engines, like safari) Smaller that zaurus Accepts mini-sd card It's a phone! Cons: It's not a zaurus Wifi range could be better Connectivity configuration menus could be greatly improved No touchscreen? (I don't think that's a con per-se, but ...) It's like having a lightweight zaurus with all ever-needed connectivity options. I'm planning a trip for 4 days, and I'm taking the E61 instead of the Z !! note: I don't have any relationship with nokia, nor any other manufacturer. But maybe some developers may jump to the E61, and port OZ 
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Feb 6 2007, 01:30 PM
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QUOTE(zmiq2 @ Feb 6 2007, 01:38 PM) Hi, I've been lately using my new Nokia E61 very extensively, even replacing the zaurus as more convenient for many occasions. Pros: Great connectivity: gsm, 3G, wifi, bluetooth Integrated useful apps: VoIP, email (pop & imap) Interesting 3rd party apps: ssh client (v2 with dsa private key), vnc viewer (not tested) Can be programmed: python shell, free c++ environment Great usability: qwerty keyboard with back lit sensor, big screen Web browsing: integrated web browser (upgrade to latest fw required) runs much faster that firefox on OZ and renders nicely, and is javascript ajax capable ! (it's based on konqueror's rendering and javascript engines, like safari) Smaller that zaurus Accepts mini-sd card It's a phone! Cons: It's not a zaurus Wifi range could be better Connectivity configuration menus could be greatly improved No touchscreen? (I don't think that's a con per-se, but ...) .... i own an E61 since November i like many of its features, since a few days i have a 2GB mini SD installed and a german Mobipocket Wikipedia on it. Quite useful. It syncs great with my Apple Powerbook (not native, had to install a plugin). Opera 8.65 is availbale for it too. I do miss the VGA display of the Zaurus and RDP/ICA and yes wired ethernet (i use a Symbol CF on my Zaurus) George |
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zmiq2 Nokia E61 = Light Zaurus Feb 6 2007, 03:38 AM
speculatrix I've considered the E61 because it's quad ... Feb 6 2007, 03:55 AM zmiq2 Speculatrix,
if I were you I would quickly get ri... Feb 6 2007, 04:21 AM
speculatrix QUOTE(zmiq2 @ Feb 6 2007, 01:21 PM)if I were ... Feb 6 2007, 05:21 AM |
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