Hi ovalman...Hmm...E71 is worth buying...NO doubt,
No Locking with the carrier,...fully independent...
No need to connect to internet for Sync or modifiying files,...again independent
Highly customizable....So many apps,still working great!.....that's NOKIA!
I've purchased AD-44/HS-44 headset (of N5700) for my E71,works like a charm with 'plug-in' ear buds and hey you can control music with remote keys!..Amazing!
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Quick Office is there,you can upgrade it and carry ur office anywhere!
My-symbian.com is offering a massive 25% discount for all Symbian software,what else we need,I bought so many apps,
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Easy to carry,slim device,quicker response,easy to monitor free memory,with new headset sound is good,camera also ok,keypad looks cramped but by practice it will be much easier and quick,A2DP,Quick connectivity,nice AGPS,and so many shortcuts and endless advantages....
IMHO,E71 is clear winner among latest hifi mobiles including iphone,xperia and bold (as I have all of them),
For a detailed review you can google and check yourself!
For 19.7K E71 is a Great Steal!! No one will regret!
Go Ahead!