Hi guys,

I got myself an E71 too. Its an AP set from Taiwan but it doesn't matter since I could change the product codes. They ran out of Singaporean APs so most of the units are from other countries. The phone is nice and its great. Happy to join you guys.

I wonder how many have the following problem:

When you connect your phone to the PC via Mass Storage mode and when you're done and disconnected, the memory card will be inaccessible from the phone. It will remain so until you restart the phone. I read that it is one of the software bug. Any comments?

Yeah, I read that it is a software bug but I have not encounter that problem yet. I only have the memory card missing problem after connecting to PC as mass storage. You have that problem?

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Added on November 9, 2008, 8:25 amYes it works. Just download from Fring's website. It has a version meant for E71.

This post has been edited by davidmak: Nov 9 2008, 08:25 AM

Strange mine behaves normally even on PC Suite. I read somewhere that there are comments that the E71's card reader may be the issue. Some reported to have fix the issue if you reinsert the memory card properly. I don't think it is the memory card problem. Hope this is can be solved via the coming software update.

Yeah confirm on that too. No multi-tab function. And its not really smart when it comes to going back to previous pages. It looks like it had to redownload again.

Well although you may be trading off the touch screen but you will be getting more improvements from other areas. Its a good update in my opinion unless your a touchscreen fan and must have a Nokia, then I suggest ExpressMusic 5800. But then its a lifestyle phone and not business-like.

For one, battery life is important. Good handphone usage experience is nothing when you keep having to go back to the wall plug. Both E66 and E71 has its advantages but I can go without the accelerometer because there's not much use other than automatic rotating of pictures and assuming you have the right games - interactive game play. So its more like a feel good feature.

On the other hand thumbboard (full keyboard) is the key word for E71 if you like texting and IM-ing. Also screen wise, the E71 gives you the large display impression due to the wide aspect ratio. Its essentially the same display but by going wide, it gives you an impression of more space. Browsing internet web pages is improved. However, if you like games you'll have a hard time finding 320x240 versions of it because most games are at 240x320 meaning optimized for E66's kind of display.

If this doesn't hinder you or you're sure that your favorite S60/java programs are well supported on the E71, then E71 it is. Try to aim for original set as the price is around RM16xx-1700 (not cheap but not expensive too). AP sets are around RM13xx-14xx.

This post has been edited by davidmak: Nov 11 2008, 09:31 AM

Definitely original already unless you're prepared for the uncertainties of an AP set. First the E71 is in demand and in loose supplies so AP dealers source E71s from other countries other than Singapore. I don't know if this is right but I feel that AP originating from Singapore is good since we commonly share the same product region so language and firmware updates are not a problem. Also they are not branded.

There are currently 2 origins of AP phones in Lowyat - one from Taiwan (unknown product code) and the other is Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) branded. The latter has the TIM logo imprinted onto the E71 but it has a generic English qwerty keyboard. Although it doesn't support Chinese characters, you can request the AP dealer to reflash a local region firmware. So the download is the logo thingy.

The Taiwanese handset however is original cosmetic wise but the keyboard however has Chinese character pronunciations on it (meant for the region). The alphabetical characters are not marked in white but blue so visibility is not good until you get used to it. Software is Taiwanese region based but the product code can always be reflashed to obtain the local Singapore APAC firmware.

So unless you can get hold of a Singapore-based AP phone, I would have to suggest a original set for less headache. Apart from these irregularities, I like my AP E71 (from Taiwan) very much.

I would have to go with the conventional way and get the steel grey. White keyboard means yellowish and stains.

Let the AP guys release a AAA or super A grade replacement casing/shell. Hehehehe!

Guys guys! New firmware update is available for Nokia E71 now! Its version 110.07.127. You will need to update your Nokia Software Updater (NUS) first before proceeding. Your current NUS version will prompt for an update. Good luck guys!

Yes, just reflash product code to a Singapore APAC version and you're good to go.

I have upgraded mine as I have reported here yesterday. Improvements are really minor as mentioned in many articles and forums. The camera improvement seem to be related to the color reproduction. Seriously speaking, it is almost the same to me but I can see that the pinkish tint is fixed.

I have not tried the memory card mode and the missing memory card problem yet. But there's a new problem. Go to Menu > Tools > Settings > Phone > Call > Browse to Image in Video Call. When you select other than None, it will caution that memory is not enough and please close some applications. No amount of restart will fix it. Not sure if this is my problem.

If you are using an AP set, you might wanna check your product code (accessible when you remove the battery and check the stickers). Then I suggest you refer few pages back and cross check with the E71 list of product codes. If yours aren't a Singaporean firmware, there are instructions to alter your product code to the one corresponding to a Singaporean firmware or other regions. Then come back to NUS and try again.

I think it should be the same as the previous version as this is not a major update as stated by many. In fact, I encounter instability with the previous version too when too much 'stress' causes it to reset.

Yeah not to mention that I had to re-install some of the application as it didn't really 'stick'. Now my installation log is so messy. Sucks that we had to hack it in order to clear the log. Also this new firmware will break all previous hacks.

If it would allow you to download and install at a later date, that means you will have the ROM images. Also it doesn't want regular consumers to choose to upgrade/downgrade ROM versions (although you will need Phoenix). The safer way is to download and straight upload to your phone for upgrade.

Honestly speaking, I do not think there are any grade differentiation by looking at the country of origin. Obviously Nokia has started outsourcing assembly process to other countries but you will all expect the same level of quality from Nokia. Although, I will have to agree that parts may be sourced from different vendors/subcontractors of the region of origin, the range of quality is ultimately decided by Nokia.

I think this has been discussed and put into rest before.

Region of origin is derived from the Product Code sticker located at the battery compartment of your phone. Cross check that code with E71 product code database. Refer few pages back for the link.

Yeah my first E-series ever! Never lift an eye on Nokia's business line of phones before until E71. Anyway you can fix your language thing, just use Nemesis to recode the product code to the one corresponding to Singapore APAC region and you will get the language desired.

Now Singapore APAC region product code doesn't mean that it comes from Singapore. It is internationally recognized to identify Singapore as the 'star' country in SEA. So Singapore is used to identified the region over here.

Maybe you should use a pair of better earphones. Of course you need one that has integrated mic for the handsfree thing but if you only want music, a good pair will do (assuming you have the 2.5mm-3.5mm jack converter).