in penang, I can get ori E71 at only 1500+......

maybe u can check it here..... too bad if you're from kl bro.

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.

Beats me, but u have to source real hard for it. I went to a kawan's kawan's kawan's place..... so, i think he doesn't want to profit so much since he knew my kawan's kawan's kawan, and therefore my friend bought it for that price. My own set i bought original from Singapore.

KL already have the best of most things, so Penang shud have some once in awhile rite?  

I found out the problem liao. U need to disable any encryption and security lock on the phone BEFORE flashing.

I manage to flash my unit liao..Now bz backing up the file...
So far, I tested the camera, shot in room light at night..I would said got improvement..

hi guys..
i just bought e71 yesterday at sunway pyramid.. ori zitron set. take 2 weeks to study all about this phone b4 make decision to buy. :smile:

Congrats! 
Welcome to the community of E71...

If you charge with a lower mA output current, it'll only result to a longer time required to recharge the battery. You should exchange the charger with a local charger meant for the E71 or at least use an international adapter. The original 800mA charger will charge faster, around 1.5 hours. The 350mA took more than 2.5 hours to complete charge which is too long.

not that i know of. i too wished there was tabbed browsing for symbian s60 devices.