Nokia E51 Unlocked Smartphone with 2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black Steel)

Purchased this phone from Amazon based mostly on excellent reviews.But, 2 my big supprise this phone turned out 2 be quite a disappointment. Here is why: my sim card contacts (I have T-Mobile)were not recognized by this phone. My other phones Sony Erricsson, Motorolas, even my son's Nokia 9300 never had this problem. What am I suppose 2 do now? Reenter my entire list of all contacts & I mean at least 40 entries. But, this not all, I tried 2 make few calls & quality of voice reception is much worse than with my old Sony Ericsson. The voice of another person is difficult 2 hear because it's immersed into some kind of background sound.Lastly, if you have little bigger than small hands 2 operate this phone would be very uncomfortable. The buttons are vey small & quite cramped. I am sending this phone back 2 Amazon & 4 now sticking with my old Sony Ericsson. I will probably buy newer Sony Ericsson or Samsung, but not Nokia.

No need 2 comment on the Amazon transaction - everything went smooth & as expected.

The phone is great! Compact & yet has all the features which I need. One thing which could be improved is the battery life - compared 2 my old Nokia phone, the battery on this one lasts only about half, but still gets me through 3-4 days between charges. I travel between USA & Europe & can use the phone everywhere. The 3G connection is usable at this point only in Europe but perhaps some day it may be useful in the USA. The Wi-Fi in that aspect is a great fallback. I even installed Skype on the phone & am making cheap/free calls whenever am in a Wi-Fi hotspot. I stuffed a 4GB MicroSD card & now have a very convenient portable flash drive which is always handy - transferring the files over the USB or Bluetooth is a breeze. From time 2 time I even use the radio & it works beautifully. The built-in MP3/Video player is also quite good but is useful only if you add a good size MicroSD card 4 the filestorge.

I have used the phone 4 more than 3 months now & have dropped it a few times - no problems, just works! The Nokia contacts management utility which ships with the phone could be improved a bit (it is a program which you install on your computer 2 help you with the management tasks of your contacts) - it does help though entering all the contact details on a normal keyboard instead of trying 2 thumb them on the phone. The necessary USB cable ships with the phone but any standard mini USB cable will do too.

Some of the office-type apps pre-installed on the phone are not that great - 4 example, the Adobe PDF reader does not allow you 2 flip the screen horizontally, but there are tons of third-party apps available 4 that OS which you can download & install. Many good games are available too - I installed Backgammon.

Overall, I am very happy with the phone & recommend it.

I've had the phone 1 month & I could not be happier with my choice. The battery life is outstanding, I've only had 2 recharge it 4 times in the last month. If you are looking 4 a phone that is packed with features, easily slips into your pocket & has great call quality this is the phone.

The battery life is amazing, the functionality is amazing, the connect-ability & speed, coverage & sound quality are all amazing! The build quality is also amazing. I'll still be using this phone 10 years from now.

early, cheap, easy, insurance.

i am very happy with this buy.

i dont have best price that amazon price.

Stay connected 2 the people you love with the unlocked Nokia E51 Cell Phone. This thin phone has a long battery life & large internal memory. Access your email while on the go, with support 4 most leading corporate & personal email applications.

Bluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rate (EDR) Email support 4 POP3, IMAP4, & SMTP protocols, attachment viewers, dedicated email key Email support 4 a variety of third-party solutions including - Mail 4 Exchange, Visto Mobile, & Seven Always-on Instant messaging (supports Yahoo, AOL, OMA 1.2, MSN) SMS text messages, MMS 4 sending messages with pictures, video clips, audio clips 2-megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom 4 stills & video Video recording in H.263 (3gpp), MPEG-4 Music player - MP3, MPEG-4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Video streaming & playback with H.264 (MPEG-4), 3gpp, Real codecs Video calling FM Visual Radio S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 130 MB internal memory Talk time - Up 2 4.4 hours Standby time - Up 2 13 days Capacity - 1050 mAh (x)HTML web browser Mini USB connector, USB 2.0 full-speed 2.5 mm Nokia A/V connector Integrated handsfree speakerphone Voice over IP (VoIP) using WLAN Voice recorder Text-to-speech feature - hear your messages read aloud 2 you 5-way navigation key, 2 soft keys, & send & end call keys Mute, volume keys Includes - Battery, Travel Charger, Connectivity Cable, Headset, Cleaning cloth Dimensions - 4.5 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches (114.8 x 46 x 12 mm) Weight - 3.5 oz (100 g)

Ideal 4 business-savvy globetrotters who require a full range of smartphone capabilities, broadband connectivity, & real-time access 2 your contacts, the stylish Nokia E51 brings it all together. This quad-band GSM/EDGE phone is also ready 2 run on 850 MHz/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks (found in Europe, Australia & Asia), enabling fast downloads & streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) 4 accessing open networks at work, at home, & on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots.

The candybar-style E51 is nicely slim at less than half-an-inch thin, & it features a large 2-inch LCD with support 4 16.7 million colors 4 excellent depth. It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you 2 personalize the E51 by choosing from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded--including games, navigation, entertainment, & productivity titles. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity 4 both communication headsets & stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion, MP3 player, FM radio, & up 2 4.4 hours of talk time.

The slim Nokia E51 is loaded with features 2 help balance your business & leisure time.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider & it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, & it requires that you provide a SIM card 4 usage with your selected service provider.

Phone Features
The thin, stainless steel E51 has a 2-inch QVGA display (240 x 320 pixels) with an amazing depth of 16.7 million colors. It includes an ambient light sensor & an LED light indicator that can be customized 2 let you know of missed calls or incoming emails & text messages. It has a standard numeric keypad as well as several One Touch keys that provide direct access 2 functions, including email, Bluetooth, & the Home screen.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the E65, thanks 2 its EDGE data connectivity (and compatibility with 850/2100 MHz 3G networks). The integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) enables you 2 make VoIP phone calls over an open network, & it offers a variety of security settings (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal). When used with a carrier data plan & the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can also be used as a wireless modem 4 laptops & PDAs.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), & includes profiles 4 communication headset, handsfree car kits, & audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music 2 a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The E51 can also access mobile Internet telephony (Voice over IP, or VoIP) from homes & hotspots. For example, the downloadable Gizmo application enables you 2 make & receive inexpensive calls from your mobile phones & chat or talk with friends who are online.

This business-savvy Nokia E-series phone offers integration with a wide range of business email solutions, including Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email & Mail 4 Exchange 2 communicate with Microsoft Exchange Server. It's also compatible with POP3, IMAP4, & SMTP email accounts & provides the ability 2 view attachments. The dedicated Email key on the front cover, indicator light 4 new email, & a preview window 2 the latest email on the home screen will help you keep up with email when on the move. It also features SMS text & MMS multimedia messaging, as well as instant messaging capabilities via AOL, Yahoo!, & MSN.

Powered by the S60 3.1 Edition operating system, the E51 comes with the Nokia Office Tools 2.0 application bundle, which includes Nokia Team Suite, In-device Search, Quickoffice, Macromedia PDF reader, Zip manager, File manager, & Active Notes. The Nokia Team Suite provides easy 2 use UI 4 organizing & facilitating group conference calls, email messages, or text messages, while Quickoffice provides viewers 4 Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint documents. The in-device Search enables user 2 easily find data in device. For example, messages, email calendar data, & contacts can be searched easily via this application. And Active Notes enable you 2 create notes containing rich text & multimedia items (e.g. pictures, voice clips, video clips). Notes can be synchronized 2 PC & browsed there via any XHTML compatible web browser.

The 2-megapixel camera on the back has a 4x digital zoom, & it can also capture videos at up 2 320 x 240 pixels & at 15 frames per second (fps). Video clip length depends on available memory. The phone has an integrated digital audio player, & the phone is compatible with real-music ringtones in a variety of formats (MP3, MPEG-4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB). You can listen 2 your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, & the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists. Other features include:

• 130 MB internal memory, expandable 2 4 GB with optional MicroSD memory cards
• Enhanced Active standby 4 business: gives you quick access 2 your favorite applications & a summary of the day's activities, right from your device's main screen
• Push 2 talk (PTT) capabilities, speakerphone, voice recorder
• Text-to-speech feature: hear your messages read aloud 2 you from your device
• 2.5 mm Nokia A/V connector, mini-USB 2.0 connector
• Video streaming & playback with H.264 (MPEG-4), 3gpp, & Real codecs
• Nokia Maps application integrated into device
• Contacts, calendar & to-do list: supports PC synchronization with Microsoft Outlook & Lotus Notes via Nokia PC Suite
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images 2 another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push 4 business cards, calendar items, & pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Nokia E51 weighs 3.53 ounces & measures 4.49 x 1.81 x 0.47 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up 2 4.4 hours of talk time, & up 2 312 hours (13 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 850/2100 MHz 3G UMTS/HSDPA frequencies.