Nokia E63 launches

[CoolCatBad]

http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1268601

The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press, switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites. Petersen adds, "The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, let us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts."

The Nokia E63 also includes Files on Ovi, a service where people can get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline. Anyone buying the handset will have access to 1GB of online file storage for free.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

At first glance, it looks like a skinny Blackberry Curve. I've been looking into a phone like this for my dad. It seems just as good as the E71 but I'll wait for reviews just to be safe. At ?199, it better be good.

[sundayx Veteran]

It looks just like the E71, what's the differences?

[Richard Hammond]

2Mp camera instead of 3.2Mp Autofocus and it has no HSDPA or Infrared, otherwise its pretty much the same phone but costs less.

[tiagosilva29]

It has infrared.

[Gaius]

Oh great. Another overpriced smartphone with a tiny screen. I know people hate Apple for how they lockdown their iPhone but it's incredible how more phonemakers aren't using that weakness to make a phone with all of the iPhone's strengths and none of it's weaknesses.

[Richard Hammond]

Sick of people comparing every phone to the iphone, not everyone wants a big brick of a phone with a massive battery sucking touchscreen.

Then when companies do bring out iPhone like devices everyone whines that Apple is so great and everyone else is just copying.

Edited November 12, 2008 by Richard Hammond

[darren89]

hmm....looks cool, but i really don't like the qwerty keyboard on a mobile phone. :/

looks like an update for the e71.

[Nashy]

Oh great. Another overpriced smartphone with a tiny screen. I know people hate Apple for how they lockdown their iPhone but it's incredible how more phonemakers aren't using that weakness to make a phone with all of the iPhone's strengths and none of it's weaknesses.

Nokia wouldn't be releaseing this phone to appeal for people who want a fashion symbol in their pocket. It's for business, and if the businessman wants to see his kids, he still can.

[NY1]

hmm....looks cool, but i really don't like the qwerty keyboard on a mobile phone. :/

looks like an update for the e71.

It's not an upgrade from the e71, it's a downgrade. No metal housing, 2mp camera, thicker etc..

Edited November 12, 2008 by Ron21

[Smigit]

Looks ok for ppl who want a qwerty keyboard. Personally but if I was to get one I'd go something like the HTC's or SOny Erricson with the slide out form factor. Gets you a nicer screen for browsing. Given it's aimed at a different group of users but, this looks alright.

[nmesisca]

Oh great. Another overpriced smartphone with a tiny screen. I know people hate Apple for how they lockdown their iPhone but it's incredible how more phonemakers aren't using that weakness to make a phone with all of the iPhone's strengths and none of it's weaknesses.

i dont think they can at the moment.

the hardware of the iPhone is nothing really that fantastic (though the screen is quite sweet). The only thing that boosts its usability is the OS.

And since that cant go on anything else..

I was hoping for WM7 but I think this time MS has screwed up bad, as they are already late for this party, and by the time WM7 is out, the party will have probably moved somewhere else.

I am afraid MS will lose most of the mobile Market

[Wannes]

I don't like the blue, it doesn't fit. Nonetheless I think it's an okay price for a good phone.

[danhooper]

I just bought this phone on ebay. IMO it's pretty good. I know it's a little old now but I'm only just able to afford it. Only problem I'm having with it so far is that the buttons are so thin that it's hard not to press a couple of buttons at once which is pretty annoying. Overall even though it's a little old I'm pretty impressed with what it can do.

Dan

[Minimoose]

I've had it for a few months, very cheap for what you get, I wanted a qwerty keyboard and luckily this was the right choice for me :)