Unboxing Nokia E63

We all love to unbox any electronic gadget!!!
I love this video!  All of us know how it feels like to unbox a mobile phone!!!  Talap! Talap! B-)
Anyway, this is a review by phonedog while unboxing Nokia E63:



SOURCE: phonedog

GPS in Nokia E63?!

Nokia E63 doesn't have GPS! :(

But you still have an option to use a Bluetooth GPS device. 

Here's how:

Navigate with GPS and Maps

Connect your Nokia E63 to a Bluetooth GPS device and find your way with Nokia Maps. Learn how to search for locations and plan your route between them. Browse maps and adjust your settings for navigating. If you are going on foot, know the smart ways to walk to your destination. And don’t forget that you can update the maps you have, and upload new maps of areas you are exploring.

Connecting an external Bluetooth GPS receiver

1. Switch the GPS receiver on.
2. Set up a Bluetooth connection between your device and the GPS receiver.
3. Place the GPS receiver in a position with an unobstructed view of the sky.
4. Select the external GPS receiver when the application opens. The GPS connection is established, and you can start navigating.

Start using and downloading maps

To access Maps, select Menu > Tools > Maps.
When you use Maps for the first time, you may need to select an internet access point for downloading maps. If you browse to an area which is not covered by maps already downloaded to your device, a map for the area is automatically downloaded through the internet. Some maps may be available in your device or memory card.
To avoid data transfer costs, you can also use Maps without an internet connection and browse the maps that are saved in your device or memory card.
You can also use the Nokia Map Loader PC software to download maps. Install the Nokia Map Loader on a compatible PC. You’ll find the software at http://maps.nokia.com.
Downloading maps may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider's network. For more information on data transmission charges, contact your service provider.

Download maps with Nokia Map Loader
1. Connect your device to a computer with a compatible USB data cable or Bluetooth connection. If you use a data cable, select PC Suite as the USB connection method for PCs, and Nokia mode for Macs.
2. Start Nokia Map Loader on the computer.
3. Select a continent and a country. Small countries may be chosen in their entirety; others have several sub-maps from which to choose.
4. Select the maps or extra services, and download and install them to your device.

Find a location

You have several ways of searching and finding places on Maps. You might know a specific address for the place you are looking for, or if you want to scan and locate multiple places, for example restaurants in the area you are, and you can use the keyword search.

Finding different locations on the Maps
1. A location in the city or area displayed on the current map - Enter the full or partial address of the location in the search field, and press the scroll key.
2. A location in another city - Enter the city and the full or partial address, and press the scroll key.
3. A Specific address, or an address in another country – Select Options > Search > Addresses. You also have to define Country/Region and City or post code for this search.
4. A Keyword search – Enter the full or partial keyword in the search field, and press the scroll key. An alternative way of starting a keyword search is to select Options > Find place > Keyword search.
To set the profile you want to use automatically whenever you connect to the net call service, select Menu > Communication > Internet telephone > Preferred profile.
Tip
If you want to import a location from the Contacts application, select Options > Search > Addresses > Options > Select from Contacts.
Tip
Take advantage of keyboard shortcuts when using Maps.
Left shift key — Zoom in
Right shift key — Zoom out
Space bar — Go to GPS position

Plan a route

You can plan a route with different route points on the map. From the settings, you can choose your mode of transport – Drive or Walk – and preferences for those, which affect the suggested route.
Plan a route and select your mode of transport
1. Open the Maps application.
2. Select a start point on the map.
3. Press the scroll key, and select Add to route.
4. Set your transport mode to Drive or Walk. Select Back to continue route planning.
5. Define your destination and more locations for your route, select Options > Add route point. You can now choose the next route point from different alternatives, such as your current position, My places, from the map or from a search. You’ll see all the route points on your screen.
If you add many locations to your route, you can change the order of the locations. Scroll to the location, press the scroll key, and select Move.
6. When your route is ready, select Options > Show route to see the route on the map.
7. Press the scroll key to Save route, Simulate the route or see Route details, such as the length of the route.
If you have an external GPS receiver connected to your device, you can also choose to navigate to the destination by car or on foot. To start the navigation, press the scroll key > Walk to/Drive to and get guided along the route.

This time, it's not a review.  I'm just providing info for Nokia E63 users.  You could find more information from: http://europe.nokia.com

Is this EXACTLY what I need?

I would like to feel this statement: "This is exactly what I need!!!"

But I hope after collecting different reviews of experts, I would like you to hear me saying:
"This is more than what I need (and want) !!!" B-) he he he

...so, let's see:

Design and Dialing Review

UI and Browser Review


Apps, Text Input, and Camera Review



SOURCE: mobileburn

Nokia E63 Review

I went to a mall yesterday to get the different views of sales people regarding E63 and [of course] the different SRP's of stores selling Nokia E63.  Sales people are [of course] always giving you a sales pitch.  But I admire those who give you a sincere customer service.  And most importantly, an excellent after-sales service.

My observation:

• Average sales people's goal  =  "what they want you to buy"
  
  

• Sincere sales people's goal  = "what you need to know in order for you to decide what you really need"  
  
  ...plus Freebies!!! X-D he he he
  
  
  In terms of prices (here in the Philippines),  
  the range is P11K+ to P12K+
  

Some stores offer a 15-day exchange policy.  Some...uhmmm...none!  

What I know is that there must be a 7-day exchange policy (at least 7 days).

1 year warranty for service and  parts (this is a standard after-sales service).

Anyway, here's another review, 

BY: AWright, Brighthand.com Contributor

PUBLISHED: 4/13/2009


When Nokia introduced the very thin and powerful Nokia E71 QWERTY smartphone, it probably had no clue that this would be such a popular model. So much so that they could keep it at a higher price point and release a sibling model, the E63, with a lower price and slightly reduced feature set.
The interesting thing is that the Nokia E63 doesn't really feel like a cheaper device when you are using it. It's that good.

Design and Build
The E63 uses a tablet shape, with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch display.
Unlike the mostly-metal E71, the E63 is a plastic-covered device. It also has a thicker profile (13mm vs 10mm) and slightly heavier weight (126g), making it more compairable to a BlackBerry Curve or Palm Treo Pro.

Nevertheless, the soft-touch paint of the rear, and wide profile are pleasing in the hand. The E63 brought back memories of the Treo 680 that I used to own as it felt simply "hand-friendly."

Beyond that, the 320-by-240-pixel (QVGA) screen offers great visibility in indoor and outdoor conditions. The refresh rate seems a touch faster than what I'm used to with my Nokia N95.
On the downside, the E63 lacks dedicated buttons for volume and power. The volume settings are configured either via the devices settings or a sound-specific application (such as the music player). The power button is the same as the call-end button.
Despite this, the mono-speaker was good enough for listening to music, ringtones, and podcasts.

Keyboard: The QWERTY keyboard is the same that is used on the E71 -- domed keys that offer great feedback and travel. Comapred though to the E71, the spacebar is smaller and there's an extra two keys for common symbols.
I've recently picked up a Palm Treo 750 in order to get an idea of that keyboard versus the E63 and both are similar in terms of key feedback and size. However, the curve noted on the Treo 750 makes it easier to get to some of the buttons on the bottom without feeling like your thumbs are doings some exercises.
Compared to the BlackBerry Curve, the E63 feels the same in hand, but the keys have a longer travel to them. The dome shape on the E63's keys do help here, but you will probably get up to speed faster on the BlackBerry.

Performance
The E63 runs on the Symbian S60 Feature Pack 1 (v3.1) operating system. Having been utilized in Nokia devices for the better part of two years, the Feature Pack 1 implementation on the E63 is about as good as things get.
Device stability is the best I've ever seen -- not one crash. Also, despite the menu-driven aspect of the Symbian S60 user interface, the E63 is very snappy in getting from one screen to another.

Much like the E71 and other recent E-series devices from Nokia, the E63 has a modified home screen -- called Active Standby -- which not only offers a view of the day's activities, but also has some "speech bubbles" which denote new SMS, MMS, and voice mail messages. This screen also features a type-and-dial feature, similar to that of BlackBerrys and Treos, where you start dialing and the device immediately begins to search your contacts for the nearest match.
The browser was another area of snappy performance. Nokia's S60 Browser -- a Webkit-based browser -- has seen some tweaks for this device and renders websites quickly. One of the things you will notice is that unlike Apple's Safari Mobile browser (also Webkit-based), you will get the mini-map look only after the page has loaded, not as the default landing. Nevertheless, using keyboard shortcuts, navigating pages that have Flash, complex JavaScript, and more, is pretty much a breeze whether using a 3G or Wi-Fi connection.

Productivity: Being a Nokia E-series device, this device concentrates more on work than play. Software such as Mail for Exchange works seemlessly with the device to offer push-email and PIM syncing. QuickOffice, Active Notes, a built-in Dictionary, Measurements/Financial Converter, VPN wizard, and support for VoIP systems all make this device very much a work horse.
What I found most interesting is that with all of these features going in one way or another, the device rarely faltered. Battery life was absoutely astounding -- lasting a 4-hour flight with music and gaming and having the energy afterwards to make calls and check email over 3G. One should expect something solid out of a 1500 mAh battery, but that was unexpected.
Beyond the software that is on the E63 by default, the Download! application led me to several more applications. Download! will eventually give way to the Ovi Store, opening the possiblity for even more software to come to this and other Nokia devices.



Camera: The E63's 2.0 MPx camera, while great with the auto-focus and flash, doesn't really add much, as most of the pics are noisy and overly sharpened.

• Sample Picture -- Outdoors, No Zoom
• Sample Picture -- Outdoors, Zoom
• Sample Picture -- Indoors, Flash

Specifications

• Symbian S60 Feature Pack 1 (v3.1)
  
  
• Display: 2.36-inch 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
  
  
• Wireless:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • WCDMA 850/1900 (E63-2 model)
  • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g
  • Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 110 MB internal dynamic memory
  
  
• microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 8 GB
  
  
• Micro-USB connector
  
  
• 3.5 mm standard AV connector
  
  
• BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po standard battery
  
  
• Camera:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 2.0 MPx with auto-focus and digital zoom
    
    
  • video at 320 x 240 (QVGA) at 15 fps
    
    
  CONCLUSION
  
  
  
  
  
  

The Nokia E63 is really a mobile for the masses. The low cost and ease of use are probably more game-changing than Nokia might have realized. This is easily a great device choice for those who are looking for an unlocked device with the power of BlackBerrys and Treos, but needing something different all the same. Nevertheless, it's a work device before its an entertainment one. The camera is barely adequate, and the lack of volume buttons seems like a good idea, until the device rings and its a touch too loud (good speaker though).
Again though, these shortcomings aren't a bad thing for $280 (unlocked, unbranded). This would easily be a sub-$100 smartphone if offered by a carrier. Because it doesn't come through one, it's best looked at as either a second phone, or something to purchase if you are already happy with your smartphone plan and are just looking for something a bit newer and very stable.
Pros

• Low Cost
• Stable software
• Solid keyboard
• Outstanding battery life

Cons

• Lackluster camera
• Confusing user interface
• No internal GPS

 SOURCE: http://www.brighthand.com

Nokia E63 SPECS

Here are some of the 'specs' of Nokia E63:

Physical features, power and memory

Size

• Form: Monoblock with full keyboard
• Dimensions: 113 x 59 x 13 mm
• Weight: 126 g
• Volume: 87 cc
• Full keyboard
• High quality QVGA display

Display and 3D

• Size: 2.36"
• Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
• Up to 16 million colors
• TFT active matrix (QVGA)
• Two customisable home screen modes

Security features

• Device lock
• Remote lock
• Data encryption for both phone memory an microSD content
• mobile VPN

Keys and input method

• Full keyboard
• Dedicated one-touch keys: Home, calendar, contacts, and email
• Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
• Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
• Accelerated scrolling with Navi^TMKey

Colours and covers

• Available in-box colours: Ultramarine Blue and Ruby Red

Connectors

• Micro-USB connector, full-speed
• 3.5 mm standard AV connector

Power

• BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po standard battery
• Talk time (maximum): GSM up to 11 hours; WCDMA up to 4h 40 min
• Standby time (maximum): GSM up to 18 days; WCDMA up to 20 days;WLAN idle up to 170 hours
• Music playback time (maximum): 18 h

Memory

• microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 8 GB
• 110 MB internal dynamic memory
  

Operating frequency

• E63-1 Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 900/2100
• E63-2 Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/1900
• E63-3 Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/2100
• Offline mode

Data network

• CSD
• HSCSD
• GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 100/60 kbps (DL/UL)
• EDGE class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL)
• WCDMA 900/2100 or 850/1900 or 850/2100, maximum speed 384/384 kbps (DL/UL)
• WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
  - WLAN Security: WEP, 802.1X, WPA, WPA2
• TCP/IP support
• IETF SIP and 3GPP

Local connectivity and synchronisation

• Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
  - Bluetooth profiles: DUN, OPP, FTP, HFP, GOEP, HSP, BIP, RSAP, GAVDP, AVRCP, A2DP
• MTP (Multimedia Transfer Protocol) support
• Bluetooth (Bluetooth Serial Port Profile. BT SPP)
• Network (Raw). Direct TCP/IP socket
  connection to any specified port (a.k.a HP
  JetDirect™).
• Network (LPR). Line Printer Daemon
  protocol (RFC1179).
• Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync

Call features

• Integrated hands-free speakerphone
• Automatic answer with headset or car kit
• Any key answer
• Call waiting, call hold, call divert
• Call timer
• Logging of dialled, received and missed calls
• Automatic redial and fallback
• Speed dialling
• Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling (SDND, SIND)
• Fixed dialling number support
• Vibrating alert (internal)
• Contacts with images
• Conference calling
• Push to talk
• VoIP

Messaging

• SMS
• Multiple SMS deletion
• Text-to-speech message reader
• MMS
• Distribution lists for messaging
• Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
• Cell broadcast

E-mail

• Supported protocols: IMAP4, Mail for Exchange, POP3, SMTP
• Support for e-mail attachments
• IMAP IDLE support
• Support for Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
• Integrated Nokia Mobile VPN
• Easy Email set-up

Web browsing

• Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML, MP, WML,CSS
• Supported protocols: HTTP, WAP2.0
• TCP/IP support
• Nokia browser
  - JavaScript version 1.3 and 1.5
  - Mini Map
• Nokia Mobile Search

GPS and navigation

• Nokia Maps application

Photography

• 2.0 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels)
• Image formats: JPEG/EXIF
• CMOS sensor
• digital zoom
• Focal length: 4.5 mm
• Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
• LED flash
• Flash modes: Automatic, Off, Forced
• Flash operating range: 1 m
• White balance modes: automatic, daylight, incasdencent, fluorescent
• Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
• Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
• Viewfinder
• Active toolbar
• Share photos with Share on Ovi

Video

• Main camera
• 320 x 240 (QVGA) at 15 fps
• 176 x 144 at 15 fps (QCIF)
  
• digital video zoom
• Video recording file formats: .mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
• Audio recording formats: AMR
• Video white balance modes: automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent
• Scene modes: automatic, night
• Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
• Clip length (maximum): 1 h
• RealPlayer
• Video playback file formats: .Flash Lite 3, mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
• Video streaming: .3gp, mp4, .rm
• Customisable video ring tones

Music and audio playback

• Music player
• Media player
• Music playback file formats: .mp3, .wma, .aac, AAC+, eAAC+
• Audio streaming formats: .rm, .eAAC+
• FM radio 87.5-108 MHz with RDS support
• Visual Radio support. Read more: www.visualradio.com
• 3.5 mm Standard AV connector
• Nokia Music Manager
• Nokia Music Store support
• Nokia Podcasting support
• Customisable ring tones
• Synchronise music with Windows Media Player
• Navi™ wheel support
• Voice Aid

Voice and audio recording

• Voice commands
• Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling (SDND, SIND)
• Voice recorder
• Audio recording formats: AMR-WB, AMR-NB
• Speech codecs: FR, EFR, HRO/1, AMR-HR, and AMR-FR
• Text-to-speech

Personalisation: profiles, themes, ring tones

• Customisable profiles
• Customisable ring tones
• Customisable video ring tones
• Support for talking ring tones
• Customisable themes
• Customisable home screen content in Business and Personal modes

Software

Software platform and user interface

• S60 3.1 Edition, Eseries
• Symbian Os 9.2
• Two home screens with customisable active standby views
• Voice commands

Personal information management (PIM): contacts, clock, calendar etc.

• Advanced contacts database: multiple number and e-mail details per contact, contacts with images
• Support for assigning images to contacts
• Support for contact groups
• Closed user group support
• Fixed Dialling Number support
• Clock: analog and digital
• Alarm clock with ring tones
• Reminders
• Calculator with advanced functions
• Calendar with week and month view
• Converter
• Active Notes
• To-do list
• PIM information viewable during call

Applications

• Java^TM MIDP 2.0
• Flash Lite 3.0
• Chat and instant messaging
• Nokia browser
  - JavaScript version 1.3 and 1.5
  - Mini Map
• Dictionary
• Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet)
• PDF Viewer
• ZIP Manager
• Download
• File Manager
• Nokia Search
• Nokia Maps
• Files on OVI
• Adding more applications:
  - Use the Download! client
  - Over-the-air (OTA) downloads

{Well, this is not a review.  I am just providing some details/specs}

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Review: Nokia E63

I'm planning to buy a Nokia E63.  But of course, I need to base my decision not only on the brochure or product literature.  I need reviews made by experts.  That's why this blog exist! I'll be posting reviews from differrent sources.  So, this blog is for those people who are planning to buy (or just want to know more about) Nokia E63.

Here's a review from Noah of phonedog


part 1:



Part 2:



SOURCE: phonedog