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Nokia E51

The Nokia E51

This technical Nokia E51 review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it doesn't constitute an actual hands-on review. It lists its good and not-so-good sides so that you make an informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: The Nokia E51 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually considered a plus. (score: 12/20)
  2. Technology: The Nokia E51 works with global GSM frequencies which is convenient for overseas travelers. --Note that additional roaming|Roaming--) charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  3. Talk Time: A talk time of 264 minutes. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
  4. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 312 hours. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it generally allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  6. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot MicroSD, a convenient way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  7. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  8. Streaming TV: Streaming Video or TV. Streaming TV, provided your carrier offers it, allows you to watch real live TV on your cell phone. It involves additional fees but it might help killing time when you are stuck at the airport, the dentist's waiting room or in many other situations. (score: 5/5)
  9. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)
  10. Push-to-Talk (PTT): The Nokia E51 supports Push-to-talk (PTT), a technology that allows you to instantly talk to other people owning a PTT phone on the same network, just by the push of a button, as with a walkie-talkie. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Camera: The 2 MP built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't win photography contests with it. (score: 3/10)

Overall Score: 125


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Nokia E51:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Since manufacturers do not necessarily list features in full, some details may be missing. Thus, the program that generates these technical reviews may produce absurd results. If you spot a mistake, send me an email to let me know.

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