The Nokia E5 combines full e-mail integration with a series of multimedia and social network features

Nokia clearly know what they are doing when it comes to producing QWERTY smartphones

. Previous E series phones like the E72 and E71 have been very popular among business folk; this is mostly down to the e-mail services and online aspects the phones offer. The Nokia E5 is no different; it combines full e-mail integration with a series of multimedia and social network features. There is a full web browser accompanied by high speed internet connections and a digital camera with a multimedia player and FM radio.

The device looks very handsome and very professional; the 2.36 inch screen has 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) and has been installed horizontally which is ideal for web browsing and messaging. The E5 is available in a range of office friendly colours like White, Grey and Brown, but it also looks quite nice in the Black and Sky Blue variations. The classically designed keyboard is made up of very well sized keys, and they are all neatly lined up beneath the five-way Navi key which is the main navigation tool for the Symbian S60 phone. The Monoblock form factor gives rigidity and reliability to the feel and the smooth casing makes for a comfortable handling experience. As per usual Nokia have stuck to what they and there customers know best and used the Symbian S60 OS on the E5. The interface will be familiar to passionate Nokia fans, and will be easy t get used to for first timers. The main home screen is packed with information which can be customized to suite the user, the information is split into rows with your favourite contacts at the top, your e-mail, internet and social networking in the middle and a line of customizable widgets at the bottom. An in-house QuickOffice application lets users view Microsoft files and e-mail attachments on-screen. The E5 can even be entirely synched to a work or home computer, with access to documents, photos, the calendar and contacts.

Where messaging is concerned, the E5 is well covered. With support for Exchange and other business e-mail accounts this device is capable of receiving real time e-mails from work accounts. Up to 10 accounts can be handled at once with compatible providers including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. For an alternative, users can also utilise the IM support offered by the E5; the dedicated client is attuned to handle live conversations via the likes of WindowsLive, GoogleTalk and Yahoo! Chat. Ovi offer there free services in the messaging field with Ovi Chat and Ovi Mail. The in-built browser allows users to access all the information and online services they could imagine over a super fast 3G or Wi Fi web connection. The phone can also receive Facebook and Twitter feeds and there is support for full SNS management with the dedicated application. Other Ovi services include there Ovi Maps, which when combined with the in-built A-GPS receiver will help with route planning and access to the Ovi Store and Ovi Music Store, combined they allow access to thousands of apps, themes and tunes to build a collection. Support for a 32GB microSD card is a welcome feature with a 2GB SD card coming as standard. A 5MP digital camera is enough for good quality still images and great video capture; it is accompanied by a LED flash with various settings and image editing tools. The music player will handle your favourite tracks, while the video player is calibrated to handle multiple codec's. The 3.5mm AV jack can be located on the phones chassis and it will take most headphones.

The Nokia E5 is a professional phone for professional users. The look, the feel and the performance most of all point to the business population more tan anything else. The phone is app heavy and provides an in-depth smartphone experience, and though it lacks a little in the multimedia department, it shines in the online and messaging fields. The Nokia E5 is sensibly priced and very pocket friendly for the right customer.

The Nokia E5 combines full e-mail integration with a series of multimedia and social network features

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