Nokia E60 FCC-Approved, On Its Way to the US
Whoa! Nokia's business smartphone, the much-awaited Nokia E60 has gained FCC approval, easing its entry into the US markets. A clamshell to the core, the keys have been slightly spaced apart which looks great.
The Nokia E60 supports up to 6 Bluetooth devices at the same time (of course, you'll have to watch out for your battery). Advanced security features, including SSL 3.0 and TLS, as well as WLAN security framework have been integrated.
The display has been improved several levels and it now offers a 352 x 416 pixel resolution and 16 million colors.
With hot-swappable RS memory card support, the Nokia E60 provides ample space for storage (75MB on-board), and seamless sync with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes. It also supports Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology. It's a bit on the heavier side, weighing 117 grams with Nokia BL-5C battery.
We first saw the E series last October, and in general, were excited by the prospects of having a Symbian phone that included WLAN capabilities, especially one based on the popular S60 platform. A user can capitalize on the wide range of software already available for the platform.
Available soon, check out Nokia's E60 product page for details. Check out the extended entry for tech specs.
Navigation:
- Two soft keys with five-way scroll, power key can be used as profile key
- Configurable right and left soft keys
- Input method: Phone keypad
- Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU- 8W (sold separately)
- List and grid menu
- Active standby enables user to configure 5 applications for fast access.
- Symbian operating system OS 9.1
- Series 60, 3rd edition
Multimedia Messaging (MMS):
- Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS, ver. 1.2) for text, voice clips, video clips and still images receiving, editing and sending
- Distribution list
Email and Messaging:
- Email client for connecting to personal and business email
- Supports POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols
- Settings via OMA Client Provisioning 1.1, OMA Device Management 1.1.2. or Admin tool
- Nokia Business Center,www.nokia.com/businesscenter
- Supported 3rd party email clients: Blackberry Connect, Visto email technology and Seven Always-On Mail7
- Email data roaming
- Provides automatic switching between various networks (e.g., WLAN, GPRS, 3G) without requiring the user to reconfigure settings
- Email data roaming requires no new network features, enabling wide utilization
- Email client with attachment support (view jpeg, 3gp, MP3, .ppt, .doc, excel, and .pdf files) and periodic polling functionality
- Attachment editor and viewer support the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP and 2003). Compatible with Zip Manager and Adobe Reader
- Instant Messaging and Present Services IMPS 1.2.
Text messaging (SMS):
- SMS distribution list
- Concatenated SMS: Send and receive up to 30 messages as a single message
- Message register
Enhanced Voice Features:
- Hands- and eyes-free name dialing and application launching by voice commands. User-configurable commands.
- A simple user interface, coupled with voice feedback, improves the phone’s usability.
- Dedicated voice key for easy use of voice recording, voice dialing, and Push to Talk
- Voice commands for menu short cuts, keypad lock and profiles
- Voice recording, record own notes or conversations
- Talking ringing tone: The name of the calling party (spoken caller line identification) is mixed with the ringing tone. The functionality is enabled/disabled through profile settings
Connectivity:
- Pop-Port interface
- USB port full speed supported via Pop-Port
- Connect to a compatible PC wirelessly or with Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-53
- Integrated infrared module (IrCOMM, IrOBEX, IrTinyTP)
- Bluetooth wireless technology 1.2
- Install applications with Nokia PC Suite for the Nokia E60 phone
- Video and audio streaming (3GPP and RealMedia)
- WCDMA (3GPP Release 4)
- WAP2.0 XHTML
- Multiconnectivity
- WLAN connection can be shared by multiple applications at the same time. For example: email, browser and synchronization.
- Possible to use WLAN, Bluetooth technology, USB and infrared at the same time.
- Max 6 Bluetooth technology connections in use at the same time. Note: only one for Bluetooth wireless connectivity for audio.
Data Transfer:
- EGPRS (Class B, MSC 10)
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Multislot Class 10
- Circuit-Switched Data
- Data/Modem Transmission
- Multitasking
Advanced Device Management:
- Application Management enables the delivery and management of native Symbian and Java add-on applications over OMA DM
- Customization enables the delivery and management of terminal user interface elements over OMA DM
- Terminal Management Security includes security model, which enables protecting device data via device wipe and device lock management, protecting service usage by ensuring that right settings are in place
- Help Desk Connect enables the device to send up-to-date information to the help desk before the actual call to the help desk is made
Call Management:
- Push to Talk
- Internet call over WLAN
- Voice dialing
- Speed dialing: Up to 8 names
- Automatic redial (max 10 attempts)
- Call waiting, call hold, call divert, call timer
- Automatic and manual network selection
- Caller identification with image
- Fixed dialing number, allows calls only to predefined numbers
- Conference call capability (up to 6 participants)
- Vibrating alert
- Integrated handsfree speaker
Java Applications:
- Converter: Converts currencies, measurements, temperature, etc.
- World Clock II
- Downloadable games and personal applications via Java technology (MIDP 2.0)
- Over-the-air download of Java-based applications and games
Games:
- Pro Tour Golf
- Java and Symbian games
- Possibility to download new Java games using Java technology (MIDP 2.0)
- Multi-player games over infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology between compatible devices
Software:
- PC Suite
- Additional software
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on February 8, 2006 6:15 PM
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