What’s in the box ?

Nokia E5 comes in an all dark blue color box, which now seems to be a Nokia standard. We have seen the latest Nokia N8, C6  and touch and type phones being shipped in the same color box. The packaging is standard and you will find the following in the box:

• Nokia Wall Charger
• Wired Stereo Headset
• Nokia branded Mini Usb data cable
• Handset and Ovi quick start guide
• Warranty card

The content of the package may also depend on your local market.

The Hardware

Nokia E5 comes with 600 MHZ ARM 11 processor, Symbian OS v9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2 . It has 250MB of internal memory and 256MB ram, which really makes it really snappy during usage. Nokia is known to make great hardware and E5 is no exception. The build quality is excellent and the phone feel really good at hand with no slippery surface.

The front panel

As you can see the front panel is finally very clean compared to Nokia’s older E series phones like E71, E63, E72 etc. The screen size is 2.36” with a resolution of 320px X 240px. I have been using a Nokia N97 and hence the screen size is really small to my likes. Below the screen you have left and right menu keys. Same metal piece form Call and End call key ( which is also used to turn on the phone ). Home and Messaging button are soft press button which is really neat. The keypad is made up of cheap plastic and give a queaky sound when you rub your fingers on it. The keys are small and the keypad take some time in getting used to. I have fat fingers so many times I ended up pressing two keys simultaneously. Once you get used to it, I don’t think it will be much of a problem.

The D pad was bit a disappointment for me, I was expecting it to be a touchpad as seen in E72, even I spent some time hunting for the settings thinking that touch pad might be turned off or so. The directional D pad is little hard to press when trying it with one hand while navigating numerous menus. I really wonder why Nokia decided the other way after the same was implemented in E72. I do keep swiping my thumb over the D pad thinking how awesome it would have been if it was implemented here. However, if you have not used an E72 before, you wont miss it anyways.

The second disappointment is the missing secondary camera. Considering the fact that this is a 3G phone, I was expecting a secondary camera for Video calls over 3G network , or via an IM app like Fring or talkonaut. I actually interpreted the light sensor in the front with the secondary camera, later realizing its absence.

Microphone is placed just below the spacebar.

The Sides

Nokia E5 is quite a simple phones at sides. The left side of phone is free with any buttons other than the one to open the battery cover.

The right side is has volume rocker, which can be used for zooming in an out also. This key is also little stiff and a pain to press.

Top of the phone house a micro USB port which can be used for charging the device via a PC or a compatible USB charger. Next to the microusb port there is a Nokia’s standard 2mm charging port and a 3.5mm audio headset connector.

The back panel

The back panel showcase a fixed focus 5megapixel camera with single LED flash. The photo capture is not all that great, but during optimum lighting condition the results could surprise you for sure. Next to the camera there is a loudspeaker which is very very loud and very clear. Its easily audible in a noisy environment, but I personally don’t prefer to keep the ringing volume at high level, due to the loudness. The batter cover is made up of stainless steel Nokia E5-00 engraved on it. The back feels really nice while holding the phone, and also gives it a bit of a facelift too.

Size Comparison with Nokia E63

Nokia E5 is little slimmer than Nokia E63, but lengthwise both feel almost the same. I liked the D pad of Nokia E63 much better than E5, which is way softer than E5 for single handed use. However, the clean look of E5 wins many folds over E63. Check out the comparison shots. I thought of comparing the size with N97, but that would be  a weird comparison due to different form-factors. 

Conclusion

Nokia E72 is still costly than Nokia E5. Nokia E71 could be almost the same prize and E63 is way cheaper than E5. However, I am kind a confused about the positioning of E5. It could be said a big upgrade over E63, but missing front camera push it one step back. However, with huge internal memory , greater ram and faster processor it can very well challenge Nokia E72, but lack of touch sensitive D pad and autofocus camera again push it one step back. Having said that, I think Nokia E5 is a unique device and very rightly priced for people who are looking for cheaper blackberry alternative. The device feels premium at hand and great availability of apps via Nokia ovi store is always an add on.

In the next part we will review the software part of E5.

Nokia E5 video

So if you are planning to buy a Nokia E5 and still have any doubt, do leave your questions or feedback in comments and I will try to answer all of them.

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The design allows it to be placed in areas or rooms with limited space. More so, it is compatible with several appliances such as with PCs, gaming consoles, TV’s, and CD/DVD players and therefore gains much wider acceptance.

The XPS speakers were made to achieve outstanding aesthetic effects. The slim design and the black lacquer color tomes provide an ultra modern decoration for the living room. It was made to blend with modern home theater design so that they serve as replacement speakers or extra ones for these systems. Perhaps they were made to save space too. The speakers are made from wood to emphasize an ecofriendly product.

Despite their slim appearance, there is much power in the XPS. Users have a total of 10 Watts power. This makes the system an ideal choice for gamers, home theater enthusiasts and portable MP3 owners who want to play their sound files over an external speaker.

One minus for the XPS Slim is the wired mini remoter. In these days when even CD players have wireless remotes, how can one pardon Hercules for a corded remote? Well, there may be a reason for them doing so. Maybe a wireless remote is easy to lose. Or an advanced remote may have added more cost to the speaker and therefore made the set more expensive.

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To appreciate the power this Notebook and its suitability for graphics, let’s examine the prime feature – the Intel Core i7 processor. This ultra fast CPU enables users to process very demanding software. With the upcoming Windows 7, this laptop is going to leverage on super programs that will be released to work on this new Windows platform.

The Qosmio can be considered a classy laptop for use by professional. It is backed by Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology. This technology is quite sophisticated. In simplicity, it will allow the computer to keep working at optimal performance when negative conditions such as high temperature, over burdened CPU or diminished RAM sets in. So it serves to assure the user of full computing power at all times.

Toshiba worked very hard on the video definition for the Qosmio. Users have 1GB of GDDR5 video memory to play around with. This is the ideal state gamers will want as it assures ultra fast display of graphics and images.

It appears for the first time in decades, Toshiba has produced a truly aesthetic laptop. Previously it had concerned itself with functionality more than design. The Qosmio has a trendy black finish with red accents that adds to the decor of the users’ office table.

Two weeks from now, this Notebook must be on the market so gamers should be on the look out.

If you observe any stylish red chrome laptop somewhere in the park with the user ardently playing an opponent, it may probably be a Toshiba Qosmio X500 notebook.

Quoting Toshiba :

Get the advanced performance you crave, with our new Qosmio® X500 series laptops. Delivering inspired engineering and maximum processing power so you can fly through everything you do —from playing intense 3D games to creating and editing HD video, music, photos and more.

• Supercharge everything—with the high performance Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M graphics
• Feast your eyes on a stunning 18.4” HD diagonal widescreen display
• Ignite your hi-def life with Blu-ray® disc player technology
• Treat your ears to booming harman/kardon® speakers plus Dolby Home Theater® audio for full surround sound

Video Hands on

Have a look at the amazing video hands on review of this device and I am sure you will be left impressed.

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One thing stand clear with the sequel product – routing and data update had been tremendously improved. Of course, many of the users will not know that the information or traffic data offered is downloaded from an external source. The new TomTom XL adds more for driver convenience – you can obtain a real time update of fuel prices, weather and even the QuickGPSfix helpline. In this product, TomTom collaborated with Google in delivery local searches which help to enhance the information and services available to the driver as he goes through unfamiliar areas.

As usual the TomTom LIVE Services is loaded with the critical data that drivers need to manage their driving and traffic with the utmost ease. You will therefore find the TomTom weather services that provide constant alerts and the QuickGPSfix that allows quick satellite connection.

The most outstanding feature in this release is the ability to program destinations for small roads. The system is so detailed that you are able to get traffic conditions even lesser known destinations that do not feature on other GPSs.

If you needed to save money on gas, the fuel prices update is one reason you will want to buy the TomTom LIVE. You do not necessarily have to go from station to station reading notices. Again, the wireless connectivity makes the system easy to use in remote areas. Additionally, drivers will benefit from the incident report as they drive along the way so they know whet is ahead of them. One worry about the product is that it has come too soon. Many are still hearing about the LIVE Services (introduced three months ago) and it may take some time for drivers to appreciate and buy the product.

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This novel projector was specially designed to handle high resolution graphics. It has the capability to show in vivid colors, PowerPoint slides, charts, video and diagrams in outstanding clarity.

InFocus improved on the connectivity too. You can connect two computers to the projector. This means two people can use the system for presentation. This is a time saving feature and one that will also let small to medium sized businesses save money on new projector investments.

If you need to travel with the projector you can cut down on luggage cost by using the DisplayLink feature that works by transmitting the data in a compressed form from the PC to the projector; helping you do away with the VGA cable.

It is not understood why a projector of this capability is unable to project DVD images so well. The output is so poor at times you may have to decipher what is been projected.

For such a fine appliance, you will be surprised that the audio is very poor. The projector has a 1 watt sound output and even that you can hardly hear what is been spoken because the sound is delivered in the mono format. When you take this negative feature out, all you have is a top notch projector suitable for both home and business use.

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Infocus

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One other useful feature about this recorder is the ability of the user to record in stereo or mono as required. This way, you are able to save some disk space for other recordings.

The MP3 playback feature also makes the device quite portable as there are many devices that are able to play this file easily including PCs.

The Panasonic recorder introduced another feature that is less seen on other similar appliances. You are able to zoom in the microphone. In practice, this means the user can stand afar off from the speaker or sound source and still record minutest details. This is a helpful capability that will serve journalists who for various reasons cannot get so close to the speaker to record.

Panasonic designed the recorder so that when you plug it up the PC, it only displays as storage media similar to what one finds with USB Drives. Thus, the PC is able to integrate it easily into its operating system and will result in less interruption with other programs.

With 45 hours of recording, the device is more than a journalist or investigator will need for his average job. Aside that, the recorder has an inbuilt security mechanism that requires a password to activate. This means, if you lose it, you are still assured of the protection of your sound.

Following the style of MP3 portable players, you can save your sound files in folders. This brand can carry as many as 3996 files.

The Panasonic portable recorder is the ultimate choice for long version interviews or dictation.

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The small size makes it an ideal purchase for the small business office which needs to harness great computer power but with the least investment. With its moderate piece, the business is able to obtain dazzling computer speeds and advanced image output for its needs. Furthermore, the mini tower has been optimized for Widows 7 so modern applications will be able to work on it without much need for upgrade.

For people in VOIP or similar industry, the Vostro ships with a free video conferencing software so they can cut down on their communication costs. Users also have the opportunity to leverage for Windows 7 capability to activate the novel zoom and tap-and-drag scrolling features previously only associated with the iPhone.

This PC is for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts too. They have the advanced graphics processing from NVIDIA and ATI to display superb graphics and deliver outstanding audio.

Perhaps the biggest plus for the Dell Vostro 430 is the fact that, it works on Intel Core i5 which is reputed to be a super fast processor for advanced graphics or video processing. It is also a great buy for businesses that need to handle large volumes of data or media files such as video and images. For people working on demanding programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver which require a large amount of RAM, the speed and convenience provided by Vostro’s 16GB RAM brings much relief.

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It looks like it will. The PC features the works first wireless and advanced charging system. It also has spacious touch pad and a glowing backlit keyboard for use in areas with poor illumination. Another interesting feature is the EdgeTouch functionality which allows the user to work on several commonly used programs and media functions from mere touch of a systems screen. Another innovative features the ability of the PC to scan documents and save to the PC. You can even export the output to MS Outlook contacts. For people who need a touch of class, the laptop has a specially designed bag from Cole Haan.

Another function that deserves a special mention on the Z is the level of security Dell gave the Z series. Users have the opportunity to install optional enterprise level security on their machines; providing them with extra security and safety of documents and programs. This option does not burden the CPU such that the system runs slow. You can turn it off anytime you want but is specially recommended for businesses that need to protect customer data or for people working on sensitive documents.

Dell is adding value to the laptop. It gives users the options to subscribe to a 3G broadband internet service if they so wish. Such connectivity will deliver outstanding fast downloads for users and allow users to play multiple player games whilst on the go.

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It appears that this GPS was developed to provide allow cost solution to GPS users as it does not feature some of the advanced configurations that is seen on other systems like those from Garmin and TomTom. For example you do have a limited 22 channel and a few POIs whereas TomTom features hundreds of thousands of them.

But Pioneer has a different commercial goal from that of mainstream manufacturers – it intends to offer consumers a digital product that can do many things. So when you buy the GPS you also have an MP3 player and Bluetooth which are undoubtedly two of the most commonly used devices today.

It was made for the high tech driver too. The design is such that you do not have to mount any installation – you simply fix into the space allotted for car stereos.

This device will suit users who will want to take their music experience outside the home. It has been specially designed to allow playlist, quick browsing songs and album details display with ultra simplicity. To add to the amazement, you can even select which songs to ply from your iPod independent of the GPS controls.

Video Demonstration

Hands on test drive

For fact, this is a fully working quad band GSM watch that can receive calls or make calls. It has a 1.5 touch screen interface so you save yourself some effort and time when typing on this small screen. But that is not all – you also have a camera that can shoot as many as 104 videos. The lens for the camera is discreetly concealed at the side of the watch so you have to look hard to observe it. Video and game enthusiasts will like the MicroSD slot that comes with it as well as the whopping 100 hours of use. With this duration, one can be able to play as many MP3 files as possible without losing power. Also, it comes with wireless headset, so all the headache while pairing the device, is taken care of.

It appears that the Kempler and Strauss was made to give users the full functionality of a phone but strapped to the wrist instead carried in the hand or in the bag. It makes a good companion for people who will like to use phones without been noticed or take pictures without much fuss of holding and pointing with the bulky camera.

The hi tech world awaits this brilliant item. The company has not set a release date yet. If the product is finally out, the entire computing and horology industry will be eager to see how two dissimilar technologies could be finally merged into one workable product. This may be the bringing of even more innovative merger of technologies.

Video

Have a look at the full video of this watch here. I am sure you would be left impressed.

However,  this phone watch is not waterproof as M500.

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