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Nokia E63-2 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Ultramarine Blue)
 
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Product Description
Designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well, the Nokia E63 is a more affordable sibling of the popular E71 mobile phone and includes many of the same features--encased in plastic rather than metal. With the E63, you'll be able to easily stay on top of your email inbox with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange. It's ready to run on 3G networks in the U.S. (850/1900 MHz UMTS), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia.



Enjoy access to all your email--personal and corporate--as well as text and instant messaging.


The 2-megapixel camera includes an LED flash and video capture capabilities for clips up to 1 hour in length.
It includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road as well as connecting to Voice over IP (VoIP) internet telephony services. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), built-in Nokia Maps application, 3.5mm headset jack, and up to 10.5 hours of talk time on standard GSM networks.

Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty.

Additionally, this version of the E63 (E63-2) can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS 3G networks in the United States. When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office, to multimedia streaming--and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas of the U.S. not served by a 3G network, or in foreign territories, you'll continue to receive data service via the EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

Phone Features
As stylish as it is functional, the Nokia E63 sports a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors. The full QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to compose and respond to email with just one hand. It features intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction, and learning capability for fast and error-free typing. The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press--switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments, and intranet data to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email, and shortcuts to favorite blogs or websites. This phone has 110 MB of internal memory which can be expanded using optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).

The Nokia E63 comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded. You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or PDF files directly to the device.

The Nokia E63 also supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, it supports the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile.

Hands-free communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headsets, hands-free car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).



In addition to its messaging capabilities, the E63 features a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and MicroSD expansion up to 8 GB.
The 2-megapixel camera (1600 x 1200-pixel maximum resolution) offers a wealth of features, including a digital zoom, LED flash, white balance modes, and a self timer. The phone can capture video clips up to 320 x 240 pixels (at 15 frames per second) at up to one hour in length, and it offers several adjustments including scene and white balance.

Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the phone and gain access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WMA). You can listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio.

View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.

Other features include:

  • Email support: IMAP4, Mail for Exchange, POP3, SMTP, IMAP IDLE, attachments
  • Messaging support: SMS, MMS
  • Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
  • 110 MB internal dynamic memory; MicroSD expansion support to 8 GB
  • Applications include PDF Viewer, Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet), ZIP Manager, Nokia Maps, Flash Lite 3.0
  • Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialing
  • Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
  • Micro-USB connector, full-speed
  • Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
  • FM radio (required wired headset to be attached)
  • Ovi Files service allows you to remotely manage and share files stored on a PC, even when the PC is switched off
  • Compatible with HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit Switched Data)
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics
The Nokia E63 weighs 4.44 ounces and measures 2.32 x 4.45 x 0,51 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 11 hours of GSM talk time (4.7 hours on 3G), and up to 18 days of GSM standby time (20 days on 3G). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900 MHz 3G networks.

What's in the Box
Nokia E63, battery (BP-4L), charger (AC-8U), wired headset (WH-102), user guide, quick start guide, and other documentation

Product Details
  • This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
  • U.S. version unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE data capabilities
  • Access to corporate/personal email; QWERTY keyboard; Wi-Fi networking;Bluetooth stereo music; 2-megapixel camera/camcorder
  • Up to 11 hours of talk time, up to 430 hours (18 days) of standby time
  • What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, wired headset, user and quick start guides

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Customer Reviews
not for the Maps
 
Review Date: July 29, 2010
Reviewer: AN, Raleigh, NC United States
I chose Nokia because I loved all the previous models I had owned (for the last 4 years, 6030). But I also wanted to get fee-free navigation and only Nokia offers downloadable maps. On the paper it seemed to have clear advantage over Google Maps, but for practical usability Nokia Maps are light-years behind Google's. Setting way-points is cumbersome, saving the directions list is not possible (at least i have not found it in 2 months) so once you view the directions and want to return to the map the route disappears, the location names (cities, road numbers etc) show up only at close zoom making visual navigation like one would do with a paper map rather cumbersome, searching for addresses and businesses usually does not find anything. In all, I have not been able to use the Nokia Maps in any practical navigation situation. It only works when you have plenty of time and can sit on a sofa and patiently jump through the hoops that Nokia has decided to lay on your path. Google Maps, on the other hand has been very intuitive, it shows more information at lower zoom levels and allows switching between text directions and map view without losing either.

For all the other features and capabilities - like e-mail, calendar and contact sync, downloadable applications (Skype!), office capabilities (although not quite smooth yet) and all the other extras - I think E63 is more than worth its cost. It's a solid performer. But the maps, which was one of the main deciding points for me, it's a big flop.

Another thing that disappoints me is that the sound quality for phone calls is poor. My 6030 was definitely a lower-end phone but its voice quality was much better than the E63's. Radio and music playback are fine, so I guess it has to do with cell signal processing. There may be all the bars for signal strength, but the sound is nearly always a bit crackly.
Very convenient all-in-one Phone
 
Review Date: July 27, 2010
Reviewer: Nuri Karamollaoglu,
Definitely worth its price.
Pros:
+ Built-in standard headphones jack (not present in E71 and above, as of now)
+ Included Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. applications (compatible with Office 2007 formats)
+ The flexilibity of Symbian OS, with freeware or <$10 applications/games all over the place
+ Support for up to 8gb SD cards. (I am using one currently)
+ A plethora of user-friendly options making browsing the phones' various features very easy, for instance, you can include various shortcuts for favourite applications in the home screen)
+ Built-in flashlight (you can use the camera flash as flashlight as long as you want , which turns out to be very useful when looking for something in the dark, strangely, Nokia stopped this feature in other, most expensive models like E71)
+ Very impressive battery timespan (up to a week if you do not use multimedia features and speak infrequently and shortly, around 2-3 days if you heavily use the features and talk more)
+ Easy PC integration and synchronization using Nokia PC Suite
+ Very high maximum volume level (with reasonable quality) for ringtones and outdoor music listening
+Easy to use, practical calendar

Cons:
- Camera quality
- The screen could have been crisper, definitely not as good as an Iphone screen
- The Symbian OS tends to freeze for 2-3 seconds frequently, yet not an unendurable experience.
- A bit bulky compared to similar models
- The keyboard is not badly designed, yet could have been more ergonomic, typos are not infrequent even for an experienced user.
-You need to buy the USB Cable seperately if you do not want to rely on Bluetooth, its price is quite reasonable though.
Great Smart Phone
 
Review Date: July 26, 2010
Reviewer: Salvatore,
Have been using it for a month and i'm totally used to it. Have installed several apps that work great: twitter, facebook and youtube work amazingly good. No problems with WIFI. Good agenda too. Is the best smart phone you can ger for less than 200.
Gran teléfono, buen precio.
 
Review Date: July 21, 2010
Reviewer: Yors Alvarado Esquivel, Costa Rica
Me compre este producto para Costa Rica y funciona a la perfección con la red del ICE 3G, es un gran teléfono el Quick Office es de mucha ayuda, el Wi Fi es muy rápido, a la visión de las paginas web es muy muy buena y se ven las animaciones Flash, se carga muy rápido, la batería le dura aproximadamente 3 días, hay muchas aplicaciones para descargarle, le doy 5 estrellas, buena compra.
Excellent Phone!
 
Review Date: July 20, 2010
Reviewer: Haruka-J, Heredia, Costa Rica
At least here in costa rica it works perfectly even in rural areas reception is excellent it picks up the 3G networks like a charm and is as reliable as any other nokia phone. No software issues like my previous E72 and definitely is worth every penny. Only downside is that it comes with no accessories at all.

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