Technology marches forward as we approach a new year, and mobile phones are among those items at the head of the charge. As the available tech allows for increasingly effective and intuitive integration and miniaturization, mobile phones have been able to make the transitions that they have made over the years – from cumbersome chunks of plastic shaped like miniature phonebooks to stylish Mission Impossible-esque gadgetry that truly blends personalization and entertainment value with functionality. No longer just an implement for users to call home with from anywhere, mobile phones have been manifestations of technology’s continued expansion and conquest of the unknown.
All this abstraction, of course, is a load of hockey when the mobile phone in question doesn’t quite make the mark, or when it does embody technological sophistication but can’t be accessed or used intuitively by its target market. Fortunately, this is a trap that mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has never had problems falling into. Nokia has always managed to blend attractive frames with functional cores in their mobile phones, especially in the last couple of years as they make inroads into the smartphone market. Of late, Nokia has also proven adept at tweaking existing models and trading in some features for others to put together practically new models for different use focuses.
One such example is the Nokia E63, a compact unit that is a close cousin to the also-stylish, previously-released E71. With a very effectively-designed keyboard and Nokia’s signature battery life strength, the E63 overcomes its relatively old-school 2MP camera, lack of GPS and HSDPA access with a suite of other connectivity options, great screen, and outstandingly fast running performance to provide a good mobile experience – if one that is not without a sense of déjà vu.
On the outside, the E63 is identical to the E71 with some seemingly cosmetic changes that have notable repercussions. The keyboard, while still having the somewhat small keys of the E71, uses a different material for the keys that helps users get a more effective grip. The nav panel is located between the screen and QWERTY keyboard, with a sizeable five-way nav key in its center and a set of shortcut keys. On the back of the unit are a 2-megapixel camera, which while not anything to write home about is serviceable nonetheless, and the battery compartment with a 1500mAh battery, which is notable here for its good battery life.
The E63 is a good messaging phone, even without HSDPA support – its 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi support work well for standard browsing, messaging and email, making it a good enough business smartphone. Its browsing experience, while not exactly broadband-focused, is considerably fast – pages load quickly and look sharp on the screen, although as mentioned larger-data and higher-traffic sites may be a tad sluggish. However, media playback is very clear and colorful on the widescreen display.
While the difference in price may not be enough to sway those who find that they do really need GPS and HSDPA support, users looking for a slightly more affordable option – and who don’t really need anything beyond a solid browsing and multimedia-capable phone – will find that the E63 is a good choice, offering general E71-quality performance in a cheaper handset.
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