We finally got the Nokia E71 to talk to the Exchange server (2007 version). It seems that Exchange has to be known to the E71 via a certificate. This was achieved by placing an order to have a certificate created that would allow communication between the two devices. We knew that the Firewall was not part of the problem, however at first it was suspected, untill we used a windows based mobile which worked without issue.
The E-mail functions superbly. It is such a handy thing to have, allowing you to deal with issues without having to drag the laptop out of the bag and boot the thing up, then login to your e-mail and wait.
Using the Nokia, is fast becoming an adiction. No wonder they call BB’s crackberries. Once you get used to typing on such a small keyboard, which is full querty, you find yourself typing out fairly decent sized e-mails. The office apps are sparse, but good. i suppose the manual reading would be a good thing, but then I am a bloke so we don’t do such things.
All in all, the phone works well and if you are not looking to spend large amounts of money for a decent handset and having to instal BES, plus additional costs for the Data packages, then this is the way to go.
The Nokia E71′s stainless steel casing gives solid built impression. This is a greatest business phone ever, so I don’t think the lack of 3.5mm audio jack is a problem because this phone is business dedicated. It would be strong rival of the BBs. But I think QWERTY keypad makes the phone look like a mouth full of teeth. P.S. I wish it had a bigger screen.