Nokia debuts E66 and E71 Eseries duo

Nokia has finally plugged the recent leaks and put to rest rumors about the new Eseries models as it officially unveiled the E66 and E71 at the annual Nokia Connection 2008 in Singapore. The event was held at the Singapore Recreation Club on Monday, a day prior to CommunicAsia 2008.

As most of the information about this Eseries pair have already been leaked onto the Web, the announcement was only a confirmation of what we already know. The E66 and E71 are upgraded models of the earlier E65 and E61i and the devices remain feature-packed like their predecessors. Most notable are the inclusion of GPS chips with support for A-GPS and upgraded camera modules on both phones.

Three accessories--two car kits and a Bluetooth headset--were also announced. All new devices are expected to be available in the next quarter.

Model name	In a nutshell
Nokia E66 Read first take	Notable features: Dual-band HSDPA and quad-band GSM Series60 platform 2.4-inch QVGA display 110MB onboard memory with microSD expansion card slot 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash Wi-Fi, infrared, GPS (with A-GPS), micro-USB, Bluetooth A2DP 2.5mm audio jack Automatic screen orientation Two customizable Home Screen views 107 x 49 x 13mm; 121g Availability: July 2008
Nokia E71 Read first take	Notable features: Dual-band HSDPA and quad-band GSM Series60 platform 2.36-inch QVGA display 110MB onboard memory with microSD expansion card slot 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash Wi-Fi, infrared, GPS (with A-GPS), micro-USB, Bluetooth A2DP 2.5mm audio jack Two customizable Home Screen views Auto-completion and auto-correction when typing Built-in mobile VPN for intranet access Data encryption for both phone memory and microSD 114 x 57 x 10mm; 126g Availability: July 2008
Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 Click for more details	Notable features: Internal digital signal processing Automatic synchronization with compatible models and predictive search Bluetooth A2DP Detachable 2.2-inch color display Remote control Allows for software updates via mini-USB connector Simplified installation concept through ISO cable, internal mute relays and motion sensor for shoter installation times Charging 2mm cable Availability: Q3 2008
Nokia Car Kit CK-100 Click for more details	Notable features: Internal digital signal processing for noise reduction and echo cancellation Allows for software updates via mini-USB connector Easier installation through ISO cable option with internal mute relays and motion sensor 2mm charging cable for Nokia mobile devices Bluetooth HFP/A2DP Integrated 10W stereo amplifier Motion sensor for automatic power on Availability: Q3 2008
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-212 Click for more details	Notable features: Soft ear hook for wearing comfort Talktime of up to 10 hours and 250 hours on standby Single buttons for basic call-handling features 53 x 20 x 9mm; 13.5g Availability: Q3 2008