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Performance

The E51 was surprisingly responsive during our review. Menus and applications were activated at a snap, slowing down only when multiple programs were turned on simultaneously. Nokia ships the device with a BP-6MT 1,050mAh cell which is rated for 13 days on standby and approximately 4.4 hours of talktime. With conservative use, we got up to four days of using the set without having to recharge the battery.

Call quality was decent, although sounds came out a bit hollow via the onboard speakers. The fact that these are located at the back of the phone contributes to slight muffling of audio as well.

Conclusion

There's nothing not to like about the E51. In fact, we loved it for its ease of use and truckload of features, which bags the question: How does it compare with the 6120 classic at about the same price point? The two handsets are nearly identical and both are a match in terms of features, save for the additional Wi-Fi connectivity on the E51.

Maybe it's the slim profile. Maybe it's the excellent tactility and dedicated buttons. Or maybe it's the additional wireless LAN connection. Whatever the reason, the E51 embodies what a good handset should be like and it looks like it's going to be a mainstay for the Finnish giant. We're impressed and we'd highly recommend this S$588 handset (without contract) not just to the enterprise user, but also the mainstream consumer.

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