Nokia E5 smartphone review
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Weekend Gadget Watch: "Your fingers will positively adore the Nokia E5's lush Qwerty keyboard"
Considering hitting the shops? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET UK, the home of technology reviews. For the full review and details, click on the link below.
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Nokia E5
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What is it: Smartphone with Qwerty keyboard
Typical price (SIM free): £173
Good
- Excellent Qwerty keyboard
- Solid design
- Good battery life
- Excellent connectivity options
Bad
- Poor screen
- Symbian feels outdated
- Camera could be better
The judgement: Your fingers will positively adore the Nokia E5's lush Qwerty keyboard, and its rugged construction and eye-catching design only endear the phone further. These positives are balanced out by a poor screen that's hard to view in sunlight and a below-average camera.
Read the rest of this Nokia E5 review here.
Reviewed by: CNET UK's Damien McFerran.