Search
  • Videos
  • Windows 10
  • 5G
  • Best VPNs
  • Cloud
  • Security
  • AI
  • more
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
  • Newsletters
  • All Writers
    • Preferences
    • Community
    • Newsletters
    • Log Out
  • Menu
    • Videos
    • Windows 10
    • 5G
    • Best VPNs
    • Cloud
    • Security
    • AI
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
      • Preferences
      • Community
      • Newsletters
      • Log Out
  • us
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • India
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    • ZDNet around the globe:
    • ZDNet France
    • ZDNet Germany
    • ZDNet Korea
    • ZDNet Japan

Hands-on with Nokia C and E-series devices

1 of 8 NEXT PREV
  • nokiaworld20103.jpg

    Nokia on Tuesday introduced two new C-series devices — the C6 and C7 — alongside a new enterprise-class addition to the E-series line-up, the E7. The company also debuted the C3 Touch and Type, its second in the touchscreen-reworked range.

    Nokia's Anssi Vanjoki, vice president of mobile solutions, introduced the E7 at Nokia World 2010 by paying homage to the device's forerunner, the N9000 Communicator, launched in 1996.

    "We invented the smartphone," he said.

    Moving his attention back to the present and the E7 (pictured), Vanjoki continued: "It's big, but it's beautiful and all business... It's a premium-class business device to help you manage your world on the run".

    The C6 and C7 were also introduced at the event, both of which include a 720p-video capable, 8-megapixel camera. Nokia executives also touted the social networking focus of the two new C-series smartphone additions.

    The third C-series device — introduced on Wednesday — is the C3 Touch and Type, a consumer-focused feature phone running on the S40 operating system and a sister-device to the X3 Touch and Type.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20102.jpg

    The E7 comes with a 4-inch, 640-by-360-pixel AMOLED Clear Black Display, which the company claims delivers a more vibrant, brighter image than other technologies.

    The C6, C7 and E7 all run the touch-optimised Symbian S^3 operating system — as does the previously-announced N8, which is now available to pre-order.

    Symbian's S^3 OS supports multi-touch — pinch-and-zoom, for example — across several applications, including the photo album and web browser.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20101.jpg

    The E7 uses a tweaked media player with a Cover Flow-like album and artist display that showed no signs of lag when scrolling through long lists of music.

    It also takes the slide-and-tilt Qwerty keyboard approach that Nokia has used in the past on devices such as the N900.

    A company spokesperson told ZDNet UK that shipping handsets globally requires Nokia to meet localisation challenges, such as shipping the E7 in 25 different keyboard configurations.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20104.jpg

    The C7 (pictured) has three home screens by default, indicated by the three dots at the bottom of the display, in the middle.

    Both the C6 and C7 put social networking at the heart of the devices' services, allowing you to update status messages across a range of social-networking sites simultaneously.

    The central hardware button takes you to the main menu, although a Nokia spokesperson said that the user interface is partly designed so that you don't need to trawl through menus.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20105.jpg

    The Ovi store has also been updated with user-friendly additions such as showing the percentage of downloading files and allowing the user to continue browsing the store while the downloads complete. Downloaded apps can then be launched directly from within the store, much like the Android Market experience.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20107.jpg

    The C7 includes a number of dedicated hardware buttons on the outside of the chassis. Shown here are volume up/down, a mute key, the screen lock and a shutter button that doubles up as a media playback key.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20108.jpg

    The C6 (pictured) delivers many of the same features as the C7, but fits them in a smaller package. The result is a slightly lower-specified device with a 3.2-inch touchscreen. It does have Nokia's new AMOLED Clear Black Display on-board, like the E7. Both the C6 and C7 are scheduled to ship "later this year", according to the company.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

  • nokiaworld20109.jpg

    The mobile giant also introduced a new consumer-focused device, the C3 Touch and Type, which will cost around €145 (£121) and is due to ship in the fourth quarter of this year.

    The C3 Touch and Type comes in a stainless steel chassis and has a 5-megapixel camera, offering 3G/HSDPA, Wi-Fi connectivity and microSD support up to 32GB.

    Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

    Caption by: Ben Woods

1 of 8 NEXT PREV
Ben Woods

By Ben Woods | September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

  • nokiaworld20103.jpg
  • nokiaworld20102.jpg
  • nokiaworld20101.jpg
  • nokiaworld20104.jpg
  • nokiaworld20105.jpg
  • nokiaworld20107.jpg
  • nokiaworld20108.jpg
  • nokiaworld20109.jpg

At its annual Nokia World and Developer conference event, Nokia launched three new C-series devices and a new business-class E-series phone

Read More Read Less

Nokia on Tuesday introduced two new C-series devices — the C6 and C7 — alongside a new enterprise-class addition to the E-series line-up, the E7. The company also debuted the C3 Touch and Type, its second in the touchscreen-reworked range.

Nokia's Anssi Vanjoki, vice president of mobile solutions, introduced the E7 at Nokia World 2010 by paying homage to the device's forerunner, the N9000 Communicator, launched in 1996.

"We invented the smartphone," he said.

Moving his attention back to the present and the E7 (pictured), Vanjoki continued: "It's big, but it's beautiful and all business... It's a premium-class business device to help you manage your world on the run".

The C6 and C7 were also introduced at the event, both of which include a 720p-video capable, 8-megapixel camera. Nokia executives also touted the social networking focus of the two new C-series smartphone additions.

The third C-series device — introduced on Wednesday — is the C3 Touch and Type, a consumer-focused feature phone running on the S40 operating system and a sister-device to the X3 Touch and Type.

Published: September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT)

Caption by: Ben Woods

1 of 8 NEXT PREV

Related Topics:

Mobility Smartphones Mobile OS Security Hardware Reviews
Ben Woods

By Ben Woods | September 15, 2010 -- 17:03 GMT (10:03 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

Show Comments
LOG IN TO COMMENT
  • My Profile
  • Log Out
| Community Guidelines

Join Discussion

Add Your Comment
Add Your Comment

Related Galleries

  • 1 of 3
  • Mous cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21: Drop protection and magnetic accessory features

    Mous has a couple of case options for the Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup. Both models offer AiroShock drop protection while the Limitless 3.0 case includes strategically placed magnets ...

  • Incipio and Survivor cases for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Dual-layer and compostable options

    Wrapping your expensive phone in a case is a good way to provide extra protection. Dual-layers, enhanced grip, and even cases you can easily recycle are available from Incipio and ...

  • Gear4 and InvisibleShield for Galaxy S21 Ultra: Impact protection and anti-microbial treatment

    ZAGG has Gear4 case options and InvisibleShield screen protection for the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Various levels of drop protection are provided in different case models. ...

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Speck Presidio cases: Drop and antimicrobial protection

    Speck cases are designed to help you hold onto your phone and if you happen to drop it then the case is there to aid in the likelihood of survival. 13-feet drop protection and Microban ...

  • How to test chargers and power banks to make sure they don't blow up your expensive smartphone

    I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018) ...

  • Spigen cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series: Affordable prices, professional looks

    Spigen offers a wide range of case options for the new Galaxy S21 series with prices ranging from $19.99 to $39.99. All the cases are available in black with a couple subtle color options ...

  • First look: Galaxy S21 and everything else announced at Samsung Unpacked [in pictures]

    Browse all the products and highlights from Samsung's January 2021 Unpacked event.

ZDNet
Connect with us

© 2021 ZDNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Privacy Policy | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

  • Topics
  • Galleries
  • Videos
  • Sponsored Narratives
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • About ZDNet
  • Meet The Team
  • All Authors
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Reprint Policy
  • Manage | Log Out
  • Join | Log In
  • Membership
  • Newsletters
  • Site Assistance
  • ZDNet Academy
  • TechRepublic Forums