14 DAY TRIAL // In addition to the Nokia X7, the Espoo, Finland-based handset vendor Nokia has just announced the upcoming availability of another new Symbian-based mobile phone, the Nokia E6, a candybar phone that sports both a touchscreen display and a QWERTY keyboard.
This device has been spotted into the wild before, and should be included in the company's business lineup, which doesn't feature a type and touch device as of yet (except maybe for the E7, which is a slider).
“Today we launch the Nokia E6, a compact QWERTY and touch device aimed at business and general users who need to get things done while they’re on the move. Busy emailers rejoice – there’s now a new Symbian business device that you can operate single-handed,” the company announced.
The new handset is expected to offer fast navigation and increased performance levels, especially with the combination of QWERTY and touch experience that it would boast.
On the phone's front, users would enjoy the bright 2.46-inch LCD capacitive touch display that can deliver a 640 by 480 pixels, which was made of Corning Gorilla Glass, along with the physical keyboard for enhanced input options.
The specifications list of the new device would also include a microSD memory card slot with support for MicroSD cards up to 32MB, as well as with a Nokia BP-4L 1500mAh battery inside, which could offer up to one month of standby on 3G.
The handset also comes with Pentaband 2G/3G network capabilities, as well as with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n capabilities, and Bluetooth 3.0, along with stereo headphones support. Nokia E6 measures 115.5 x 59 x 10.5mm and weighing in at 133 grams.
On the back, the mobile phone sports an 8-megapixel photo snapper with dual-LED flash, HD 720p video recording at 25fps, and 2X digital zoom (3X in video mode).
“Like other Symbian phones, the Nokia E6 comes with free global walk and drive navigation through the latest Ovi Maps. It also comes with free push email and IM, providing you have a data plan,” Nokia notes.
"Bundled software includes QuickOffice, World Traveler, JoikuSpot Premium and F-Secure Mobile Security. More apps can be downloaded and installed through Ovi Store.”
The new Nokia E6 should start shipping in Q2, featuring a price tag of €340 before taxes and subsidies. The handset should arrive in North America during the third Quarter of the year.
