I've now used the Nokia E65 as my primary device for a few weeks and thought I should share some screen shots and initial impressions of the device.
Much have been written and said about the gorgeous form factor, the unique keys on the front of the Nokia E65 and the great sliding mechanism. Therefore I will look at the device mainly from a software perspective.
One of my favourite new features of the device is the the enhanced Active Standby. Nokia has implemented some subtle changes to Active Standby that is a GREAT improvement from an end user standpoint.
In the new Active Standby missed calls, new message, new voice mails and similar notifications can be displayed as a pop up message or within Active Standby. It's a now a user defined setting.
Another enhancement is the WLAN wizard which is accessible from the Active Standby screen. It is easy to turn on/off the WLAN radio and quickly see available WLAN network as well as each networks status.
The WLAN wizard also lets you directly access a network without first setting up an AP. This is a great improvement for scanning and accessing WLAN networks.
Another improvement, not related to Active Standby, which I am happy to see, is the fact that the "own key" which first showed up on the Nokia E62 now is included in the Nokia E65. The "own key" can be assigned to just about any application.
Also pre-installed on the Nokia E65 is a search application which lets you search for local content just the way Nokia Mobile Search supports local content search.
Being a BIG fan of personalizing my Eseries devices with themes I was hoping to see more official (read: created by Nokia) themes on the Nokia E65. The device I bought only includes one additional theme - "Dots".
Since the Nokia E65 is a non QWERTY device the presence of predictive text input is not a big surprise. However, I wish predictive text input would also be included on QWERTY devices as well.
Just like on the Nokia E50, the Message Reader application comes loaded with the device. Message Reader is a text-to-speech application that reads sms and email messages.
The Message Reader supports A LOT of different languages and often feature two or three voice choices per language.
Preloaded on the Nokia E65 comes a "stub" application for easy download of Mail For Exchange and BlackBerry Connect. More information about about M4E and BBC comes on the device in the format of PDFs which the included Adobe PDF application can open and read.
Having the "stub" application on the device makes installing Mail For Exchange or BlackBerry connect a true cakewalk.
My all time favourite Microsoft Office reader/editor Quickoffice is pre-installed on the Nokia E65.
All About Symbian posted a great review of QuickOffice 4. However, the version on the device is QuickOffice 3.8.5
I've saved the best to last 
- one touch conference call dialing and the new Team Suite application.
I wrote a dedicated post about the four unique keys on the front of the Nokia E65. The four keys being; Address Book, My Own Key, Mute and One Touch Conference Call.
It's very easy setting up the dedicated conference call key. The first time you press the key it will take you through the few set up steps. The key is used for a default conference bridge number but also for setting up conference calls with participants chosen from the address book.
I've been a big fan of the Nokia Team Suite application since I first discovered it on the Nokia E50. (It is now available for the rest of the Eseries as well. If you haven't tried it out I suggest you do so)
Nokia Team Suite is an application designed for easy communication and collaboration among teams. (It's actually also a great social network tool. In addition to using it at work I also use it to stay in touch with groups of friends and my family).
New in this version are events icons, showing new messages, emails and missed phone calls from teams and team members. There is also a team communication log. This log stores information about all communication with team and individual team members - phone log list, received/sent emails and other messages. Another enhancement is support for searching data related to the team or individual team members.
The application has also become more customizable. All, in all, a great step forward of an already great application.
Summary:
I bought the Nokia E65 not as a replacement for the Nokia E61 but as an addition. I'm addicted to QWERTY keyboards but I still want a smaller back up device that is as capable as the Nokia E61.
The great conference call capabilities, the long battery life, the support for enterprise email and the sexy, slim form factor was the deciding factors for me.
For a more traditional review hardware/software of the Nokia E65, the boys over at All About Symbian have posted a great in-depth review of the Nokia E65 here and The Register Hardware reviews the Nokia E65 here.
Well, the switching off and the quick access button problem seems to be a very common problem(many have reported), and no solution out there for it yet…maybe a firmware update or something in the future would do the trick!
The phone is a real beauty, pity that it has so many defects! I switched from an N73 to this, the N73 is far more stable but then again its not this stylish or sleek
I have had my e65 for 6 months now and after 1 week the backlight failed on the number pad. All the rubber paint has worn off now.
Hi,
I found a software that locks my E65 when close the slider. Try http://cracks.me.uk/?string=Best%20KeyLocker . Works for me.
Hi, I’ve got the same occasional turning off problem when I close the sliding top. Also the phone now take 2 full minutes to open an email. Anyone heard of an update??
Hi i just bought my e65, i was wondering why i could not log in to a certain page on the internet. When i enter my username and passord it came back to the log in page again. please help
I am having an issue with this phone that i cant seem to solve, i know its probable simple but if anyone could help id be really greatful. When ever i recieve an incomming call it just displays a “call” icon but wont display the number of the caller or there name even if i have them in contacts. Any ideas?
Wen i first bought the E65 i had the problem of switching off and restarting.. so i had the phone replaced and i STILL have the same problem!! its frustating how a new phone can have defects like this..
(also the lights for the number pad are either non-existent or defected too)
its a pity, Nokia has done nothing yet to fix this problem!
I have just replaced my phone with the nokia E65 and would like to know how to increase the size of the lettering in the phone setting please
E65 All of a suddn lost all my inbox sms’s from my mmc
Hi. I’m new to Nokia as well as to high-end cellular technology. I’m in South Africa and am experiencing a problem sending email via gmail. I can receive OK but get the message “Unable to send …” Any help (in simple terms!) will be much appreciated - if possible to berylmcleod@gmail.com
hi,
just got my nokia E65 a few days ago and it’s great. problem is, i dont know how long the initial charging is for the battery because the manual that came with it is not in english.
Hi. Ive seen a number of references to the message reader working with email, but i have tried absolutely everything (short of a software upgrade) and it always just reads my txt messages. Tried adding it as a shortcut key as per the above suggestion but it still just reads my text messages. Has anyone actually got this working?
Can anyone help me.I cannot connect to my home secured network on my E65, it says invalid WPA pre shared keys. How do I solve this problem?
Can anyone help me.I cannot connect to my home secured network on my E65, it says invalid WPA pre shared keys. How do I solve this problem? Email me at ihpha@brunet.bn
Phone turning of by itself on slider action seems to ba a battery contact problem. Tightening the battery terminals with a very small scewdriver seems to do the trick!
i’m from the Phils. the texting capital of the world. I love my e65, the best phone i’ve ever had! But then I have a problem with it’s battery life, If i use the MP3, The battery scroll is already in half. My Nokia 2600’s battery lasts longer considering it’s a lower end of Nokia phones. And also, when I download fr the internet, my unit performs slow.
hi,
greetings of the day !! sir actually i m not finding the option of name and number hsown in the phone book so please do tell me about that option and it will very please to you
The problem with these phones switching on and off is caused by a poor battery fitting. If you simply slot something down both the edges of the battery, it should solve the problem. My partner did this and it is now not a problem. Let me know if this works for you. Post the results on here please.
Why does my themes that I download from secure sites does not work in my mobile ( e65 nokia ) it appears a mesage like this ” error certificate expierd or something like this in every theme that I tried….please help as soon as you can if anyone has an answer……thanks in advance
Hi guys, the instruction guide for “Fun Games & Tools” stated on the first page that the applications in the Micro SD card automatically installs itself the first time we insert the memory card in the phone. however, my phone did not display any installation process at all. How do i try to reinstall the applications in the memory card?
Hi guys, my phone did not display any installation process at all when i first inserted the memory card. How do i try to reinstall the applications in the memory card?
need help on opening text message on e65. i purchased the phone while i was in taiwan and the only feature that does not work is opening any incoing text messages. I recieved the messages but i cannot open them. Any assitance is appreciated.
Hey, I live in France and Israel and will be traveling to New York soon, where I plan to buy a e65, where it’s much cheaper than in France and Israel, but will it work everywhere ???????
Hi, I bought the Nokia E65 recently and I like to know how to download the tomtom 6 for english and how to install it and use it?
please email Clubsport58@yahoo.com.au
How do I make the text bigger in the messages? Cant read the small print without glasses and Im too young and vain for glasses
dot–I got my e65 free from vodafone in Spain… if your mobile contract is up in France, you might try threatening to go to another carrier to see what they offer you.
Hi guys and girls,
If you have an expired certificate for a theme or application just reset the date on the phone back 1 year..this usually solves that problem. A rotateme
version is coming out soon that will solve the landscape mode problem with internet. just google the website for rotateme. Finally there is a huge upgrade for the firmware use your Nokia updater if you havent already..this will solve alot of your functionality issues..hope this helps!
Sanjay Says:
May 17th, 2007 at 10:14 am
press menu > tools > app mgr > options > settings > then change the software installation settings to all from signed only…
@Sanjay - Thanks a ton mate.. i followed the procedure you had described and was able to install all the desired themes.
Thanks!!
Hi
i cannot connect to my home secured network to my e90 communicator,
it shows invalid wpa .help me out
Hi,
one thing is not available here that is how can we blog a caller to my mobil.Which is availabe on smsungE590 as a Reject list.Please try add it.
Tnx
I have a question. My cellphone provider in Australia just opened in my city the access to 3G. They keep telling me my nokia E65 has not 3G support.
However, I can see it has the dual mode in which can pick up a GSM network or a UMTS network (which apparently equals 3G)
Joel Australia
hi. i have some problem with my e 65. i was trying to download the update for e 65 . while it was download in that time accidentally my data cable disconnected. and after that my mobile turn off. after that i tried to switch on my mobile its not trun on not even if i connec the charger its not showing any thing. plz can u help me how i have to restore or re install the software and trun on my mobile device.
thanks
shaikat
My wife has difficulty reading phone numbers can the font size be changed. Can anyone advise how to change the setting
dear,
is it possible to restore a delted picture in nokia E65??
hi i use e65 but i got probs in it..whenever i download new themes n try to install in phone ..its show error mess like expired certificate….can u pls help to solve this probs ……thanks
Bought an E65 7 weeks ago, after 4 weeks it displayed an error “please insert sim card”, took it back to the shop, faulty sim card and a duplicate was made, 7 days later, same thing. Sent the phone back for repair, came back with a message “mechanical fault”, either way it has been fine since.
The biggest feature is that this phone is Symbian v3 compatible, which means a whole host of programs are available for the phone, such as youtube, divx to name just 2, also I bought a 2Gb sony SD card and it works flawlessly even though manual states 1gb is max.
Right now a small issue is that Nokia phone updater software isnt compatible with Vista.. (new version coming it said).
I love the phone to be honest.. all i need know is someone to release airhack for mobiles and I’ll be laughing..
Oh last thing.. and it drives me nuts, the display screen has a list of shortcut icons showing, which is uneditable.. i’d really like a way to select the shortcuts I want instead of the ones it thinks i want.
Almost a year back i saw Nokia E65 Model in U.S.A and it was just like LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT and their I decided to purchase E65 but i have to hurry back to India and after returning back to India i was too busy for nearly 8 to 9 months in this time period i used other model of Nokia and the time came to purchase Mobile phone i went to the shop and asked for E65 but it was un-avalible & i waited for another 2 month’s and finally i got my Nokia E65 Model almost after 13 months.
It’s a superb model and have no word to say it is marvals model of it’s kind.
Hat’s of for the manufactures.
My wishes to whole Nokia team for their superb job they have done in cellular world.
I tried to install a .sis file on my E71, it always replied with “File Corrupted”. This happens to all the .sis file that I know not corrupted. Is my E71 infected? What virus? Any suggestion how to fix this problem?