Eseries

Thanks to RP_Guy I found out that there is a new (to me at least) firmware available for my Nokia E61i and Nokia E65

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The update process went like a charm! I used the latest version of Nokia's software update tool to update the device. It is amazing how easy and painless this process is.

However, I always recommend that you CAREFULLY read the instructions before you update! Also remember to back up everything on your device since it will be reset and wiped during the process.

One last word of advice - if you are using BlackBerry Connect for Nokia make sure that the new firmware is compatible with BlackBerry Connect BEFORE you update.

Changes made from v2.0633.65.01 to v3.0633.69.00

SB-036/17.04.08

Messaging
* Reading fo SMS time stamp information unified between regions
* SMS sending from SIM Toolkit - Profile 07 improved
* Unicode Handling with Turkish characters corrected
* Correction to fetching email from freemail server
* Intellisync: Searching a contact for the first time improved

SIM
* After the startup, the phone recognizes the language to use from the SIM card
* SMSC is re-read from SIM after switch on

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I recently received my Nokia E65 Desktop Cradle which I ordered from Boxwave. I opted for the slightly cheaper of the two versions of the cradle - the one without the spare battery charger.

The cradle comes with a USB cable, AC unit and the cradle itself. As with all Boxwave's products it feels solid and works as promised.

If you are a neat freak like me, or just want a place to put and charge your device while at your desk this product is for you. Boxwave also has similar products for the Nokia E90, Nokia E61i, Nokia E61 and the Nokia E62.

My favourite online retailer for Nokia Eseries accessories - Boxwave, has done it again. This time they have released a USB desktop cradle for Nokia E65.

Boxwave has actually made two different Nokia E65 desktop cradles. One version of the desktop cradle is designed with a spare battery charger behind the slot for the device, see photo below. The other version of the Nokia E65 desktop cradle is not equipped with a spare battery charger.

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As first reported by Symbian-Guru a while back ago, Nokia launched a pink and a purple Nokia E65. Matching these colors, the recently released firmware upgrade for Nokia E65 includes two unique themes for the Nokia E65, Dots Pink and Dots Purple.

As far as I know, the themes are currently not available for download. They are only available on the new Nokia E65 firmware. (more…)

As Tom and several other readers pointed out, there is a new firmware available for Nokia E65. Download the Nokia Software Update application, connect yor Nokia E65 and upgrade your device to firmware 2.0633.65.01.

There is still no information about the software update on the news section so I am not sure what is included in the upgrade. If anyone has a change log please post it in the comment section. 

Two months ago I wrote about my feeble attempt to replace the housing of my Nokia E65. My goal was to transform my Mocca Nokia E65 to a Red Nokia E65 using an original red Nokia E65 housing.

The end result wasn't what I had expected but still not too bad. Because of the complexity involved in changing the housing of the Nokia E65 I had to give up midway and ended up with a one of a kind Red AND Mocca Nokia E65.

However, there are those out there who managed to completely change the housing of the Nokia E65.

Dimi, in Australia, sent me photos of her transformed Nokia E65. It started out as a Red Nokia E65 and through some modding turned out to the below White Nokia E65 - a real beauty in my eyes.

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If your favourite colour is purple and you can't live without Yahoo! - then you have been waiting for this - Yahoo! Go 2.0 on most of Nokia's Eseries devices. 

Yahoo! Go 2.0 is now available for download for Nokia E60, E61, E61i, E62, E65 and E70.

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Good advice is worth repeating… or in this case a good "how to" guide.

Most Eseries users probably don't know that it is quite easy to set up printing from your Nokia Eseries device.

The devices come loaded with the necessary settings to print to a number of HP printers. But even if you don't have an HP printer it is possible to print to almost any printer.

Kenneth wrote a great guide regarding how to print from Nokia E61. (Don't forget to check out the comment section as well).

There is also another great guide written by Moobekk about how to print from your Eseries device to a printer connected to a Windows system.

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As expected, I've seen a gazillion of Nokia devices while on vacation in China.

But what I didn't expect was to see so many Eseries devices. I've seen some Nokia E61, more Nokia E50 but most Nokia E65.

It's seems as this device is selling well all over the world. Alan in Australia sent me some photos of his Black Nokia E65 from the carrier 3. The Nokia E65 is one of 3's X-Series compatible phones.

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I didn't know this until David was kind enough to point out that the Nokia E65 supports landscape viewing of videos when enabling "Continue in full screen".

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Filed under: Don’t try this at home

My Nokia E65 Red housing which I mentioned in an earlier post arrived. Thinking that the transformation would be as easy as when I tore apart my Nokia E61 and changed the original casing to a blue third party casing, I wasted no time and started to dismantle the Nokia E65.

The first two steps are pretty easy. Step one is to remove and replace the battery cover (duh~!).

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Do you have a hard time deciding which colour of the Nokia E65 to buy?

Do you like the Red Nokia E65 but also think the Mocca Nokia E65 is stylish?

 Or perhaps you already bought one Nokia E65 but wish you had bought the other colour?

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Shaun McGill used to regularly write about the Nokia E61.

His Nokia E61 blog was one of my favourite E61 blogs. Unfortunately, Shaun had to re-prioritize his commitments and spend more time on his other blogs.

However, from time to time Shaun updates his old blog. A few days ago he posted a very insightful first look at the Nokia E65. Well worth reading.

I look forward to the next installment of his review of the Nokia E65.

Shaun, please continue updating your blog!

Update: part two of Shaun's very thorough review is up.

Update: part three, the final thoughts of Shaun's E65 review is up. 

I'm picky about cases I use for my Eseries devices…

It has to be a really good case before I enclose the device in any protective casing of any kind.

Up until now I haven't found a case for the Nokia E65 that I liked. That changed when Roger sent me some photos of a case he uses for the Nokia E65.

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Hot on the heels of the Nokia E61i unboxing photos here are more unboxing photos. Better late than never - Nokia E65 unboxed.

Thanks to Richard for the great photos!

I like to try push the limit for what I can do with my Eseries devices. I think I have done some cool things but I don't even come close to this - control your car via Bluetooth using a Nokia E65.

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I have received a few questions regarding the camera on the Nokia E65 and thought I should share some sample photos taken with the Nokia E65.

The camera on the device is a 2 megapixel camera. While this is not going to impress the pixel hunters who might compare the camera on the Nokia E65 to the camera of the Nokia N93 and the Nokia N95, I found that the camera of the Nokia E65 takes great pictures.

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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.

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I did it. I decided to get the beautiful, new Nokia E65. This device is truly a perfect match between beauty and brains. It's stylish and slim yet incredibly powerful.

I've taken a number of photos of the device, including comparison shots of the Nokia E65 and the Nokia E50, E60, E70, E62 and the Nokia N80.

Update: I included some more comparison shots, including photos of the E65 and the N80.

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We've finally received some high resolution photos of the Nokia E65 in the wild. The device is already on sale in select markets and is also available on eBay.

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