Resetting the inbox to the server seemed to work, but only temporarily before the problem reared its head once again. In the midst of much frustration, I made the choice to delete the Nokia Email app from my E71 device and adopt the native S60 Messaging client as my primary inbox. I figured that going back to basics was the next best thing to updating the E71's firmware. After hearing about a few negative aspects of the updated software for the E71, I felt that staying with my current version was in my best interest.
Being without the visual aesthetics and advanced features of the newer email client did seem to be refreshing as I handled text-only entries in the Messaging folder. Incoming mail was set to be synched in intervals of 5 minutes, and this worked just fine throughout the day. But no matter how much I tried to be content with it, I simply could not do without the benefits of Nokia Email. While it was not perfect, it still possessed some great qualities that I missed: smaller font, better graphical interface, advanced email organization, native HTML support, predictive contact input for message recipients, and push email.
At the end of the day, I preferred the Nokia Email client over the basic S60 alternative and there was absolutely no doubt in my mind. Being fully aware of this, I reinstalled the newer client to my E71 have moved on. If I should happen to go through the same experience again with latent syncing on my Gmail inbox, I would have to consider updating the firmware despite my personal opinions.
I guess that there is a bit of bias on my part for Nokia, for if this happened with any other device I probably would have had reason to get rid of it altogether. Honestly, there are so many other positive aspects about my E71 that I would gladly put up with late emails for as long as possible. Going through so many different operating systems and devices proved to be an adventure as well a learning experience, and the E71 had won the leading spot. Despite recent malfunctions and even a damning comparison review to the BlackBerry Bold on CNet, I am still standing by my device 100%. It certainly works for me in all that I do every day, and this is all that matters. After my stint with the E75 and upon my refusal of depending on the Treo 750, the E71 is all that I've got at this point...and I don't think that I would have it any other way.
Even with the upcoming release of the N97 and Palm Pre, I feel that I am becoming more practical in my smartphone usage. Having flashy media features in any new device would not be enough to measure up if it cannot meet or surpass what the E71 has to offer. The contentment with this particular model has been previously unmatched by any other device in my history, and I am actually shocked that I would go to such great lengths to hold on to one phone. What can I say...the E71 just works for me. It may not have the best camera for video footage, but I am not in need of a camcorder; it may not have the loudest speakerphone according to CNet, but it is suitable for me; there is no 3.5mm headphone jack, but I can live with listening to music aloud from the speaker; the web browser may not be the best, but it's enough for me and at least supports flash. There will never be a perfect device, but the E71 is close enough for here and now.
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3 comments:
The Nokia Email is still beta I believe, so I'm sure it will get ironed out soon enough.
the e71 has been a very successful phone, and would bet they'll put out an updated model in a year or so with a faster processor, better camera.. plus 3.5 headphone jack.
Many nokia's are fugly, the e71 is probably one of the best looking phones out there.
I finally updated to the latest E71 firmware the other day. I have been steadfast since October with my last firmware update. Even though my old firmware was fine I was ready for what lied ahead. I also updated the Nokia Email at the same time. So far Everything is Ok. I like the new Email update, especially now that I can have my Hotmail pushed to me.
The only drawback with upgrading firmware(that I knew going into this) is that there is No more MSN messenger via Download!
I heard some reports of battery life being reduced and have also noticed some abnormal drainage. I know my E71 like the back of my hand and can usually how my battery is doing without even looking. I'm still testing this new firmware but so far I like it.
My camera images are even a little clearer..
I too, had an episode with the newest Nokia Email update. I simply restarted the phone and it started working again. Another weird thing that I can point out is that my email alert tone quite working.(?) It was still there and all but just wouldn't make a sound when any email was downloaded. I tested this many times and even switched profiles. Again it was fixed by restarting the device. I don't know if it was because of the new firmware or the new Nokia Mail update?? Hmmm.
E55????
Since the Bold tempted you, get it as a reliable backup phone to replace your non-trustworthy Treo 750
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