Nokia E62 PDA

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The Nokia E63 has bee around for quite a while now. It it similar to the Nokia E61 sold in Europe, but comes in with a few modifications. One of this is that that E61 supports 3G networks in Europe while the E62 supports none. The E61 has Wi-Fi, while the E62 doesn’t.

First let’s go into the design and make of this device. The E62 has a metallic finish complete with plastic trimmings. It feels boxy and rugged but its aluminum skin has a brushed feel that gives it traction. At the side, you will see the difference controls for the handset. But this is only minimal as majority of the controls are found up front.

As this is a PDA, built for business, the E62 does not include a built-in camera. The keyboard uses squared keys, plastic backed with rubber, with a noticeable but not overpowering backlight. The device is powered by a 235 MHz TI processor that is a bit slower when compared to this handsets contemporaries.

As a Nokia smartphone, the E62 runs on Symbian Series 60 Operating System. The E62 has a distinctly businesslike focus. The E62 skips over more than a few games or toys, and instead has an office suite including a word processor, spreadsheet, and a full web browser, among other things. Most of the software available for Series 60 is games and various applications such as currency converters, stopwatches, and other extras.

Its web browser, on the other hand, is a lot more different. Some say that it is the best mobile web browser available. It’s excellent if your main goal is to see a web page rendered the way it would be on a desktop. Based on Apple’s Safari technology, it works by rendering large pages as if they were being seen on a desktop, then having the user scroll around with the aid of a little mouse cursor on the screen. You use this cursor to indicate how you want to scroll, as well as clicking on links.

As for its connectivity options, the E62 includes basic staples such as Bluetooth and quad-band GSM/EDGE. Unfortunately, without either Wi-Fi or 3G, users of the E62 are left without any fast wireless options at all, not even with an expansion card.

With a reasonably standard 2.5mm jack for headsets and stereo headphones, the E62 is comparably equipped to many other smartphone and feature phone devices for audio capabilities.

Sources:
http://www.pcworld.com
http://reviews.cnet.com
http://www.mobiletechreview.com