Nokia launches updated E-Series handsets

On Monday Nokia introduced two new business-orientated handsets at a London press conference.

The E66 slider supersedes the E65, and the Qwerty-enabled E71 replaces the E61. Both new handsets are slimmer than their predecessors and come with assisted GPS (A-GPS) with preinstalled Nokia Maps.

They also both have high-speed HSDPA connectivity rather than plain 3G, and have screens using the same QVGA (320x240 pixel) resolution. In both handsets, the camera resolution has been increased from two megapixels to 3.2 megapixels.

The Series 60 devices include enhanced calendar views and email setup, and include the ability to switch homescreens at will — one for business, one for home, and each with their own associated settings.

The usual business-related security and remote access features are also included. If the device is stolen, a preordained SMS message can be sent to it, to wipe the handset after a certain number of failed unlocking attempts.