Comments on: Nokia E71 is official. http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/ A blog by Mark and Nat, a married couple who are living in Kuwait. Mark works in Advertising while Nat works in TV. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:07:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Abdullah http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-441032 Abdullah Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:20:22 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-441032 Mark: do you know the exact date of release for the E71? and will you do a review if you purchase one eventually? Mark:

do you know the exact date of release for the E71? and will you do a review if you purchase one eventually?

]]> By: Mark http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439954 Mark Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:53:15 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439954 I am not a Nokia fan but I love the E61i, its extremely practical and has a ton of cool apps for it. I personally don't like the iPhone for a number of reasons. 1) crappy keyboard 2) crappy battery life 3) crappy phone features 4) can't send or receive files by bluetooth 5) others i forgot what they were Most of the stuff I don't like about the E61i no longer exist in the E71 I am not a Nokia fan but I love the E61i, its extremely practical and has a ton of cool apps for it. I personally don’t like the iPhone for a number of reasons.

1) crappy keyboard
2) crappy battery life
3) crappy phone features
4) can’t send or receive files by bluetooth
5) others i forgot what they were

Most of the stuff I don’t like about the E61i no longer exist in the E71

]]> By: Bo-Bader http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439911 Bo-Bader Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:45:37 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439911 K.: I agree, Apple tried to change but failed. They realized that the cell phone market is whole different game. I guess AT&T was more upset about the unlocked iPhone market than Apple because they were the one losing more revenues. K.:
I agree, Apple tried to change but failed. They realized that the cell phone market is whole different game. I guess AT&T was more upset about the unlocked iPhone market than Apple because they were the one losing more revenues.

]]> By: K.theKuwaiti http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439906 K.theKuwaiti Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:10:37 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439906 <b>Bo-Bader:</b> They said that about the last iPhone .. and we all know what happened. Apple has realized that its easier to prevent people from getting an iPhone than to stop unlocking/jail-breaking. Bo-Bader:
They said that about the last iPhone .. and we all know what happened. Apple has realized that its easier to prevent people from getting an iPhone than to stop unlocking/jail-breaking.

]]> By: Bo-Bader http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439905 Bo-Bader Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:07:23 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439905 K. I have heard that the new 3G iPhone cannot be jailbroken or unlocked. The rumors said that the closed the holes hackers used. However, they are rumors and hackers will probably find another way. I am in the process of selling my iPhone on ebay and the funny thing is that used iPhones are selling for $350+. Almost the same price as new ones LOL K.

I have heard that the new 3G iPhone cannot be jailbroken or unlocked. The rumors said that the closed the holes hackers used. However, they are rumors and hackers will probably find another way.
I am in the process of selling my iPhone on ebay and the funny thing is that used iPhones are selling for $350+. Almost the same price as new ones LOL

]]> By: Bo-Bader http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439903 Bo-Bader Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:40:47 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439903 The best thing about Nokia phones are their durability and phone side features and reception. sfsa78: As K. said, the next 3G iPhone will not be sold online and you won't be able to buy one in any Apple store without in-store activation and signing 2 years contracts with AT&T (in the US). In other parts of the world and depending on carriers, you can probably buy an iPhone without a contract but it will be for more than $600 depending on carriers. I really don't think you will ever see a 3G iPhone for less than 300 KD in Kuwait (if you can find any) until next year or until they announce an official carrier in Kuwait. FYI, we are talking about the new 3G iPhone which will be released July 11th in 20 countries. All of what I said above are the official Apple and other carriers press releases. The best thing about Nokia phones are their durability and phone side features and reception.

sfsa78:

As K. said, the next 3G iPhone will not be sold online and you won’t be able to buy one in any Apple store without in-store activation and signing 2 years contracts with AT&T (in the US). In other parts of the world and depending on carriers, you can probably buy an iPhone without a contract but it will be for more than $600 depending on carriers. I really don’t think you will ever see a 3G iPhone for less than 300 KD in Kuwait (if you can find any) until next year or until they announce an official carrier in Kuwait.

FYI, we are talking about the new 3G iPhone which will be released July 11th in 20 countries. All of what I said above are the official Apple and other carriers press releases.

]]> By: K.theKuwaiti http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439867 K.theKuwaiti Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:20:50 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439867 <b>sfsa78:</b> My source is AT&T's President of National Distribution Glenn Lurie .. Who has explicitly said that there will be no in-home activation for iPhone 3G—it does require a two-year contract, and it will have to be activated in store. The 'installer sources' you used to install fring isn't an Apple product (its installed as part of the jailbreak/unlock). As it isn't allowed by Apple .. chances are it will not even work on the iPhone 3G. The apps I am referring to are the ones announced in WWDC, along with the App Store and 2.0 software. They require (among other things) support from your telecom provider to push updates/info ... People with unlocked iPhone's will not have access to the real capabilities and services. sfsa78:
My source is AT&T’s President of National Distribution Glenn Lurie .. Who has explicitly said that there will be no in-home activation for iPhone 3G—it does require a two-year contract, and it will have to be activated in store.

The ‘installer sources’ you used to install fring isn’t an Apple product (its installed as part of the jailbreak/unlock). As it isn’t allowed by Apple .. chances are it will not even work on the iPhone 3G.

The apps I am referring to are the ones announced in WWDC, along with the App Store and 2.0 software. They require (among other things) support from your telecom provider to push updates/info … People with unlocked iPhone’s will not have access to the real capabilities and services.

]]> By: sfsa78 http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439861 sfsa78 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:25:42 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439861 Forcing people?? Your sources don't sound kosha.Its sounds a bit off As for the apps... at the moment am down loading laods of apps and they are working perfect here in kuwait... last night i downloaded "Fring" thru their installer sources, it's an app that allows u to call using Skype right in your iphone... mako makarana between iphones and nokias. (i dont know who told you the apps have anything to do with the carrier) I still tell u that you'll be able to get them at no more than KD90 by next month. no doubt. Forcing people?? Your sources don’t sound kosha.Its sounds a bit off
As for the apps… at the moment am down loading laods of apps and they are working perfect here in kuwait… last night i downloaded “Fring” thru their installer sources, it’s an app that allows u to call using Skype right in your iphone… mako makarana between iphones and nokias. (i dont know who told you the apps have anything to do with the carrier)

I still tell u that you’ll be able to get them at no more than KD90 by next month. no doubt.

]]> By: K.theKuwaiti http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439847 K.theKuwaiti Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:39:07 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439847 <b>sfsa78:</b> Have you been following any of the iPhone news? Apple is forcing its customers to activate their phones in the store. The fact of the matter is that you will not be able to get an iPhone anywhere near the 199$ price unless you pair it to a two year data plan with the mobile company. The only way you are going to see a iPhone 3G for sale in Kuwait is if its a non-subsidized or activated (with a broken contract) .. either option is still $$. And even if you do spend 200+ KD for an iPhone, the biggest hype around the iPhone are the apps. Which won't even work on our non-iphone carrier. sfsa78:
Have you been following any of the iPhone news? Apple is forcing its customers to activate their phones in the store. The fact of the matter is that you will not be able to get an iPhone anywhere near the 199$ price unless you pair it to a two year data plan with the mobile company. The only way you are going to see a iPhone 3G for sale in Kuwait is if its a non-subsidized or activated (with a broken contract) .. either option is still $$.

And even if you do spend 200+ KD for an iPhone, the biggest hype around the iPhone are the apps. Which won’t even work on our non-iphone carrier.

]]> By: sfsa78 http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439843 sfsa78 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:23:07 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439843 K... Last time I checked vodafone was a cellular company that has a contract with apple,, its not a shop. They can put a price tag of $10,000 , it will still be availabe thru resellers at less than kd90 and will be hacked to work with any sim like last iPhone. K…
Last time I checked vodafone was a cellular company that has a contract with apple,, its not a shop. They can put a price tag of $10,000 , it will still be availabe thru resellers at less than kd90 and will be hacked to work with any sim like last iPhone.

]]> By: Abdullah http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439835 Abdullah Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:22:32 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439835 Apple iphone = NO MMS, bad texting, No Arabic, can't send a song or a video. Cant a mp3 file as ring tone. No local provider. it cant be loacked back easily. and more..... its basically not supported in our region. so Why use it because finger with it!? Apple iphone = NO MMS, bad texting, No Arabic, can’t send a song or a video. Cant a mp3 file as ring tone. No local provider. it cant be loacked back easily. and more…..

its basically not supported in our region. so Why use it because finger with it!?

]]> By: K.theKuwaiti http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439832 K.theKuwaiti Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:01:20 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439832 <b>Pure:</b> Those issues should be sorted out with the faster processor and more memory .. whenever my phone feels sluggish, I clean out the old messages. <b>sfsa78:</b> <i>Vodafone Italy has set an out-of-contract price for the iPhone 3G at 499/€569 ($773/$881) for the 8GB/16GB models</i> Pure:
Those issues should be sorted out with the faster processor and more memory .. whenever my phone feels sluggish, I clean out the old messages.

sfsa78:
Vodafone Italy has set an out-of-contract price for the iPhone 3G at 499/€569 ($773/$881) for the 8GB/16GB models

]]> By: sfsa78 http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439827 sfsa78 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:50:47 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439827 K... The iphone is only available subsidised.. you cant officially get any iphone without the line due to apple's contracts with mobile companies. They have now moved to 70 countries now... so expect to pick one up for no more than KD90 in kuwaiti resellers soon. Remember iphones aren't officialy released in our area in the same way itunes is not officially available in area. However, there will be an official release of it in qatar, jordan, egpyt and uae. K…
The iphone is only available subsidised.. you cant officially get any iphone without the line due to apple’s contracts with mobile companies. They have now moved to 70 countries now… so expect to pick one up for no more than KD90 in kuwaiti resellers soon.
Remember iphones aren’t officialy released in our area in the same way itunes is not officially available in area. However, there will be an official release of it in qatar, jordan, egpyt and uae.

]]> By: Pure http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439825 Pure Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:53:58 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439825 I'm really looking forward to get this phone, but my biggest fear is to face the same problems that i face with my E61i : 1-i always get the no enough memory thing when ever i'm surfing the net. 2-when ever i use my phone as a modem via bluetooth with my mac, it disconnects every 5 to 10 minutes : s and i guess the problem is with the bluetooth! 3-it takes longer to open a msg or an application than other mobiles although my memory is not full at all. 4-last but not least it freezes some times. I’m really looking forward to get this phone, but my biggest fear is to face the same problems that i face with my E61i :

1-i always get the no enough memory thing when ever i’m surfing the net.

2-when ever i use my phone as a modem via bluetooth with my mac, it disconnects every 5 to 10 minutes : s and i guess the problem is with the bluetooth!

3-it takes longer to open a msg or an application than other mobiles although my memory is not full at all.

4-last but not least it freezes some times.

]]> By: Monotheist http://www.248am.com/kthekuwaiti/information/nokia-e71-is-official/#comment-439820 Monotheist Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:09:53 +0000 http://www.248am.com/?p=4750#comment-439820 Hey that's not a bad idea :D. I'll have to try both phones before I make my final decision though. Looking forward to your review. Hey that’s not a bad idea :D. I’ll have to try both phones before I make my final decision though. Looking forward to your review.

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