How about the Nokia E66: a nostalgic review of a classic business phone
Today, with the rapid development of smartphones, the Nokia E66, a classic business phone released in 2008, is still missed by many users. This article will comprehensively analyze the performance of Nokia E66 in terms of performance, design, functions, etc., and explore whether it is worth buying based on the current market environment.
1. Basic parameters of Nokia E66
| Project | parameters |
|---|---|
| Release time | June 2008 |
| operating system | Symbian S60 3rd Edition |
| screen | 2.4-inch QVGA (240×320) |
| Processor | ARM11 369MHz |
| memory | 128MB RAM+256MB ROM |
| storage expansion | microSD (up to 8GB) |
| camera | 3.2 million pixels (no autofocus) |
| battery | 1000mAh（BP-4L） |
| network | GSM/EDGE/WCDMA |
2. Analysis of design highlights
Nokia E66 adoptsMetal sliding cover design, the body thickness is only 14mm and the weight is 121g. Its business style is reflected in:
1.Two-way slide: Swipe up to reveal the keyboard, slide down to quickly lock the screen
2.Exclusive business key: There is a mute/conference mode shortcut key on the left
3.ambient light sensor: Automatically adjust screen brightness
3. Functional experience evaluation
| Function module | performance evaluation |
|---|---|
| Mail system | Supports enterprise protocols such as Exchange and Lotus Notes |
| Document processing | Pre-installed QuickOffice, supports Word/Excel/PPT viewing |
| GPS navigation | Requires external Bluetooth GPS module |
| multimedia | Support MP3/AAC format, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Network function | Opera Mini browser, WCDMA 3G support |
4. Is it still worth buying in 2023?
Advantages:
1.Collection value: The second-hand price of good condition is about 100-300 yuan
2.Super long battery life: Standby up to 2 weeks (only call function)
3.physical keyboard: Suitable for text workers
Disadvantages:
1. Death of the application ecosystem: Most Symbian applications have stopped serving
2. Network restrictions: Domestic 2G networks are gradually withdrawn
3. Performance limitations: unable to run modern APPs
5. Excerpts from real user reviews
| User type | Typical evaluation |
|---|---|
| business user | "An artifact for meeting minutes, the physical keyboard is extremely efficient for touch typing" |
| nostalgic gamer | "The slider feels much more interesting than modern full-screen phones" |
| minimalist | "The best backup device to stop relying on mobile phones" |
Summary:The Nokia E66 is more suitable as a backup phone or collection in 2023. Its excellent industrial design and physical keyboard experience are still distinctive, but network and application limitations make it difficult to use as a workhorse. For users who pursue practicality, it is recommended to consider modern functional phones; if you are paying for sentiment, it is recommended to choose second-hand collection-grade products with good quality.
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