E72 and E75 Two Upcoming Nokia E-Series

19 09 2008

 

My E71 is only three (3) months old and yet it appears to already have its successor. 

Nokia’s two upcoming business-minded handsets: the E72 QWERTY candybar and E75 QWERTY slider. The Nokia E72 has a very similar appearance with the Nokia E71 and the E75 a candybar with a QWERTY slider.

The QWERTY slide form factor of the E75 is indeed a welcome feature. Can’t wait to own one. I wonder how much these two phones would cost? :)





Nokia E71 Euro Product Codes

3 08 2008

Ok. Here’s an update to the Nokia E71 product codes. I previously posted the APAC codes. These EURO/EMEA product codes should complete the E71 product code list.

CODE: 0567908: RM-346 CTR BELARUS WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567049: RM-346 CTR EURO A MALTA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0569277: RM-346 CTR EURO K1 BULGARIA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0558843: RM-346 EURO K2 LATVIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0567048: RM-346 CTR EURO A BENELUX NL WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567046: RM-346 CTR EURO B2 ICELAND GREY STEEL
CODE: 0567045: RM-346 EURO A UK/IRELAND GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558842: RM-346 EURO K1 CIS GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561182: RM-346 EURO M ITALY WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0558844: RM-346 EURO K1 UA UKRAINA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558795: RM-346 EURO H GREECE GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558794: RM-346 EURO N ROMANIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558797: RM-346 EURO J POLAND GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558796: RM-346 EURO I HUNGARY GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558791: RM-346 EURO G1 CZECH GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558790: RM-346 EURO F TURKEY GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558792: RM-346 EURO G2 SLOVAKIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561184: RM-346 EURO Y ISRAEL WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0559569: RM-346 EURO M ITALY GREY STEEL
CODE: 0559568: RM-346 EURO M SWITZERLAND IT ALS ON GREY
CODE: 0567042: RM-346 CTR EURO A  BENELUX NL GREY STEEL
CODE: 0567915: RM-346 CTR ESTONIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561183: RM-346 EURO M SWITZERLAND IT ALS ON WHIT
CODE: 0567916: RM-346 CTR ESTONIA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0559420: RM-346 EURO D SWITZERLAND ALS ON GREY ST
CODE: 0561156: RM-346 EURO I HUNGARY WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561070: RM-346 EURO B2 DENMARK WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561154: RM-346 EURO N ROMANIA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561163: RM-346 EURO K1 MD MOLDOVA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0557206: RM-346 EURO A LUXEMBURG WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0559565: RM-346 EURO K1 MD MOLDOVA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561088: RM-346 CTR EURO C WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0552257: RM-346 EURO A LUXEMBURG GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561158: RM-346 CTR EURO K1 RU WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561157: RM-346 EURO J POLAND WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561153: RM-346 EURO G2 SLOVAKIA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561155: RM-346 EURO H GREECE WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561155: RM-346 EURO H GREECE WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567044: RM-346 CTR EURO A MALTA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0559567: RM-346 EURO L SLOVENIA ALS ON GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561093: RM-346 EURO D SWITZERLAND FR ALS ON WHIT
CODE: 0559566: RM-346 EURO L SLOVENIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561098: RM-346 EURO F TURKEY WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561097: RM-346 EURO E2 PORTUGAL WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561094: RM-346 EURO E1 WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567050: RM-346 EURO A UK WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567051: RM-346 CTR EURO B2 ICELAND WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561090: RM-346 EURO C AUSTRIA ALS ON WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561091: RM-346 EURO D FRANCE WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0569276: RM-346 CTR EURO K1 BULGARIA GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558783: RM-346 EURO B1 FINLAND GREY STEEL
CODE: 0559570: RM-346 EURO Y ISRAEL GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558786: RM-346 EURO C AUSTRIA ALS ON GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558784: RM-346 EURO B2 DENMARK GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558785: RM-346 EURO C GERMANY GREY STEEL
CODE: 0553619: RM-346 CTR EURO K1 RU GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558788: RM-346 EURO E1 SPAIN GREY STEEL
CODE: 0558789: RM-346 EURO E2 PORTUGAL GREY STEEL
CODE: 0559592: RM-346 EURO D FRANCE GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561100: RM-346 EURO G1 CZECH WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561164: RM-346 EURO L SLOVENIA WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561165: RM-346 EURO L SLOVENIA ALS ON WHITE STEE
CODE: 0561162: RM-346 EURO K1 UA UKRAINA WHITE
CODE: 0567907: RM-346 CTR EURO D BENELUX WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0561160: RM-346 EURO K1 CIS WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567905: RM-346 CTR EURO D BENELUX FR GREY STEEL
CODE: 0561069: RM-346 EURO B1 FINLAND WHITE STEEL
CODE: 0567909: RM-346 CTR BELARUS GREY STEEL

I hope this post is useful to all Nokia enthusiasts and E71 owners reading my blog :)





Nokia E66 Product Codes

3 08 2008
My Nokia E71's sibling, the Nokia E66

My Nokia E71's sibling, the Nokia E66

The sibling of the latest Nokia release E71, the Nokia E66 is a slide phone. Apparently there is a bug in its camera feature wherein, if the SIM card is inserted (duh!) the camera will show an inverted image. The latest firmware version is 102.07.81_v2.0. I am not sure if this is the same firmware that comes with those E66 with the camera bug. Feel free to post a comment if your E66 has this firmware version or an earlier one :)

Nokia E66 Grey Streel - I find this sexier.

Nokia E66 Grey Streel - I find this sexier.

Here’s the product codes for Asian / Australian Nokia E66 version:

0566412: RM-343 CTR VIETNAM GREY STEEL
0566411: RM-343 CTR VIETNAM WHITE STEEL
0558508: RM-343 CTR APAC2 GREY STEEL
0558509: RM-343 CTR APAC1 GREY STEEL
0566494: RM-343 CTR APAC1 MALAYSIA WHITE STEEL
0566493: RM-343 CTR APAC1 MALAYSIA GREY STEEL
0558500: RM-343 CTR INDONESIA WHITE STEEL
0558506: RM-343 CTR TAIWAN GREY STEEL
0564471: RM-343 CTR BANGLADESH WHITE STEEL
0558496: RM-343 CTR PHILIPPINES WHITE STEEL
0558497: RM-343 CTR APAC3 AUSTRALIA WHITE STEEL
0558494: RM-343 CTR APAC1 WHITE STEEL
0558495: RM-343 CTR IND/VIET WHITE STEEL
0558492: RM-343 CTR TAIWAN WHITE STEEL
0558493: RM-343 CTR APAC2 WHITE STEEL
0558498: RM-343 CTR APAC3 NZ WHITE STEEL
0558499: RM-343 CTR THAILAND WHITE STEEL
0565858: RM-343 CTR SOUTH ASIA WHITE STEEL
0565859: RM-343 CTR SOUTH ASIA GREY STEEL
0558513: RM-343 CTR APAC3 AUSTRALIA GREY STEEL
0558511: RM-343 CTR PHILIPPINES GREY STEEL
0558510: RM-343 CTR IND/VIET GREY STEEL
0558516: RM-343 CTR INDONESIA GREY STEEL
0558515: RM-343 CTR THAILAND GREY STEEL
0558514: RM-343 CTR APAC3 NZ GREY STEEL
0564462: RM-343 CTR BANGLADESH GREY STEEL

Euro and EMEA codes to follow shortly :)

UPDATE: Here’s to complete the list of Nokia E66’s product codes:

RM-343 Phone Data Package EMEA v2.0
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Code: 0565852: RM-343 CTR EURO2 LUXEMBURG GREY STEEL
Code: 0565854: RM-343 CTR EURO2 LUXEMBURG WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558089: RM-343 CTR LTA DEFAULT GREY STEEL
Code: 0566490: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Latin MEA67 WHITE STL
Code: 0566770: RM-343 CTR MEA_D GREY STEEL
Code: 0566771: RM-343 CTR MEA_D WHITE STEEL
Code: 0566776: RM-343 CTR EURO1 Iberia GREY STEEL
Code: 0566777: RM-343 CTR EURO1 Malta GREY STEEL
Code: 0566774: RM-343 CTR EURO1 Iberia WHITE STEEL
Code: 0566775: RM-343 CTR EURO1 Italy GREY STEEL
Code: 0558481: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Arabic WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558480: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Latin WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558483: RM-343 CTR URDU WHITE STEEL
Code: 0567062: RM-343 CTR BALKANS CYPROS WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558485: RM-343 CTR Hebrew - Israel WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558484: RM-343 CTR FARSI WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558487: RM-343 CTR LTA DEFAULT WHITE STEEL
Code: 0566802: RM-343 CTR ROMANIA GREY STEEL
Code: 0566803: RM-343 CTR ROMANIA WHTE STEEL
Code: 0566491: RM-343 CTR UAE WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558471: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN RU WHITE STEEL
Code: 0566487: RM-343 CTR UAE GREY STEEL
Code: 0557929: RM-343 CTR EURO1 FRANCE GREY STEEL
Code: 0557967: RM-343 CTR FARSI GREY STEEL
Code: 0557966: RM-343 CTR URDU GREY STEEL
Code: 0557965: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Arabic GREY STEEL
Code: 0557964: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Latin GREY STEEL
Code: 0557962: RM-343 CTR BALKANS Creec/Cypr GREY STEEL
Code: 0557961: RM-343 CTR BALKANS SLO/SER GREY STEEL
Code: 0557960: RM-343 CTR EURO3 GREY STEEL
Code: 0566772: RM-343 CTR EURO1 MALTA WHITE STEEL
Code: 0557968: RM-343 CTR Hebrew Israel GREY STEEL
Code: 0567061: RM-343 CTR BALKANS CYPROS GREY STEEL
Code: 0552844: RM-343 CTR EURO1 GREY STEEL
Code: 0556384: RM-343 CTR EURO1 WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558452: RM-343 CTR EURO1 FRANCE WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558453: RM-343 CTR EURO1 ALPS WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558451: RM-343 CTR MEA_F WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558456: RM-343 CTR MEA_F South Africa WHITE STL
Code: 0558457: RM-343 CTR SCANDINAVIA WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558454: RM-343 CTR EURO2 WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558455: RM-343 CTR EURO2 TURKEY WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558458: RM-343 CTR BALTIAN WHITE STEEL
Code: 0557932: RM-343 CTR EURO2 Turkey GREY STEEL
Code: 0558478: RM-343 CTR BALKANS SLO/SER WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558479: RM-343 CTR BALKANS GREEC/CYP WHITE STEEL
Code: 0566486: RM-343 CTR MEA_A Latin MEA67 GREY STEEL
Code: 0557933: RM-343 CTR MEA_F - South Africa GREY STL
Code: 0557928: RM-343 CTR MEA_F GREY STEEL
Code: 0566773: RM-343 CTR EURO1 Italy WHITE STEEL
Code: 0565856: RM-343 CTR ICELAND GREY STEEL
Code: 0557934: RM-343 CTR SCANDINAVIA GREY STEEL
Code: 0558472: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN UA WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558473: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN CIS WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558474: RM-343 CTR BULGARIAN WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558475: RM-343 CTR MOLDOVA/BELARUS WHITE STEEL
Code: 0558476: RM-343 CTR EURO3 WHITE STEEL
Code: 0565857: RM-343 CTR ICELAND WHITE STEEL
Code: 0567189: RM-343 CTR EURO2  BENELUX WHITE STEEL
Code: 0557958: RM-343 CTR BULGARIAN GREY STEEL
Code: 0557959: RM-343 CTR MOLDOVA/BELARUS GREY STEEL
Code: 0557930: RM-343 CTR EURO1 ALPS GREY STEEL
Code: 0557931: RM-343 CTR EURO2 GREY STEEL
Code: 0557954: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN UA GREY STEEL
Code: 0557955: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN CIS GREY STEEL
Code: 0557952: RM-343 CTR RUSSIAN RU GREY STEEL
Code: 0557935: RM-343 CTR BALTIAN GREY STEEL
Code: 0567190: RM-343 CTR EURO2 BENELUX GREY STEEL





Mojave: The Experimental “New Windows” From Microsoft

29 07 2008
The Mojave experiment, the "new" Microsoft Operating System

The Mojave experiment, the "new" Microsoft Operating System

 MOJAVE pronouced: mə-ˈhä-vē, mō-

  • a member of the North American Indian people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona and Nevada and California
  • a desert area in southern California and western Arizona
  • Mohave: the Yuman language spoken by the Mohave
  • Codename of Microsoft’s “new” operating system.

Windows Vista, is arguably the most despised (by critics, fan-boys or wannabe’s) operating system Microsoft has developed. In an attempt to re-educate the “mis-informed”, re-vitalize the image of Windows Vista against skeptics and eventually instill acceptance, mostly from Windows XP users who are afraid to migrate due to incompatibility issues brought about by Vista.

On a personal note, I can say I am one of the early adapters of Windows Vista. I was part of the technical BETA testers of the then codenamed, Longhorn operating system.

I never had any problems with Microsoft Vista. All of the programs I use are compatible with it. The only two incompatible hardwares I have are my Linksys WPC54GX and WMP54GX v2 that Vista Ultimate 64-bit version refuses to identify. It is not Microsoft’s fault, though. It’s Linksys’. Linksys, up to now will not come up with 64-bit drivers on Vista and even mostly on Windows XP 64-bit edition.

The most appalling thing is that Linksys support told me that they do not see any reason to release any 64-bit drivers for their adaptors! Hell, even during the BETA stage of Longhorn, Linksys’ official statement was that 64-bit drivers are to be announced soon.

Now this is one concrete example why potential consumers are mis-informed about Windows Vista. They readily blame Microsoft who is not at fault here, rather than pin the blame on the hardware manufacturers that turns a blind eye to its consumers.

If any of you has a working 64-bit driver specifically for these two adapters, please leave a comment. You may also help Microsoft by informing working or non-working hardware/software by visiting the Windows Compatibility Center :)

I’m sure some of you may react negatively to this as my attempt to promote Windows Vista - I don’t care :P What I know is that, Microsoft does its best to reach out to its consumers.

I’m proud to have partaken in its early stages of developtment. I am proud of that opportunity.





Rafa Nadal Wins The Rogers Cup Finals

28 07 2008

Rafa Nadal does his trademark "bite" at the prize.

Rafa Nadal does his trademark "bite" at the prize.

Rafa Nadal defeated Germany’s Nicolas Kiefer 6-3 6-2 in today’s Rogers Cup Finals at the Rexall Center in Toronto Canada. It is his fifth consecutive title and 29 consecutive matches.

Rafa reacts after slamming the ball to finish the match against Nicolas.

Rafa reacts after slamming the ball to finish the match against Nicolas.

Nadal is on his way to becoming the No. 1 seed in the men’s ranking.

Congratulations, Rafa!





Nokia E71 Asian Product Codes

23 07 2008

Ok. here’s a list of product codes for the Asian market:

Nokia E71 Asian product codes

Nokia E71 Asian product codes

7-digit code printed at the back of your Nokia phone

7-digit code printed at the back of your Nokia phone

What is a Nokia product code?

It’s a 7-digit code that identifies the firmware installed in your Nokia phone. It also defines the features and languages installed in it. Product codes are region dependent. Where you purchased your Nokia phone corresponds to the code it has.

Some Nokia enthusiasts will change the product code of their Nokia phones to alter their phone’s features. The most common reason is to “de-brand” a Phone company-issued phone, most of which have limited features compared to the retail ones.

Where can I find my Nokia product code?

It is usually printed on the sticker at the back of your phone when you take out its battery. Look for a 7-digit code just below your Nokia’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).

How do you change the product code?

Screen-shot of Nemesis Service Suite (NSS)

Screen-shot of Nemesis Service Suite (NSS)

The most common program to change the product code is the Nemesis Service Suite, or NSS. The latest version of NSS has no problem detecting the E71. There are also some programs that can change the product code, diagnose and and even upgrade or downgrade the firmware of your Nokia phone. But these programs costs a lot and needs proprietary hardware to work with.

What happens if I change my product code?

You will lose your warranty. :P





You’ve got Mail! ….. Errr Package!

20 07 2008
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My new grey steel Nokia E71 :)

Well, soon came a bit early. And I got my new QWERTY phone :)

Everything that came with the box.

Everything that came with the box.

I’m very pleased with it. The first thing I did right after I opened the package was to back-up the 2gb microSD that came with it. Then copied all its contents to an 8gb Sandisk microSDHC. This is actually my usual practice whenever I get a new phone with a DATA card. The back up always comes in handy. Everything in the DATA card is in its original state. Should the card gets corrupted, all I have to do is copy/paste them to a newly formatted DATA card :)

Nokia E71 and Nokia CP-265 pouch

Nokia E71 and Nokia CP-265 pouch

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Perfect fit! :)

I have yet to tinker my brand new toy. It’s only been hours since I got it. So far, I am blown by its speeds - compared to my dog-slow e61i. He-he…

My E61i and E71

My E61i and E71





My Next S60 QWERTY Phone

14 07 2008

 

I’m looking forward to owning the lastest QWERTY phone from Nokia, the Nokia E71. It has a candy-bar form factor and probably the sexiest business phone to date. It replaces the Nokia E61i, which I currently own.

The Nokia E71 has just been officially released to retail stores last week. It is considerably smaller than it’s predecessor. It’s faster and have a few upgraded features. The two most notable upgrades are its faster processor utilizing the ARM-11 processor at 369MHz and a 128 RAM (internal). Memory can be upgraded up to 8Gb via a microSDHC hot-swappable slot.

The new E71 business phone from Nokia.

The new E71 business phone from Nokia.

I’m looking at owning the sexy grey-silver model featured in the video and in the photo real soon :)





Viva Rafa Nadal! Wimbledon Champion 2008!

7 07 2008
 
Victory!

Victory!

Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7

Four hours and forty-eight minutes of gruelling match, suspended twice because of heavy rain - it is arguably the best match ever in Wimbledon Finals history!!

I am the happiest fan of Rafa Nadal, right now. I knew he will win! I was very confident that it’s Nadal’s time to see his name etched in the annals of sports’ history!!

From Rolland Garros 2008,

Rafa Wins Rolland Garros 2008 Championships

Rafa Wins Rolland Garros 2008 Championships

 to The Artois championships 2008,

Nadal Captures The 2008 Artois Chamionships

Nadal Captures The 2008 Artois Championships

and finally The Wimbledon 2008!!!

New Wimbledon Champion, Rafael Nadal of Spain.

New Wimbledon Champion, Rafael Nadal of Spain.

Rafael\'s first ever bite of the Wimbledon Trophy

Rafa

VIVA, RAFA NADAL!!!
VIVA, ESPAÑA!!!





Pacman KO’s Diaz in 9th

29 06 2008

 

The Philippines’ pride, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao, added the WBC Lightweight crown title to his belt by defeating former Olympian David Diaz via a technical knock-out in the remaining 39 seconds of their ninth-round-bout held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on June 28th, 2008 (June 29th, in the Philippines).

This makes Manny the first Filipino and only Asian to win four World Titles in four different divisions. He is now fondly called the “Mexicutioner” by Filipino fans after successfully beating the Mexican triumvirates, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Berrera. Pacquiao’s previous seven matches all had been victories over Mexican fighters.

“I was thinking, this guy doesn’t hit so hard, and then all of a sudden I’m on the floor going, “What the f**k?!”
-Diaz

Congratulations, Manny Pacquiao! Mabuhay ka!