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Nokia E61 vs Treo 680
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Posted by: aux

I need a phone that can be used to read/send emails (IMAP); light web browsing, tosynchronize calendars with a Mac machine and to tether on the T-mobile network. Windows mobile phones don't seem to communicate well with Macs. Looked at the Blackberry Pearl, but didn't like the keyboard. So far considering Nokia E61 and Treo 680.

Nokia E61:
+ has wi-fi
- apparently using VPN is not easy (one has to define VPN policies)
- hard to find reputable sellers (any recommendations?) and looks like that there is no US warranty

Treo 680:
+ US warranty
- no wi-fi
- people reported battery problems
+ smaller than the Nokia

Don't care about camera (E61 doesn't have one, the Treo has a camera with low resolution). Any other things to consider about these two phones and which one to choose?

Posted by: ace587

E61 buddy!!!!

Posted by: bachviet

Nokia E61 of course

Posted by: aux

I like E61 more, but it seems impossible to find good place to buy it online. I emailed several online stores about the E61 keyboard version of their phones, no replies so far. Maybe I will wait until E61i is released (assuming that the rumors are true).

Posted by: mr1

I had the same concerns about a good retailer online. I purchased an E61 from importgsm.com a few days ago. They have a return policy and one year written warranty w/additional time available. I have a US keyboard and it was built in Finland. They also carry other models and brands. Hope this helps. Communication and shipping were very good. Prices about 5-10% higher than ebay. Hope this helps.

Posted by: rjneese

Amazon.com has the e61 if I'm not mistaken.