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Looking for a Quad Band WiFi phone
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Posted by: WFU03

I recently lost my phone and thought I would go for the cheapest replacement. But, I have had a change of heart. After all, if I'm going to get a new phone, why not get one that I like?

I highly doubt that I will pay for the extra media services, but I would love to be able to surf the internet at places with wifi networks. Ideally, I would like a phone that is light and small, yet has wifi and can be used throughout the US and Europe (Unlocked GSM).

Any suggestions?

Posted by: bachviet

That's bad timing since the E51 is to be released in 2-3 weeks.

I suggest the E65.

Posted by: WFU03

well, i have an old SE that I can use as a temporary phone for a few weeks

is the E51 worth the wait? or why would you recommend it over the E65?

Posted by: bachviet

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Originally Posted by WFU03

well, i have an old SE that I can use as a temporary phone for a few weeks

is the E51 worth the wait? or why would you recommend it over the E65?

Yes it is since the price ($300 or so) is great for a WiFi S60 phone.

Pluses vs. E65: size but only 2" screen, bar form factor, FP1 (microSDHC = up to 32GB), FM radio, miniUSB instead of pop-port, A2DP, faster processor, and more RAM.

Posted by: WFU03

those seem like good reasons

any idea when the E51 will be available in the US?

also, is there any issue with using AT&T 3G network (thought I read somewhere that their network was picky)

Posted by: bachviet

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Originally Posted by WFU03

those seem like good reasons

any idea when the E51 will be available in the US?

also, is there any issue with using AT&T 3G network (thought I read somewhere that their network was picky)

Won't work with AT&T 3G. Nokia N95-3 is the only S60v3 WiFi phone that works with AT&T 3G.

However there are couples of WM phones with WiFi that work with AT&T 3G (Cingular/AT&T 8525, and AT&T Tilt).