Microsoft blogger digs his Nokia E61

Well, I’ve had my Nokia (NYSE: NOK) E61 for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been putting off writing anything about it because I really would like to do a detailed review like my 3 part Treo series, but alas I just don’t have the energy right now.

Also, whenever anyone in the office sees me with a new phone, I usually get a fair amount of ridicule. You see, I’ve grown a habit for replacing my phone every 8 or so months, and well,that’s just faster than everyone else. Oh, and I usually proclaim that the current phone that I have is the best thing since sliced bread, and of course I end up replacing it which erodes my credibility.

But anyway, you don’t care right? You just want to know if this phone is worth salt. Well here goes.

I like this phone. I’ve never used a Nokia in my life, however, the experience reminded me a lot of my first GSM phone, an unlocked Ericsson T39. That was a great little phone, and it was a great way to enter the world of GSM. I’m happy to say that my experience opening, using and messing with this phone reminds me a lot of my Ericsson. There is something about a European made phone that is so obviously different from the phones made in Asia. Anyway, since I have spent the past few years using Windows Mobile devices and one Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Treo I’ll try to focus on where this device is better and worse.

Source: Shahine

Oh man I can’t wait for finals week to be over to post my rant on this device. Be forewarned Nokia, I’m going to brutally point out every single annoying bloody thing your device does. I do it because I love you and I want your next smartphones to be brilliant.