Comments on: AT&T’s Nokia E71x already available for 1ยข http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nick http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-540495 Nick Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:43:06 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-540495 just got mine at radioshack for $30 with a 2 year extension of my grandfathered family plan. They didn't require me to get any data package but it was $10/MO for my line because its a family plan. also we pay $60 for 850 shared minutes and have like 1900 rollover lol. I HIGHLY SUGGEST anyone downloading fring! you can get it at fring.com . it is the only skype/voip client that actually calls through data and not a normal phone call so it doesn't use minutes. i have used over 2000 minutes in the last month total and only 100 out of my plan because of fring paired with skype unlimited for $7 for 3 months. i also suggest anyone with an e71x to look into something called OPDA. it has saved my life getting a developer sertificate for my phone and hacking it to remove all AT&T restrictions. i even have free nav! just got mine at radioshack for $30 with a 2 year extension of my grandfathered family plan. They didn’t require me to get any data package but it was $10/MO for my line because its a family plan. also we pay $60 for 850 shared minutes and have like 1900 rollover lol. I HIGHLY SUGGEST anyone downloading fring! you can get it at fring.com . it is the only skype/voip client that actually calls through data and not a normal phone call so it doesn’t use minutes. i have used over 2000 minutes in the last month total and only 100 out of my plan because of fring paired with skype unlimited for $7 for 3 months. i also suggest anyone with an e71x to look into something called OPDA. it has saved my life getting a developer sertificate for my phone and hacking it to remove all AT&T restrictions. i even have free nav!

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]]> By: Musa http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-466604 Musa Thu, 14 May 2009 16:47:24 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-466604 There is no way to compare e71 and e71x. AT&T killed all great features that e71 has. e71x has no front camera for video calls, no radio, no sms reports, a lot of locked options and most terrible thing is lousy sound quality (ringing and headset). As I said AT&T killed all great features that e71 has with e71x! There is no way to compare e71 and e71x. AT&T killed all great features that e71 has. e71x has no front camera for video calls, no radio, no sms reports, a lot of locked options and most terrible thing is lousy sound quality (ringing and headset). As I said AT&T killed all great features that e71 has with e71x!

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]]> By: Aaron http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-463517 Aaron Fri, 08 May 2009 21:51:04 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-463517 You can use free wifi hotspots, home, work, wherever. If you use Starbucks they will charge you. You can use free wifi hotspots, home, work, wherever. If you use Starbucks they will charge you.

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]]> By: DT http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-462206 DT Thu, 07 May 2009 19:32:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462206 No. Trust me though, if a device has wifi capabilities, it cannot be limited to only AT&T wifi because that would defeat the purpose of wifi. By using wifi, you avoid using data services from the phone carrier. Also, you can actually install a VOIP application on your E71, and make free phone calls over wifi and not use any of your mobile minutes. No. Trust me though, if a device has wifi capabilities, it cannot be limited to only AT&T wifi because that would defeat the purpose of wifi. By using wifi, you avoid using data services from the phone carrier. Also, you can actually install a VOIP application on your E71, and make free phone calls over wifi and not use any of your mobile minutes.

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]]> By: Marc http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-462201 Marc Thu, 07 May 2009 19:28:37 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462201 Thanks for the info. Is there any documentation stating this just to be sure? Thanks Thanks for the info.

Is there any documentation stating this just to be sure?

Thanks

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]]> By: DT http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-462195 DT Thu, 07 May 2009 19:23:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462195 if you access a wifi connection that is open (at home, or a free hotspot like Panera bread, etc), you ARE NOT charged anything by AT&T or anyone. Some hotspots charge, but you will be prompted to put in credit card info. The only way AT&T will charge you is if you access the internet through AT&T whether it's thru 3G, EDGE or through one of their hotspots. if you access a wifi connection that is open (at home, or a free hotspot like Panera bread, etc), you ARE NOT charged anything by AT&T or anyone. Some hotspots charge, but you will be prompted to put in credit card info. The only way AT&T will charge you is if you access the internet through AT&T whether it’s thru 3G, EDGE or through one of their hotspots.

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]]> By: Marc http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-462191 Marc Thu, 07 May 2009 19:18:43 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462191 Yes but they said that if I use someone else's wifi, i will still get charged. Yes but they said that if I use someone else’s wifi, i will still get charged.

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]]> By: DT http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-2/#comment-462161 DT Thu, 07 May 2009 18:50:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462161 Not true. You can use any wifi, not just At&t. Not true. You can use any wifi, not just At&t.

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]]> By: Marc http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-462145 Marc Thu, 07 May 2009 18:39:28 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-462145 I am utterly dissapointed. I ordered this phone without a data plan (as an upgrade). The reason for this was because it has wifi. Free wifi equals no need for data plan if i don't need constant access to the internet...at least thats what i thought. After reading all these forums i decided to call at&t just to make sure. They informed me that wifi means at&t wifi hot spots and that if i try to use them, they will charge me the data plan. So I can't even use free wifi spots? I am probably going to send the phone right back when I receive it in the mail. I am utterly dissapointed. I ordered this phone without a data plan (as an upgrade). The reason for this was because it has wifi. Free wifi equals no need for data plan if i don’t need constant access to the internet…at least thats what i thought.

After reading all these forums i decided to call at&t just to make sure. They informed me that wifi means at&t wifi hot spots and that if i try to use them, they will charge me the data plan.

So I can’t even use free wifi spots? I am probably going to send the phone right back when I receive it in the mail.

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]]> By: Saruti http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461728 Saruti Wed, 06 May 2009 20:28:36 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461728 On May 6, 2009 @ 3:13 pm, DT Said: Yesterday, it was not require for PDA plan. I think they just add it up, because I added everything until the check out step, and it didn't ask me to add PDA plan at all. However, you might consider buying this from letstalk.com. You can get it for free, and you don't have to add PDA plan too. On May 6, 2009 @ 3:13 pm, DT Said:

Yesterday, it was not require for PDA plan. I think they just add it up, because I added everything until the check out step, and it didn’t ask me to add PDA plan at all.

However, you might consider buying this from letstalk.com. You can get it for free, and you don’t have to add PDA plan too.

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]]> By: DT http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461692 DT Wed, 06 May 2009 19:13:14 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461692 To On May 5, 2009 @ 1:26 pm, Saruti Said: Wrong, you ARE required to buy the minimum PDA plan on AT&T to buy the phone. To On May 5, 2009 @ 1:26 pm, Saruti Said:

Wrong, you ARE required to buy the minimum PDA plan on AT&T to buy the phone.

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]]> By: DT http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461690 DT Wed, 06 May 2009 19:11:00 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461690 To Dave On May 5, 2009 @ 7:01 pm: How the hell do you know you don't have to keep the data plan. The phone just came out. Have you received your rebate and successfully cancelled the "minumum required" PDA data plan? No, I didn't think so, To Dave On May 5, 2009 @ 7:01 pm:

How the hell do you know you don’t have to keep the data plan. The phone just came out. Have you received your rebate and successfully cancelled the “minumum required” PDA data plan? No, I didn’t think so,

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]]> By: Dave http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461219 Dave Tue, 05 May 2009 23:01:44 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461219 Not true. You only have to keep the Data plan until you receive your rebate back, after that point, you can call and cancel. The only phone that AT&T has said MUST have a data plan is the iPhone. Any other smartphone device you have to activate with data, but they don't make you keep it. Not true. You only have to keep the Data plan until you receive your rebate back, after that point, you can call and cancel. The only phone that AT&T has said MUST have a data plan is the iPhone. Any other smartphone device you have to activate with data, but they don’t make you keep it.

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]]> By: TomHorn http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461202 TomHorn Tue, 05 May 2009 22:32:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461202 Funny how everyone with an unlocked e71 is assuming that AT&T won't be bumping them up to the e71x's data plan now that it's system will recognize the phone. More power to everyone that's beating the system now ... just hope it lasts or the savings won't be there over the e71x. Funny how everyone with an unlocked e71 is assuming that AT&T won’t be bumping them up to the e71x’s data plan now that it’s system will recognize the phone. More power to everyone that’s beating the system now … just hope it lasts or the savings won’t be there over the e71x.

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]]> By: JakeyBoy http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461065 JakeyBoy Tue, 05 May 2009 19:00:16 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461065 only the awesome super good cool phones are 1 penny...especially the day after they come out... only the awesome super good cool phones are 1 penny…especially the day after they come out…

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]]> By: Saruti http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-461014 Saruti Tue, 05 May 2009 17:26:31 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-461014 If you place the order through AT&T website, data plan is not require. But with Amazon, you need to have data plan. Does anyone know about GPS hardware? Does AT&T lock the hardware from using another GPS software? I'm planning to install Garmin on E71x. If it is lock, I have to reconsider about this. If you place the order through AT&T website, data plan is not require. But with Amazon, you need to have data plan.

Does anyone know about GPS hardware? Does AT&T lock the hardware from using another GPS software? I’m planning to install Garmin on E71x. If it is lock, I have to reconsider about this.

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]]> By: Marc http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460966 Marc Tue, 05 May 2009 15:36:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460966 Why do I have unlocked e71 smartphone and NO data plan? Because I want the features of the phone but I don't need instant access to everything, everywhere. There's plenty of free WiFi around which is more than enough for my needs. By not paying for a data plan I've already more than offset the cost of the phone. Why do I have unlocked e71 smartphone and NO data plan? Because I want the features of the phone but I don’t need instant access to everything, everywhere. There’s plenty of free WiFi around which is more than enough for my needs. By not paying for a data plan I’ve already more than offset the cost of the phone.

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]]> By: turbodolphin http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460894 turbodolphin Tue, 05 May 2009 13:03:14 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460894 @ Ivaylo: not required, but you"ll pay more for the phone at signing ( no rebate w/o data plan) @ Ivaylo:
not required, but you”ll pay more for the phone at signing ( no rebate w/o data plan)

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]]> By: Ivaylo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460759 Ivaylo Tue, 05 May 2009 02:54:24 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460759 I've talked to not one, but TWO, ATT representatives. Both have said that a data plan IS NOT required. I’ve talked to not one, but TWO, ATT representatives. Both have said that a data plan IS NOT required.

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]]> By: Dlowe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460731 Dlowe Tue, 05 May 2009 01:13:17 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460731 It appears to be just OS related the hardware is the same. It appears to be just OS related the hardware is the same.

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]]> By: Nick http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460730 Nick Tue, 05 May 2009 01:12:07 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460730 The E71X ATT branded phone can be bought from amazon without a contract for $300. http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-E71x-Phone-Black-Service/dp/B0027FHJIC/ref=cell_dp_woplan The upgrade from the $15 to the $30 PDA for a two year period is $360 so as mentioned above will be cheaper to get the phone from Amazon without a plan. Even with the penny somebody will be paying more with a PDA plan The E71X ATT branded phone can be bought from amazon without a contract for $300.

http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-E71x-Phone-Black-Service/dp/B0027FHJIC/ref=cell_dp_woplan

The upgrade from the $15 to the $30 PDA for a two year period is $360 so as mentioned above will be cheaper to get the phone from Amazon without a plan. Even with the penny somebody will be paying more with a PDA plan

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]]> By: maiken http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460703 maiken Mon, 04 May 2009 23:41:27 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460703 The E71x is MUCH faster than the E71. I'm guessing the processer is running faster, maybe even the same one used by the E55? The only thing ATT removed is the radio. Likely so it does not compete with the XM subscription based radio. Oh and there is no contact search from active standby. The E71 is so sluglish compared to the E71x I wont be using my E71 anymore. At least ATT forced Nokia to produce a snappy device that doesnt cost a fortune. The E71x is MUCH faster than the E71. I’m guessing the processer is running faster, maybe even the same one used by the E55?

The only thing ATT removed is the radio. Likely so it does not compete with the XM subscription based radio.

Oh and there is no contact search from active standby.

The E71 is so sluglish compared to the E71x I wont be using my E71 anymore.

At least ATT forced Nokia to produce a snappy device that doesnt cost a fortune.

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]]> By: mrhopkins http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460701 mrhopkins Mon, 04 May 2009 23:34:28 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460701 that is the real question. i'd rather buy unbranded hands down. what is the deal with FP2, and is it worth a contract and 15 extra bucks a month for data? att really needs to do something about those data rates though. that's like a gas station charging a mercedes benz driver twice as much than they would the ford fusion driver. that is the real question. i’d rather buy unbranded hands down. what is the deal with FP2, and is it worth a contract and 15 extra bucks a month for data? att really needs to do something about those data rates though. that’s like a gas station charging a mercedes benz driver twice as much than they would the ford fusion driver.

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]]> By: Dlowe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460694 Dlowe Mon, 04 May 2009 23:23:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460694 What in the FP2 that differs from FP1. I have the unlocked grey E71 its one of the best phones out there. What in the FP2 that differs from FP1. I have the unlocked grey E71 its one of the best phones out there.

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]]> By: Melissa http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460663 Melissa Mon, 04 May 2009 22:24:02 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460663 The reason you'd want to buy the unlocked phone over this one is because the data package that you can get is much cheaper than the one they force you to get when you buy the phone... it's kinda like buying a blackberry... you have to buy that blackberry data package which is like $30/month. I'm only paying $15/month for my data package with the unlocked phone! The reason you’d want to buy the unlocked phone over this one is because the data package that you can get is much cheaper than the one they force you to get when you buy the phone… it’s kinda like buying a blackberry… you have to buy that blackberry data package which is like $30/month. I’m only paying $15/month for my data package with the unlocked phone!

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]]> By: Anthony Cooper http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460617 Anthony Cooper Mon, 04 May 2009 21:19:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460617 Just checked. They will not sell to anyone on a family plan. Just checked. They will not sell to anyone on a family plan.

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]]> By: damiaking http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460609 damiaking Mon, 04 May 2009 21:09:12 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460609 wow now that is just too expensive wow now that is just too expensive

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]]> By: Kyle http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460607 Kyle Mon, 04 May 2009 21:07:46 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460607 WHY would you own a smartphone and not have a data package? That would be like having a nice car but refusing to buy gas for it... WHY would you own a smartphone and not have a data package? That would be like having a nice car but refusing to buy gas for it…

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]]> By: snoopy http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460577 snoopy Mon, 04 May 2009 20:21:46 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460577 So buying this 1 cent phone requires you not only activate the line of service for 2 years but also get a premium data package??? Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone). So buying this 1 cent phone requires you not only activate the line of service for 2 years but also get a premium data package???

Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone).

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]]> By: Duvi http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/04/atts-nokia-e71x-already-available-for-1%c2%a2/comment-page-1/#comment-460554 Duvi Mon, 04 May 2009 19:45:16 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=24064#comment-460554 This phone is sexii This phone is sexii

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