Nokia E7 arrives markets this week

With Emeka Aginam

Ahead of its showcase at the Mobile World Congress 2011 slated for next week in Barcelona, Spain, the anticipated Nokia E7 will begin arriving in stores in select markets this week, with broader availability building up quickly in several markets.

With its tilting 4-inch ClearBlack display, qwerty keyboard and a fast access to a wide variety of applications directly on the homescreen, the E7 is Nokia’s latest innovation to aid the busy executive have a successful day in or out of the office.

Importantly, the device supports business applications from leading enterprise technology partners including Microsoft and IBM. Key features of the new product will include easy access to private and business email; create, edit and share office documents and view PDF files with Adobe Reader; fast, secure intranet access with the built-in VPN; high-resolution photos and HD video with the 8-megapixel camera and dual LED flash; HDMI connectivity to project files, videos and images onto large screens; 16 gigabytes of on-board flash memory; and USB-On-The-Go, enabling easy file sharing by connecting a USB stick to the smartphone.

For business users, Nokia E7 provides direct, secure and real-time access to email, calendar, contacts, tasks and the corporate directory through Microsoft Exchange servers, as well as Office Communicator Mobile, developed by Microsoft for Nokia smartphones, which brings presence and corporate instant messaging.

Additionally, a wide range of entertainment and social services available on the Nokia E7 make it the perfect off-duty companion, and the Ovi Store offers a wealth of apps such as Bloomberg, Angry Birds and Sports Tracker.

The new arrival offers drive or walk navigation in 80 countries. The latest commercial version of Ovi Maps, available immediately via Ovi Store or Ovi Suite, adds visibility to subways, trams and trains, real-time traffic, safety alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, speed limit warnings, and improved search and location sharing capabilities.