• Make one S60_3rd platform
• If the phone is a S60_3rd, then EVERY service and application will have to work with it. None of this "this is just for E75." crap.
• Tag the phone with the platform logo (make a nice logo for it)
• HTML email
• I couldn't belive Nokia phones can't handle this yet.
• There is the email.nokia.com service, but it's: 1) a service you give your passwords to, and 2) you will have to pay for it! (I mean come on! For email? Really?)
• A good browser
• Using Safari on an iPod Touch is a fabulous experience. It is a really really good browser.
• Better user interface
• The interface needs some radical change to make it easier to use. The elements are there, but it's currently a mess.
• The separate applications are ok, but settings for the phone, SMS, and other core phone stuff needs more focus
• Better standby screen
• There is so much wasted space all around
• Give developers access and provide good modules out-of-the-box.
• Much better media management
• The current way to manage music, photos and video is embarressing
• I mean the media gallery app displays application icons... hello!
• Much better network automation
• Juggling WLAN and Access Point settings is a chore. And so unnecessary. Why does an application have to care what connection it has to use.
• For several apps I need to change their settings to use them at home and at work.
• And what's with the four mobile connection settings? Sonera Internet, Sonera MMS, Sonera Streaming, Sonera WAP? I still don't know when I'm supposed to use them.
• Easier application installation
• Why do I need to confirm so many dialog boxes etc.?
• Just install it without all the fuss. Again, have a look at the iPhone.
• Ovi Store isn't too inviting and installing apps through it takes way too many clicks and login entries.

I doubt I'll buy another Nokia phone, unless the platform gets much more attention. It looks like it hasn't been updated in several years! My ancient Nokia 6600 is 6 years old and feels pretty much the same.

I hope the E71 will stay in the game for a few years, but based on past Nokia performance, my shiny E71 will be ancient technology next year with irrelevant updates and unsupported services... (I hope not, I hope not... but I fear it will...)

• SportsTracker is really neat
• At least some podcast support. (The media player doesn't do bookmarks, which is sort of crucial for podcasts.)
• Quickoffice is nice (but I got lucky and the full version was in the E71... only a few models have it)
• Notepad sync is great (but iPod Touch just got that too)
• Gmail app works pretty well (only text)
• The device itself is solid, looks and feels good. Fun to use.

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