[schummy]

Can someone explain me the difference between devices?
Thanks.

[sedmoi007]

Hi, may be E71-1 made for Europe , and E71-2 for USA

[friedbrains · Accepted solution]

E71-1 RM-346 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 900/2100

E71-2 RM-357 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 850/1900

E71-3 RM-407 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 850/2100


if you are in North America, it is better to have E71-2 so that you can use AT&T 3G Network

if you are in Europ, Asia, Middle-East, Africa then E71-1 is the best for you


if you do not care about 3G, any of the 3 is OK for you...

[schummy]

Thanks!

[mcikato]

And for South America? Which is better?

Thanks!

[friedbrains]

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08-Aug-2008 09:35 PM
mcikato wrote:
And for South America? Which is better?

Thanks!

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not so sure but i think E71-2 is also best for you...

check what is your operator's operating frequency from gsm world here to be sure-> http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml

[qhorse]

Hello,

I'm from Belgium (apparently the 3G is 2100 following your link) and I intended to buy a E71 on my trip to San Francisco in 2 weeks (450€ against 400$... the choice is easy).

Does this mean that the 3G won't work properly when I'll use it in Belgium ?

Thanks for your precisions !

[qhorse]

ok I found out that 3G simply won't work in Belgium with E71-2...

I guess I will have to find a E71-1 in SF !

Does anyone know if that's even possible ?

[friedbrains]

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12-Aug-2008 04:19 PM
qhorse wrote:
ok I found out that 3G simply won't work in Belgium with E71-2...

I guess I will have to find a E71-1 in SF !

Does anyone know if that's even possible ?

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yes if you order via internet, and if i am not mistaken there might be some shops that will sell unlocked sim-free E71-1 in SF, try the china town there...

[qhorse]

thanks for that, I'll try chinatown then !

[daneotis]

Hi Qhorse,

one thing to keep in mind is the keyboard -- the regional versions have their own keyboards.

QWERTY for USA
QWERTZ for Germany
AZERTY for France (and parts of Belgium)

I don't think it's easy to disassemble and swap keyboards, and you void your warranty in doing so.

Just one think to think about before buying in USA (besides the issues of support and warranty).

Regards,
Dane

[jafores]

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30-Jul-2008 07:40 PM
friedbrains wrote:
E71-1 RM-346 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 900/2100

E71-2 RM-357 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 850/1900

E71-3 RM-407 = GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 850/2100


if you are in North America, it is better to have E71-2 so that you can use AT&T 3G Network

if you are in Europ, Asia, Middle-East, Africa then E71-1 is the best for you


if you do not care about 3G, any of the 3 is OK for you...

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So when is ver 3 ideal? I for one live in asia but go to the US for a total of 6 weeks a year.

[friedbrains]

the E71-3 is for australia, and new zealand, and i think a small part in south america...

if you are in asia, i think the E71-1 is still best for you!

[qhorse]

indeed, the keybord change but for 260€ instead of 450€, I'm not going to complain

quick question : how can I recognize a E71-1 from a 2 ?

Thanks !

[bondizi]

E71-2 will work on AT&T's 3G network, but what about T-Mobile USA? They have 1700/2100MHz bands for 3G, so would that make the E71-1 the correct choice for 3G?

[friedbrains]

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13-Aug-2008 11:51 AM
bondizi wrote:
E71-2 will work on AT&T's 3G network, but what about T-Mobile USA? They have 1700/2100MHz bands for 3G, so would that make the E71-1 the correct choice for 3G?

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ATM, there is no E71 that will work for the T-mo 3G US...

[friedbrains]

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13-Aug-2008 10:53 AM
qhorse wrote:
indeed, the keybord change but for 260€ instead of 450€, I'm not going to complain

quick question : how can I recognize a E71-1 from a 2 ?

Thanks !

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read the labels inside the phone and the box...

or press *#000# at standby and read the RM number...

[punjabi_sachin]

hi
is there any of them good for 3G in canada?

[friedbrains]

for Canada, i think it is better to get E71-2

[elarroude]

just sharing: E71 arrived in Brazil last month, and I got mine about 10 days ago. My model is E71-3 RM-407.
Do not know what the standard is in other countries in South America.

mcikato: which did you end up getting?

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08-Aug-2008 02:58 PM
friedbrains wrote:

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08-Aug-2008 09:35 PM
mcikato wrote:
And for South America? Which is better?

Thanks!

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not so sure but i think E71-2 is also best for you...

check what is your operator's operating frequency from gsm world here to be sure-> http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml

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