I Bought a Nokia E51

A compact phone packed with powerful features that I finally got my hands on

Posted by Hüseyin Sekmenoğlu on October 22, 2008 Blogging

🎁 A Long-Awaited Purchase

On the evening of August 4th, 2008, I finally bought the phone I had been wanting for a long time: the Nokia E51. It felt like a personal milestone. It was not just any phone, it checked all the boxes I had in mind.

Let me share the features that made me choose it and why I recommend it.

📌 What I Loved About the Nokia E51

Here are the top reasons I was impressed by this model:

  • It is a Nokia
    That alone was enough to feel confident about the build quality and battery performance.

  • Sleek and slim
    The E51 is one of the slimmest phones of its generation. It feels solid and premium in your hand without being bulky.

  • Fully Turkish interface
    Every part of the UI is translated, which is rare even today. That made it much easier to use for anyone not familiar with English menus.

  • Internet support with VOIP
    The phone connects to the internet and allows making voice calls over Wi-Fi using SIP or compatible services. This was huge at the time.

  • Rich contact details
    The address book allows storing extensive contact information: multiple numbers, email addresses, birthdays, even custom notes per person.

  • Advanced calendar and reminders
    The built-in agenda is excellent. It supports recurring events, multiple alarms and even custom reminders.

  • Bluetooth, ZIP support, Flash Player
    These features gave the phone a real “mini-computer” feel. File transfers were smooth and handling documents was easy.

  • Expandable app ecosystem
    You could install dozens of third-party applications. From file managers and note apps to games and system tools, the phone was like a playground.

📦 Bonus Details

Some extra things I noticed after using it for a few days:

  • The battery life easily lasted a couple of days even with heavy usage.

  • The metal casing gave a sense of durability that is rare in today’s plastic-heavy designs.

  • The shortcut keys were highly customizable. You could launch any app or action with a long press.

👍 Final Thoughts

It is rare to find a phone that does everything you need and still feels elegant. The Nokia E51 delivered on all fronts. If you ever come across one in good condition or want to try out a true business phone from the pre-touchscreen era, I highly recommend it.