Nokia E71, Which Color Do You Like Better? White or Grey?

June 26th, 2008 • Mark Guim • Filed Under •

I’m interested in finding out from those who are getting the Nokia E71 what color are you picking? The release is coming really soon and it seems that both are going to come out around the same time (although a major distributor tells me the white one is coming sooner than the black one).

For me, the white one is screaming, “Come buy me, Mark!” Which one do you like?

Nokia E71 White
Nokia E71 in White

Nokia E71
Nokia E71 in Grey

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  1. Bobby68 on 26 June 2008:

    I’m not gonna buy the E71, but the E66, the black one :)

  2. AJ on 26 June 2008:

    grey.

    but really like white too. def tough decision.

  3. Bas H. on 27 June 2008:

    At first I didn’t like the white one at all, but now I am definitely doubting as it is growing on me. Not sure yet…

  4. Majoran on 27 June 2008:

    I’m a E90-User, so i dont need a E71, but the grey looks like better.

  5. MaRKz on 27 June 2008:

    grey.

  6. Mauli on 27 June 2008:

    I´m gonna get a grey for sure to replace my N82. I´m just worried about to loose my wonderfull xenon cam but… …I need qwerty!

  7. Mauli on 27 June 2008:

    As you can see on
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhocos/2559481068/
    I had same doubt about my N82, So I did mix it! :-)

  8. Ravindra@Symbian-Life Blog on 27 June 2008:

    Here in press photos,White one looks pretty but in reality the white colored components aren’t going well with the silver parts.Whereas the gray is much similar to the one in this press photo,so my choice would be that.I think its the reflections on the surface make them different in real thing.

  9. Mark Guim on 28 June 2008:

    @ravindra That’s what I’m afraid of as well. I need to actually see it.

  10. Teo on 28 June 2008:

    I just preordered the black/gray one.

  11. marco on 28 June 2008:

    White… for shure :)

  12. Steve on 29 June 2008:

    gray, don’t think the white looks right and is a little bit over with now.

  13. nico on 1 July 2008:

    Just ordered a gray one. It was a tough choice, but I got a “white” n82, which is basically just a silver phone. I didn’t want a silver e71, but… if it is white I’ll be jealous. I know I’ll regret whichever one I didn’t get anyway ;) So I decided to go with gray to mix it up. Can’t wait for it to be here in a day or two. Now hopefully Krusell makes a similar case as their one for the e61. That case was the best I’ve ever used!

  14. Frank on 3 July 2008:

    Grey is in the mail. White is a tad too feminine..

  15. Veelayat on 6 July 2008:

    I am off to Dubai this week and I was hinted that the E71 will be on sale there and the price will be of course duty free :) The grey one is stunning but I could say the black is just the same. It’s only when you see both in front that you can decide I think… But on a virtual choice, the grey one is what is screaming at me… :) )

  16. beanie on 17 July 2008:

    Hi, I really really want to buy the white one, but I cannot find the release date for it, the grey one is now available but what happened to the white? Does anyone know where I can get a white one from? Or when the white one will be out?

  17. fEi mAo on 23 July 2008:

    can anyone kindly advice how many hours should we charge the battery for the very 1st time – e71

  18. mc on 1 August 2008:

    whitewhitewhitewhitewhite

    looks kind of retro (which is good) and very un-blackberry (also good).
    want.

  19. Mady on 18 August 2008:

    even m totally confused… grey or white… if anyonez seen both the colours please suggest…

  20. David on 21 August 2008:

    Whiiitee!! deffinitley white! i think it looks more sleek… i dont like the back of the grey one!

  21. umesh on 29 August 2008:

    I would have grey.

    for white: The milky-white keys does not suit the silver part of the set. Moreover, the white one makes too much reflection.

  22. Tom on 3 September 2008:

    tough choice.

    I got the White one. had it for a couple of days now.

    white:
    -like itlooking really clean.
    -Like it for being unconventional
    -Hate it for being a tad feminine
    -keyboard may be more practical in black.

    black looks more natural of a phone.
    -really professional
    -conventional looking

    i think i’m keeping the white.
    a good change from my black N93.

    though black may look better with the keyboard lighted at night.

  23. Sallie on 9 September 2008:

    Hi there Tom, i see that you said you got a white one, where did you did you get it from? I’ve been trying to get a white one and they’re no where to be found. i tried ordering it from the web but a week after i made a payment the seller told me they were out of stock and he was trying to sell me the gray one. i really want the white one but i have no clue where to find it. i want to get it from a legit place.

  24. Tom on 9 September 2008:

    hi Sallie,

    yeah, absolutely love it. i don’t think it’s gay at all now. the white looks really special.

    anyway, i’m based in kuala lumpur, Malaysia. The guy did tell me it just arrived when i bought it and he says it’s pretty rare too..

    i’m sorry i can’t help you much from here

    good luck with your search

  25. jaydev on 11 September 2008:

    anyone who has seen both the colors…white r grey E71 which is best? pl advise ?

  26. Anthony on 14 September 2008:

    ive seen both colours.

    both held in my hands.

    and it is purely up to personal preference.

    the white is definately sensationalised in these promo pics.

    the real white is alot duller.

    the real concern i have with the white one is whether the keys will turn a nasty yellow-ish colour.
    and the white also comes with a WHITE leather pouch instead of the black.

  27. Tres Valentino on 18 September 2008:

    Hi there, have you managed to find the white one buy, if not, reply

  28. Vivek on 21 September 2008:

    I think black one is slightly better. Since white comes with a white pouch so there are chances that it may get dirty soon. Moreover the cables and headphones are white too..

    ..too much white!!!

    Black one looks like blackberry so I will prefer it.

    Looking to buy one soon!!!

  29. C. Bosman on 4 October 2008:

    where is the nokia E71 made ? I have just bought one and the colour has a brownish tinge to it ? but the box says its grey steel…..doesnt look grey to me ! Also its made in Korea …..could it be a ” grey import “……I live in Capetown South Africa….my email adress is mwewok@mweb.co.za if anyone can advise me I would be grateful.

  30. ather on 12 January 2009:

    i m goin to get one tomorrow.. my god !! i m sooo confused .. .. white or black.. wat about the key board in white . is it less distinct in white? or more defined in black ? somebody who has seen the both pls tel me ..

  31. jaydev on 13 January 2009:

    hey i bought a white one…but frankly i vouch white for ladies and grey for machos..!!

  32. tom on 13 January 2009:

    well, the black one is a safer choice for all purpose. you either like or hate the white. it is pretty controversial to look at actually.

    anthony:
    been using the white one since september 2008. the keys are still fine. it’s still the same color as it came.

    the keys also don’t get glossy like other plastics.

    it is also pretty hardy

  33. Vern at AimforAwesome on 17 January 2009:

    I bought the grey one in Thailand. It’s an amazing phone – the feature set is unbelievable. I can’t even use half of it here in Thailand, but I anticipate getting back to the USA before too long.

    The coolest feature?

    A built in business card scanner. You take a photo and the text recognition system does a GOOD job of turning the graphic to text and letting you save it as a contact. I really liked this – as it was a bonus, I had no idea I’d be getting that with the phone.

    Connection via EDGE in Thailand is amazing… much faster than the connection with my Class 10 EDGE modem on my Motorola Q gsm or my Nokia 3110 Classic – also the Class 10 EDGE modem.

    One thing that I see as a fault is the micro-usb which, after a hundred times of connecting to is going to break. I’m sure of it. I am very careful putting the cable in, but still – it’s a matter of time before that dies.

    Sound is exceptionally loud and clear on this phone.

    Battery life is great – 4.5 hours with EDGE running yesterday. It does not charge via USB – which is a negative… The video is changed to mp4 and I’ve not viewed it on my computer yet, but on the phone’s display it’s NICE.

    Really glad I bought this. Anyone want to buy my Motorola Q?

  34. K&G on 25 January 2009:

    With White Phone You Look More Richer.

  35. WOM World / Nokia » Blog Archive - Round up of E71 reviews on 26 January 2009:

    [...] of whether readers prefer the limited edition white E71 or the grey version? Well, which do you?! Jump over and let Mark [...]

  36. Jay on 7 February 2009:

    I am definitely considering white but the keys apparently turn into a yellowish tinge and also the side flaps. Can anyone confirm this?

  37. jaydev on 9 February 2009:

    i hav been using the white one for almost a yr now..till date the keys hav not turned yellowish..i hav laminated the whole cell..can consider this.

  38. hannah on 2 March 2009:

    hey..i like white one..coz its look nice 4 me..looks sweet n nice…hope i will get white E71 SOON..cant wait..:)

  39. Zee on 8 March 2009:

    I was so keen on getting the black, but the more I see the white, the more I’m loving it. I’ve seen both in person and they both look great in my opinion. The black looks glossy and the white catches your eye immediately, eg. when someone takes it out of their pocket.
    I’m used to having black phones so this time I think I’ll go for the classy-looking white one.

  40. momo on 30 March 2009:

    The original color is the coolest one, the black version is also nice, but sliver rocks

  41. JC on 12 April 2009:

    I just received a white e71 but actually wanted an all silver e71 which I originally thought were one in the same due to pictures being hard to distinguish. Could anyone tell me where they are or were selling the all silver version? Thanks.

  42. draj on 1 June 2009:

    i'ud definetly buy white steel… it looks awesum…

  43. Stef on 9 June 2009:

    I honestly think the white one is really ugly. I was going to get the grey one until I saw the black one and compared them. The black one is sexy. I'm going to get black.

  44. Rah on 21 July 2009:

    Grey, cause white can be easily stained especially the keypad…
    Grey is more elegant…

  45. viktor on 16 September 2009:

    I have in all 3 colors in my hand just now, and I can not decide… the white is more in, fashion, extravagant, the black is technocrat, professional, elegant, the silver is classic… I CANNOT DECIDEEEEE

  46. Jay Cochin on 5 November 2009:

    Am going to take the black one and i never seen the white and i dont know how it looks, so may people said white is great let me see and compare, right now am sticking with BLACK.

  47. Jay Cochin on 5 November 2009:

    Am going to take the black one and i never seen the white and i dont know how it looks, so may people said white is great let me see and compare, right now am sticking with BLACK.

  48. Jay Cochin on 5 November 2009:

    Am going to take the black one and i never seen the white and i dont know how it looks, so may people said white is great let me see and compare, right now am sticking with BLACK.

  49. Business Card Scanner on 1 January 2010:

    This is great! I think reading this, I loved every word. Seriously, keep posting the good information, bloggers like myself need it.

  50. Rachel :) on 6 January 2010:

    i'm getting silver with white keypad. It's more feminine, but it's okay cos i'm a girl. For a guy i'd suggest the dark silver. Believe me they do have them because my brother has one. They're really sleek looking.

  51. Khan on 22 January 2010:

    Black is good

  52. Jay cochin on 22 January 2010:

    Last month i got new gray one and its suprab in style and you know what its looking fresh every time even after one and half months now and feels like very fresh piece that's the main feature of gray metallic finish

  53. JOE PHILIP CHERIAN on 10 April 2010:

    HAI

    CAN U TELL THE CORRECT PRICE IF NOKIA E 71 SERIES PLZ.
    IS IT NICE MOBILE OR ?……

  54. JOE PHILIP CHERIAN on 10 April 2010:

    HAI

    CAN U TELL THE CORRECT PRICE IF NOKIA E 71 SERIES PLZ.
    IS IT NICE MOBILE OR ?……

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