New Nokia E7 Smartphone

The high-end Symbian smartphone, whose release had been delayed from the end of 2010, will be on sale in "select markets" this week.

: The new E7 business smartphone, after months of waiting, will finally reach consumers in select markets this week. The E7, "with its tilting 10.2cm (4") ClearBlack display, full QWERTY keyboard and a fast access to a wide variety of apps directly on the homescreen,...will begin arriving in stores in select markets this week, with broader availability building up quickly in several markets," the company said in a statement. The device runs the high-end Symbian3 operating system and supports business applications from a number of enterprise technology partners including Microsoft and IBM.

Key features of the Nokia E7

- Easy access to private and business e-mail

- 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

- 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 e-mail, 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 range of entertainment and social services are available on the Nokia E7. The Ovi Store also 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.

The QWERTY-equipped sibling to the N8 was unveiled at the Nokia World event last September in London. The company reportedly delayed its launch "to ensure the best possible user experience on the Nokia E7".