Nokia E63 finally up for grabs in the US, yours for $279

If you've been lusting over the E63 since it was announced back in November, you can resume respiration now that Nokia has finally announced availability for the US here at CES. We've already got our hands-on with the QWERTY candybar so you know how we feel, but if you've got a burning desire to drop $279 on a ruby red or ultramarine blue unlocked S60 device, your ship has finally come in.

[carcomptoy Posted Jan 8th 2009 12:47PM]

WOW. That's uber cheap. Quite tempting!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2009 1:06PM]

just be aware of that
this model DOES NOT have HSDPA, only UMTS
and it doesn't have AWS variation, no deal at all, except it's $200

[000000 Posted Jan 8th 2009 1:08PM]

I've seen the E71 for 350$ shipped new. Which is a much thinner and more quality(metal vs plastic) device. But I guess this is still 70 bucks cheaper... Meh. They should have priced this at 199$-249$ for more wow factor IMHO.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2009 6:00PM]

i agree. the difference in pricing seems marginal when you consider the better build and features. i don't think the e63 supports wired headset too, that's kind of a bummer.

i have an e61i and have dropped it a few times. the metal casing is definitely nice to have.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2009 6:52PM]

Nokias price for E71 is $450. At online retailers, you can buy it for $360. SImiliarly, $279 is Nokia price, meaning online retailer price will be around $200. This phone is going to be a superhit at that price.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2009 12:30AM]

I have the E71 and love it!! Never loose my 3G signal battery last for 3 days, quality metal materials and so light and thin. I traded my iphone for it and i love it!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2009 12:50PM]

Nokia smart phones get good reviews and seem reasonably priced. My question is which carrier to use. My Sprint contract is ending. I'd imagine I'd be looking at ATT or TMobile because Nokia's going to be GMS, not cdMA, right?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2009 3:19AM]

Much more attractive in blue and red AND the price =]