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How amazingly disappointing. The AT&T roadmap for the second half of this year was leaked today and the N95 NAM is nowhere to be found. Rumors have made the rounds several times with regards to AT&T picking up the N95 NAM but if it isn’t happening in 2008 then my guess: It isn’t happening.

To be honest, I’m upset. I had heard from several AT&T employees of varying rank that the N95 was in the process of being added to AT&T’s lineup this year. Maybe they were all lying or maybe they were all coincidentally mistaken. Assuming the leaked roadmap was complete, odds are something went wrong with the deal. I was really gunning for Nokia on this one - making a flagship S60 handset available through the biggest carrier in the US would be a huge accomplishment for our Finnish friends. In a nutshell, it would give Nokia’s high end more exposure in the US than it has ever had before.

There have also been rumors that the E71 would be making its way to AT&T. While it was absent from the roadmap as well, if this rumor does have any substance 1H 2009 would be the likely target. We shall see…

Guess what? It works! :)

N78 updated, all data retained. Beyond the reported changes, the only other thing I’ve noticed is that the display can’t get quite as bright anymore. No worries though, well worth it just to confirm that it works with no loss of personal data. Sweet!

During the Nokia Virtual event, the anticipated Nokia E71 and E66 were revealed. Details of the devices have been already leaked, but this is the official specs form the Data Sheets. Key features and promotional videos can be found below.

First impressions are very positive, especially the E71 in my opinion. The white version looks absolutely awesome. Expect more info and opinions on these devices soon. Also note the E66 in white for fans of that device.

Nokia E71 Featured Specs:

Key Features

• Optimized mobile email and messaging experience with full QWERTY keyboard and pocket-size for one handed typing.
• Two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application shortcuts – fast and easy switching between e.g. business and personal modes.
• Quick access to applications with One-touch keys (Home, Calendar, Contacts, Email).
• Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto correction and learning capability ensuring fast and error-free typing.
• Nokia Calendar and Contacts for Eseries applications with improved features.
• Built-in A-GPS and Nokia Maps
• HSDPA data connection up to 3.6 Mbps for fast web browsing and downloading

Additional features

• 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, front camera for video calls
• Music player, Media player, Visual Radio
• Nokia MiniMap browser
• Online sharing: Share on Ovi
• Built-in mobile VPN for convenient intranet access
• Data encryption for both phone memory and microSD
• Nokia PC Internet access (via Phone as modem functionality) Email solutions
• Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
• Mail for Exchange and other corporate server mail formats
• POP/IMAP
• 3rd party email solutions

Email solutions

• Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
• Mail for Exchange and other corporate server mail formats
• POP/IMAP
• 3rd party email solutions

Nokia E66 featured Specs:

Key Features

• Excellent personal information management in modern slide design
• Two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application short-cuts – fast and easy switching between e.g. business and personal modes
• Turn-to-full view – switch from portrait to landscape by turning the device
• Quick access to applications with One-touch keys (Home, Calendar, Contacts, Email)
• Easy email set-up with settings wizard
• Nokia Calendar and Contacts for Eseries applications with improved features
• Built-in A-GPS and Nokia Maps
• HSDPA data connection up to 3.6 Mbps for fast web browsing and downloading

Additional features

• 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, front camera for video calls
• Music player, Media player, Visual Radio
• Nokia MiniMap browser
• Online sharing: Share on Ovi

Email solutions

• Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
• Mail for Exchange and other corporate server mail formats
• POP/IMAP
• 3rd party email solutions

Some High resolution pics of the Nokia E66 and E71 below, click to see full sizes.

Nokia E66

Nokia E71

In my haste to get the video review up yesterday I missed some cool stuff. For your viewing pleasure: