This is nothing new to most of us I’m sure…  I’m not talking about BB here.

I have been using Gmail App to read my mails, cuz the conventional email setup on Nokia phones can be a dread, and not all mailboxes are supported.  The Gmail App is very efficient, cost-wise especially.

I took on a job to produce a demo app for Nokia Messaging 1.1, so I had to try it out.  Got it installed on my N82, and it works!  The ad messaging for Nokia Messaging says 3-steps to set up your emails, I don’t dispute it.  I liked it, though I wasn’t crazy over the kiddish interface; the cute-looking icons. 

But when I got my hands on the Nokia E75, I fell in love with it…  Both the phone and the email service.  Initially I didn’t fancy the form factor too much, it’s like the Dopod 838, with a slide out QWERTY keyboard.  Plus the dual keys for the 4 main buttons is rather cumbersome.  

Err.. Maybe it’s me, I’ve never owned a E-series before, so I’m not familiar with the business-friendly features. But I have to say, I’m pleasantly impressed.  What I like most is the Homescreen notification when there’s new emails.  I never used the Active desktop display on my other Nokia phones, but no longer the case now.

I’ll know when new mails arrive at a glance, and  it takes just a click to get to the latest.  How convenient.

Now, how I wish I can sync the Nokia Calendar with my Google Calendar…  Just like how my Google Calendar syncs with my iCal. 

Oh, I still have problem iSync the Nokia E75 with my Mac, it refuses to detect the device on bluetooth.

I need a new phone soon, the N82 is falling apart, I think E75 is it!  In black please… I hope Nokia won’t start charging subscription for using Nokia Messaging…  I really hope not.