Nokia today announced the E63 will be launched in the U.S. in the coming weeks for the estimated retail price of $279.

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The E63 combines a QWERTY keypad and 3G network speeds. It runs on the Symbian S60 3rd Edition operating system, so consumers can download third party applications.

The E63 switches modes with the press of a button, giving users two separate home screens. Each home screen can be personalized with favorite applications including a digital music player, video player, camera functionality, games, corporate or personal email including Mail for Exchange, Lotus Notes and a variety of standard consumer ISPs. A full HTML browser with Flash support lets users browse the web, blogs and social networks.

The Nokia E63 comes with a Files on Ovi subscription of 1GB of online file storage for free. Files on Ovi is a service where people can get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline.

"Consumers have stated loud and clear that there is a demand for devices with a QWERTY form factor that are optimized for the United States," said Alessandro Lamanna, Vice President of Nokia Americas. "Building on the success of the award winning Nokia E71, Nokia E63 brings a fully featured QWERTY smartphone to an entry level pricepoint."

The Nokia E63 will be available in Ruby Red or Ultramarine Blue and purchased unlocked through various Nokia Flagship Stores in New York and Chicago as well as a number of independent retailers.

- Nokia E63 Specs

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