Mobile phone market leader Nokia yesterday launched the newest member of its E Series range, the E63.

The company claims that the business device, which builds on the foundation of its predecessor, the E71, has a QWERTY keyboard and will offer single-key access to switch modes, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email and Wifi.

Commenting on the launch of E63, Soren Petersen, senior vice president, said, "The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, lets us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the internet. With the Nokia E63, you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts."

An application from Ovi, included in the E63, allows users remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline. The handset comes along with access to 1GB of free online file storage.

The device is expected to start shipping in the next few weeks and will be available for an estimated retail price of €199, exclusive of taxes and subsidies. X