I finally got the Nokia e61i, replacement to the e61 smartphone in today. I’ve been waiting since early this year, and it's finally here – a few days prior to the iPhone launch! Unfortunately, the best I can give you in terms of a first look are the images below and an unboxing video I made which also compares the e61i and e61.

I'll be camping out in line for the iPhone, over the next few days, so I'll have plenty of time to test this bad boy out.

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Nokia e61i, designed specifically for extensive mobile email usage, provides advanced attachment handling with on-the-device document editing. The new full keyboard design with Navi and One Touch keys offers an unbeatable mobile user experience in the palm of a hand. Nokia e61i supports corporate mobile email solutions such as Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email, Good Mobile Messaging, Mail for Exchange, Seven Mobile Mail, and BlackBerry Connect and most popular consumer email solutions. In response to customer demand, the device also features a high quality 2-megapixel camera, a music player and a video player.

More images after the jump...