Today Nokia announced the availabiliy of the E61i and Nokia E65 which are expected to retail for approximately $400, but actual price will vary by outlet.

Nokia is trying to address the market demand from business professionals who want both a phone and personal organizer.

Nokia understands that businesses buy IT solutions through their trusted IT channel source, and offering mobility solutions - including mobile devices - via this channel is an important step in making end-to-end mobility solutions available for business customers in this market,” said Yankee Group Vice President, Enterprise Applications and Mobile Solutions, Eugene Signorini. “Through the Nokia for Business Channel Program, Nokia is empowering resellers to prepare for the evolution and growth of the mobility market in North America.”

Nokia Eseries business devices offer advanced voice features with superior voice quality, business email with attachment handling, and manageability with business-class device security to the most demanding business users. Nokia Eseries business devices bridge the converging worlds of mobile telephony, corporate telephony, and Information Technology (IT). Dual-mode Nokia Eseries devices with wireless LAN, including Nokia E61i and Nokia E65, are ideal for integrating into fixed corporate telephony systems with voice solutions such as Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Alcatel, Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Cisco, and Avaya One-X Mobile Edition for Nokia.

Photo is of E61, click discuss on our forums for a picture of the E65.