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Key Features
3G Technology
3.2 Megapixel Camera with 20 x Zoom
Video Recorder with 2 x Zoom
Visual Radio
Bluetooth® Technology
42 Mbytes Memory Plus MiniSD™ Memory Card
Nokia N73 3G SmartPhone Review
The Nokia N73 is a simply attractive 3G mobile phone which is a member of the N series. The N series is designed by Nokia & other members of the family include the Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N80, Nokia N90, Nokia 91, Nokia N92 & Nokia N93. The handset is a bar style design & offers the user a simple & fully equipped 3G imaging & music orientated mobile phone. The handset comes in a choice of four attractive colours which compliment the phones design & include silver grey, deep plum, frost white & metallic red. The Nokia N73 weighs 116 grams & measures 110 x 49 x19 mm in total which is a compact & well designed handset. The phone is full of great technology which is user friendly & improves the phones performance. The phone works on a quad band network which covers GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 & includes WCDMA 2100. The N73 comes with 42 Mbytes of shared memory & the user can expand the phones memory up to 1 Gbyte by using the MiniSD™ memory card for extra storage. The phone is a 3G mobile phone which offers the user great connectivity which includes Bluetooth® wirefree connection, USB 2.0 with Pop Port™ connection & an infra red connection. The user can connect to compatible devices with ease & move data or images between the devices quickly & efficiently. The phone allows the user to connect to the Internet & enjoy a fast HTML & XHTML Internet experience for pleasure or work related browsing. The Nokia N73 comes with a Symbian OS operating system with S60 software, Nokia PC Suite & Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition.
The phone comes with a large 2.4 Inch TFT colour screen which provides 262k colours & a 240 x 320 pixel screen resolution. The screen comes with a light detector which can be used to save power & provides the best possible brightness on the screen. The integrated 3.2 megapixel camera is of outstanding quality & has a 20 x digital zoom & autofocus option. The user can use the cameras built in flash when taking a photo in duller conditions. The camera feature comes with a capture key which makes taking a photo quick & easy for the user. The Nokia N73 camera feature comes with many different setting modes to ensure the user will capture the perfect photo each & every time. The user can select a camera mode which provides automatic, off, on, or eye reduction mode. The user may select an advanced camera mode which includes still, sequence & video mode. The user can select from normal, sepia, black & white, vivid & negative to change the colour effect of their photo. The user can capture photos in different ways by selecting either automatic, user defined, close up, landscape, sport, portrait or night setting. The user can use the second VGA camera to take part in a video call. The VGA camera comes with a 2 x digital zoom which allows the user to get a closer image on the video call. The user can store their photos on the phones memory, send to other contacts via multimedia messaging service or email, print using Nokia Xpress printing & download to other devices using the phones connectivity options.
The video feature allows the user to record, play & stream video. The video recorder is simple to use & comes with a digital zoom which is 4 x zoom for CIF & 8 x zoom for QCIF. The record feature comes with video stabilization which will assist the user to record a smooth finish & eliminate the subtle shake of the users hand whilst recording. The phones memory allows the user to record up to 1.5 hours worth of footage when recording in MPEG4 CIF format at 15 frames per second with ACC audio. The video feature comes with ACC stereo audio recording & has a automatic, night, close up, beach, snow, cinema & old film settings. The user can share their video or photos with others by using Nokia XpressShare which allows the user to send either stored footage or just recorded footage with others via Bluetooth®, email or multimedia messaging service. The user can use Nokia XpressTransfer to transfer either video, photos or music between the Nokia N73 & a compatible personal computer. The Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition will assist the user when editing & arranging video or photos.
The user can have a fun music experience on the N73 as it comes with a high quality music feature that provides clear stereo sound. The music player allows the user to play their favourite music in MP3, AAC, eAAC, EAAC+ & WMA music formats. The music player comes with an equalizer & the user can create music playlists. The user can tune into their favourite radio station on the integrated FM radio. The visual radio feature allows the user to receive information which is provided by the radio station. The information provided includes details on the song being played by the radio station, news headlines & sporting highlights. The information is provided in text format on the phones display so the information will not interrupt the users listening experience. The N73 comes with stereo headset which allows the user to enjoy a personal music experience. The user can transfer music by using Nokia XpressTransfer which allows the user to transfer music between a compatible personal computer & the Nokia N73.
The personal information management feature provides the user with many useful features which include contact details, notes, clock feature, calendar, to do list, converter & calculator. The phone comes with voice commands which allow the user to activate features by voice command only. The N73 has a voice dialling feature which allows the user to make a call quickly by voice activation alone. The handsfree speaker phone feature is useful & easy to set up which allows the user to have a conversation over the loud speaker system. The user can have a handsfree conversation & continue to work & talk with ease. The push to talk call feature allows the user to talk to one or more contacts using a walkie talkie type feature. The user presses down & remains holding down the push to talk key when they wish to talk to others & on releasing the key the user will be able to hear the others talking in response. The Nokia N73 comes with a vibration alert which can be set to on or off & the user can enjoy a conference call with colleagues, friends or family.
The N73 comes with all the messaging features that the user could desire which includes email with attachments, text messaging, multimedia messaging & instant messaging. The multimedia messaging service allows the user to send & receive messages with photos or video with sound & text. The multimedia message allows the user to have a reading & viewing experience through a messaging service. The email service supports SMTP, IMAP4 & POP3 email service & comes complete with an attachment option which allows the user to send & receive information in all popular file formats.
Nokia N73 Music Edition
The Nokia N73 Music Edition is a member of the Nokia N Series Music Edition range which includes other music orientated 3G Smartphones including the Nokia N70 Music Edition & the Nokia N91 8GB Music Edition. The N73 Music Edition is a music orientated version of the Nokia N73 but with a large memory capability & enhanced music features. The Nokia N73 Music Edition comes with up to 2 Gbytes of memory which allows the user to store all their music easily. The N73 Music Edition comes in a sleek black coloured casing which makes the Music Edition handset stand out in a crowd.
The Nokia N73 Music Edition measures 110 x 49 x 19 mm & weighs 112 grams which provides the user with a compact & solid feeling Smartphone handset. The heightened music features include new Nokia PC Suite software for easy synchronization & music management. The user can rip their CD’s then synchronise them with their N73 Music Edition & enjoy a full mobile music experience. The N73 Music Edition can synchronization with Windows Media Player. The user can access their music with ease using the dedicated music keys.
Nokia N73 Specifications & Features
Screen
262k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
20 x Digital Zoom
Autofocus
Flash
Carl Zeiss Optics Tessar™ Lens
Lens Cover
Capture Key
Viewfinder
Camera Modes (Auto, Off, On & Red Eye Reduction)
Advanced Camera Modes (Still, Sequence & Video)
Scenes Settings (Automatic, User Defined, Close Up, Portrait, Landscape, Sport & Night)
White Balance (Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten & Fluorescent)
Colour Tone (Normal, Sepia, Black & White, Vivid & Negative)
Brightness Control (Image Quality, Self Timer, White Balance & Colour Tones)
Video Player (MPEG4, H263 & RealVideo)
Video Recorder (MPEG4)
Video Streaming
Video Stabilisation
Video Clip (1.5 Hour)
Video Modes (Auto, Night, Close Up, Snow, Beach, Cine & Old Film)
Video Digital Zoom
Video Calling
Second VGA Camera
2 x Digital Zoom
Wallpapers
Screensavers
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email (SMTP, IMAP4 & POP3)
Email with Attachments
Instant Messaging
SMS Distribution List
Predictive Text
Sound
RealPlayer Media Player
Music Player (MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ & WMA)
Stereo FM Radio
Visual Radio
MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtones
Playlists
Equalizer
Stereo Speakers
Stereo Headset
Nokia PC Suite Music Transfer
Voice Commands
Voice Recorder
Voice Dialling
Handsfree Speaker
Entertainment
Java™ Games
Java™ Applications
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Contacts
Calendar
Notes
Clock
To Do List
Calculator
Converter
Vibrating Alert
Conference Call
Push To Talk
S60 Software
Symbian OS
Nokia XpressPrint Printing Solution
PictBridge Printing
Connectivity
3G
Bluetooth®
USB 2.0
Pop Port™
Infra Red
Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA 2100
Internet
XHTML
HTML
Memory & Talk Time
42 Mbytes Memory Plus MiniSD™ Memory Card
6 Hours Talk Time
350 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
116 g
110 x 49 x 19 m
- : 88.5%
- : 83.1%
- : 92.5%
- : 79.5%
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On Nov 28, 2007, Lee - Australia said:
I have had to have this phone fixed 4 times in the first year I had it & they EVENTUALLY replaced the whole mobile & gave me a brand new one. The new one also has problems, this is a terrible phone, don’t waste your time!
On Nov 28, 2007, Anthony - Leicester, UK said:
Stupid phone keeps deleting from contacts list. Spent ages looking for the right phone but don’t like it. Maybe go for Samsung U600 what you all think?
On Nov 28, 2007, Andi - Derby, UK said:
This is to the people who’s n73 freezes up, it’s because there’s a lot of files (MP3 pictures messages videos & so on) it uses quite a lot memory & it slows the phone down. I deleted quite few & its fine. Just keep the ones that are needed.
On Nov 28, 2007, Chris - Bolivia said:
I have had it for a few months & it’s amazing, apart from the odd crash but with a symbian phone it’s going to happen now & then because of how much it is processing, love it & get the black version because it’s so much cooler!
On Nov 28, 2007, Jacob - Wellingborough, UK said:
Well I have had this phone for about 1 month now & have never had no problem with it what so ever but the only reason I put 95% on features is because the camera slider is very sensitive, put too much pressure on it & it will snap like mine did. Luckily replacement cases are only ten pounds & the only difference between the music edition is that it is more organised for music & that it is comes with 12MB more internal memory so if you deciding which one to get the N73 not the music edition because it is £50 cheaper & just as good.
On Nov 28, 2007, Waheed Atieh - Amman, Jordan said:
I will talk about good things & bad things:
Bad things
- Camera slow to take pictures after you press the button it’s take 2 seconds to take the picture!
- Camera zoom is slow & not smooth.
- I wish if the phone came with WLAN (wireless).
Good things
- Two speakers.
- 2 GB memory for music edition.
- Music player good program you can play all music in phone.
- Nice camera with good zoom.
- Cover to protect the camera.
- Two steps in one button to take pictures, first step to make sure that the picture will be good then you take the picture.
That’s what I can remember now.
On Nov 28, 2007, Paul - Sunderland, UK said:
My advice is to upgrade your firmware to the latest version. I had to get mine unlocked when I switched from Orange to T mobile & the unlocking company appears to have put this on it. Not only that but they fixed the wonky screen & removed the dust from behind it too, without asking & at no extra cost! Some company I used, £20 postal service, off eBay. Do not waste money buying codes for a couple of quid to unlock this phone, do NOT work with N73!
With the latest version & the text message upgrade from Nokia’s website, most of the problems that have been mentioned here are cured. Maybe that’s because Orange’s proprietary software add ons have disappeared, all the OS is now pure Nokia.
I’ve not had to reboot the phone once in the 2 months since I had the upgrade done, it’s never crashed, given any error messages or been temperamental, despite loading it full of free Symbian software.
Camera is great outdoors, passable indoors (better than most except Sony k800i), phone is easy to use for calls & text, battery life is best phone I’ve owned for a while (about 3-4 days before it needs charging, so it can manage a long weekend unlike Sony k800i)
Music quality is good if you tweak the equaliser. There is loads of free Symbian software around to enhance the capability of the phone. Internet browsers good but opera mini beta 4 (free) is better as images are compressed to speed up data transfer. Does pretty much everything one could want.
Downsides is it looks a bit plain, keypad a bit too small but you get used to it quickly, Symbian software can be slow to load up but much better than earlier Smartphone’s. Lacks wow factor of some of the competition.
TO sum up this is the first phone I am pretty much satisfied with in all areas. If it had the Sony k800is proper flash it would be pretty much perfect, maybe the n74 will fix that!
On Nov 28, 2007, Prakhar - India said:
I am using N73 Music Edition since 4 months. It’s an amazing device & much better than non music edition. It hasn’t crashed even once. Camera is of great quality & the processor is also good at least better than Ericsson phones of comparable range. Its sound is the best a phone can have. Screen is appreciated by all my friends. I JUST LOVE IT!
On Nov 28, 2007, Nikki - UK said:
Have it & love it. I had a Sony Ericsson k770i & was rubbish. By the way the pencil button you can use while texting if you want to spell words & add symbols, very useful. Camera is amazing to me as the k770i is the same 3.2MP but was way bad at taking photos.
On Nov 28, 2007, Omar Ebrahim - London, UK said:
I got this phone yesterday from 3 on the Mix & Match contract. Great phone! I love it!
Because I’ve been a Sony Ericsson user for about a year, it took me a few hours to adjust to texting with the Nokia, but I was a Nokia user before so it didn’t take that much adjusting. Installing the Nokia PC software isn’t so amazingly user-friendly, although it does work compared to the Sony Ericsson software which I hated. If you have BlueSoleil Bluetooth software installed it’ll keep popping up every 5 seconds when you install the Nokia PC suite. Because the menu button is not in the place where it’d normally be, it’s the thin blue button on the right hand side I found myself pressing on the messaging button thinking it was the menu. The pencil button I am still trying to figure out what it does as it doesn’t seem to do anything.
I think the gap between the buttons & the screen is a good idea. As I have large fingers the gap stops me getting fingerprints on the screen. The memory card (I bought a 2Gb card) fits just above the pop port. I only had just cut my nails before I opened up the card slot & I found it quite easy to open. I was going to get the K800i but I’ve heard that the joystick can fail & more annoyingly the camera cover slides open too easily. The joystick on the N73 is perfectly designed as it’s really responsive & easy to press down as you don’t have to press down too far.
I have unlimited use of MSN & Skype on my plan so if you’re at work or school you can use MSN messenger. It’s quite easy to use as it acts in the same way as a text message.
I am giving this phone 5 stars, as it’s an amazing phone. Nokia users will find themselves at home, & Sony Ericsson users will need a little time to adjust to the phone.