Nokia N73 - Discussion Thread

Tejstar · 04-07-2006, 8:13 AM

This phone has really caught my eye (well the pictures have anyway!) I'm still deciding between the Nokia N80 and SE K800i, however people have complained of battery problems with the N80 and the mock-up I saw of the K800i yesterday seemed a tad chunky.

I’m thinking on waiting to see how the N73 stacks up, on the face of it the feature list is as good as the K800i (especially in terms of camera) 3.2MP; autofocus; Carl Zeiss lens; slim candy bar design. One to watch for sure.

Click here for the Nokia site.

the porter · 04-07-2006, 8:19 AM

i also am watching this phone i have narrowed it now down to the n73 or the k800i one of these will be my new phone!!

the porter · 04-07-2006, 9:13 AM

mind you ive just spotted the se w950i 4gb internal memory touch screen interestin!!

richard plumb · 04-07-2006, 9:58 AM

I'd wait and see.

Main difference seems to be the wifi on the N80 (and obviously its a slide)

resolution is lower on the N73, but the screen is a lot bigger.

Camera is about the same?

andykn · 04-07-2006, 10:35 AM

I've just got an N80 and am delighted with it, although I am a complete Nokia disciple.

The Wi-Fi possibly isn't as useful as it sounds unless you really want to be able to integrate your phone with your IP connected home entertainment system or are often in locations where you have no laptop but Wi-fi access.

The web browser is good tho'

One great benefit for me of the slide system is that the keys are much bigger than I had on my previous N70, my fat fingers can use the keypad much easier.

Lack of lens cover on the back is not good. Camera has macro (close up) mode.

I've done three full charge/discharge cycles from new and have the latest firmware and I get about 4 days from the battery with light use.

2GB memory cards are available for this phone. Mini SD. The cost premium for Sony cards appears to have disappeared now, although I still don't like having to go proprietary.

hot-fuzz · 05-07-2006, 6:06 PM

This is the phone im looking at getting when its available, hopefully on upgrade.

Does anyone know when its out, some places say July, Some August??

Soulfinger · 05-07-2006, 6:34 PM

The N73 does seems more of a direct competitor for the K800i than the N80 is. I've just got the N80 and with the delays that faced I'm not convinced about the August dates I've seen for the N73. When I saw the initial info on the N73 and N93 I though about holding out but can't see them being out before Sept.

Tejstar · 05-07-2006, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Highlander1

This is the phone im looking at getting when its available, hopefully on upgrade.

Does anyone know when its out, some places say July, Some August??

I've heard it should be out around August, but I remember the Nokia N80 was meant to be out first thing this year!

hot-fuzz · 05-07-2006, 6:59 PM

Having seen mentions of the N80, ive just compared them both on the nokia site.
To be honest there isnt much to separate them.

Im not fussed with wifi and browsers etc, i just want an easy to use phone with smartphone capabilities.

The more i look at the N80, the more i like it, it has a better screen than the N73 :
N73 : 240x320
N80 : 352x416

but it is larger in size :
N73 : 110 x 49 x 19mm
N80 : 95 x 50 x 23mm

And im not sure of the N80 and the sliding motion, like a keypad to be accessible.

I might have to do some more research into the N73.

dman256 · 07-07-2006, 3:08 PM

This is the phone im looking forward to, looks V nice. Was going to go for the K800i but i dont think I could cope without being able to install Tom Tom or MSN on my phone (currently have one of the older Nokia Smart Phones) I just hope the battery life turns out to be better than the N80. Due for an upgrade on o2 in a couple of weeks time but think im deffo going to hold out for news on the N 73

Tejstar · 08-07-2006, 7:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Highlander1

The more i look at the N80, the more i like it, it has a better screen than the N73 :
N73 : 240x320
N80 : 352x416

but it is larger in size :
N73 : 110 x 49 x 19mm
N80 : 95 x 50 x 23mm

Didn't realise the screen was of a lower resolution on the N73, that's a shame. The N80 doesn't seem that bigger on paper, however the N73 is a candy bar which I prefer than sliders anyway.

Allblackdup · 22-07-2006, 11:24 AM

Hi all, Contract is due for an upgrade in the next 2 weeks.

I'm another one torn between the SEK800i and the Nokia N73. I'm quite willing to wait for the nokia if its in anyway better than the SE.

Does anyone know of any idea when we can expect to see the N73 released please?

Cheers

Gaz

Tejstar · 22-07-2006, 5:12 PM

The last I heard is sometime around August, that's if there's no delays...

BT@HOME · 24-07-2006, 9:13 AM

Nokia press release says that it is now shipping, and I've seen that VF online are showing that they have it.

Azzin · 24-07-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BT@HOME

Nokia press release says that it is now shipping, and I've seen that VF online are showing that they have it.

They sure do: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/index.cfm...okia&model=N73

Allblackdup · 24-07-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Azzin

They sure do: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/index.cfm...okia&model=N73

Quality!

Right, so what do people think of this phone? Who's gonna be the first to buy it and give us a review?
I've got to wait till the 10th August before i can upgrade so i've got a couple of weeks to decide. I love the Nokia's big screen, but as my last 2 phones have been SE's it'll be weird if i do go back to Nokia.
Its definately between this and the SEK800i.

Any thoughts?

*Bren* · 24-07-2006, 10:59 AM

i have been looking into the N93 & it looks like you can have sat nav on it. Can anyone confirm this?

Tunney · 24-07-2006, 12:14 PM

Yes, you can. Route 66 is available for it right now and TomTom support is coming soon.

Tejstar · 24-07-2006, 4:15 PM

Excellent – can’t believe it’s released. Although, I’ll have to wait a while for it to be released onto T-Mobile…

Tejstar · 26-07-2006, 3:07 PM

Went past a Vodafone shop yesterday after it had a big display in the window saying New N73’s arrived (or something like that). Was a bit disappointed as they had all sold out and had no promo copies on display. If anyone has one of these I’d appreciated some piccies!

Allblackdup · 26-07-2006, 8:51 PM

After seeing the link above that its now on Vodafone online, i thought i'd pop into my local store today to see if they had it in. It wasn't advertised at all yet, but they did have one in a display and them in stock. It is a very good looking piece of kit!!

Had a quick play about and its looking like a difficult decision between this and the SEK800i. They are both similar in size, but i'd say the nokia is slightly lighter. The SE's screen quality is very slightly better whilst the actual screen on the nokia is bigger. Loved the big screen on the nokia!

Clearly these are 2 excellent phones, packed with features and either will be a great buy. After having a play there was something about the nokia that wasn't there with the SE, so even though i have to wait 10 days or so,i'll be going for the Nokia. Hopefully the upgrade won't cost me too much either.

Will keep you posted.

Gaz

Tejstar · 27-07-2006, 8:42 AM

I'm surprised that the Nokia N73 is similar to the K800, I thought the N73 would be smaller (well at least slimmer!)

ma1234 · 28-07-2006, 4:17 PM

My Voda upgrade arrived today, not had chance to play much yet and not expecting it to be that much better than my N70 but we will see. It is however unbranded (even the box is generic Nokia), SIM free stock, so far tried Orange PAYG, Virign PAYG and of course my Voda contract SIM and all work fine.

meath man · 28-07-2006, 6:38 PM

can someone who has got the phone give a review of the nokia n73 and possibly some pictures......it would be much appreciated.

Does anyone know when the nokia n73 will be released on the mobile phone networks here in the Republic of Ireland.....Vodafone, 02, 3 etc

ma1234 · 28-07-2006, 7:13 PM

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Originally Posted by meath man

can someone who has got the phone give a review of the nokia n73 and possibly some pictures......it would be much appreciated.

Does anyone know when the nokia n73 will be released on the mobile phone networks here in the Republic of Ireland.....Vodafone, 02, 3 etc

Not sure about a review as such but happy to answer any questions etc. if I can. I can compare with N70 if that is any help.

meath man · 28-07-2006, 7:39 PM

yea just a few

1. have you tried to put a wma music file onto the phone - it says it supports the format in the specs...

2. does the phone feel heavy/bulky in your pocket etc

any chance of you uploading a few photos of the phone in action....?

Pumauk · 29-07-2006, 4:32 PM

yeah post some pics!!

Tejstar · 29-07-2006, 5:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumauk

yeah post some pics!!

Seconded!

Allblackdup · 29-07-2006, 6:25 PM

Thirded.... plz can we have some pics taken with the camera too??

ma1234 · 29-07-2006, 8:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meath man

yea just a few

1. have you tried to put a wma music file onto the phone - it says it supports the format in the specs...

2. does the phone feel heavy/bulky in your pocket etc

any chance of you uploading a few photos of the phone in action....?

1. Transferred wma music file ripped via WMP11. played fine.

2. Not to me it doesn't, feels less bulky than the N70, keypad is easier to use as is the joystick rather than the pad thing on the N70.

22-07-2006, 11:24 AM	#12
Allblackdup Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cardiff, South Wales Thanks: Gave 15, Got 3 Posts: 197	Hi all, Contract is due for an upgrade in the next 2 weeks. I'm another one torn between the SEK800i and the Nokia N73. I'm quite willing to wait for the nokia if its in anyway better than the SE. Does anyone know of any idea when we can expect to see the N73 released please? Cheers Gaz
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26-07-2006, 8:51 PM	#21
Allblackdup Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cardiff, South Wales Thanks: Gave 15, Got 3 Posts: 197	After seeing the link above that its now on Vodafone online, i thought i'd pop into my local store today to see if they had it in. It wasn't advertised at all yet, but they did have one in a display and them in stock. It is a very good looking piece of kit!! Had a quick play about and its looking like a difficult decision between this and the SEK800i. They are both similar in size, but i'd say the nokia is slightly lighter. The SE's screen quality is very slightly better whilst the actual screen on the nokia is bigger. Loved the big screen on the nokia! Clearly these are 2 excellent phones, packed with features and either will be a great buy. After having a play there was something about the nokia that wasn't there with the SE, so even though i have to wait 10 days or so,i'll be going for the Nokia. Hopefully the upgrade won't cost me too much either. Will keep you posted. Gaz
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29-07-2006, 6:25 PM	#29
Allblackdup Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cardiff, South Wales Thanks: Gave 15, Got 3 Posts: 197	Thirded.... plz can we have some pics taken with the camera too??
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