Phone "Nokia N73": characteristics, photo, reviews

One of the best communicators in 2006, which combined excellent technical specifications and allowed to solve an impressive list of various tasks, is "Nokia N73". This device continues to be used by many subscribers of mobile operators to date. About him and will go further speech.

Who was this smartphone aimed at

At the time of its release, the communicator H73 was the best device on the "Symbian" software platform. He had the most productive semiconductor chip and excellent technical specifications. All this allowed to run on this gadget any existing software that was compiled for such devices. Also, support for mobile networks of the 3rd generation allowed large file sizes for those times to be downloaded to this smartphone very quickly. All previously listed allowed to attribute this device to the premium segment of communicators in 2006. That is, this "smart" phone was intended for the most demanding users. Now this software platform is outdated. As a result, there is no software update, and the phone has become a regular "dialer" with support for data transfer and installed two cameras.

Equipment

"Nokia N73" could boast of such accessories and accessories:

• Removable battery model BP-6M with a nominal capacity of 1100 mAh.

• Charging adapter AC-4 from Nokia.

• Branded external speaker system HS-23.

• CD with the installation version of specialized software for PC PC Suite from the developer of Nokia.

• User's Manual.

• A booklet on the software of this platform.

• Branded warranty card.

• Instructions for the quick start of the communicator.

In this list there is not enough external storage and a cover. These two accessories had to be bought immediately so that you could use this smart phone to the maximum. The first of them allowed to increase several times the amount of internal memory, and the second saved the initial state of the device.

Design, ease of use and ergonomics

Most of the plastic was made the body of the "Nokia N73". The upper part of the case was occupied by a conventional display (unlike most current mobile devices, it was not touch-sensitive!). Under it were the control buttons on the "Nokia N73". The upper row was occupied by two function buttons, the purpose of which varied depending on which application was opened on the display, and the joystick. The latter performed navigational functions and allowed to confirm the performed actions. The second row consisted of the start and end buttons of the call. Below there were the number keys, which were surrounded around the perimeter by additional function keys (for example, the quick launch of the browser). Above the screen, except for the name of the model of the cell phone and the company logo, there was a conversational speaker. There was also a front camera. On the top of the gadget was a loud speaker. On the opposite side of the device, all wired interfaces of the device were output. There was a POP-PORT port for connecting an external speaker system and a familiar round socket for connecting a charging adapter to the smartphone. On the right side of the device are grouped all control buttons. This is the regulation of the level of sound, it is also the control of the camera, this is the lock of the device. On the back of the communicator was an unusual "slider", which protected the main camera from possible damage. It was behind this non-standard component that there was an eye of the main camera. There was also a single LED, which allowed even good photos to be obtained even with poor lighting conditions.

CPU

Only one computational module was implemented in the central processing unit "Nokia N73". The characteristics of its technical specifications indicated that this single core was based on the ARM9 architecture, which is out of date today. Its clock frequency was 220 MHz. For today's high-performance devices these values look really modest. But in 2006 such hardware specifications for the normal functioning of the software platform "Symbian" was quite enough. Any applied software on such a "stuffing" was launched without any problems at all. Now this operating system is not supported by the manufacturer and does not develop. Some other system software can not be installed on this communicator. Therefore, the owners of H73 will have to settle for what is already on the gadget.

Memory subsystem of the communicator

The amount of RAM in this communicator model was 64 MB. And the capacity of the integrated data warehouse was 42 MB. As it is easy to guess at the specified values, this clearly was not enough for comfortable work on this device. Therefore, without fail it was necessary to install an additional external drive into this smartphone. A slot for installing mini-SD cards was present in Nokia N73. The characteristic of this group of drives indicated a maximum capacity of 2 GB. This is the largest amount of memory and could be inserted into the corresponding expansion slot of this mobile device.

Display

The non-touch display's diagonal in this mobile gadget was 2.36 inches. His height resolution was 320 points, and width - 240 pixels. The pixel density on its surface was 325 ppi. Even now, you can find smartphones of entry-level, which has fewer dots per inch. So from this position, this display still continues to be relevant. The number of color shades displayed was 262 thousand. The matrix of the screen was manufactured using the technology of "TFT". Its main drawback is the distortion of colors when deviating from the right angle of view. But in 2006, there were no worthy alternatives to this matrix. In any case, the screen "Nokia N73", both from the position of the parameters, and from the position of quality, did not cause any criticism. And some of its parameters, as noted earlier in the text, even now better than some low-end entry-level devices.

Cameras

The sensor at 3.2 MP was at the main camera in the Nokia N73. The photos obtained with its use at that time had the best quality among similar devices. Also in the list of functions of this camera it is possible to allocate technology of autofocus (in 2006 it was a great rarity), digital 4-fold zoom and LED backlighting (even now it is not available in every device). All this in the sum even now allows you to get very good pictures on such a communicator. Video this camera allowed to record in the format 352x288. By today's standards, this is a disgusting quality, but in 2006, something better was impossible to find. There was also a front camera in the " Nokia N73. "The photos obtained with its use were of much worse quality, which is not surprising, and it had a sensitive element of only 0.3 MP. Its capabilities were sufficient only for video calls. And that video quality in this case was Far from ideal.

Battery and device autonomy

Battery on the "Nokia N73" with a nominal capacity of 1100 mAh allowed in the standby mode to work 14 days on one of its charging. In reality, with an average load, it could be expected to last 3-5 days. With a greater load, the time was shortened to 2 days. Well, with the maximum savings on a single charge, you could stretch out even 7 days. Therefore, from the standpoint of autonomy, "N73" on the backgrounds of the current gadgets is beyond competition. A key role in this was played by several factors, among them an energy-efficient processor, a small display and a high degree of optimization of the software component of the communicator. The only thing that can be noted about this is the lack of an accessory, like an external battery for Nokia N73. It would not be superfluous during a long trip and would greatly increase the already long battery life of the mobile device.

Communicator Operating System

The most recent firmware "Nokia N73" was based on the operating system "Symbian" with the serial number 9.1. In the future, no updates to the system software. This is a simple explanation: in the market appeared newer models of communicators with the updated software. It was on them that the accent of the manufacturer was made. But even this, albeit obsolete version of the system software, it is enough to run almost any application on this device. To change the operating system and at the expense of it to improve the functionality of the device is impossible. Therefore, the owners of this model smartphone will have to be satisfied with what is already available. Separately, it should be noted that this operating system is no longer supported and is not updated by the manufacturer. The future, alas, this software platform does not. Although in its time (in 2006), the Finnish company and its operating system were the legislators in the market of system software for mobile gadgets.

Applied software

Initially, an impressive set of applied software was installed on the "Nokia N73". There is a built-in browser that allows you to view even now most web portals. If necessary, you can install the "Opera Mini" viewer. Its main advantage is the compression of data when it is received and sent. As a result, you can get a significant savings in traffic. Also, an e-mail client is integrated into the smartphone. You can connect to it any electronic mail box and receive from it incoming correspondence. Also this software tool allows, if necessary and the presence of an established connection to the Global Web, to send at any time an e-mail. For unpretentious calculations on this device there is a calculator built in the OS with a basic set of functions. If necessary, you can expand the functionality of the device by installing an additional same product, but based on Java software. In principle, any software that is based on this software platform, can theoretically function on this model of the communicator. The limitation in this case can be the size of the executable file, which can exceed the capacity of the integrated data storage and information, that is, its maximum size should not exceed 42 MB. In fact, this value is even smaller: part of the memory is used by system processes. But, as practice shows, for the applied software platform "Symbian" this size of 42 MB is enough.

Restoration of working capacity

With certain failures in the software system of this device, you can restore it to work. For this you have to flash "Nokia N73" Again. In this case it is necessary to perform the following steps:

• On a computer connected to the Internet, we download the latest up-to-date firmware of this communicator. It should be noted right away that this device is not supported on the official website of the Finnish manufacturer. Therefore, you will have to use any other available information resource with this information.

• We install the package PC Suite from the complete CD.

• We connect by means of a specialized interface cord a smartphone to the computer.

• We launch the package of specialized software PC Suite, and with it we install the firmware on the mobile device.

Ways of exchanging data with the outside world and getting data back

Smartphone "Nokia N73" Even by today's standards can boast an impressive list of ways to transfer information. This list includes this:

• Infrared port - this way of sending and receiving information was originally intended for data exchange with similar mobile devices. In fact, it is an earlier very very widespread Blutuz. Current gadgets with the help of this port can also control various household devices (for example, TVs or satellite receivers). But at that time no one had thought about this possibility and, accordingly, did not develop such a program. As a result, any communicator on the "Symbian" platform is deprived of such an opportunity as the management of household devices with the help of an infrared port.

• The device had only one SIM card slot. The device itself is equipped with transmitters, which allow it to work only in cellular networks GSM (the second name is 2G) and UMTS (or 3G). In the latter case, the maximum allowable speed is 384 Kbps.

• There is also in this "smart" phone "Blutuz". Its version is 2.0. This is a great way to send and receive small files (for example, photos).

• To connect to various electronic computers in this device was implemented port "YUSB".

• The POP-PORT port is provided for outputting the audio signal to the wired headset. Alas, the usual headphones or an acoustic system with a 3.5 mm audio jack to such a gadget can not be connected.

Price of the communicator

Phone "Nokia N73" in a new state, as it is easy to guess, 10 years after the start of sales can not be purchased. You can buy a supported version of this gadget on various trading platforms in the Global Web. For example, on ebay.com to become the owner of such a device in a relatively good condition can be for $ 40. But still in this case it is recommended to pay attention to proposals from $ 60 and above. In this case, the state of the device will be much better. The second option for buying such a device is Chinese Internet shopping portals. For example, on Aliexpress such a mobile device can be purchased for 3,500 rubles. But in this case, you get a restored device, in which the body is replaced and cleaning and memory optimization are performed. The last specified price puts this flagship 10-year-old prescription in a row with modern entry-level smartphones. On the one hand, this price is too high. But here the legendary Finnish quality in this case makes itself felt.

Reviews of owners about the "smart" phone

Certain complaints have owners on the "Nokia N73". The reviews highlight the following:

• Relatively inflated cost of the device against the background of competitors. On the other hand, all the quality solutions of this world-famous Finnish manufacturer have never been available. This is the case when you have to pay extra for a quality item of a well-known manufacturer. Well, the fact that most of the smartphones of this model to this day is actively used by subscribers is superfluous to this confirmation.

• High screen grain. This remark is true against the background of current devices. But in 2006, the display of the "H73" was one of the best resolution resolution. The same can be said about the matrix underlying the screen. At that time, the technology of "TFT" was advanced and allowed to receive the best quality displays of mobile devices.

• A certain criticism is caused by the joystick. After 2-3 years of active operation (according to the owners), it is necessary to change it to a new one, since the old one ceases to work. On the other hand, there is nothing terrible in this - in any workshop such repairs are not so difficult. The cost of such an accessory is very modest. Therefore, there is nothing terrible in this.

But the advantages of this model are much greater. Phone "Nokia N73" even now in terms of functionality is not inferior to most modern mobile devices of entry level. And the hardware stuffing at it at the time of release was advanced and ahead of the order of the majority of competitors. Another plus - a high degree of autonomy. Even now on a regular battery such smart phones manage to stretch 12 hours on one of its charging - and this is all after 10 years of use! Most modern gadgets like that certainly can not boast.

Results

All the best developments of the legendary Finnish company in 2006 were harmoniously unified in "Nokia N73". The result was a smartphone that was out of competition and provided the maximum level of functionality. And the cost of 3500 rubles for today - is superfluous to all the previously listed confirmation.