Smart Phones a dream of everyone who loves to communicate, text msg, use the web on phone, likes to take photos, transfer data, send n receive files, listen to music, radio and much much more...
After 3 yrs of such a dream I got this N73 Music Edition by Nokia for INR 17000 in Nov 2007. I loved my handset.. it sure was an achievement from my savings and a dream come true... I love photography a lot but dont have DSLR yet, so N73 gave me a new perspective.
Pros:
Excellent Camera
Easy Navigation & GUI
Excellent n Easy PC communication
Fast Internet (speed also depends on EDGE support by your Network provider n current Users online at a particular network tower.. just like any communication channel)
Shortcuts and Symbian
FM + MP3
Memory Card + Office Applications + PDF reader + 3rd party SW installable (like opera)
Dual Camera - ability to use it as a WebCam
Cons:
Hangs if the memory is full, MultiTasking is what you do in your office but NOT with a Nokia Mobile
Photo Quality reduces the more photos u click... again the same memory thing
Free Memory Card has no warranty kinda.... it gets corrupt often.
Customer Care and Service Centre People are hopelessly foolish and just there to make quick money
Accessories are very very expensive and its a waste
NOT WORTH the money u spend...I read this nokia is dumping bad handsets in India. See the consumer court website.. it says it clearly. https://consumergrievance.com
Phone becomes slow when more than one application is ON
WHile clicking a photo if you get a call.. phone Freezes for 3-5 seconds
Sliding Camera cover becomes loose
Dialed Number - recent calls when pressing the green button does NOT show the number, only name... if multiple nos. then one has to go on Contacts and see which number you want to dial again.. this is a real pain.
In Reply to sms.. there is Create SMS.. which blindly creates a new sms.. ideally that option shud not be there... when u have REPLY just below it.
The joystick Middle Navigation is Bad... it gets loose.and then one has to press hard
The main 4 button silver plate where the joystick is there in middle.. that silver part gets RUSTED.. yes.. this is true.. its made of low quality material. You can see ANY N73 ME for that matter.
THe Gallery button on side of the phone is stupid.. while clicking photo the finger usually presses the Gallery button its WRONGLY LOCATED.... these guys should do some Consumer Product Usability Research before designing it..
It hangs.. ALL NOKIA EXPENSIVE HANDSETS HAVE SOFTWARE ISSUES, THEY HANG .
if you dont trust this.. buy one.. I am sure you will agree to all this after 6--7months of using the mobile.
The biggest proof of bad handsets by Nokia is.. Go to a Nokia Service Store or Repair Guy.. see how many people come there in 5 hours.. and then go to SOny Erricson Store.. see how many come... you will realize, just as I did, its just not WORTH buying a Nokia for all your Hard Earned Money as the quality of the handset is B grade... have u ever heard a Sony Erricson giving problems? how many such cases... think about it. I dont want anyone else to go through the mental torture of not being able to use your handset properly when u badly badly need it.