The Mobile Gadgeteer takes a stab at reviewing the Nokia N73 and N93

I never knew Matthew Miller was in the blogger relations program, you learn something new every day! In this review he checks out the N73 and N93, comparing them to their previous models the N70 and N90. Some highlights:

I have posted the pros and cons of the devices, used one device as my main device for a few months (the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N70), been impressed with some high end features, been disappointed with other features (no vibrate on Nokia N90, rather poor still camera on Nokia N93, low memory issues), and overall have enjoyed being a part of this program. The two latest devices sent for me to check out were the Nokia N73 and Nokia N93. I was most excited about trying the Nokia N93 with upgraded specs over the N90, but after a month or so of using both devices I actually prefer and am quite impressed with the Nokia N73 for a daily usage device.

[Talking about N73:]

The camera only takes photos in landscape mode.

Bluetooth 2.0 is integrated in the device, but WiFi is not included.

I actually am planning on taking the N73 to CES to post entries to
Flickr for my Geek.com CES coverage of products I see on the show
floor. The N73 supports posting to Flickr right from the device Gallery
so uploading pics only takes a couple button presses.

The only issue I have can think of in regards to the N73 is the rather flat, small keys on the keypad.

[Talking about N93:]

The back cover does not come off easily to get to the SIM card and battery and doesn’t really slide back on either, rather it snaps back into place. I thought it would fall apart after a few times popping it off and on, but I have done this a number of times over my review period and it still looks and functions just like when it arrived.

The POP-Port cover is removable and I lost it within the first couple days of checking it out.

I actually found still photos taken with the N90’s 2 megapixel camera to be a bit better quality.

An 802.11 b/g WiFi radio and Bluetooth 2.0 radio are both included in the device, as well as a 3G UMTS radio and tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz). Cingular customers may not be happy with the connectivity of the N93 since their primary U.S. band is 850 MHz and that is not supported on this device, the same as the N90.

I tried to use the N93 exclusively for a couple of weeks, but I just couldn’t hear my callers as well as I needed to when holding the device up to my head.

Source: The Mobile Gadgeteer

You know my style by now, I like to point out the negative aspects of any review because they’re often the most ignored by people. They want to know what makes a device GREAT! Well I want to know what makes a device a pain in the ass to use. Check out Matt’s full review to get a more in depth picture of these devices, as well as their good aspects.