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N73 Godfather Edition: Nokia makes an offer we can't refuse?
We're not sure this is a legit item from Nokia proper, but we like it anyway. The Nokia N73 "Godfather Edition" is apparently coming out 35 years after the first Godfather film was released to commemorate the occasion. We're not sure if we like the box or the all-black N73 better here, but for your viewing pleasure the full Godfather movie comes on a 256MB memory card thoughtfully included with the phone. Even if watching the movie on the miniscule screen doesn't satisfy, it'll at least remind us to bring out that full DVD soon for a special viewing.
Nokia sues shops carrying Nokir E828, ignores manufacturer
Well, well Nokia. You choose to go after shops selling the Nokir E828, but then politely ignore Brando, reseller of the infamous (and uniquely Nokia-like) "Nokir" brand based on the silliness of Chinese trademark and copyright laws. We guess if Nokia can't get the Nokir handsets off the market one way, there's always another way. We peeped the Nokia E828 just recently and from all looks, the Nokir unit was a semi-dead ringer for the actual Nokia N73 in terms of looks alone. But, while we weren't able to peel back the Nokir cover, who knows what was really inside. Nokia doesn't seem to care and just wants these Nokir E828 handsets off shelves in the Hong Kong area. So, if you're really, really wanting one of these Nokirs and you're in the Hong Kong area, better hurry before they're all gone from your local wireless shop courtesy of Nokia.[Via Gearfuse]
3's X-Series platform reviewed on Nokia N73
With cellular providers upping fees left and right, it's refreshing to finally see a provider offer up a valuable package to its users with a halfway decent pricetag. UK's 3 has struck a nerve with 3G gurus and multi-taskers alike, and its flagship X-Series platform has received a thorough critiquing from the folks at Digital Lifestyles. Currently running on Nokia's N73 (with Sony Ericsson's W950i to follow in January), the all-you-can-download approach to utilizing 3G applications apparently did fairly well in testing. Garnering praise in the diversity and usability departments, reviewers were pleased with the inclusion of Skype, Yahoo Go!, Mobile Mail, 3's web browser, and Windows Live Messenger -- all of which performed at least up to expectations for the low £5 ($9.85) per month fee. The only major digs came from the lack of SkypeOut support (which is promised for the future), no caller ID data on incoming Skype calls, and the inability to control / watch recorded shows via SlingPlayer. Of course, the latter headache will only bother those who spring for the £10 ($19.70) monthly package, which includes the ability to purchase the Sling software for a discounted £99 ($194.95) and use OrbPC to boot. Overall, the crew was generally pleased with the service and its performance on the N73, and while it called the SlingPlayer "a pig to set up," it dubbed the X-Series platform "the future" of cellphones.
