Comments on: Nokia E73 Mode is my daily driver, even in a world of amazing devices

By: Dave Lindberg

Dave Lindberg — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:52:05 +0000

It is weird. I also bought a Samsung Vibrant as my next Android OS phone two weeks ago. While I LOVE the Android OS, why is it so slow even on a 1ghz processor?

I loved my Nokia E71, and the Nokia E73 on T-Mobile looks to be the phone to continue my T-Mobile contract for another year.

I hate that 'we all' deal with charging our 'smartphones' every 4-5 hours with heavy usage... when my E71 (with heavy usage) can go DAYS without being charged!

I'm coming back to you Nokia!

By: AVP

AVP — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:49:17 +0000

Excellent QWERTY smart-phone all around. My only complain is about the looks. I am a long time E-series user who has E61, E71 and now E73 on the record. E71 was a stunning, stainless steel wrapped beauty. When I first opened the box with E73 I was blowing away how plain phone looked and felt compare to E71. I wish Nokia kept the body of E71 and used the internals of E73 in this phone. Left soft key is making a squeaky noise when pressed. I hope it will go as I use I more. In a week e73 has grown on me thanks to it’s upgraded hardware. I have customized it just the way I like it and I is simply awesome. Here is the list of software I am currently using: Free-iSMS Pro 1.08($12 worth every penny, excel threaded messaging app, no stability issues) Gravity ($9.95, the best Twitter client for S60 hands down, also has facebook, google reader, laconica functionality built it) YouTube Google Maps Opera Mobile 10.1 SPB tv Ustream Skype Sports Tracker Ovi Maps Nokia Internet Radio Podcasting

By: Dale

Dale — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:47:55 +0000

I just got the E73 this week. I had been using an E71, originally with Centennial then AT&T and then T-Mobile.

The E73 is basically just a refined version of the E71 which is exactly what I wanted.

It is interesting that I use a similar set of apps on mine, I use Google and Ovi Maps, Olive Tree Bible, Opera Mobile the Messaging, YouTube, and Sports Tracker.

I am going to have to check out Gravity though. I haven't tried it.

By: IwannaN900

IwannaN900 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:46:42 +0000

Matt,

If you don’t want that N900, throw me a bone!!!!!

By: rh

rh — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:27:30 +0000

I got the E73 the same week that it came out because my blackberry experienced a trackball failure. It is not as good of a communications device in terms of speed, response capability, and ease of use. That unified inbox of the blackberry along with the ever present blinking light is a fierce combo.

However, my E73 is a better all around device. I am not hyper attentive to messaging, but I get what I need done at a more relaxed pace.

The S60 learning curve has been long and steep, but the this device is without a doubt the best value for the money on the market. It is also without a doubt the best candy bar QWERTY in the United States.

By: Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:55:34 +0000

Matus201 – I tried iSMS before, but it seemed to cause issues with the stability of the device at times. There is quite a process to get it signed and I just want Nokia or a 3rd party to release a good app I can use for this. I understand threaded SMS is coming in the N8 and as a father of teen girls I NEED threaded SMS!

By: Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:54:09 +0000

Shaun – I guess my Google Maps use comes from using it so much on Android devices. I do use Ovi Maps when I travel and will try using it more now that the E73 really is my daily device. It has gotten much better and with the shortcuts I finally found it is very functional and capable.

By: James

James — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:10:13 +0000

Matt – I think you may be right. I should have returned my Captivate. I am going to use my E73 on a day to day basis and the Captivate when I can run Froyo on it.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:27:33 +0000

I'm always puzzled why people use Google Maps instead of Ovi Maps? The latter always works better for me especially with side-loaded maps and built in turn by turn sat nav.

Google Maps only works if you've got a data connection.

By: matus201

matus201 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:16:18 +0000

If you want a great freeware application for threaded sms, use Free i-SMS v1.03 (the newer versions are paid- sure you can find them cracked (v1.08), but I personally stick with v1.03 as it provides all the functions I need).

Google it, or use this link http://gallery.mobile9.com/f/979874/