Nokia has announce that shipments have begun for the Nokia N73, a multimedia computer with photography features and integrated stereo speakers.

Nokia N73 More Photos View Specs

The Nokia N73 includes a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for social networks on the Internet like Flickr, the world's leading online photo sharing community.

Available in 3G or quad-band EDGE/GSM networks, the Nokia N73 has all the diversity of a multimedia computer enabled with the S60 3rd Edition Software on Symbian OS. Combining photography features with support for browsing, email and Internet communities renders the Nokia N73 the ultimate connected camera.

A high-quality 3.2-megapixel (2048 x 1536 px) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N73 provides 'real' photo quality up to 10" x 8" (25 x 20 cm). Thanks to the mechanical shutter and advanced auto-focus, photos are sharper, boasting crisp detail with reduced movement distortion, even in low light conditions. Once snapped, photo or video viewing is simple on the large, high resolution 2.4-inch full screen landscape viewfinder.

Display photos on the screen, edge to edge, by simply pressing the dedicated review key. The active toolbar interface provides a one-touch selection to send photos via email, Bluetooth connectivity or MMS, print or upload them onto an Internet community. Users can create a slideshow, complete with stereo music soundtrack, by selecting favorite images and digital tunes.

Less than 90cc, the Nokia N73 not only travels conveniently, but also has functionality for additional ease-of-use. The Nokia N73 has been designed to make photography easy. The dedicated controls for capture, zoom and review, together with the active toolbar interface provide intuitive and fast control of key camera functions.

Nokia N73 users will also be able to use Amazon's Mobipocket Reader and Amazon Anywhere features, which will be preinstalled on the device in certain areas. With Amazon Anywhere shoppers can get immediate access to Amazon's expansive selection and search customer reviews, receive personalized recommendations and shop right from their Nokia N73. Mobipocket Reader transforms your multimedia computer into a universal eBook reader with access to more than 25,000 eBooks from major US, German, French and Spanish publishers.

The Nokia N73 is estimated to retail at roughly 400 euro without tax and subsidies and is available in three color combinations: silver grey/deep plum, frost white/metallic red and frost white/mocha brown.

- Nokia N73 Specs