Nokia 7373 Swivel Fashion Phone

Nokia 7373 is one of the latest devices in Nokia's new L'Amour 2 collection. Featuring the latest S40 UI, this swiveling member of the collection is a slight upgrade over its predecessor, the 7370. Armed with a 2-megapixel camera and an expandable memory card slot, the 7373 is a triband (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz) phone and, like the 7370 before it, has support for EDGE data networks.

Physical Aspects

The 7373 has a spring loaded swiveling mechanism that makes it really easy to push open. With just a slight nudge, the phone will swivel open automatically. This makes things pretty easy when answering calls or trying to reply messages. Our review unit came in a black and dark brown colour scheme with bronze highlights in a few areas. The leather-like battery cover is nice and gives a touch of class to the 7373. Overall, the build quality of our review unit was really good. The swiveling mechanism was very solid and should withstand heavy usage. When closed, the 7373 has a flat top with a curved bottom. The screen takes up most of the real estate on the front of the phone since there are no buttons accessible when the device is closed. I would have preferred at least a navigational D-pad on the front. At least then I wouldn't have to open the phone every time I wanted to read an SMS. However, that would have just spoilt the overall design of the phone. A matter of form over function here, I suppose. The top, not the bottom, houses the familiar pop-port connector and charging jack. Volume keys are located on the right side of the 7373. On the left you will find the signature L'Amour cloth tag along with the dedicated camera key and power button. The back of the 7373 houses the 2-megapixel camera lens. Swiveling the 7373 open, the display will automatically reorient itself so that the picture won't be upside down. It can't be swiveled 360 degrees, so if you swiveled it open clockwise, it will have to be closed counterclockwise. The keypad is white backlit and has a very nice feel to it. The 5-way navigational D-pad is flanked by both left and right softkeys, and Call and End keys. The keypad is set flush with the body but provides pretty good feedback. The keys are large enough to be comfortably pressed on. Hiding just behind the curved end of the top portion, you will find the 7373's built-in stereo speakers. Measuring 88mm x 43mm x 23mm (3.5" x 1.7" x .9") and weighing only 104g (3.7oz), the Nokia 7373 is sure to be a hit amongst the ladies. With a solid build and an attractive design, fashion aficionados should have the 7373 on their list when shopping for fashion phones.