Nokia has started shippiong the Nokia N73, a multimedia mobile phone (called by Nokia a "multimedia computer") with photography features and integrated stereo speakers. 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.

Available in 3G or quadband EDGE/GSM networks, the Nokia N73 is based on the S60 3rd Edition Software on Symbian OS.

With a high-quality 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N73 provides 'real' photo quality up to 10" x 8" (25 x 20 cm).

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 selection and search customer reviews, receive personalized recommendations and shop right from their Nokia N73.

The Mobipocket Reader software transforms the smartphone 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.