Nokia launches Nokia N73 Special Edition designed specifically for the Arab market

Nokia today announced the launch of the Nokia N73 Special Edition which will be initially exclusively available in the Middle East and North Africa markets.

The launch coincides with the Holy month of Ramadan and the offer includes a full range of applications, carefully tailored to meet the needs of consumers in the Arab world.

Fully featured with a new look
The Nokia N73 Special Edition is available in an elegant new soft white colour with subtle highlights. The fully featured sales package includes a 2GB mini SD memory card, matching leather pouch and high performance stereo headset. In addition to a large 2.4 inch display, the stunning multimedia computer features a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and integrated stereo speakers for optimized audio pleasure.

Packed with applications
The new Nokia N73 Special Edition includes a unique portfolio of pre-loaded applications including a collection of Azkars for the morning and the evening, an Islamic Organizer with audible alarms for the five daily prayers, a Qibla direction indicator and a Hijri calendar. The Hajj and Umrah application provides simple step-by-step descriptions for the Hajj and Umrah, while the Ramadaniat application explains all the instructions and rules for the Holy month of Ramadan. Also included with these on the 2GB miniSD card are two Islamic e-books and a Universal Dictionary application which supports English, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu and French.

'In addition the Nokia N73 Special Edition offers unique Ramadan Greetings, a very special customized e-card application that enables families and friends to send greeting cards through SMS or MMS in celebration of this Holy month' said Neil Gordon, Vice President for Multimedia, Nokia, Middle East & Africa, 'This new edition is a reflection of Nokia's commitment to continuously provide consumers with tailored services, based on their needs and requirements.'

And more to download
In addition to the pre-loaded content consumers using the Nokia N73 Special Edition can also download other additional applications directly from the Download! feature on the device. Downloadable content includes the Name of Allah application, exclusively available for Nokia users as well as a third e-book.

Available in 3G, quadband EDGE/GSM networks, the Nokia N73 Special Edition has all the diversity of a multimedia computer, enabled with the S60 3rd Edition Software on Symbian OS.

The Nokia N73 Special Edition is expected be available in retail outlets next week.