The nokia N73 ME is starting to show up on online retailers’ websites. Well known cell phone dealer plemix has them in stock. Hi-Mobile.net has it in stock as well. With prices of about $540, it is quite pricey (the regular N73 sells for about $420).

Nokia stores at NYC and Chicago will be offering discounts on certain Nokia models on Black Friday. These discounts will only be applicable in-store at the two Nokia Flagship stores.

$150 off on 7380 - down to $399.99
$100 off on N80 - down to $499.99
$70 off on N90 - down to $429.99
$70 off on 6126 - down to $199.99
$60 off on N72 - down to $359.99
$50 off on N71 - down to $399.99

There will also be giveaways on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (1 Nokia 770 Tablet and 2 Nokia 6216’s each day).

SOURCE: Darla Mack

Mobile-Review has posted a review of the latest version of Windows Mobile, aka Crossbar. The review is quite detailed and is well written. It can be read here.

From the webpage:

The list of major changes introduced in Windows Mobile 6.0 for Pocket PC:

• Revamped outlook, refined icons;
• Totally re-mastered sound theme;
• Increased interface speed;
• Bundled IP-telephony (VoIP, SIP standard);
• Smart Dial 2.0, fast search through contacts, call history; removable on-screen virtual keyboard;
• Any tune can be assigned to any event;
• Support for shortcuts in Outlook Mobile;
• Full-fledged meetings arrangement system;
• Support for HTML in messages;
• Smart Filter – handy and fast search through messages;
• Numerous MS Exchange 2007-tailored changes;
• Integration with Windows Live online-services;
• Marketplace – purchase, download, and install directly from the device;
• Encryption – bundled memory card encryption

The Nokialist has posted a review of a pre-production Nokia N95. As posted on the blog, the initial review covers the general phone design, features and functionality of the phone. Detailed reviews on the camera and the S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 are to follow.

Read the review here.

Carnival of the Mobilists #54 is out and can be read at The Golden Swamp Blog. It’s filled with great articles as always and is a great read for all mobile enthusiasts. More on the articles as I finish reading them!