Nokia
N-Gage QD
N-Gage QD refines game controls, front-position calling and external MMC access while retaining the original game-card platform and Bluetooth multiplayer, with native MP3, FM and USB removed.
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- Platform
- Symbian Series 60 smartphone
- Operating system
- Symbian OS 6.1 / Series 60 first generation
Overview
N-Gage QD refines game controls, front-position calling and external MMC access while retaining the original game-card platform and Bluetooth multiplayer, with native MP3, FM and USB removed.
Period and variants
The 14 April 2004 factory announcement planned May availability for the 900/1800 MHz model in Europe, Africa and Asia, and June for the 850/1900 MHz Americas model. These are separate dual-band variants. The June retail review tested v03.15; QD retains Symbian 6.1 and first-generation Series 60.
A four-way pad and separate OK key replace the original clickable navigation control. External full-size MMC access improves card changes, but the retail review requires menu preparation before removal. Its tested 512 MB card does not establish a universal supported maximum.
The contemporary original BL-6C is 1070 mAh, and the factory guide identifies BL-6C as the approved battery. The 2.5 mm headset connection is mono. Third-party playback does not restore the removed native MP3 player, FM radio or USB hardware. User storage and runtime memory remain separate. The blue photographed shell is not evidence of a launch colour.
Sources
- Nokia — original QD press release and Ewan Spence launch-attendee report, 14 April 2004
- All About Symbian — Ewan Spence actual QD retail package, 15 June 2004, v03.15
- Mobile-review — actual N-Gage QD physical inspection, 28 July 2004
- Nokia — original 2004 QD user-guide opening excerpt, including approved BL-6C; mirror
Image credit
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