If the original N-Gage is like a sleek sports car that looks great from a distance, but compromises a comfy design for a sexy look, then the N-Gage QD is the Ford Sierra of phones. Short stockly, powerfull... and with a blood red racing line to make it go faster. In the original N-Gage review, I put forward the argument that it was a phone, because you needed a SIM card to switch it on. Well, you still need a SIM card to switch the N-Gage QD on, but our review copy came with a dummy SIM card in the box. According to Nokia, in some regions this will be in the commercial package (we're still waiting to hear exactly where). But this is a good idea – people can buy the phone, use it as a standalone console and PDA Organiser, and never go near any mobile phone network. We're getting closer to a games machine now. This is a useful feature for kids. |
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