Nokia NGage QD (Nokia N-Gage QD)

Member Name: antaz

Product:	Nokia N-Gage QD
Date:	23/08/05 (934 review reads)
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Advantages: Plays Games, Internet Enabled, Room for programs, Bluetooth

Disadvantages: Bulky, Not as Attractive as Some, Prone to Wear.

The Nokia NGage QD is not only a phone, but also a games station. NGage games are the most advanced and graphically superior games around for mobile phones. Some of these games can even be played multiplayer over vast distances, using the "NGage Arena". NGage Arena is a piece of software that links the phones together via GPRS.

The NGage QD's GPRS access is useful, as it allows you to view web pages, and even use some browser based instant messengers such as MSN. Personally, i even managed to post a few messeges on some forums using my NGage QD. The one downside to the GPRS however, is that it's painfully slow... But what else can you expect from GPRS? Its like dial-up with two broken legs.

Besides from being a phone, an internet access tool, and a games station, the NGage QD can meet many other needs. Programs can be downloaded to the NGage QD using GPRS or bluetooth, which perform a variety of tasks. Some of these programs can perform the folllowing tasks...

MP3 Playback: There a few different programs that can be downloaded, and used in conjunction with an SD memory card (Which the NGage QD can be fitted with to store files) to play back music via headphones, or the built in loudspeaker.

Bluetooth messenging: Some programs can be downloaded which allow you to send messages to near by bluetooth enabled devices.

New programs are appreaing all the time, and for me to try and name them all would be futile. The point is, the NGage along with software can perform many tasks.

The colour screen on the NGage QD is pretty high quality, and fairly sturdy. I drop my phone all the time, and it has not cracked... Yet.

The NGage QD can play polyphonic ringtones, and even real sound ringtones.

One of the bad points about this phone, is the fact that it does not really look like a phone. It looks more like a gameboy. Its also a little bulky compared to most phones on the market these days.

Another bad thing i have noticed about the NGage QD... Is the fact that it seems to be quite prone to wear in one area. That area being the rubber part that runs around the edges of the phone. Through general wear and tear, it seems this rubber part is starting to come away in places.

Overall, i feel the NGAge QD is a good phone for anyone who likes to play games on the move, or use MSN and the internet while out and about... But if you are just looking for a phone to use for texting, talking, and things like that... I wouldn't reccomend it.

Summary: Games, Internet, Bluetooth. Great for all the extras.

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