Nokia N-Gage QD
The N-Gage QD (QD stands for quaque die, meaning every day in Latin[17][18]) was Nokia's successor to the N-Gage and was released six months after the first N-Gage, replacing it in 2004. It revised the device's physical design, being smaller and rounder. It corrected the flaw of the cartridge slot with a more convenient one on the bottom of the device. This design also moved the earpiece to the face of the device, rather than on the side, as in the previous model. Despite the revision, many[who?] were quick to criticize the unit, just as they did the original N-Gage. Some noted that the rubber fitting side that closed the gap between the device top and bottom casing could be easily loosened over a few months if it were dropped regularly, although this was hardly a recommended practice in taking care of the unit. Once the rubber piece was removed, the device became more vulnerable to water or particles entering the internals unless the fitting was replaced. The fitting was available at Nokia's service centers, and was also available in a variety of colors through various third-party sellers via online electronics suppliers or eBay.
Manufacturer Nokia
Type Handheld game console (1st gen N-Gage), mobile gaming service (2nd gen N-Gage)
Generation sixth generation era (1st gen N-Gage),
seventh generation era (2nd gen N-Gage)
Retail availability October 7, 2003[2] (1st gen N-Gage),
February 4, 2008[3][4] (2nd gen N-Gage pre-release)
April 3, 2008[5] (2nd gen N-Gage full release)
Units sold 3 million (as of July 30, 2007; 1st gen N-Gage)
Media MMC (1st gen N-Gage),Download (2nd gen N-Gage)
CPU ARM9E
Storage capacity MMC, 3.4 MB internal memory (1st gen N-Gage)[7][8]
Connectivity HSCSD, GPRS, Bluetooth (1st gen N-Gage)[7][8]
Online services N-Gage Arena