N-Gage QD ships

The Nokia N-Gate QD game deck has begun shipping in Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The N-Gage QD is a "gaming phone", combining mobile phone connectivity and features with a device intended for mobile gaming. The QD includes an MMC slot for card-based games, as well as support for multiplayer gaming over Bluetooth or via the WAN connection using the N-Gage Arena connection. The QD also supports smartphone-style functionality, including PIM applications, an XHTML-capable web browser, and support for 3rd party Series 60 applications. The N-Gage QD is available now for 49.99 EUR and up, depending on the market. www.infosync.no __________________ It will be available within two to three weeks in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. MR __________________ and here is the Nokia press release for N-gage QD N-Gage QD game deck starts shipping in Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific May 26, 2004 Compact mobile multiplayer gaming with advance phone functionality May 26, 2004 - Nokia today announced that the latest addition to the N-Gage platform, the N-Gage QD game deck, started shipping today for markets in Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific. With a street price starting at ˆ49.99* in some markets, the N-Gage QD game deck brings consumers great mobile gaming in a compact package with a new ergonomic design and enhanced gaming features. The N-Gage QD is a compact device with a hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, powerful smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application. Gamers will be able to play all of their favorite N-Gage titles, connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks via the N-Gage Arena as well as take part in close-range mobile multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth wireless technology. Available in specialist game shops, as well as mobile operator outlets, the N-Gage QD game deck supports existing N-Gage game titles as well forthcoming N-Gage exclusive titles like Ashen, Pathway to Glory and Pocket Kingdom: Own The World, and blockbuster hits like The SimsTM Bustin' Out, Crash Nitro Kart and Tiger Woods PGA Tour® 2004. The new N-Gage Arena launcher makes accessing the N-Gage Arena even easier than before, with direct access to the N-Gage Arena community directly from the game deck. N-Gage Arena members can communicate with one another, download exclusive content, access rankings statistics, participate in events and activities, and more. The N-Gage QD game deck also supports advanced smartphone features such as personal information management, XHTML browser, email and the possibility to download and install additional Series 60 applications. *with contract http://press.nokia.com/PR/200405/946979_5.html Mavi forum