2009
INQ Chat 3G: The Nokia E71 Clone?
After the success of the INQ1 last year, the manufacturer has now ventured into the land of QWERTY-equipped Smartphones with the upcoming release of the INQ Chat 3G. INQ have definitely taken notice of the QWERTY trend and have produced their first keyboard-enabled mobile phone.
Critics are claiming that the INQ Chat 3G is a knockoff of the award-winning Nokia E71. At first glance, we definitely wouldn’t beg to differ. While they definitely look alike, what we’d like to know is – how will the Chat 3G fare against the E71 when it comes to functionality and performance?
Look Alike
Design-wise, the INQ Chat 3G resembles the Nokia E71 – complete with its rounded corners, almost identical button set, and virtually identical screens. Both also share almost the same exact dimensions, the difference being only a few millimeters. The dimensions of the INQ Chat 3G are 114.5 x 61 x 12.8 mm, compared to the E71’s 114 x 57 x 10 mm measurements. Considering the fact that the E71 has gained numerous accolades as well, INQ was just right to pattern their newest Smartphone on such an esteemed unit.
Under the Surface
Aside from 3G connectivity, an HSDPA modem is also installed on the Chat 3G to ensure faster internet browsing speeds – much like that of the E71. The INQ Chat 3G is also equipped with a 3.2-Megapixel camera which is definitely comparable to the E71’s 3.15-MP snapper.
Both mobiles also share identical internal memories: 110MB for the E71 and 120MB for the INQ Chat 3G (both are expandable to up to 8GB via the microSD slot). However, details regarding the Chat 3G’s processor and OS are still in the dark so with regard to actual UI/OS performance, we’ll still have to wait and see.
All in all though, it looks like the INQ Chat 3G does have a shot at being the next Nokia E71.
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