Kogan announces Agora and Agora Pro Android Handsets
Dec 4, 2008
An Australian company called Kogan has announced two new Android handsets known as the Agora and Agora Pro. The Agora is the low-end version which is available for AU$299 and Agora Pro is the high-end version which is available for AU$399. Both devices are available for order on Kogan's website with global shipments starting from January 29th 2009. Here are the specifications of the two devices:
| Agora | Agora Pro | |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Processor | 624 MHz | 624 MHz |
| Dimensions | 108 mm x 64 mm x 14.8 mm | 108 mm x 64 mm x 14.8 mm |
| Weight | 130 G | 130 G |
| Display | 2.5-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 262K QVGA (320 X 240 pixel) resolution | 2.5-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 262K QVGA (320 X 240 pixel) resolution |
| Camera | None | 2 MP |
| Navigation | 5-Way Central Navigation Key | 5-Way Central Navigation Key |
| Keyboard | QWERTY keyboard | QWERTY keyboard |
| Networks |
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Memory | 256 MB On-board + 128 MB Flash with microSD | 256 MB On-board + 128 MB Flash with microSD |
| Multimedia | Audio/Video Player, FM Radio | Audio/Video Player, FM Radio |
| Battery | 1300 mAh Lithium-ion battery | 1300 mAh Lithium-ion battery |
| Talk time | Up to 400 minutes | Up to 400 minutes |
| Standby Time | Up to 300 hours | Up to 300 hours |
| Google Apps | Google Searchâ„¢, Gmailâ„¢, YouTubeâ„¢, Google Mapsâ„¢, Google Talkâ„¢, Google Calendarâ„¢. | Google Searchâ„¢, Gmailâ„¢, YouTubeâ„¢, Google Mapsâ„¢, Google Talkâ„¢, Google Calendarâ„¢. |
| Others | Email, Email Attachments, Web Browser, | Email, Email Attachments, Web Browser, Video Recording |
