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living_sword · #1 01-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Kogan Agora, Android's Aussie avtar, is due for its CES debut, these spy shots give a hint of what you should expect. Apparently the final draft of the handset, it is expected to release on 30th Jan.

Just to refresh your memory, Agora sports a 2.5'', 320x240 touchscreen, Google apps like Gmail, YouTube etc. and with GPS, Wifi, Camera only for Pro version.

UPDATE: The silver bezel around the screen will be black when shipped. Sadly, the screen size won't change.

YouTube - Kogan Agora powered by Android in action

marysvillemojo · #2 01-05-2009, 09:36 PM

hmm a side pulling menu...

KendallH · #3 01-05-2009, 10:38 PM

the screen doesn't even occupy that whole area? i was sold but now i think i'll pass.

Salku · #4 01-05-2009, 10:40 PM

I think its pretty neat but if you cant see the whole menu.... Yea... not for me

mbrooksr · #5 01-05-2009, 11:55 PM

yea id take the g1 over this

marysvillemojo · #6 01-05-2009, 11:56 PM

also the screen resolution is lower than the G1s main screen can only do 3x3 icons :P not our 4x4

Salku · #7 01-06-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by marysvillemojo

also the screen resolution is lower than the G1s main screen can only do 3x3 icons :P not our 4x4

we kick that phone straight to the curb

Hemorrhoid · #8 01-06-2009, 08:33 AM

Judging from the quality of the paint finish, reflection from the plastic.... I hope the final product is not going to be like this because it's not looking so hot right now.

Compare that to the original rendering..... there's a Massive difference....

and in terms of price.... the Samsung i780 actually undercuts it by a small amount... and although the device runs WM6.1 (which is not too bad... currently using that and its actually ok), the build quality is far far superior to that of the Final draft of Agora. I just see it as a comparison between form factor.... as they are quite similar in tech specs and layout, just different os.

For those of you unfamiliar with i780.... below is a pic.... VERY similar in looks...

JoeK · #9 01-06-2009, 08:54 AM

What annoys me is how off centre the analogue clock is..

Shawheim · #10 01-06-2009, 09:11 AM

i like the Agora, but is the one pictured the Agora or the Agora Pro? and as for the comparison with the Samsung Epix, you cant really compare them. the Epix pictured isnt a US spec Epix, the screen is different and we dont have a front facing camera and the light at the top is on the other side. we dont know if the Agora pictured is the final version or not. this could be test shots from who knows how long ago. im just gonna wait for CES to see what the final versions look like, cant really compare a finished phone to a phone that isnt gonna have a finalized version til Jan 30th.

Black93300ZX · #11 01-06-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeK

What annoys me is how off centre the analogue clock is..

You can move the clock, are you familiar with Android at all? Heh.

I'm surprised there are so many people hating, the phone is $256 USD unlocked, the G1 costs $400 unlocked, obviously it won't exactly match up. I preordered one just because I have AT&T, and this gets the 850/1900mhz UMTS bands required to get AT&T 3G. I'm praying the Motorola Android phone comes out with 850/1900, if it does that'll be my new phone and it should blow the G1 away.

Black93300ZX · #12 01-06-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawheim

i like the Agora, but is the one pictured the Agora or the Agora Pro? and as for the comparison with the Samsung Epix, you cant really compare them. the Epix pictured isnt a US spec Epix, the screen is different and we dont have a front facing camera and the light at the top is on the other side. we dont know if the Agora pictured is the final version or not. this could be test shots from who knows how long ago. im just gonna wait for CES to see what the final versions look like, cant really compare a finished phone to a phone that isnt gonna have a finalized version til Jan 30th.

The only difference is a camera, GPS, and WiFi. You can't tell from those pictures which version it is, you'd need to look at the back of the phone.

Hemorrhoid · #13 01-06-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawheim

i like the Agora, but is the one pictured the Agora or the Agora Pro? and as for the comparison with the Samsung Epix, you cant really compare them. the Epix pictured isnt a US spec Epix, the screen is different and we dont have a front facing camera and the light at the top is on the other side. we dont know if the Agora pictured is the final version or not. this could be test shots from who knows how long ago. im just gonna wait for CES to see what the final versions look like, cant really compare a finished phone to a phone that isnt gonna have a finalized version til Jan 30th.

Well, In Australia, the Agora's direct competitor is the Epix..... and I'm just pointing out what i'm seeing unfortunately.... i just hope that this is just a prototypes with a one off plastic / fibreglass shell.... The problem is that they don't have much time..... as it's going to be shipped at the end of this month, and depending on whether its shipped from manufacturer or via Australia, shipping and customs will take a week at the very least. so that makes it 2 weeks to correct their problems....

Black93300ZX · #14 01-06-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemorrhoid

Well, In Australia, the Agora's direct competitor is the Epix..... and I'm just pointing out what i'm seeing unfortunately.... i just hope that this is just a prototypes with a one off plastic / fibreglass shell.... The problem is that they don't have much time..... as it's going to be shipped at the end of this month, and depending on whether its shipped from manufacturer or via Australia, shipping and customs will take a week at the very least. so that makes it 2 weeks to correct their problems....

Maybe I'm missing something here, but is the phone being plastic such a big deal? I can't say I've held an Epix, but my sister's BlackJack II is all plastic and I never really had a problem with its construction.

teflon252 · #15 01-06-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemorrhoid

Judging from the quality of the paint finish, reflection from the plastic.... I hope the final product is not going to be like this because it's not looking so hot right now.

Compare that to the original rendering..... there's a Massive difference....

and in terms of price.... the Samsung i780 actually undercuts it by a small amount... and although the device runs WM6.1 (which is not too bad... currently using that and its actually ok), the build quality is far far superior to that of the Final draft of Agora. I just see it as a comparison between form factor.... as they are quite similar in tech specs and layout, just different os.

For those of you unfamiliar with i780.... below is a pic.... VERY similar in looks...

4 GET SIMILAR....KOGAN STOLE THE DESIGN....THIEVES..and DID A POOR JOB...