Kogan announces the second Android-powered handset, the Agora

[AlfSimen]

Hmm, from the picture it seems like it's having problems deciding what the time is...

Early pictures of the G1 had the same problem. I wonder why?

[jasont]

So much for them releasing a handset that did not have a built in keyboard.

"Kogan said his Google phone would look similar to the iPhone in that it would be a touch-screen device with no built-in keyboard. He said it would include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and a trackball to aid in navigation."

http://www.smh.com.au/news/digital-l...956198293.html

Also what about the increased price tag?

"And the kicker is, it'll be $199!"
http://www.kogan.com.au/blog/2008/no...one-christmas/



So its now more expensive with less features, will be interesting to see the build quality.

[misha680]

So what is the advantage of this handset over the G1 exactly besides "sleekness" and not needing a contract renewal? Seems like smaller screen, less megapixels on camera? I am actually honestly looking for an answer, not asking rhetorically.

[cesarcardoso]

So what is the advantage of this handset over the G1 exactly besides "sleekness" and not needing a contract renewal? Seems like smaller screen, less megapixels on camera? I am actually honestly looking for an answer, not asking rhetorically.

"Supports pratically all 3G networks in the world, including AT&T and even T-Mobile in Europe." looks like an answer

[misha680]

"Supports pratically all 3G networks in the world, including AT&T and even T-Mobile in Europe." looks like an answer

Ahh too bad I have T-Mobile and AT&T just seems more expensive whenever I look.

Btw I tried the G1 but besides really bad battery issues the keyboard seems way too big for me (I'm a big T9 person myself). Is the blackberry-style keyboard on the Agora something one can type with one-handed or still two?

Thanks
Misha