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RedPandaFox
December 5th, 2008, 12:39 AM
Im considering upgrading my UTStarcom DV007 to the Kogan Agora (http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/android-powered-kogan-agora-pro-mobile-phone/) when it comes out in Australia.

What do other people think of it?

kernelhaxor
December 5th, 2008, 01:27 AM
I wish it had a touch keyboard (like the iphone) so that it can be used only when needed which would make the screen much bigger so you can enjoy multimedia better ..

The price seems good .. android phone for US199$ or the pro for US256$ given that its not subsidized and hence unlocked ..

I just hope the battery time is good .. thats an important factor

If you do buy it, please don't forget to write a review here

RaZoR1394
January 25th, 2009, 02:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4h6JGkskHE

:popcorn:

However the Kogan Agora has been scrapped and the company will make a new phone with a bigger screen.



KOGAN AGORA TO BE DELAYED

16 JAN 2009

Hi everyone,

I'm disappointed to have to tell you that the Kogan Agora has to be delayed indefinitely.

This delay comes due to potential future interoperability issues.

The Agora did reach a very late stage of development. Manufacturing had commenced and it was a matter of days from being shipped to you. However, it now seems certain the Agora in it's current form will limit its compatibility and interoperability in the near future.

One of the potential issues is the screen size and resolution. It seems developers will be creating applications that are a higher resolution than the Agora is currently capable of handling.

I am sorry for this delay, but in the interest of doing things right by the Kogan brand promise, and you, the customers, I cannot disappoint you by supplying a product that I am aware will shortly have significant limitations.

In order to fully appreciate the feature-rich applications Android developers will be creating in coming months and years, the Agora must be redesigned.

All customers who pre-ordered the Agora will receive a full refund. All refunds will be processed within 7 days.

I will continue to blog about the Agora as we look to develop and release a new phone as soon as possible.

Stay tuned over the coming months for many exciting new products as well as a new version of the Agora.

Thankyou for your support and loyalty to the Kogan brand.

Cheers,

Ruslan


http://www.kogan.com.au/blog/2009/jan/16/kogan-agora-be-delayed/