I just ordered the Agora Pro Google Android device for less than $300
Summary: I purchased and for the most part enjoy using my T-Mobile G1 Google Android device. According to Engadget it looks like the second Google Android device may be coming soon to Australia from Agora. Ruslan Kogan posted more details on his blog about the Agora and Agora Pro. I placed my order and hope it arrives in January.
I purchased and for the most part enjoy using my T-Mobile G1 Google Android device. According to Engadget it looks like the second Google Android device may be coming soon to Australia from Agora. Ruslan Kogan posted more details on his blog about the Agora and Agora Pro.
These two devices have a BlackBerry form factor with an integrated front-facing QWERTY keyboard. Specifications include a 320x240 2.5 inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth 2.0, and microSD card slot. The Pro version also adds GPS, WiFi, and a 2 megapixel camera. The prices look incredible at US$192 and US$256, with availability scheduled for 29 January 2009. Specifications show it has support for the 850 MHz UMTS/HSDPA band so it should work with AT&T's 3G network. If not, they have quad-band GSM so it will work with AT&T and T-Mobile. I ordered one and will post a review as soon as it arrives.
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This looks great!
RE: I just ordered the Agora Pro Google Android device for less than $300
review. My readers may be interested hearing about
this on simplyg1.
Seems too good to be true?
then it will be a steal. This guy could make Android
a real contender. That is once Android support
Exchange Active Sync. It should, but I can't figure
out why they have not done that yet. And, no, I don't
buy into the "google mail only" b.s.
would AT
My son-in-law used to sell cellphones, and tells me that I can't just move my SIM from my Samsung A-707 to another phone (like the Agora) and use it. Is he right?
Barry
yes and no
Yep
On another note, I am so excited about this phone, it is pretty much exactly what I am looking for, hopefully it does work with the 3G connection
RE: I just ordered the Agora Pro Google Android device for less than $300
blackberry form factor? Short memory span.
Phone looks great though. If I weren't married to Sprint, I'd leave Palm's speculative Nova OS along with my Centro in the rear view mirror and not look back.
RE: I just ordered the Agora Pro Google Android device for less than $300
But it just looks so clunky and like a "big" guy to me.
Well, it has not been sold in Singapore yet. But it's always good for me to follow the trend in US, and to update myself, so I have a clearer picture and idea when it finally comes to Singapore.
I would love to get one Android powered smartphone if it make the moves to Singapore anytime soon. It would be great to own one, I'm not fancy about iPhone, but more on Android phone ;-)
Yes, 3G/3.5G and Wi-Fi supports, and of course, the Exchange Server supports would be great features to have on the device =)
Cheers for those of you who get the phone ordered!
Keep us updated withe the review, I wanna share with some of my friends ;-)
Regards,
Jenson