Comments on: The world’s second Android phone comes from… Kogan? http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:21:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ervel Flick http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-2/#comment-335641 Ervel Flick Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:36:50 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335641 It is. I just bought one an Agora Pro for USD297, shipped. Obviously not shipping until 1/29. It is. I just bought one an Agora Pro for USD297, shipped. Obviously not shipping until 1/29.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-2/#comment-335318 Matt Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:53:08 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335318 @ Rick The checkout on the site says "Total (AUD)". Perhaps the conversion will be done through the bank. @ Rick
The checkout on the site says “Total (AUD)”. Perhaps the conversion will be done through the bank.

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]]> By: Rick http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-2/#comment-335111 Rick Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:55:20 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335111 It's not $399AUS, that's $399US. At least that's how it comes up on their website when you go to purchase. With shipping was around $460. Not worth it. At $254, so worth it. I'll stick with an unlocked Bold off ebay for $250. It’s not $399AUS, that’s $399US. At least that’s how it comes up on their website when you go to purchase. With shipping was around $460. Not worth it. At $254, so worth it. I’ll stick with an unlocked Bold off ebay for $250.

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]]> By: JakeyBoy http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-335108 JakeyBoy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:52:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335108 @Uhhhh and just how do I sound like an idiot, idiot? @Uhhhh

and just how do I sound like an idiot, idiot?

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]]> By: Paul http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-335013 Paul Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:10:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335013 Android should have no problem beating Windows Mobile in a pretty short time if they keep bringing out new devices with it. BYE Windows Mobile, I would not want to be you! HAHA Android should have no problem beating Windows Mobile in a pretty short time if they keep bringing out new devices with it. BYE Windows Mobile, I would not want to be you! HAHA

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]]> By: christexaport http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-335003 christexaport Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-335003 @ celz. Ruslan Kogan IS flipping rich already, well before this phone. He's the next Michael Dell, and well known and respected internationally. Look him up. He got rich off of an Ebay store. He's a maverick like me, just he has...money. Crap! :( (Stepping up my hustle...) @ celz.
Ruslan Kogan IS flipping rich already, well before this phone. He’s the next Michael Dell, and well known and respected internationally. Look him up. He got rich off of an Ebay store. He’s a maverick like me, just he has…money. Crap! :(

(Stepping up my hustle…)

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]]> By: Uhhhh http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334980 Uhhhh Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:45:04 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334980 You sound like an idiot You sound like an idiot

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]]> By: JakeyBoy http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334893 JakeyBoy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:27 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334893 Uhhhh....people are already using Android on their iPhones, so wouldn't that technically make the iPhone the 2nd Android phone???? and yes, its running in a limited fashion, but its still using the iPhone to run it! Uhhhh….people are already using Android on their iPhones, so wouldn’t that technically make the iPhone the 2nd Android phone????

and yes, its running in a limited fashion, but its still using the iPhone to run it!

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]]> By: Konklifer http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334891 Konklifer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:42:27 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334891 That said, the best keyboard of any device around is the Moto Q. Which of course runs WinMo. That said, the best keyboard of any device around is the Moto Q. Which of course runs WinMo.

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]]> By: Konklifer http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334885 Konklifer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:39:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334885 @ MiniMe I can see your point, but IMO Android is much more intuitive out of the box than WinMo or Symbian, and I'm a big Nokia fan. I was really impressed with how well I was able to navigate the G1 in only a few minutes. I'm in IT so WinMo wouldn't be too bad for me if I had never used it, but it takes considerable effort for a newbie. This is where I think Android has the advantage. I think developers and Google will quickly bring its features up to snuff. @ MiniMe

I can see your point, but IMO Android is much more intuitive out of the box than WinMo or Symbian, and I’m a big Nokia fan. I was really impressed with how well I was able to navigate the G1 in only a few minutes. I’m in IT so WinMo wouldn’t be too bad for me if I had never used it, but it takes considerable effort for a newbie. This is where I think Android has the advantage. I think developers and Google will quickly bring its features up to snuff.

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]]> By: DavidB http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334882 DavidB Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:38:28 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334882 Pretty svelte looking, but the keyboard looks unusable (buttons too small/close together) like the Q. Pretty svelte looking, but the keyboard looks unusable (buttons too small/close together) like the Q.

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]]> By: celz http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334864 celz Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:09:50 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334864 there is a disclaimer that the finished product may differ... and i believe it the key board seems to be at least missing caps and shift/ function.. This is real deal he went straight to china and gets what appears to be almost brand name quality products custom made for him.. they have everything from lcd tvs to hd video cams i was amazed.. if he does a world wide launch of half of that crap he will be insanely rich.. id be calling wal mart now lol there is a disclaimer that the finished product may differ… and i believe it the key board seems to be at least missing caps and shift/ function.. This is real deal he went straight to china and gets what appears to be almost brand name quality products custom made for him.. they have everything from lcd tvs to hd video cams i was amazed.. if he does a world wide launch of half of that crap he will be insanely rich.. id be calling wal mart now lol

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]]> By: Orga http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334850 Orga Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:55:46 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334850 Much respect to the guy for getting this put together and out so quickly. Much respect to the guy for getting this put together and out so quickly.

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]]> By: MiniMe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334843 MiniMe Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:44:18 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334843 Konklifer, some missing features include push email support. File structure is horrible, comparing to WM. Customization - WM is far more capable in terms how it runs. Overall, it is all the same, but little tiny things make it lagging behind. It's like comparing Audi A8 and Dodge Avenger - both have 5 seats, 4 wheels and an engine. It's just Audi a little better built, has more convince features, roomier, sportier, drives a little better (and the list goes on). If the both cars were in the same price range, I doubt there will be reasons to get Avenger. Same goes for Android and WM or Apple. It is similar, but not quite there, little quirks put it in Dodge Avenger league. Konklifer, some missing features include push email support. File structure is horrible, comparing to WM. Customization – WM is far more capable in terms how it runs. Overall, it is all the same, but little tiny things make it lagging behind. It’s like comparing Audi A8 and Dodge Avenger – both have 5 seats, 4 wheels and an engine. It’s just Audi a little better built, has more convince features, roomier, sportier, drives a little better (and the list goes on). If the both cars were in the same price range, I doubt there will be reasons to get Avenger. Same goes for Android and WM or Apple. It is similar, but not quite there, little quirks put it in Dodge Avenger league.

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334839 Jeff Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:38:20 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334839 Guy has a nice web site, good prices too. Just ordered the blu-ray player, slick. Guy has a nice web site, good prices too. Just ordered the blu-ray player, slick.

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]]> By: christexaport http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334837 christexaport Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:37:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334837 its all about choices. Its cheap unlocked. Some folks dig that. I'm a Kogan Electronics fan, so I'm glad to see he's showing anyone can do it with open source. its all about choices. Its cheap unlocked. Some folks dig that. I’m a Kogan Electronics fan, so I’m glad to see he’s showing anyone can do it with open source.

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]]> By: Konklifer http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334835 Konklifer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:29:09 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334835 @ MiniMe Can you elaborate? Minus the custom apps, What features do they have over Android? @ MiniMe

Can you elaborate? Minus the custom apps, What features do they have over Android?

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]]> By: IamCunt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334831 IamCunt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:22:28 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334831 the size of the screen* the size of the screen*

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]]> By: IamCunt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334830 IamCunt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:21:10 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334830 why wouldnt this work well for people who would use it for email or browsing? The size is of the screen is similar to the blackberry curve and many other devices out there.IMO why wouldnt this work well for people who would use it for email or browsing? The size is of the screen is similar to the blackberry curve and many other devices out there.IMO

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]]> By: Taylor http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334825 Taylor Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:15:05 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334825 I like the android platform, but to be honest this phone looks really ugly. Like a squished together Moto Q, the keypad does not look practical and the form of it doesn't seem like it will work well for people who want a device that is used for e-mail or browsing. Back to the drawing board IMO I like the android platform, but to be honest this phone looks really ugly. Like a squished together Moto Q, the keypad does not look practical and the form of it doesn’t seem like it will work well for people who want a device that is used for e-mail or browsing.

Back to the drawing board IMO

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]]> By: MiniMe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334822 MiniMe Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:11:20 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334822 I failed to see where this excitement about the Android platform comes from. WM, Apple, BlackBerry and even Symbian currently pack more features than Android may have in the very distant future, if all stars align properly. I just don't see any reason for picking it. I failed to see where this excitement about the Android platform comes from.

WM, Apple, BlackBerry and even Symbian currently pack more features than Android may have in the very distant future, if all stars align properly. I just don’t see any reason for picking it.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334818 Matt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:05:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334818 Am I the only one who hates the look of the clock on the home screen? Google needs to do something about that. Am I the only one who hates the look of the clock on the home screen? Google needs to do something about that.

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]]> By: Hello World! http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334817 Hello World! Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:05:16 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334817 Looks like MotoQ with some ugly hasty-put-together interface. I am not sure why would anyone choose it over the original Q9, which has far more bells and whistles. Looks like MotoQ with some ugly hasty-put-together interface. I am not sure why would anyone choose it over the original Q9, which has far more bells and whistles.

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]]> By: IamCunt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334814 IamCunt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:02:05 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334814 now all i need is jivetalk for this and i'm all set. now all i need is jivetalk for this and i’m all set.

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]]> By: Konklifer http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334811 Konklifer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:58:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334811 Def prefer this form factor over the G1. Def prefer this form factor over the G1.

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]]> By: russd http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334802 russd Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:55:34 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334802 That is so cool! Kudos and best wishes. That is so cool! Kudos and best wishes.

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]]> By: IamCunt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334793 IamCunt Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:51:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334793 i'm so getting this. i’m so getting this.

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]]> By: The Jackal http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/the-worlds-second-android-phone-comes-from-kogan/comment-page-1/#comment-334789 The Jackal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:47:42 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=10671#comment-334789 Now that's what I'm talkin about! Now that’s what I’m talkin about!

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