Second Google Android Handset In Market Next Year

The Australians have brought us Google’s second Android handset that’s named Agora.

The handset features a 2.5-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 262K QVGA (320 X 240 pixel) resolution. It has a QWERTY keypad as well that gives it a look That is rather similar to Motorola’s Q9 Windows Mobile handset. Other features include a microSD card slot for memory expansion, GPRS/EDGE support and Bluetooth 2.0 (with EDR). Wi-Fi, internal GPS and a 2 megapixel camera are features that are available only with the Agora Pro version.

The phone sells without a contract or carrier obligation and also features a 624 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, wi-fi, 2 MP camera and 400 minutes of talk time. A lesser equipped Kogan Agora is also available, lacking the camera, wi-fi and GPS for 299 Australian dollars

The Kogan Agora (AU$299) features a full QWERTY keyboard, central navigation key, 2.5” touchscreen, microSD slot, and 3G connectivity.

The Kogan Agora Pro (AU$399) adds a 2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and GPS to the Agora’s impressive specifications.

Some of the applications pre-loaded on the Kogan Agora are:

· Gmail · Google Search · Google Calender · Google Maps · Google Talk · YouTube