In the tablet world, and indeed, in the tech world in general, one thing is sure: the big manufacturers will create fantastically high-quality devices which will cost quite a lot and imitation manufacturers who flood the market with low-end, low cost devices, which generally amount to nothing. Kogan, Australia‘s largest, and probably fastest growing, online retailer has just launched the Agora HD Mini 3G tablet which it hopes will bridge the gap between high-quality and low cost devices.
The Agora HD Mini 3G tablet possess a MediaTek quad core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and a 7.85-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024×768. It also comes with 16GB onboard memory (with the addition of a microSD slot), runs Android 4.2 and has a 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. As the name of the tablet suggests, 3G connectivity is also available which makes it a convenient travel buddy as well.
And the price for all this? $199 AUD. Now to the rest of the world, this doesn’t seem that cheap, but relative to the Nexus 7, which costs $299 AUD, the Agora Mini tablet does offer a budget quad-core experience, which judging by the fanfare that Kogan’s Agora smartphone line has gotten, should be quite a good overall device.
The Agora HD Mini 3G tablet is available for purchase now on Kogan.com and will be shipping in early March. What do you think about the budget tablet: is it something you would get? Let us know what you think.
Press Release
Kogan launches HD quad-core 3G tablet for under $200
Melbourne, Australia, 22Â January 2014 – Australia’s largest online retailer Kogan.com has designed a new 3G ready, powerful quad-core tablet for under $200.
Officially unveiled at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, the Kogan Agora HD Mini 3G tablet goes on sale today direct from the manufacturer for just $199.
The tablet is packed with impressive features including a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, an HD (1024×768) 7.85†IPS LCD touchscreen, 16GB of internal storage (expandable to another 48GB via a microSD card), an 8MP rear-camera and a 5MP front camera.
Kogan’s new Agora HD Mini tablet also features 3G connectivity, giving Aussies access to the Internet and over 700,000 apps in the Google Play Store, from anywhere, anytime.
Ruslan Kogan, CEO and founder of Kogan.com said the Agora range of tablets were even more popular than the big brand names on the website, so it was essential to keep improving and upgrading the product based on customer feedback.
“Our Agora range of tablets and smartphones have been popular since day one, because we’re able to cram in the features people want, at a better price than the big name brands.
“We’ve managed to squeeze in a powerful processor, a great screen, 3G connectivity, inside a sleek new aluminium housing.
“Every new feature we’ve added has been based on direct feedback from Kogan customers.
“At just $199 we think this is a great option for Australian consumers who want a tablet that gives them a 3G on the go, without costing an arm and a leg.
“There’s no doubt that the market has been flooded with some lower priced tablets, and we’re glad to have opened the floodgates and driven down the price of technology, but now we’re stepping it up by including 3G for under $200.â€
Key features:
- HD (1024×768) 7.85†IPS LCD touchscreen
- Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
- 1.2GHz quad-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 3G and Wi-fi connectivity
- 16GB internal storage (expandable to another 48GB via Micro SD)
- 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 4500mAh Li-ion battery
The Kogan Agora HD Mini 3G tablet is available on sale now for $199 and will ship in early March:
http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/agora-hd-mini-3g-tablet/
