{"id":21095,"date":"2012-05-28T15:57:32","date_gmt":"2012-05-28T05:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=21095"},"modified":"2012-05-28T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2012-05-28T05:57:32","slug":"kogan-beats-google-to-the-punch-with-budget-android-4-0-ics-tablet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=21095","title":{"rendered":"Kogan beats Google to the punch with budget Android 4.0 ICS tablet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"_x0000_i1025\" src=\"http:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/b16c0b957ea98f662ab985606\/images\/kogan_agora_ics_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Melbourne, Australia, 28 May 2012 &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Kogan today unveiled its aggressive entry into the Android 4.0 market with two brand new tablets priced at just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-8gb\/\">$179 (8GB)<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-16gb\/\">$199 (16GB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The tablets feature Google\u2019s latest Android OS, a bright 10\u201d multi-touch screen and 8 hour battery life.<\/p>\n<p>With a light, thin design, 2MP camera, HDMI output, and access to hundreds of thousands of apps, the Kogan Agora 10\u201d Tablet powered by Ice Cream Sandwich is the best bang for buck in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Kogan Agora 10\u201d tablet is designed in Melbourne, and available exclusively from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kogan.com\">www.kogan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ruslan Kogan said the new products are a showcase of the company\u2019s goal to make the latest technology more affordable for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2012, everyone wants to be connected through their favourite apps at all times. We\u2019ve been working hard to bring the latest technology to everyone, not just those who can afford $800 for a gadget.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve listened to feedback from our first foray into Android tablets, which people said was priced exactly where they wanted it &#8211; a guilt-free way to get into tablet computing. However, Android 2.3 provided limitations that we\u2019ve overcome with Android 4.0 ICS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the new iPad is no doubt resolutionary, it does come with a comparatively hefty price tag. It\u2019s also a closed system which which limits functionality. Our tablets gives people freedom through USB and microSD inputs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want people to be able to experience a portable, powerful tablet and use the latest software for a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith access to the brand new Google Play, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and video chat through Skype, more Australians will now be able to stay connected with their friends and the world using a highly versatile tablet,\u201d Kogan said.<\/p>\n<p>Kogan Agora 10\u201d 8GB Tablet &#8211; Powered by Android ICS &#8211; $179:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-8gb\/\">http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-8gb\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kogan Agora 10\u201d 16GB Tablet &#8211; Powered by Android ICS &#8211; $199: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-16gb\/\">http:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/10-inch-tablet-pc-android-16gb\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melbourne, Australia, 28 May 2012 &#8211;\u00a0Kogan today unveiled its aggressive entry into the Android 4.0 market with two brand new tablets priced at just $179 (8GB) and $199 (16GB). The tablets feature Google\u2019s latest Android OS, a bright 10\u201d multi-touch screen and 8 hour battery life. 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