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Micromax unveils tablet at Rs 6,499

A digital education and entertainment device, "Funbook on Ice Cream Sandwhich", combining learning and fun was launched by eucational publisher Pearson, Micromax Informatics and education company Everonn. Micromax Funbook is available in 2 variants; suave silver and brilliant black. A perfect combination of hardware, content and seamless connectivity for a high-quality and engaging experience, Funbook is poised to change the way fun and learning is consumed on the go. The device is targeted at at nearly 20 million of the total urban youth population in India and costs Rs 6,499.

The device, launched on the Android 4.0.3 digital platform, will help children watch their favourite movies, read books and play games at the same time.

Micromax unveils tablet at Rs 6,499

A digital education and entertainment device, "Funbook on Ice Cream Sandwhich", combining learning and fun was launched by eucational publisher Pearson, Micromax Informatics and education company Everonn. Micromax Funbook is available in 2 variants; suave silver and brilliant black. A perfect combination of hardware, content and seamless connectivity for a high-quality and engaging experience, Funbook is poised to change the way fun and learning is consumed on the go. The device is targeted at at nearly 20 million of the total urban youth population in India and costs Rs 6,499.

The device, launched on the Android 4.0.3 digital platform, will help children watch their favourite movies, read books and play games at the same time.

Micromax Fun Book

Get absorbed in the world of education & entertainment on this unique device that brings it all on a single platform. Empower your intellect with study material right from kindergarten up till IAS civil services exams with the biggest & largest exchange of supplementary course material in India. And get access to the latest movies, songs and clips or keep yourself busy with the latest games, apps or even watch your favorite show on Live TV. The all new Funbook is powered by 1.2ghz processor and runs on the latest Android OS- the Ice cream Sandwich. The all new Micromax Funbook has been made to excel at every task it handles.

Get the exclusive Interactive course material for CBSE ranging from class 1 till class 12th on a 4GB MicroSD card. Now learning would be fun with the animated videos, diagrams and pictorial representation where applicable. Wise up to the new-age way of learning. For other course study material, visit mmx.vriti.com


Technical Specifications
Network & Connectivity:
3GYes (Supported by an external USB Dongle)WiFiYesUSBYes3.5 MM JackYesHDMI PortYes
Display:
Type Capacitive Touch ScreenScreen Size17.8cmFeaturesMulti-Touch Screen, Pinch Zoom
Storage:
Internal 4GB NANDExpandableUp to 32 GBCard Slot MicroSDRAM512 MB
Camera:
Primary0.3 Mega Pixels (VGA camera)Video recording Yes
Battery:
Capacity Li-Ion battery - 2800 mAhBrowsing timeUp to 5 hrs
Other:
BrowserYesGamesYesJAVAYes
Color:Midnight Black & Slate Grey

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Ira Tablets

IRA TABS GO WORLDWIDE AT RS.4000 WITH A CAPACITIVE TOUCH

Datawind's Aakash is set to get more competition as Wishtel has announced the launch of its budget tablets in the Indian market today. Dubbed as Ira and Ira Thing, these tablets have been priced starting Rs 4,000.

Wishtel was the second lowest bidder after Datawind in the Aakash tablet project tender and it was only a matter of time before we could see budget tablet announcements from the company.

It is planning to release two variants of its tablets in the country. While one variant will be running on Android 2.2, the other variant will have Linux Sugar OS on-board. The Linux variant of the tablet will also have the native Hindi language support.

The cheaper version Ira features 7 inch resistive display, 800MHz VIA WonderMedia ARM SoC , Wi-Fi connectivity, 2GB internal memory, 512MB RAM, 3G modem support via USB, 3.5mm audio jack and a 2800 mAh battery. It is being sold at Rs 4,000.

On the other hand, Ira Thing will come with 7 inch capacitive display, but rest of the specifications will remain same as Ira. It will be priced at Rs 5,500. Both the tablets are now available nationwide.

Raspberry Pi miniaturized computer available for pre-order

Raspberry Pi, a single board computer is now available for pre-order on the element14 site. It is a credit card-sized computer, that can be connected to a TV and lets you connect generic USB mouse, keyboard and even a monitor. The mini computer has been developed to improve the programming skills of children and has been selling since the day of its launch. It is capable of many tasks your PC does, such as spreadsheets, word-processing and also games. It can also handle high-definition videos. The computer is designed around a Broadcom BCM2835 SoC and includes ARM1176JZF-S 700 MHz processor, VideoCore IV GPU, and 128 or 256 MB of RAM. Interestingly, for booting it relies on an SD card and doesn’t require an HDD or SSD and runs on Linux kernel operating system.

Two versions of the computer will be released dubbed Model A and Model B. The former will equip 128 MB RAM, one USB port and no Ethernet, while the latter will be integrated with 256MB RAM, two USB ports and a 10/100 Ethernet controller. Model A doesn’t feature an RJ45 Ethernet port, but can be connected to the network using the supplied USB Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter. Generic keyboards and mice will also be compatible with the computer. Debian GNU/Linux, Iceweasel, Calligra Suite and Python are expected to be bundled with the Raspberry Pi. It isn't accompanied by a real-time clock, so the OS uses a network time server, or can ask the user for time information at boot time to get access to time and date info for file time and date stamping. This doesn’t mean that a real time clock (such as the DS1307) with battery backup cannot be added. 

 

It is available for pre-order on the element14  website and is priced at Rs.2,350. Those who have pre-ordered the device will receive an e-mail about the delivery time and other details, while others can  pen down their interests on the site and Raspberry will let you know when the units are available. The Model B Bundle with mouse, keyboard, Wi-Fi dongle, SD card reader and other accessories, likewise Plus Bundle and Accessory Pack will be made available soon.

BSNL launches Aakash tablet's rival

BSNL has launched three tablets including two 7 inch resistive screen based tabs with Android 2.3 operating system while the third tablet comes with an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen.

Made by Noida based company - Pantel, the tablets will be sold with discounted data plans from BSNL. The three tablets are priced at Rs 3,250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.


The cheapest model is Panta Tpad IS 701r which is priced at Rs 3,250. Notably, Aakash is priced at just Rs 2500. However, Tpad has better specification than the Datawind's low cost tablet.

Panta Tpad is a WiFi only tablet with Android 2.3 operating system, it has a 1 GHz processor (ARM11 IMAP210) clubbed with 256 MB RAM. The tablet also offers HDMI port through which it can be connected to a TV. Its 7 inch resistive touch screen comes with 800x600 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.
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The tablet has a 3000 mAh battery and 2 GB internal memory which can be expanded through micro SD card. The tablet also has a VGA front facing camera for video calling. While Panta Tpad IS 701r has the BSNL branding, the other two tablets images do not have.


The second tablet is named 'Panta Tpad_ws704c'. It has the same specification as its cheapest cousin (701r) but offers added 3G connectivity which supports both CDMA/EVDO and GSM, inbuilt A-GPS, Accelerometer and Bluetooth. It also comes with a 2 megapixel rear camera and also has bigger 512 MB RAM for faster performance.

The costliest amongst the three is the Tpad WS802C which has an 8 inch capacitive screen. It comes with a faster 1.2 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. The internal memory is also bigger at 4 GB. Rest of the features like GPS, camera and Bluetooth are same as the 704C.

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Future plans

The UbiSlate 7+ will be launched between January and February 2012.

DataWind is already working on giving the device a capacitive touch screen and 3G connectivity. This version will be priced around Rs.7,000, making it, when it releases, the cheapest 3G tablet in the market. The aim thereafter is to bring down the price - through sheer volume sales - to 3,000.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced the plan to launch LTE(4G) Tablet between 3500-5000, with low cost Internet service. This tablet will be an upgraded version of Aakash developed by DataWind.

Indian Govt. HRD has revealed that Aakash 2 will be announced in April 2012, and Datawind may not be its manufacturer Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL), Indian Telephone Industries Limited(ITI), and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) are Interested in bidding at the Aakash 2 contract auction.

IIT-Rajasthan's specifications are 1.2Ghz CPU and 700 MB RAM. It wanted the tablet to work after steep falls and in Monsoon season, making the cost over Rs 5000. So responsibility of drafting specifications will be shifted to IIT Mumbai, IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur while PSUs are being considered for procurement of the Aakash Tablet. Aakash 2 could have the 1 GB RAM and a front facing camera capable of capturing video, that was announced earlier by Kapil Sibal.

Reception

Problems such as low memory, frequent system freezes, poor sound quality, absence of support for all formats and inability to install free software available online were also cited by users.Technical commentator Prasanto Roy criticized issues such as a low battery life, an insufficient 7" screen and absence of training and support infrastructure, especially in rural areas. UbiSlate 7+ will be released by 2012. The producer has finalized the improvements of Aakash.

After receiving feedback of the early release model from over 500 users from educational institutions, DataWind announced the next iteration that will have a new microprocessor of 700 MHz versus the original 366 MHz processor. This will improve the speed of the tablet and solve the existing problems of quick overheating, frequent system freeze, poor sound quality, absence of support for all formats and the inability to install free online software. The amount of memory, storage, and USB ports will remain the same.

On 16 December 2011, DataWind opened Aakash ordering online in their official website at 2500 with one week delivery time and cash on delivery facility and its upgraded version Ubislate 7+ is available for pre-order at 2999.

On 19 December 2011, DataWind reported that the first phase of Aakash tablet has been sold-out completely, just three days since it was opened for Online order. UbiSlate 7+ production capacity of January, February and March has already been sold. Now, April production is open for pre-Booking.

By 3 January 2012 1.4 million orders had been received since the UbiSlate 7+ was put up for sale online.

By the end of January, 2012 pre-orders for UbiSlate 7+ have crossed two million.

Development and testing

Kapil Sibal has stated that a million devices would be made available to students in 2011. The devices will be manufactured at a cost of 1500 (€23 Euro) each, half of which will be paid by the government and half by the institutions that would use it. In January 2011, the company initially chosen to build the Sakshat, HCL Infosystems, failed to provide evidence that they had at least 600 million (60 crore) ($12.2 million) in bank guaranteed funds, as required by the Indian government, which has allocated $6.5 million to the project. As a result, the government put the project out for bidding again.

In June 2011,the HRD announced that it received a few samples from the production process which are under testing. Also it mentions that each state in India provided 3000 samples for testing on their functionality, utility and durability in field conditions.

The Government of India announced that 10,000 (Sakshat) tablet will be delivered to schools and colleges by late June and over the next four months 90,000 more would be made available at a price of 2500 device. Government will subsidize the cost by about 50%, so a student would have to pay less than 1,500 for the device.

35% of hardware components were sourced from South Korea, 25% from China, 16% from the USA, 16% from India and 8% from other countries.

Software Development DataWind, the maker of Aakash, has announced a contest for students wherein their best applications will be embedded in the Ubislate(Aakash Tablet). Top 5 application winners will be awarded Rs. 1 Lakh each.

Nasscom Foundation has partnered with DataWind and announced a contest wherein 10 NGOs will have an opportunity to win 20 tablets each, mainly to improve their operations and programme implementation.

Indian Ministry of Education is releasing educational videos in conjunction with IGNOU and at sakshat.ac.in. This preparation of content is meant for students with access to the Internet, India's first law-biding Online Video Library.

Browser

Datawind announced that their browser will use data compression technology to speed up data transmission. Compressed data such as ZIP files, JPEG images, MP3 audio, MPEG video will be transmitted at the basic speed, while uncompressed data will transmit typically at speeds up to 6 times faster, depending upon its nature. If and when successfully combined with Server-side web compression, 1G Analog Internet service might actually be able to compete with 2G or 3G digital internet service. Datawind claims that their browser can give up to 30 times faster speeds.

Specifications

As released on 5 October 2011, the Aakash features an overall size of 190.5 x 118.5 x 15.7 mm with a 180 millimetres (7.1 in) resistive touchscreen,a weight of 350 grams (12 oz) and using the Android 2.2 operating system with access to the proprietary marketplace Getjar (not the Android Market), developed by DataWind.

The processor runs at 366 MHz; there is a graphics accelerator and HD video coprocessor. The tablet has 256 MB RAM, a micro SD slot with a 2 GB Micro SD card (expandable to 32 GB), two USB ports, a 3.5 mm audio output and input jack, a 2100 mAh battery, Wi-fi capability, a browser developed by DataWind, and an internal cellular andSubscriber Identity Module (SIM) modem. Power consumption is 2 watts, and there is a solar charging option.

The Aakash is designed to support various document (DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODP,PDF), image (PNG, JPG, BMP and GIF), audio (MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, WMA) and video (MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, FLV) file formats and includes an application for access to YouTube video content.

Storage: Both tablets will have a micro-SD slot, and a 2 GB micro-SD flash memory card, upgradable to 32 GB, to store user data and programs not run from ROM. In Android 2.3 some applications' data can be moved from the ROM to the memory card.

Memory: ROM size has apparently not been stated by Datawind, but is estimated to be either 256 MB or 2 GB. Both tablets have graphics processing cards, but the graphics memory size and GPUspeed have not been stated .

Google Android Market: Aakash has no SIM card and insufficient processing power to use Google's Android Market, and will instead use the GetJar Marketplace. UbiSlate-7+ also will not have access to Google's Android Market confirmed by Google.

Network: Aakash supports wireless local area network (wireless LAN or Wi-Fi). It does not support any cellular networks. In addition to Wi-Fi, UbiSlate-7+ has GPRS Internet connection, a 2.5 generation Internet connection. Both tablets support an external 3G USB modem.

comparison between Aakash and Ubislate 7+

Specifications	Aakash	UbiSlate 7+
Screen	Resistive	Resistive
Random-access memory	256 MB	256 MB[25]
Price	2,500	2,999
Phone Call	No	yes
Operating system	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Network	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi + GPRS phone network
Made in	India	India
Central processor unit speed	ARM11, 366 MHz	ARM Cortex-A8, 700 MHz
Battery	2100 mAh	3200 mAh
App Store [26]	GetJar	Android Market

History

Aspiration to create a "Made in India" computer was first reflected in a prototype "Simputer" that went into production in a small way. Bangalore based CPSU, Bharat Electronics Ltd manufactured around 5,000 Simputers to Indian Customers during 2002-07. In 2011, Kapil Sibal announced an anticipated low-cost computing device to compete with the One Laptop per Child (OLPC), though intended for urban college students rather than the OLPC's rural, underprivileged students.

A year later, the MHRD announced that the low cost computer would be launched in 6 weeks. Nine weeks later the MHRD showcased a tablet named "Aakash", not nearly what had been projected and at US$60 rather than the projected $35. "NDTV" reported that the new low cost tablet was not a patch that was shown as a prototype and was going to cost about twice as much.

While it was once projected as a laptop computer, the design has evolved into a tablet computer. At the inauguration of the national Mission on Education Programme organized by the Union HRD Ministry in 2009, joint secretary N. K. Sinha had said that the computing device is 10 inches (which is around 25.5 cm) long and 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide and priced at around $30.

India's Human Resource Development Minister, Kapil Sibal unveiled a prototype on 22 July 2010. The price of the device exhibited was projected at $35, eventually to drop to $20 and ultimately to $10. After the device was unveiled, OLPC Chairman Nicholas Negroponte offered full access to OLPC technology at no cost to the Indian team.

Doubts about the tablet were dismissed in a television program "Gadget Guru" aired on NDTV in August 2010, when it was shown to have 256 MBRAM and 2 GB of internal flash-memory storage and demonstrated running the Android operating system featuring video playback, internal Wi-Fi and cellular data via an external 3G modem.

The initial release of the Aakash tablet.
Developer	DataWind
Manufacturer	DataWind
Type	Tablet computer
Introductory price	US$35 / 2,250
Operating system	Android 2.3
Power	2100 mAh li-po battery, 2-3 hr life
CPU	Cortex A8-700 MHz processor
Storage capacity	Flash memory Internal: 2 GB flash External: 2 to 32 GB microSD slot
Memory	256 MB RAM
Display	800 × 480 px 7 in (18 cm) diagonal
Sound	Built in microphone; stereo earphones; 3.5mm jack
Input	Multi-touch resistive touchscreen,headset controls
Camera	None
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Online services	GetJar Market
Dimensions	190.5 mm (7.50 in) H 118.5 mm (4.67 in) W 15.7 mm (0.62 in) D
Weight	350 g (12 oz)

HRD Ministry Seeks Cabinet Nod For 50 Lakh Aakash-2 Tablets

The Ministry of Human Resource Development will soon propose a Cabinet note to obtain a permit for obtaining 50 lakh Aakash tablets, which will be dispersed among college students by the end of this year, a project that may cost above Rs 110 crore.

Kapil Sibal, HRD Minister displayed the tablet, Aakash-2 last week in front of the media. Aakash-2 tablet is includes a capacitive touchscreen and a faster processor. The acquisition price of these tablets would be capped at Rs 2,276, at the same cost at which government acquired the version 1.0 of Aakash.

“We are planning to propose a tender for Aakash-2 in the next 2 months. The tender will be for around 50 lakh Aakash tablets. C-Dot and ITI will be handling the tender,” said Kapil Sibal. “The current vendor of Aakash, Datawind will have to deliver the remaining 1 lakh tablets in its current contract. It can also bid for the upcoming tender,” Minister added.

Sources reveal that a Cabinet note is getting prepared to have the money sanctioned from the Ministry of Finance, as the Rs 4,000 crore 5 year fund of National Mission for Education (NME) is going to expire by this financial year end.

“We will sanction the contract to more vendors now, as the capability of meeting 50,00,000 tablets is not possible by a single vendor. However, price will be capped at Rs 2,276 per tablet. Finally we want to handout about 220 crore tablets to students,” N.K.Sinha, Additional Secretary at HRD Ministry said.

Just around 500 tablets have been dispersed so far, he added. “There were isssues with its battery life. Hence, we have enhanced upon the features in the new version,” he added.

The government is planning to distribute 50 lakh aakash tablets by the end of this year. “Because of the limited supply, we are pushing colleges to issue them similarly as books are distributed through libraries,” he added.

Sinha also revealed that the HRD ministry’s grand project of Virtual Laboratories, which aims to offer virtual study material and lectures from IIT’s on technical subjets through online. The website vlabs.co.in will also offer online model of difficulat lab experiments. All the students can book a slot on the website online, to perform virtual experiments which need high computing control.

Better, faster Aakash-2 to be launched in Feb 2012

Aakash, world's cheapest tablet computer


Come February 2012, a better and more efficient Aakash-2, the world's cheapest tablet computer, will be available at the price of version 1 - Rs 2,276 or $49. IIT-Rajasthan has finalised improvements in the Aakash-1 launched on October 5. "We expect to launch the new version of Aakash byJanuary-February next year," said HRD minister Kapil Sibal, who has been overwhelmed by international response to Aakash. He had showcased it as a device for "children of the world" at a recent United Nations conference in Paris.

The Aakash-2, based on feedback from over 500 users of Aakash-1 in IITs and other institutions, will have a new microprocessor of 800 megahertz as compared to the 366 megahertz processor. It will speed up the tablet computer and enable downloading of videos from YouTube.

The Random Access Memory of the new version will be enhanced to one gigabyte from 256 megabytes in Aakash-1, which restricted multi-tasking.

A senior IIT-Rajasthan professor, who is heading the Aakash team, said the changes will increase the "functionality of the tablet" and will be more "competitive" to existing tablets in the market.

To make Aakash-2 attractive, the institute has also decided that the new version will have an in-built camera on the front for online video chatting and a better seven-inch touchscreen.

This comes after the IIT students, who are testing Aakash-1, citied overheating within 30 minutes of usage, frequent system freeze, poor sound quality, absence of support for all formats and inability to install free software available online as some of the problems with the device. "Aakash is much below our expectations," said an IIT student, who has used the device for a month.

Although the better Aakash will be ready by February 2012, its manufacturing to meet the government's inspirational target of providing the tablet to two million students is still a challenge. "We have to evolve an eco-system of several vendors and its testing by IITs and other institutes to provide an Aakash to each child by 2017 (end of 12th plan)," a senior HRD ministry official said.

As in the case of Aakash-1, where three firms - London-based Datawind, India-based Quad - came together, the government believes that Aakash-2 will see a bigger collaboration.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AAKASH AND UBISLATE 7

difference between AAKASH & UBISLATE'7

Both Ubislate and Aakash Tablet have almost same Specs. There are some small difference which made Ubislate a better tablet than Aakash. Here are they…

First one is SIM Card support. In India GPRS plan is available for throwaway prices. With Ubislate you can insert your SIM card and browse internet with GPRS. This is really a helpful for peoples from rural areas since most of the rural areas don't have Broadband connection. And also we can make call with Ubislate as like mobile phone. Aakash tablet lack GPRS and Calling feature.
Another important problem with Aakash tablet is that it won't support Android Market. Android market is very essential to download apps and games. Ubislate supports Android market and again proves that it is better than Aakash Tablet.
Even though the price is somewhat high Ubislate has decent specs than Aakash Tablet. If money is not a matter for you then go with Ubislate