Datawind unveilings low-cost 5-inch phones PocketSurfer

Datawind, the maker of the low-cost Aakash tablet, has come into the smartphone category with the takeoff of PocketSurfer5, a range of three smartphones with 5-inch touchscreen, two of which are priced less than Rs 5,000. Named PocketSurfer smartphones, some of the specification of the smartphones comprise five-inch screens, dual SIM and have Linux and Google Android operating systems (OS), front VGA camera’s and micro SD and USN ports.

BSNL Panta Tablet

Bharat Sanchar Nigam LTD (BSNL) has launched Android 2.3 based three tablets including two 7 inch resistive screen based tabs and one is comes with an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen.

The tablets will be sold with discounted data plans from BSNL. The Priced of three tablets are 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.

Better, upgraded Aakash tablet will now come at a higher price

The Aakash 2 will sport a capacitive one, enthusiasts will also have to brace themselves for an enhanced price tag, confirms an Indian Express report. According to the report, you got a better, upgraded Aakash tablet will now come at a higher price, than the earlier promised $35 price tag. Quoting one of the officials on the matter, the report states that, "It has been decided that we can go up to $50 for Aakash 2, which will come with a capacitive touchscreen besides a faster processor and other features. However, under no circumstances will we go beyond $50."

Government planning to engage IITs in Aakash tablet Project

The government is now taking away responsibility of the procurement of the Aakash tablets from IIT-Rajasthan and DataWind was given extension only till March. Presently IIT-Rajasthan and DataWind has already delayed the supply of the Aakash tablet. Now Government is planning to engage three more IITs in the  Aakash tablet project.

Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same price

The Aakash 2, the improved version of Aakash tablet, will be fully indigenous and manufacturer DataWind will not be associated with the project anymore. The Indian government has said that the Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same price range as that of the original Aakash. Confirming the development, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal further revealed that the government has now roped in C-DAC and ITI into the Aakash project in the view of IIT-DataWind spat over specification issues. The minister stressed that the new Aakash will have upgraded features with made in India tag.

How To Check Pre Booking Status Of Aakash Ubi Slate Tablet With Booking ID

 

When you book the Aakash Ubi slate tablet from the Datawind Company website, You will get a pre-booking id in your email. You can easily check your Aakash tablet online Booking status without any problem

Akash Tablet For Students at Subsidized cost

A Large Fraction of Akash Android tablet Fans are school and College going students and as per Announcement by Indian govt they are wanting to know that if they can get it or not and if yes then How much they have to pay? Let me clear your issue.

Online booking of Akash tablet is for every one, no matter you are an student or what. but you will have to pay 2500 rupees to Datawind Company.

Akash Tablet (Ubislate7+) : Online Pre Booking Open

Indian android market

Most awaited Akash tablet by Datawind Company is in market now, you can easily book your akash tablet online without any problem.

The upgraded version of Aakash Ubislate7+

The UbiSlate7+ is an Android 2.3 touch screen tablet that has a HD video co-processor for a high-quality multimedia experience and core graphics accelerator for faster application support.  This tablet is the only Android device in the market to offer DataWind’s UbiSurfer browser, based on 18 international patents.  The UbiSurfer browser accelerates web pages by factors of 10x to 30x, allowing for a web experience who’s speed is unrivalled. Internet access is available everywhere on a GPRS network at Rs.98/mo. for 2GB.

Aakash Tablet

Most awaited Akash tablet by Datawind Company is in market now, you can easily book your akash tablet online without any problem. The datawind company has launched the world’s cheapest laptop at 2999/- INR only and it has boomed the Indian android market, people are  mad to buy it despite of the Defects present in the Tablet, all they want to become a Android holder by paying a small amount.

Aakash tablet in 2010

Aakash Tablet 

INDIA, While unveiling the $35 Aakash tablet in 2010, government officials told that the tablet will hit the market by Jan 2011. But, the project has been delayed indefinitely and the proposed launch was re-scheduled. Rumour mills reported that the tablet was manufactured using the cheap components available in the market.