HCL has launched a low cost tablet with voice call feature. You can use this tablet for making and receiving voice calls just like on a phone. The tab is priced at Rs. 7,789 and comes with built in 2G SIM slot.
The HCL ME V1 will compete with the Micromax Funbook talk. Now before you jump with excitement regarding the HCL tab with voice call, do note that the built in SIM slot supports only the 2G network. You can use this as a phone and also surf using GPRS and EDGE networks.
Built in 3G support is not available, however you can connect an external 3G dongle and avail the 3G facility just like you would do on any other tab without SIM slot.
The ME V1 is powered by a cortex A8 processor clocked at 1GHz with Next Generation Processor I GC430 3D GPU. This tab sports a 7 inch screen with 800×480 pixels resolution and sails on ICS OS (Android 4.0.4).
The tab houses 1GB RAM (DDR3) with 4Gigs of internal storage. There are dual camera a front 0.3MP and rear 2MP and interestingly with LED flash. The ME V1 can play 1080p movies. I am not sure if you get full access to Google play so you need to confirm this.
Other features are Wi-Fi, 2G SIM slot, external 3G support, Bluetooth 3.0 and micro USB. This tab also comes with proximity sensor (need confirmation) along with Gsensors. A 3200 mAh Li-po battery powers this tab. For the price this does seem like a good buy, its single core but with voice call and some features that are missing on other (similar) tabs.
HCL ME V1 key features and specifications
- Single core 1GHz cortex A8 CPU with I GC430 3D GPU.
- ICS OS Version 4.0.4.
- 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal storage and micro SD slot to add up to 32GB storage.
- 7 inch capacitive touchscreen with 800×480 pixels resolution.
- 2MP rear camera with LED flash and 0.3MP front camera.
- Built in 2G SIM slot with GSM voice calling, external 3G dongle supported, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, full HD playback, micro USB and 3.5mm jack.
- Sensors – Gsensor and Proximity sensor.
- 3200 mAh Li-Po battery.
- Price Rs. 7,789 available on infibeam.
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I want to tell u that it does not play all 720p videos.And it does hangs occassionally,fair battery backup,overall a good product.thanx
This tab is not supporting most of the games. Can any one say what kind of hd games this tablet supports please?
Hey gogi can I installed play store on hcl me v1 Without rooting?.Plz help.
Sir how to get refund for my v1 tab. The tablet is bull sh*t too slow and hangs please help me.
hi gogi sir,which is a better tablet among bsnl penta t-pad ws707c and hcl me v1?
plzz reply…
thank you
hi gogi sar
mai tab lena chahta hu lekin mujhe samajh me nahi aa raha ki mai kon sa tab lu.
HCL V1 or BSNL PENTA 707C in dono mai se kon sa tab best hai
plz help sar
THANKS
plz mai kon sa compny ka tab lu
plz help
Plz mujhe koi to batao ki mai kon sa tab lu.
plz friends meri help karo.
ihve to buy hcl me.. it is best or not ….it can support all kind of appliction …..
sir, I want to know to manual setting of internet for hcl v1 tab.
Tumhara hcl tab kaisa hai bro
Which tablet should I buy Hcl me v1 or bsnl penta. Ws707c. I want to use in both type like phone and for playing games watching movies etc.please suggest me good tablet. Thanks
Ihave probblem with my HCL V1. As it doesnot shoot a picture and doesnot read Micro SD card 2GB.what should i do?
OMG !!! Yes, finally i got a HCL ME V1 Phablet. I cant believe that its sooo nice performance, looking n cost compare then other phablet. But i would worry that its battery backup is not satisfy. Otherwise all thing is so good.
Take it Frnd by closing ur eyes…
Hello Gogi bro,
Nice working brother. firstly thanx to gogi bro n other supported bro for nice work. Best of luck n grow up.
Gogi bro, i have little more dought on HCL ME V1 tablet. plz solve it as soon as possibe. Bcause i buy it after 4-5 day. so plz attaintion me…
1-what is its battery backup just only watching movies n listning songs?
2-is this support pen drinve (2,4,8 & 16GB) through OTG cable?
3-if i buy it through online then i can get warrenty service on my local HCL coustumer care?
4-can i install all apps,games as like android mobile?
5-can i make voice call without ear pices or through bluetooth headset?
6-is it hang on during watching movies or internet surfing?
plz gogi bro or others, solve my problem as soon as possible, then i go for it.
Thanx GOD n all.
Hi,
1. Usually you should get over 3 hours of movie playback time.
2. Yes it does.
3,4,5 Yes.
6. I have not done a review on this but usually it does not, also being an HCL brand you can blindly go for it.
Thanx Thanx & many many thanx gogi bro. Gogi bro, can u upload unboxing or hands on HCL ME V1 Tablet Video? It’s urgently.
Hi, I did not get the review unit so review is not possible for now.
Hello sir ,
I just want to ask that whats the battery life of me v1 .
hi gogi sir,
which is a better tablet among bsnl penta t-pad ws707c and hcl me v1?
plzz reply… i am gonna buy a mobile and tablet… so acording to ur review i hv decided to buy mmx a89 but tablet is still a mystery… sir plzz reply
thank you
sir plzzz reply
its important
which is a better tablet
bsnl penta ws707c or hcl me v1..
plz reply
its important
Sirji, i m planing 2 buy Swipe Legend tab.. Its a dual core, dual sim, dual camera tab.. Please tell me how is this tab?Should i really on this swipe company? And if possible please review this tab.
Please reply asap
Absence of Google Play is a big letdown. Otherwise this product is very good.
Its like a BIG THING IN A SMALL PACKAGE.
How to install google play without rooting the device?
or
How to root hcl v1
Does it support Video call via SKYPE or is there any other tool for video chatting?
Thanks in Advance
I am planning to buy this tab , but confused between bsnl ws702c an hcl me v1 about build quality. Please suggest about build quality.
Seems good for the price. the fact that they’ve put in a flash feature for the camera and included Bluetooth means that they’ve really thought about producing a good work tablet. Tthe battery is one slight negative, also, I would would have preferred a 8-inch 4:3 device as that is a better geometry for internet browsing and e-book reading. But I hope this starts a trend of cheap work tablets which may be low on performance specs but come well-equipped with good technology needed for getting basic computing work done. Well done to hcl.
Hcl me v1 best tab but one problem this tablet edge not work only gprs worked ,,,edge false
Is it available in stores now?? I did not find it in flipkart.
Hi , gogi sir
There r many tab but i like this tab because of its LED flash . I think to buy this , but i am confused will it run hd games e.g Gta , nova , modern combat etc ???? Or suggest me some other tab …
Plz reply …..
Help me !!!!!!!!
THANK U ,,,
No, u wont expect it to run these games. My friend has this tab, which lags in Lane Splitter and Raging Thunder. You cant expect much from this tab. Instead go for Karbonn Smart Tab 8 (Velox). It is around the same price.
I would like to add, it has 1.5 GHz dual core and 1 GB ram. You can get these games easily as it has Google Play. For gaming it has Mali 400 MP2.
So these games will run buttersmooth. It even has the latest android 4.1. Go for it.
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