We have been hearing about the Aakash Tablet PC for quite some time in fact pre-orders for the same had already started and you might have read my earlier post on why you should avoid pre-ordering the Aakash Tablet. Well the Aakash website has changed and the links to multiple domains have vanished. But here is some good news Aakash tablet can now be ordered online.
Update (26 April 2012): Datawind now launched the commercial (consumer) version of Aakash 2 called the Ubislate 7+ and Ubislate 7C. I hope there is some improvement in the booking process too. Those who had already made the payments for the Ubislate 7+ before will now get the Ubislate 7C instead.
Update (02 April 2012): As expected the Aakash 2 launch will not happen this month (April) instead it is postponed to May 2012.
Update (16 March 2012): Good News! Upgraded Aakash tablet will be available in April 2012, follow the link for more details. The new aakash tab will first be distributed to students, not sure when the general consumers will get their hands on it.
Update (13 March 2012): Now a 1.5 GHz android 4.0 powered low cost tablet PC launched by NXG Electronics Pvt Ltd with capacitive 7 inch touchscreen for Rs.5,490. Read more about the android 4.0 powered Xtab A10.
Update (1 march 2012): Now a Rs. 5000 android tablet (ATab) for Students coming soon.
Update (25 feb 2012): Forget Aakash Pre-Book BSNL’s low cost tablet click here.
Update (24 feb 2012): It is now officially confirmed that Datawind can still bid in new Aakash 2 tender.
Update (20 feb 2012): The GOVT is unhappy with Aakash 1, there are many problems and a lot of the tablets are defective. It is for these reasons that The GOVT may not extend the contract with Datawind. As per reports Datawind shipped only 10,000 units since Oct 11.
Update (20 feb 2012): Kapil Sibal confirms there are issues with datawind, but says the Aakash tablet 2 will be launched with the same price tag. When? probably in 2012.
Update (11 feb 2012): Now you can check the order status from ubislate.com website. Check your Ubislate 7+ pre-order status online.
Update (7 feb 2012): Ubislate 7+ or Aakash 2 delivery may never happen and if it does avoid buying it from Datawind. GOVT is now looking for fresh tenders for a more powerful 1.2 GHz Aakash 2 at under Rs. 3,000. Sounds difficult but for the time being avoid buying the Aakash 2 (Ubislate 7+) tablet.
Update (2 feb 2012): Ubislate 7+ that was expected to be launched in January 2012 has now been delayed until end of February, still no guarantee if it will be launched, then. The GOVT had decided to hand over the tendering process for new improved Aakash version to public sector instead of IIT Rajasthan. Well for consumers waiting for the Aakash tablet it means more waiting.
Update (24 jan 2012): Device issues, disputes between vendors and manufacturer will slow down the Aakash Tablets delivery process. This means if you have ordered the tablet you will have to wait longer.
Update (16 jan 2012): Everything you wanted to know about the Aakash Tablet (Ubislate 7 / Ubislate 7+) FAQ (Frequently asked questions).
To know the status of your order you can send an email to supportin@datawind.com, this process will also take a lot of time but at least you can send datawind a message.
Update (9 jan 2012): Due to overwhelming datawind company is not able to attend to all the queries from users. The call center is getting thousands of calls per day and many users may find it difficult to get through the toll free line. users can try sending email for any queries to supportin@datawind.com, datawind will try to answer your queries at the earliest.
Update (4 jan 2012): It seems there are too many orders for the UbiSlate 7+ (Upgraded Aakash) as the aakshtablet site is now showing that all available tablets quota for Jan and Feb has been sold out. However users can still book for March 2012. Those who had booked early can expect the tablet delivered in Jan or Feb.
Aakash ubislate7+ pre-book
Update (26 dec 11): Buy aakash tablet with multiple payment options from Ncarry.com.
Update (23 dec 11): Aakash tablet delivery delayed!
Update (18 dec 11): Aakash Tablet @ Rs. 2,500 now sold out, but you can still pre-order the UbiSlate 7 tablet. Strange as it may seem Aakash tablet sold out so soon, not sure how many tablets have been sold so far.
As we all know Aakash is a low cost tablet with a price band of Rs. 2,500 for a 366 MHz processor (Arm11), running on Android 2.2 OS with Wi-Fi support. Many users had already pre-ordered it before but now the aakashtablet.com site shows the order now button with delivery within a week (cash on delivery).
The aakashtablet.com website whois info is hidden via domains by proxy, I wonder why? I still don’t like the Aakash website and hope they do some work on the site. The order can be placed by filling in a form and there are no pre-payment. The Aakash tablet will be delivered within one week. The booking process rather seems non-automated and the order confirmation may take a lot of time and only when the order is confirmed will the tablet be delivered within a week. There is no credit card / debit card option and only mode of payment is via cash on delivery. Do confirm the OS on Ubi Slate 7 – on Aakashtablet.com it says android 2.3 and on ubislate.com it says android 2.2.
Aakash tablet now available in India
There were many users who had pre-booked the Aakash before and they may now be cursing their luck – here is why. You get two options you now, can either order the Aakash tablet for Rs. 2,500 or pre-book the UbiSlate 7 a more powerful tablet for Rs. 2,999. As I told you before the aakashtablet.com website is pathetic, there is no info on how to cancel the order. The only alternative I see is to call the Toll Free Number : 1800.180.2180.
Aakash tablet versus the UbiSlate 7
Aakash Tablet is powered by Arm11 (366 Mhz) processor with android 2.2 and Wi-Fi. The battery used is 2100 mAh. This tablet is now available in India.
The UbiSlate 7 on the other hand is powered by a Cortex A8 (700 MHz) processor and comes with Android 2.3 with Wi-Fi and GPRS (SIM and Phone functionality supported). This tablet comes with 3200 mAh battery and will be available by the end of January 2012.
It does make sense to wait and buy the UbiSlate 7 tablet which has better specifications all this for just Rs. 2,999 (Rs. 500 extra as compared with Aakash tablet).
Click here to book your tablet … or pre-book the UbiSlate 7. If you are not comfortable with the aakashtablet.com site you can place the order by calling 1800.180.2180 (Toll Free) though it will be tough to get through, be prepared for “this number is busy please try again”.
Pre-Book UbiSlate 7 Timeline
- I have placed the order errr.. filled up the form for UbiSlate 7 on 15th December.
- I have not received any call or email yet, I really don’t understand why these people use the Internet when they still do all the work manually. It seems they use the net for communication and not for productivity. Anyway will update this page when I get more information.
- Still no email. Tried calling the toll free number but line is busy.
- Aakashtablet.com website is now down ( as on 16th December 2:44 PM IST). I guess too much traffic. If they want to make this tablet a success they need more manpower or better technology, and this is just the beginning.
- Aakashtablet.com site working now and the pre-book link now goes to http://www.ubislate.com/prebook.html.
- I filled the form – placed the pre-book order again and submitted (on 16th December), and this time I got a the booking ID on screen and a message “You will shortly receive an email confirmation from our support team with further details” (I Guess the previous attempt on 15th failed). And I just got the email too. Looks great. I guess the site is now working or you can go to ubislate.com to book.
- The UbiSlate 7 comes with Android 2.2 and now 2.3 as the aakash site is showing. The booking email says 7″ Android 2.2 Tablet.
What happens after you book the Tablet from the site?
You will receive an email from datawind.com with subject line “PreBooking Info Received : Your Booking id is : “. In my case I got a first mail with some other booking ID and then this second mail that read..
“Please ignore the previous email sent. Your correct Booking ID present in the Subject Line of this email. Someone from our sales team would get in touch with you and provide you with the payment and delivery options. After the commercial launch we would get in touch with you to deliver your device as soon possible.”
So the datawind company does re-confirms the order before dispatching. Those who want to cancel the order can do so at that time.
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Hi, gogi.
I have an aakash tablet. When I connect using usb data cable with my phone. There are no mode change in tab. How can I create a connection on my tab with phone using data cable?
Hi, I guess you are trying to share the net from your phone with the tablet. It is not possible. The OS is different and you cannot do it as you do it on your computer.
Ok, but how can I access internet on my tablet? Wi-fi is not in my area. So which is other option! ( Bluetooth or usb dongle).
There is no bluetooth, so only option is to get a USB dongle. But make sure the dongle works on the tablet, call / send email to datawind and get the list of compatible dongles. Better if you know some friends who have a dongle try it out on the tablet.
Hi, gogi
I have a aakash tablet. When I play music I have to use the headphone. Does, Aakash not have built in speakers?
Original Aakash was meant for students. So that you do not disturb other students may be that is why Datawind took out the speakers!! Or may be to cut costs!
Even with speakers you can lower / mute the volume when in class and with speaker removed I am not sure how much the company can save, there is 3.5 mm jack so sound is processor and just how much does a small speaker cost.
When i use aakash some time it’s do very hot like stove? What reason it?
How can i download and instal application!!
Yes there were a lot of issues with the first aakash tablets and one of them is overheating. The only option is to not use it for a longer period of time. To install apps you need net connection.
Dear Gogi
I Will try more time to call this num 18001802180 but no response please tell me how much time to delivery for my tab………….
Shyam, I think its better to forget about aakash tablets and more on to other tabs with at least a 1 GHz processor and capacitive touchscreen. Aakash/ Datawind phone numbers never work.
I have booked Akash Tablet 2 and my booking ID is PM6039515C6E. Now I want to know the latest position of supply of these tablets and approximate date of my order’s fulfillment.
There FAQ section states:
However, we are in the middle of April 2012 and their production of UbiSlate 7+ is yet to start. I think Gill is just another cheat on the net.
thanks akash
Kab tak milega
I have prebookd akasah ubislate7+ tablet on 17.12.2011 and my confirmation ID is pm5d178. As per their e- mail, I have sent rs. 2,999/- Through bank draft no.274004 dt.22.02.2012 sbi, charichhak favouring datawind innovations pvt. Ltd. Payable at sbi, amritsar main branch for prioritized delivery of ubislate7+ in march, but still I DID n’t received any conformation, and iam not getting even reply to my mails, phonecalls. When I will get ubislate+
Subhalaxmi Baliarsingha
Subhalaxmi,
I doubt so but wait for this April month as aakash 2 will be released, but again not sure if you will get it. The main problem is that it is difficult to contact Datawind.
Hi Sir,
You have booked the Aakash tablet which is slower and does not support GPRS. Yes Number is always busy. So just wait, I am sure the Datawind company will confirm the order via phone or via email and also crosscheck the address etc.. at that time you can cancel the order. As you can see that order format is just a simple form and no payments are made in advance, so before dispatching the tablet the company will definitely cross check and re-confirm the order. (Just imagine there could be so many fake entries and sending the tablet without confirmation will be a loss to the company).
Sanjay(Guddu)
I want know when I can get the tablet I book on 18 December 2011 till know I dint get any response and I check online status that’s also not working know what other option please let me know thanks.
In the last few days I have started receiving a number of e-mail responses for all the emails that I had sent to their supportin/posted online. It is the same message “Received payment via cheq number xxxx of bank xxxx. Your UbiSlate 7+ will be delivered soon”. But no response to “how soon”. In one of my emails I had also threatened with dire consequences through EoW for running a scam. May be that did the trick or may be they have got some staff do answer pile up of emails with standard replies.
I wonder if they have even started production of this “Slate”.
After the bad reviews of aakash 1 (366 MHz processor), some more people got involved and came up with a new specification and quality control one of the feature they wanted was the low cost tablet should be water proof and sturdy. The iPad is not water proof, you can imagine it is just not possible to fulfill those conditions that too at the cost under Rs. 3,000.
I think it will take a lot of time for aakash 2 to come into existence and there is a possibility it may never happen. There are many players like the BSNL-PENTA and xtab A10 which good features more powerful and cost a little more than the aakash.
What is Price for AAKASH & UBISLATE. Rs. 2500 OR 2999 ?
Ubislate or aakash is for Rs. 2,500 and Ubislate 7+ or upgraded aakash is for Rs. 3,000 ( shipping charges extra ). But aakash 2 has not yet been launched..
Three months back I have booked a aakash ubislate 7, and I have received a mail too from datawind, but still no mail or call from datawind ,so when will I get the tab?
hi
i have ordered a ubislate 7+ about 3 months ago… i have my booking id n i have received email also.. but i haven’t received a phone call till now….wen will it come?????
Hi I think its better to forget about the 7+ tablet, the 7+ was never launched, we will have to wait and see what the GOVT comes up with or you can try the BSNL – PENTA tablet.
Well, as I said earlier, forget Datawind. BSNL has launched Panta Tpad IS 701r which is priced at Rs 3,250 made by a NOIDA, U.P. based company called Pantel and it has the BSNL Logo on the same. It does much more than UbiSlate 7+ and has a longer battery life and better resolution and processor speed of 1.2GHz. I am sure it is going to take the “wind” out of the sail of Mr. Tuli. Read all about it at http://in.news.yahoo.com/bsnl-launches-aakash-tablet-s-rival.html. It sure is going to get Kapil Sibel interested.
Our IT minister is responsible for this with out service why they start booking every day iam checking my mail conformation came are no media wants to ask about this
Dump Datawind/UbiSlate from your mind. If you have paid upfront Rs2999 then forget of ever receiving the UbiSlate 7+. They have yet to setup a factory to produce them. No orders are being executed from the leased Hyderabad plant either. For the fact they have not made a single set yet. Just google “Ubislate a scam” and read for yourself. For the fact their online “Check Status” does not work nor does their online “Contact us” at http://www.ubislate.com nor does their toll free # 1800 180 2180 and there is no response to calls at (0183) 5003020 and e-mails to supportin@datawind.com support@datawind.com bounce due to “quota exceeded”. You can book orders by the same name a million times and just get automated ID numbers. That is about all. I hope the HRD Ministry does something about this cheat site unless it was just a political stunt, another in a long list of cheat sites that have come up in India under the present political party’s regime.
Hi, The whole aakash project is a mess..
I want to book aakash tab online as soon as possible…. Plz sugest me easy ways to do so….. You can answer me on richelkad0209@gmail.com Waiting for ur reply
We have a news from college… That the news is the govt. offer this PC with less price to the students only… My question is when they give us the PC ?????
Just like their online dud Check Status I think their online Query/Contact Us is a dud site too. For the fact Send Feedback and Contact Us at http://www.datawind.com too is a dud. Either they are still in the stages of upgrading their site or do not have the support staff strength or have become a scam site. Anyhow, I have asked my bank not to honour the cheq of Rs2999 I had sent them on Feb 4 and delivered to them by speed post on Feb 7, 2012. Goodbye UbiSlate!
http://ubislate.com/status/statuscheck/search1.php too now is giving Error 404 (Page Not Found) message. Have they closed shop?
Yes looks like the status check page is removed. The company also keeps changing sites before it was aakashtablet.com now ubislate.com. This also means the GOVT has rejected 7+ tabs but the company may still sell it via ubislate.com.
I want know when I can get the tablet I book on 18 December 2011 till know I dint get any response and I check online status that’s also not working know what other option please let me know thanks.
Finally I got mail from Datawind as per bellow !
Hi friends what should I have do ????
Dear Dilavar,
Please check your status at http://ubislate.com/status/statuscheck/search1.php
An offer exclusively for you:
– You can have a prioritized delivery of your Ubislate7+ in March!
- Free shipping! Normal shipping charges Rs.199/- (for India only) will be waived off!
If you decide to avail this offer, please mail a Cheque/Demand Draft for Rs.2999/-, payable to Datawind Innovations Pvt. Ltd. at the following address:
Datawind Innovations Pvt.Ltd.
8148,Jubilee Complex,
Sultanwind Road,
Amritsar -143001
For all Cheque/Demand Draft payment enquiries, please email us at supportin@datawind.com
The specifications for UbiSlate 7+ are available at the following link: http://www.ubislate.com/specifications.html
Regards,
Datawind Support Team
1800 180 2180
From: Dilavar Mulla [mailto:accounts@infinityinfoway.com]
Sent: 24 January 2012 18:07
To: supportin@datawind.com
Subject: Booking ID “PMA41814E35″
Hi Sir
Can you please inform me what is my order status ? can i get in Feb-2012 ?
booking ID is “PMA41814E35″. Dated 17/12/2011.
Hello Dilavar,
I have received that email too, few weeks back. Don’t send chq or DD. Go with cash on delivery option. Ubisalte7+ is not yet released. First it was going to release in the month of Jan 2012, then end of Jan, then end of Feb 2012. Not sure what will release first Ubislate7+ Tablet or Ubislate7- scam. No strings attached. You never know. That’s my personal opinion.
Thanks,
Hi agree with Jayesh.
Sounds strange they want cheque or DD.. before had the COD option.
Do not buy here is why..
http://www.gogi.in/aakash-2-psu-fresh-orders.html
I sent them a cheque on Feb 4, 2011 by Speed Post and via online tracking came to know that the same was delivered to them at Amritsar by the Gandhi Nagar Post Office on Feb 7, 2011. Despite sending an email also and then posting the details online at http://www.ubislate.com I am not able to enlist any response from them. There “Status confirmation” is not working at http://www.ubislate.com For the fact posting my booking ID at http://ubislate.com/status/statuscheck/search1.php gives the message “Incorrect Order ID”.
Finally, the cheque I sent to them has not come to my bank either. Calling 1800-180-2180 gives an automated response “Sorry your call cannot be processed”.
To me it seems they are in a dilemma how to process so many orders fast with current rate of production of only 700 units/day at their Hyderabad plant or do not have the staff to process and reply to orders. I will wait for another couple of days and if there is no response, will ask my bank to dishonour the cheque or not leave balance enough in the account for it to be honoured and then forget UbiSlate (the s.o.bs.) ever existed.
I had booked UbiSlate 7+ online at Datawind’s site in December 2011 get my booking number on Dec 15th. In Jan 2012 I had forwarded the email back to them on wanting to know when I could expect it. On Jan 27, 2012 they responded to pay upfront Rs2999 by cheque/draft for it. I sent the cheque to them today, Feb 4 stating on the reverse my booking#, product (UbiSlate 7+), name, address and contact number. Now I will send them an email to that affect.
What make of webcam will work with this mobile-cum-slate with 256 MB RAM running Android 2.3 operating system? Definitely not Logitech as they require Windows o/s, more capacity of RAM and a 1GHz processor compared to UbiSlate 7+ of 700 MHz.
Hi,
There is no camera built in however there is a USB port, but I don’t think you can use any webcam with it. The android OS is made for devices that have all the stuffs built in.
The undermentioned is the email I received from them for features with UbiSlate 7+:
RE: UbiSlate – Contact info received
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:31 AM
From:
“SupportIndia-M”
Dear Sir/Madam,
There is not any camera preinstalled in the device. You can attach external web cam.
Regards,
Datawind Support Team
1800 180 2180
GOGI,
It’s the older version Ubislate 7 . Do you have Ubislate 7?
So what’s your Experience onUbislate 7?
What would you suggest to go for Ubislate 7 or Ubislate 7+
Nipun
Nipun,
I don’t have ubislate 7 but had booked the 7+ but not sure if I will get it. I wanted to buy it purely for review. I will not suggest this tablet for the following reasons.
1. The ubislate 7 is 366 MHz and 7+ is 700 MHz and that too for the 7 inch screen. If you look for any android smartphone available in the market the minimum processor speed is above 600 Mhz. The Ubislate 7+ may be better but not that fast.
2. I also think the battery life will not be that impressive and could heat up the system often. Reliance 3G tab is much better but when you use it for hours it heats up.
3. The specification are not clear. The Ubislate 7 does not have built in mic / speakers and I think the 7+ may will also not have these features.
4. You cannot download the apps from android market place. But there are ways to get the android market app loaded but you need the technical know how.
5. Delivery is so slow you can imagine how the technical support will be.
Just spend some extra money and you can get a good android phone with powerful processor, 3G, GPS (in some cases) check this
http://www.gogi.in/alternative-aakash-tablets.html
I would suggest you buy a tablet with at least a minimum of 1 GHz processor speed anything below is a waste of money.
I have bought the unislate 7; you will get a call from the company that your tab will be delivered in 4 days or so. if u don’t want the buy it u can cancel it. if would be give the local courier telephone no ( IF NOT ASK FOR IT DEFINITELY) so that u can keep the track of the delivery. you have to pay the amount in CASH + the shipment charges (200+) to the courier man thats it.
As for as the tab is concerned. IT OK if u have WiFi facility otherwise its a waste……….
even if you load some apps (games) its verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slow (imagine in a apple hitting games the arrow goes in a slow motionnnnnnnnnn!!!!)
but you can hear music and see small videos (movie songs etc) ONLY IF YOU USE HEADSET
Hi GOGI,
Did you get aakash tablet?
If yes did you make online payment or Cash on delivery
please suggest i”m waiting for you quick response
Thanks
Nipun
Nipun,
I had filled the form in December for the ubislate 7+, I got the booking ID via email but that was it. Till now no word and no idea when. There were some problem with the first aakash version and I think there will be more delays because the government wants it at a very low price tag and has no idea about configuration. And for the price it seems the performance is being compromised.
Hi GOGI,
Thanks for your Quick Response
I have a mail from Datawind team for booking Aakash through Ncarry.com
is it safe to book it through that site
and if yes should we go for payment through cards or through Cashon Delivery which do you suggest………….
Nipun,
Is is for UbiSlate 7+? or the older version Ubislate 7. If its the older one then don’t buy it ( price is Rs. 2,500) because there is a lot of problem, slow processor, bad touchscreen quality and pathetic battery life. If its the +7 then you can buy through Ncarry it is fast pay via credit / debit card so that way you will get the tablet faster.
Hi Gogi,
Good/ Great News, received another email from Datawind ….
“”Ubislate7+ is expected to be launched by February end. “”
Thanks Jayesh for the update
Nothing is great about it actually. I have given up…. tired of waiting for this Ubislate7+; its going to get delayed again very sure.
Going for either Creative ZiiO 10-inches Tablet OR may be Samsung s2.
Completely agree with you Jayesh I have also lost interest in the tab and looking for other alternative.
Hello Dear
I had book it 17th Dec-2011 till date not received any update, till date i don’t know when will get it.
hi, tell me how can i buy this tab
Sahil, the only process is through the aakashtablet.com website (online), but no one knows for sure when or if you will receive the tablet.
Does this tab have support to android market?(ubislate/ubislate7+)?
Hi Vivek,
I am not sure if it does. But even if it does not support, the android market itself is an app that can be downloaded and you can get that on the tablet.
actually i want to buy only one tab but by mistake I filled two forms. 1st form I did not get any reply..then tried again.
hi,
you will get a confirmation call before the tablet is dispatched. You can cancel the order then. But you should feel lucky if you get a call.
it means its not sure that i will surely get that tab………… is it not fixed yet that i will get that tab or not………….
I am tired of waiting for the Ubislate 7+.Is there any other tab in the market with similar features of Ubislate 7+ such as sim functionality,usb slots,hd playback at a price range of rs 10000.
Hi Swagath,
I also think there is no point waiting for the 7+ and yes there are some tablets which are below Rs. 10,000 here is the list
http://www.gogi.in/tablet-pcs-in-india-specifications-price-list.html
There are some more tablets which are bit better than aakash and price around 4k to 7k, I will be covering that soon on the site.
Hi
i tried connecting headset and it worked!!!!
can you pl tell me how to watch video that are in pen drive??
I have bought the aakash tab (android 2.2 version) can anyone tell me how to upload small games and hear music in it (all songs and games are there in pen drive)
Dear Hema,
There is USB slot, by simply attaching the pen drive there you should see the folder on the tab, browse it and click the music files you should be able to play. Just out of curiosity because the specification on the aakashtablet.com is minimal, does the tab have built in speakers?
As for installing extra games you need Wi-Fi to download directly or download Android application package file (APK) files and install it via pen drive.
it says so, but when you play any audio files we cannot hear any sound but it says that the music is being played , but i found in some website that you can hear sound only though headset. i have bought it only yesterday so i have not tried it out, i will let you know it after trying it out
Hey Hema,
Can you tell me how did you get the Aakash Tablet ?
Did you make online Payment or Did yo get through Cash on Delivery?
Please respond would be waiting for your reply?
Thanks
Nipun
Hi,
I have received an email from Datawind and asked for a Cheque/Demand Draft as a payment mode and they will deliver by tab in the month of March and they will waive off the delivery charges . I have booked it in the month of December 2011, so ideally I should get it in the month of Feb 2012, isn’t it ? I am ready to pay extra to get it ASAP with cash on delivery option. Please suggest.
Thank you.
That’s great Jayesh,
But it is strange datawind is now asking for cheque /demand draft what happened to cash on delivery? Also delivery in march that’s too late.. I guess the company has limited number of tablets and also GOVT is looking for fresh tenders for more tablets.. Getting a Aakash tab will not be that easy..
What do you suggest ? Do I wait for this tab, is it worth it ? Please advice some other phone/ mobile tabs, other than Samsung.
Please help.
Jayesh,
I am also waiting for the ubislate 7+ but if I get the same option that you have got I will drop the idea. Any way the tab is not worth waiting for. The aakash tab is just ok not too good not too bad am buying it just for the price. But if I have to wait and wait there is no point. Also aakash ubislate 7 (the first tab) reviews are not good.
You can check these tabs http://www.gogi.in/tablet-pcs-in-india-specifications-price-list.html
I will also write on some other tabs (soon) available in India which are on the same lines as aakash, costing a bit more, but have extra features that is missing in aakash.
sir,
i want to purchase aakash 7+ which is delivery timing process ?
how many days i got in my hand?
Dear Shah,
I would suggest you have a look at the Aakash FAQ = http://www.gogi.in/aakash-tablet-faq.html
It will answer all your questions.
i am trying to call but not responding.
Hi Gogi,
Could u pls tell whether the video & voice calls be made with skype or gtalk using this latest akash tab.
Hi jacob,
This should answer all your questions. http://www.gogi.in/aakash-tablet-faq.html
CS # 1800 180 2 180 is not working; no reply from supportin@datawind.com, as suggested by Suneet Singh Tuli, President & CEO, DataWind Ltd.
Need to find out when will I get my Tab ? Trust me Its very frustrating and irritating that from almost a month I’m calling on that # and sending emails to Support. Just on email will do with what ever information, this is what customer service is.
Thank you,
I really would like to get it in south korea by pre booking.
Can I get it delivered here in korea??
Or Can I get it delivered only in India??
I’m looking forward to your reply~^^
will it play 3d games smoothly
Not sure, But I think some games like angry birds should play smoothly.
i have book aakash tablet on 11/jan
my booking id is PMBD12
but i have not get any email regarding this what should i do
I got the confirm e-mail on my e-mail ID , what should i reply to book .
please reply
Anand,
There is no need to reply back. Next you should expect a call from them confirming the order and address, but that will take a lot of time depending on when you had booked.
Is it possible to pre-book from South Korea, and get it delivered over here in case of purchase ?
Hi,
Mera tab kab ayega ,i have ordered in Dec,2011,Please confirm.
i have book UbiSlate 7 before 2 days ago & i have got booking ID, but how i will make payment & when it will be delivered?
I hav pre booked ubislate 7 on dec. Bt i didnt get deliver shecdule or any call or email how can get it easly n fast…?
sir
I booked Ubislate 7 but i live in village
kya ye village me pahucha denge
mere pass credit card nahi hai
Vinod,
You can use cash on delivery option if the tablet can be delivered in your village then you will get it if not the company will still let you know. But as of now there are so many orders that the delivery system is a mess, but they are working to improve it.
By accidently i delete the booking id without seeing ? Suggest me what may i do ?
Ashish,
Anyway it was cash on delivery option – The company will call you to -reconfirm the order – most probably they will specify the booking id and confirm shipping address.
Check ur trash in your email if u had received the ID via email.
I forgot my booking id . what may i do ?
Ashish,
You must have got an email with the booking id mentioned in it.
Hi and thanks for all the information… can somebody tell me what´s the “pin code” requested on the pre-order site?
hi
i have ordered a ubislate 7+ about 2 weeks ago… i have my booking id n i have received email also.. but i haven’t received a phone call till now….wen will it come?????
Hope so Shubham.. The company is also getting the system in place with more online payment options.
I have booked the Tab, but cannot get through the toll free number. Can anyone help on this
forgot to note id after ordering, please tell how to know order id.
Prakash,
You should have received the order id via email too. If you have not received via email you can try booking again and this time note the ID. I think when the Ubi Slate 7+ tablet will be launched in Jan / Feb the company will also have an online payment option to speed up the process.
I have not recived my akash even after i booked
Dear Sir,
i have order the tablet on line but i have not recd yet
Hi Devashish
Cash on delivery system is very slow and time consuming.
http://www.gogi.in/booked-aakash-tablet-wait-delivery-2012.html
But now you can book using credit / debit cards.
http://www.gogi.in/buy-aakash-tablet-online-ncarry.html
can we upgrade it to the upcoming andriod ice cream?
there is another tablet called novo 7 developed in china.has andriod gingerbread and has the capability to upgrade to andriod ice cream
can we charge it with the help of usb
There is a USB port so probably that will be used as charging point. Will do a full review on this tablet once I get it.
What is the exact release date of ubislate 7
Hi Swagath,
Check out my new post. : http://www.gogi.in/buy-aakash-tablet-online-ncarry.html
any video review available for ubislate 7+.
can we do efficient multitasking with it
Yes it can multitask.
is there camera in ubislate 7?
Hi Abhi,
No one is for sure if the Ubislate will come with built in camera. Let’s hope it does.
will it have gps to track our current position
Hi swagath,
Aaakash tablet does not comes with built in GPS. There are external GPS receivers available that can be connected via USB etc, but am not sure if you can do that on the Android OS. But this really does not make sense if you want a tablet to have specific feature you need to buy one that comes with it. The more features you ask for the costlier the tablet will get.
hey, if there is any discount for students to buy ubislate 7
Shubham check this http://www.gogi.in/aakash-tablet-for-students.html
Yes for UbiSlate 7 too there will be discount for students. I don’t think many students will go for UbiSlate.
does it have g-sensor for auto rotation of screen and motion sensor games.does it support andriod apps like talking tom
Swagath,
The specifications on the site is limited. Yes it will have auto rotation because without, it will not make sense. But not sure about motion sensor…
Hi GOGI,
I have booked aakash tablet on 14december i have the booking id as well but still i didnt recieve it .Any rough estimation about any one got it in atleast 2 weeks time or so..When should i expect it…any clues?
No idea Nipun!
I have not heard anyone saying “hey I got the aakash tablet”. Hope it’s not another SCAM!.
This seems WEIRD from Government i Hope to get….might be there is some politics…but for UBISLATE i think the system should be much better…………..
This is INDIA..
hey ,, do you have any idea how can i get that “student discount” for this tablet? i have read it somewhere for students it comes only for rupees 1500/- !
tell me !
Nidhi,
For students its for Rs. 1138, more in this post http://www.gogi.in/aakash-tablet-for-students.html
Hello Gogi,
I have ordered Aakash tablet on 16 Dec 11 but still i am waiting for delivery pls tell me about this.
Hi Rubi,
They say delivered in a week time but it will take more time because there are way to many orders plus there is no proper booking/delivery system in place.
What is my suggestion in this Akaash Tablet why media cannot ask this type of questions to Akaash Tablet it will come to public why iam telling this because so many our quires is not available in their website
Hi Rubi,
I am not sure when you will receive the tablet. Datawind may have got a lot of orders and as you can make out from their website they are not properly organized. There will be delay in delivery. Toll free Phone is always busy so all you can do is wait.
You might receive aakash by mid February-12. Wait till then with patience.
Everbody was going crazy on facebook and twitter, few days back on the Aakash tablet. I read some of the initial review and it seems it’s a good tablet for school going students but people like me who want better processing power, it doesn’t seem to be the right option. I was thinking of buying one for my younger brother but at last I have decided to get him an Intel Atom based netbook instead.
Priyanka,
The ubislate 7 is a better version with 700 Mhz speed, a netbook no doubt is more powerful than these tablets. Aakash tab usability is limited to surfing, limited gaming, entertainment and other apps that are supported.
GOGI my question to you is whether the 2nd one(ubi- slate 7) supports android market or not? cause the aakash tablet lacked that. if it lacks then how could they guarantee 1,50000 apps
P.S- i have pre booked one
Dinesh,
The aakash sites does not give much information on that. The ubi slate 7 supports GPRS, I think the android market will be there but even if it does not come with the market app, there is no need to worry. You can manually install apps on Android without android market. In fact the android market itself is an app, just download the android market apk file and install it then you will see the android market icon and can browse and download. Cheers..
oh thanks the support
.. well i have another question that if any problem occurs i.e repair, is there any warranty scheme?? would the parts be easily avilable
Dinesh,
When you cannot get through the toll free number how can you expect a decent support. First of all the company needs to get their sales in order and a phone line that is reachable 247. Interestingly there is no mention of warrant / service details on the aakash website. If they call you for order confirmation and delivery/payment details ask them this question, I will do that and if you get the answer before me just post it..
ok would definitely post in your blog but if i get in touch with them
, bookmarked ur site 
It a nice tab & tel how I can buy.
As of now you can only pre-book the ubislate 7, other tab is sold out. You can order online only, aakash not yet available in the open market.
I have ordered aakash ver 1 but nw they say it is sold out. so any chance that i am getting ver 1 or i have to order ver 2. Is there any chance i can cancel the order or so??
Amit,
I keep this page updated check out the para What happens after you book the Tablet.. And if you have booked before it were sold out you might have got the booking ID.
if tablet come at my home then how much i have to pay with delivery charges
Kundan,
Good question – the price listed on the aakash site does not mention if it is inclusive of Shipping charges. But I think since this project is backed by the Government Shipping will be free. So you pay what you see on the site. But I think the company will confirm the order again before sending and they will also confirm the price.
I’ve got the confirmation email after booking the aakash tab is it sure that i’ll get the tab? Please tell.
Shivkumar
wait and watch that’s all we can do.
AAFA258. Kindly future reference. FOR cancelling akash table
hey i pre order ubislate 7 and got booking id but not the email so what can i do
Ishan, If you seen the booking id and not got it via email check your junk mail and see if it is there, if still not there, there is nothing you can do as it is useless to call the phone number (busy). You can try per-ordering again and see if you get the email this time.
I book akaash tablet i want to purchase accessories of this product like keyboard external antenna but I cannot see the option and I don’t know also please help me send me mail zaki_sk@yahoo.com
Hi
The company is not selling accessories at the moment when they do it will be listed on their site. I think for now there are just too many orders for the tablet itself.
i have booked aakash past 1 week not yet receive the stocks this is the order no:AABB4B664E62 name j.shreinik nahaar
hi does it supports gtalk voice and video call features and does it support android market pls tell me.
Hi Kiran,
Gtalk and all Google services should be supported on android 2.2 OS. Video calls are out of question because there are no cameras on aakash tablet.
by the help of usb we can connect webcam ryt(externally)
Kiran,
Probably not, I am not sure if there is any app that will support external webcam also no developer would want to spend time on this as there are tablets available with built in camera and users will opt that instead. Also for native voice call support you need android 2.3 and above but you can still use skype.
Aakash is a low cost tablet and there are features that are deliberately dropped off to adjust the cost factor.
what abt voice call
Kiran,
The UbiSlate 7+ (Rs. 2999) comes with phone functionality and supports GPRS.
I’ve got the confirmation email after booking the aakash tab
is it sure that i’ll get the tab? Plese tell.
Hi Prashant,
I have also booked the UbiSlate 7 and I too have got the confirmation. As for being sure, let’s hope we get it. The next thing you should be looking for is a verbal or email confirmation from datawind before they dispatch the device, but that will in late Jan 2012.
I got the order no. but what about the payment procedure.Whether i need to pay at the time of delivery.
Hi sampath,
yes Payment option is cash-on-delivery.
thanks gogi
hope so company do that because without gprs there is no use of tablet for me
i have got my registration ID but i did it in hurry and there is no gprs in 366Mhz processor , there is no use of it , i wanna cancel that so what can do for……. number is busy . what should i do?
Hi Kundan,
You have booked the Aakash tablet which is slower and does not support GPRS. Yes Number is always busy. So just wait, I am sure the Datawind company will confirm the order via phone or via email and also crosscheck the address etc.. at that time you can cancel the order. As you can see that order format is just a simple form and no payments are made in advance, so before dispatching the tablet the company will definitely cross check and re-confirm the order. (Just imagine there could be so many fake entries and sending the tablet without confirmation will be a loss to the company).
I have pre book the ubislate7 and even received my booking id ,but what you think will we receive it on time ,,,,could they provide us this tablet with the process currently being used by the government.???
Hi Prateek,
The Ubislate7 will be available by end of Jan 2012. I am not sure if we will get it at that time or few weeks/months later. As for the process used by the government, not sure what you mean..
Gogi,
I tried booking the tablet but never got a confirmation ID and neither did I see the booking ID on the screen. Toll free number is useless always busy. please advice..
Dear Sunil,
If you have not received the booking ID via email you can try filling the form again. If aakashtablet.com site is not working you can try booking the Ubislate 7 from http://www.ubislate.com. Anyway I think before the tablets are dispatched the company will cross check booking details via phone call or via email, but just in case the tablet is delivered without your confirmation, if you want – do no not accept it.
I love Aakash tablet.
Thanks for the valuable guidance and tips
On a funner note… I think Kapil Sibbal does not want this tablet in the Indian market or is delaying it… why? already so many are on Facebook and you know what… and with this tablet many more will use Facebook and you know for what..
I have booked my Aakash tablet successfully through http://www.akashtablet.com, I love Aakash tablet.
Great Sandhya Gosavi,
So any idea when you will be getting the tablet?
HI Gogi
I will get my tablet very soon as I know that
Waiting gives sweet results
thanks for your concern Gogi.
Dear Sandhya,
That’s good news. I do not mind waiting either but only after I get a confirmation that the tablet is booked. I have still not got the confirmation and the phones are busy.. 247, and as I type the aakashtablet .com site is also down.
Hi Sandhya,
I could now successfully place the pre-book order. Their site is working and they have linked the preorder form to a different site ( could be cause of heavy traffic).
I am tired of calling the 1800-1802-2180 number – The subscriber you have called is busy now.. always busy.. WTF! Has anyone been able to get through this line?
If this is the issue at booking time how will they handle service issues..?
unbelievable, price is very nice.
Hello Dear
I had book it 17th Dec-2011 till date not received any update, till date i don’t know when will get it.
pls tell me
i purchase it any price
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9427387973
Hi Pradeep,
I have not got the confirmation via email yet and have been trying the toll free number for a long time.. this line is busy..
Raul, There are no built in speakers you need to use the headphones.