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Aakash 2 launched with a price tag of Rs. 1132 especially for students

by Gogi Rana on November 11, 2012 · 60 comments

We have been hearing about Aakash tablets for almost a year and now, once again. The Aakash 2 an upgraded version was launched by President Pranab Mukherjee, today. Students can buy this tab for a price of Rs. 1,132 (after subsidy). [click to continue…]

DataWind launched UbiSlate 7Ri, 7R+, 7Ci and 7C+ low cost tablets

by Gogi Rana on September 17, 2012 · 107 comments

DataWind the official makers of Aakash tablet, the one that we have been hearing ‘more’ and seeing ‘less’ have now launched 4 new tablets called the UbiSlate 7Ri, UbiSlate 7R+, UbiSlate 7Ci and UbiSlate 7C+. All of these tabs are with 7 inch resistive or capacitive screen with price tag between Rs. 2,900 to Rs. 5,000. [click to continue…]

Aakash 2 will be made available for students for under Rs. 1500

August 3, 2012

The Aakash Tablets were a complete disaster. There were issues with the hardware and no word about the delivery; the next version was supposed to be launched in May which never happened. Well the hope is still alive and Datawind will soon come out with the Aakash 2 version for Universities and Colleges in India [...]

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Ubislate 7+ and Ubislate 7C android tablets launched by Datawind

April 26, 2012

Finally some good news for those waiting for the Aakash tablets, Datawind has now released two new variant the Ubislate 7+ and the Ubislate 7C tablets that runs on the android gingerbread OS. There are the Aakash 2 consumer versions.

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BSNL Penta IS701R Unboxing and review video

April 4, 2012

I finally got the low cost BSNL Penta IS701R tablet today and here is the Unboxing video and review. This low cost tablet came for a price of Rs. 3,250 3,999 plus shipping charges of Rs. 140. The shipping charges may vary depending upon your location. IS701R is also seen as a tough competitor to [...]

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The fabulous Aakash 2 launch now postponed to May 2012

April 2, 2012

As per the earlier reports Aakash 2 was to launch in the month of April 2012, but now it has been postponed to May 2012. Kapil Sibal, HRD minister confirmed this today stating that the upgraded version will be fabulous.

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Aakash and BSNL Penta’s unprofessional approach may hit their sales

April 1, 2012

When Aakash tablet was announced there was too much excitement, the low price tag was simply unbelievable. Many consumers pre-booked the tablet but they never got it and then Aakash 2 was announced in December, an improved version and consumers pre-booked that too, but again they never got it. And now it is said that [...]

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Wishtel IRA and IRA Thing low cost tablet for Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5500, book online

March 23, 2012

As excepted Wishtel today launched their IRA series tablets in India. The two models namely the Wishtel IRA will come for Rs. 4000 and the Wishtel IRA Thing for Rs. 5,500.  These tablets will compete with the Datawind Aakash 2 version and other ultra low cost tablets.

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WishTel the Aakash 2 low cost tablet competitor

March 20, 2012

After failing to get the contract for the Aakash 2 tablet, WishTel Company, which came second in the bidding process, will be launching their tablet. They will officially make an announcement in New Delhi on 23rd March.

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Upgraded Aakash tablet coming soon this April, fingers crossed

March 16, 2012

Here is some good news for those waiting for the Aakash tablet; the upgraded version will be launched in April with a better screen and with a good battery life, by the same manufacturer, Datawind. Kapil Sibal, HRD minister has confirmed this along with price band which be the same at about Rs. 2000 for [...]

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