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Buyers Guide: Buying a low cost tablet PC

March 12, 2012

There are many low cost tablets flooding the Indian markets starting from Rs. 2,500.  Will you buy a tablet just because it is cheaper or do you look at the hardware specifications too? This guide will help you understand certain features and the minimum specifications that you should be looking for.

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Pre-Book low cost tablets from BSNL starting at Rs. 3250, features and price

February 25, 2012

Now Indian consumers have one more reason to forget running after the Aakash tablet, BSNL has launched 3 new android based tablets. The first 7 inch model is priced at Rs. 3,250, the second 7 inch model is priced at Rs. 10,999 and the third 8 inch model is priced at Rs. 13,500.

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Rumors aside, officially confirmed: Datawind can still bid in new Aakash 2 tender

February 24, 2012

Rumors about Datawind being dropped from the Aakash project turned out to be incorrect; Kapil Sibal has officially confirmed that Datawind can still participate in the bidding process for the new improved version of Aakash tablet.

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Datawind shipped only 10,000 units since October: Report

February 22, 2012

The Aakash project it seems has turned out to be a complete failure. According to Reuters, Datawind the Aakash tablet manufacturer managed to ship only 10,000 units. The pilot model itself was a disaster- poor battery life, problematic touchscreen and of course the slow processor failed to pass the quality test.

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GOVT says Aakash 2 tablet will be launched at same price

February 20, 2012

Finally the word is out the Aakash 2 tablet will be launched, no idea when but it will surely come for the same price as promised by the GOVT. Kapil Sibal has also admitted that there are some problems with the Datawind manufacturer and the GOVT is still trying to get the low cost tablet [...]

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How to check PreBooking Order status of Aakash Ubislate Tablets

February 11, 2012

If you have booked the Aakash (Ubislate 7+) tablet you can now check the order status online by simply entering the booking ID that you may have received via email. The Ubislate.com website has got a new makeover with the check status option that is not yet enabled.

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Do not buy the Aakash 2 yet, Govt looks at PSU for fresh orders

February 7, 2012

Aakash 1 the first low cost tablet – made in India was a complete failure and now the Indian Government has decided to let the PSU (Public Sector Enterprises) manufacture the improved Aakash version called Aakash 2.

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Top 8 Alternatives to Aakash tablets

January 25, 2012

Price plays an important factor when it comes to buying the Aakash tablet. The price tag also creates a lot of interest even though the performance may be somewhat, disappointing. It seems the interest for the Aakash tablets will be lost sooner than anticipated because of several reasons and the main reason being the longer [...]

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Waiting period for Aakash tablets to get longer

January 24, 2012

Indian’s low cost Aakash tablet got a huge response and many users have already ordered it, but it seems the waiting period is getting longer and longer day by day. It started with the performance issues; in fact the 366 MHz processor is just too slow and I wonder why it was approved in the [...]

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Government needs 22 crore Aakash tablets: Tender issued

January 16, 2012

Those eagerly waiting for the Aakash tablet here is some bad news, there will be some more delays. The Government of India has just realised that they need 22 crore more tablets. The Govt had previously ordered just 1 lakh tablets.

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