Datawind, UK based company and makers of Aakash made
headlines when they launched 4 new low cost tablets in Ubislate series. These
tablets are priced very low and cost and are available as UbiSlate 7Ri,
UbiSlate 7R+, UbiSlate 7Ci, UbiSlate 7C+. The price of these tablets would
range between Rs 2999 to Rs 4499. The users of these tablets would be able to
access the internet for merely Rs 100 per month.
Model Type
|
Ubislate 7Ri
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Ubislate 7R+
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Ubislate 7Ci
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Ubislate 7C+
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Type
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Tablet
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Smartphone
|
Tablet
|
Smartphone
|
Processors
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Cortex A8; 1GHz
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Cortex A8; 1GHz
|
Cortex A8; 1GHz
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Cortex A8; 1GHz
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RAM
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512 MB
|
512 MB
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512 MB
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512 MB
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Storage
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External 2GB; 32GB
supported
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External 2GB; 32GB
supported
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External 2GB; 32GB
supported
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External 2GB; 32GB
supported
|
Touch panel
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Resistive
|
Resistive
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Capacitive
|
Capacitive
|
Android OS
|
4.0.3
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4.0.3
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4.0.3
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4.0.3
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Flash
|
4GB
|
4GB
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4GB
|
4GB
|
Display size
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7”
|
7”
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7”
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7”
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Resolution
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800 x 480 pixel
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800 x 480 pixel
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800 x 480 pixel
|
800 x 480 pixel
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Ports
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Micro SD & Mini UDB
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Micro SD & Mini UDB
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Micro SD & Mini UDB
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Micro SD & Mini UDB
|
Camera
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Front- VGA
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Front- VGA
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Front- VGA
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Front- VGA
|
Sensor
|
G-Sensor
|
G-Sensor
|
G-Sensor
|
G-Sensor
|
Audio
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Audio out:3.5mm jack/
Audio in: 3.5m jack
|
Audio out:3.5mm jack/
Audio in: 3.5m jack
|
Audio out:3.5mm jack/
Audio in: 3.5m jack
|
Audio out:3.5mm jack/
Audio in: 3.5m jack
|
Network
|
WiFi
|
WiFi
|
WiFi
|
WiFi
|
Battery
|
180 hours backup; AC
adapter 200 -240 range
|
3-4 hours backup; 3200
mAh battery
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180 hours backup; AC
adapter 200 -240 range
|
3-4 hours backup; 3200
mAh battery
|
The CEO f Datawind, Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli said that “The new
range of Ubislate Tablets is packed with anytime anywhere Low-Cost Internet
connectivity, UbiSurfer browser based on 18 international patents that can
deliver internet access on traditional GPRS networks and a powerful combination
of content and applications raising the bar in terms of meeting customers’
mobility needs. These tablets are of the gold standard when it comes to low - cost
tablet cum Smart phone space being offered at an exciting price to our
customers”.
All these 7” screen tablets are quite sleek and lightweight.
They support Android 4.0.3 operating system; something that would enhance the
touchscreen experience. The processors that powers these systems (Cortex A8)
and 512MB RAM make it possible for users to have the a decent speed of the
internet. The other features like the HD video, USB port, camera, G-Sensor and
a long battery backup give the users of these tablets a good value for their
money. http://www.laptopjoy.com/ gives
you more information about these tablets.
The users of Ubislate tablets would be able to access
mango learning solutions for interactive learning and Sakshat portal and
various other educational sites. They would also have Intelligaia finger
tracing apps, which can be used to teach letter writing to young children. They
would also be configured with TestBag, which can be used for e-assessment and
testing.
Author: Alisha Martin