Fly Mobile launches Android 2.2-based tablet, Fly Vision for Rs. 7,299

Fly Mobile is the latest to join the ongoing low-cost tablet war in India as it launches its first Android 2.2 Froyo OS-based tablet 'Fly Vision'. Priced aggressively at Rs. 7,299, the Fly Vision features 600 MHz Rockchip 2818 chipset processor and 256 MB of RAM.

The Fly Vision comes with a seven-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with 800x480 pixels resolution. The new Fly tablet features 1.3MP camera and a 2400mAh battery, which is rated to deliver 6 hours of continuous operation. The tablet also comes with an external storage slot that can house 16GB micro SD card. On the connectivity front, the Fly Vision supports 3G,GPRS,Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The new tablet comes pre-loaded with standard Google apps such as Google Talk,Gmail,Google Maps and YouTube.

Other features of the Fly Vision include e-reader, video player, social web integration, 3.5-mm audio jack and a built-in speaker. Check out specs of the Fly Vision in detail here.

Fly's latest tablet is certainly going to be pitted against other low-cost tablets such as Beetel Magiq and home-grown Aakash. The Magiq is priced at Rs. 9,999, while the commercial version of Aakash costs nearly Rs. 2,999. Of late, we have seen a series of budget tablets hitting the Indian market. HCL recently launched ME X1 (Rs. 10,490), while Lenovo came up with the IdeaPad A1 (14,990).

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source:  http://www.thinkdigit.com/Tablets/Fly-Mobile-launches-Android-22-based-tablet-Fly_7758.html

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HCL launches new ME X1, a low-cost Android tablet for Rs. 10,490

 

HCL Infosystems Ltd has today launched its new ME-series tablet 'X1', priced aggressively at Rs. 10,490. The new X1 ME tablet runs on Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, and 512MB of RAM.

The X1 has a seven-inch capacitive display with 800x480 pixels resolutions. It features a 2MP camera, 4GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable to 32GB via microSD. The device also supports HD video content and has a 3500 mAh battery. While the X1 ME tablet technically only supports Wi-Fi connectivity, it also has an option of 3G data connectivity via USB dongles. The X1 also supports Flash, through Adobe Flash Player 10.3.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Chitale, CEO, HCL Infosystems, says, “We are excited to launch our new tablet ‘The X1’, specially designed to cater to the demands of the Indian customers. The X1 ME Tablet promises to bring great value by re defining on–the-go user experience with its innovative design, display and technology. Today’s consumer doesn’t just look for a product but a complete productivity and service ecosystem around it, which led us to innovations like creating powerful content and local applications which will be backed by our nationwide support service network and 24X7 one touch customer service.”

“As a brand we are aligning ourselves with the consumer’s unmet desire to live the life he wishes for. We want our products to be one of the prime enablers to the life that our consumer aspires for and we are confident that with our expertise in the industry a device like The X1 will unleash innovative models of usage both in the B2B & B2C segments backed by customized applications.” Chitale adds.

HCL says its X1 is the only tablet to feature a PC sync option, called “ME Connect” which facilitates transfer of content to the tablet from any another computing device. The device comes pre-loaded with a number of apps such as Naukri.com and LinkedIn. 

 source:  http://www.thinkdigit.com/Tablets/HCL-launches-new-ME-X1-a-low-cost_7740.html

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ViewSonic outs Android 2.3 tablet 'ViewPad 10e'; ViewPad 7e on its way to India

ViewSonic has unveiled its new Android tablet 'ViewPad 10e', which is scheduled to be launched in the UK next month. ViewSonic's ViewPad 10e has a 9.7-inch display with 1024x768 resolution, similar to the TouchPad and iPad 2. The ViewPad 10e runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system instead of the tablet-specific Android HoneyComb OS. Besides, it is powered by a single-core 1GHz Cortex A8 processor and 512MB of RAM.

The most notable feature of the new ViewSonic table is its thickness, which is just 9.1 mm. The ViewPad 10e comes with a 4GB of storage, expandable up to 32GB through microSD. The tablet also features a 1.3MP front-facing camera. On the connectivity front, the ViewPad 10e offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, mini USB and a mini HDMI connector for up to 720p output. Though there's no official word on the pricing of the new tablet, multiple reports suggest it is going to be a budget tablet.
Meanwhile, the Mobile Indian reports that ViewSonic is going to soon launch its Android 2.3-based tablet ViewPad 7e in India. Moreover, the new tablet will be priced below Rs. 10,000. ViewSonic has already made its way into the budget tablet segment with the ViewPad 7, which is available for nearly Rs. 15,000.

The ViewPad 7e is not listed on ViewSonic's India-centric website. However, we found the specs of the upcoming tablet on its global site, which states the ViewPad 7e is a seven-inch Android 2.3 Gingerbread tablet, powered by 1GHz ARM A8 processor and 512MB of RAM. The ViewPad 7e comes with a 4GB of inbuilt storage, extendable up to 32GB through microSD. The tablet also features a 0.3MP front-facing camera and 3MP rear camera. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi. Check out the detailed specs of the ViewPad 7e here.

source:  http://www.thinkdigit.com/Tablets/ViewSonic-outs-Android-23-tablet-ViewPad-10e_7741.html

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Indian tablets compared: Aakash vs. Beetel Magiq vs. Reliance 3G Tab

Media is abuzz with the latest Aakash tablet. Dubbed as the “world's cheapest tablet”, the Aakash is being pitted against other low-cost tablets such as Beetel Magiq and Reliance 3G Tab. After having given you a brief guide to the Aakash tablet, we bring to you a competitive analysis between the Aakash, Beetel Magiq and Reliance 3G Tab:

Aakash Tablet

With the Aakash tablet, the Indian government aims to bridge gap between the rural India and the ongoing technology boom. The government will provide the tablet at a subsidised price of Rs. 1,730 to the students. The retail version, UbiSlate, will be available at Rs. 2,999. The ultra low cost of the device has been grabbing the eyeballs worldwide. Let’s have a look at the specs offered by the Aakash tablet.

The Aakash is a seven-inch tablet, running Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. It has a seven-inch 800x400 resistive touchscreen and is powered by 366 MHz + HD video co-processor. The tablet comes with a 2GB of storage memory, which can be extended up to 32GB via microSD. It has a 256 MB RAM. The device supports document formats: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODP and can run PDF viewer, Text editor. It has a 2,100 mAh battery which is promised to give 3 hours of backup depending upon usage. For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi and can connect a datacard for 3G and GPRS. You can check out more details on specs here.

Beetel Magiq

In August, Beetel Teletech launched its low-cost Android 2.2 tablet called “Magiq”. Priced at Rs. 9,999, the Beetel Magiq is an upgraded version of Huawei IDEOS S7. The tablet runs on Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and is powered by 1GHz processor. It has a 512MB memory and supports an 8GB of internal memory, which can be extended up to 16GB via microSD card.

Moreover, the Beetel Magiq has a seven-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800x400 pixels. The device comes with a 2MP frontal and rear cameras. It also features a 2200 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, it has a SIM card slot, which means you can make and receive calls as well. Check out the full-fledged review of the Beetel Magiq here.

Reliance 3G Tab

Reliance Communications forayed into the tablet market with its Reliance 3G Tab. Priced at Rs. 12,999, the tablet comes with a number of high-end features along with Reliance's data plans.

The Reliance 3G Tab runs on Android 2.3.4 operating system and is powered by an ARM11 800MHz processor. It has a 512 MB RAM and comes with a microSD card slot up to 32GB. The Reliance 3G Tab has a seven-inch TFT display with 800x480 pixel resolution. Moreover, it has a 2MP rear and VGA front-facing camera. Check out the detailed review of the Reliance 3G Tab here.

The Indian tablet market, especially the budget-tablet segment, is currently witnessing an intense competition. However, increasing number of low cost tablets is certainly adding to the confusion for the customers. It will be really interesting to see which of the budget tablet stands tests of time and creates a lasting impact. And in the meantime, we have our iPads and Galaxy tabs. Our eyes are also set on these big brands, how they cope with the raining low cost tablets in the Indian market.

source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Indian-tablets-compared-Aakash-vsBeetel-Magiq-vs_7707.html

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