Datawind has rolled out a new line of budget Android tablets in India, in its Ubislate range. The 7-inch devices run on Google’s Android 4.0.3 ICS operating system, and are all powered by 1GHz Cortex A8 processors, coupled with 512MB of RAM.
The UbiSlate 7Ri, UbiSlate 7R , UbiSlate 7Ci, UbiSlate 7C models will be all available at MRPs ranging from Rs. 2,999 to Rs. 4,499. More details about the budget ICS tablets’ specifications are available in the table below.
In India, the devices will offer unlimited web-browsing using Datawind’s web delivery platform for under Rs.100 per month on traditional mobile networks. The new Datawind Ubislate tablets will also come preloaded with apps such as Sakshat portal and other educational websites, Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! Cricket, Indian Express and more.
“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,” said Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO, Datawind Pvt. Ltd.
“With the upwardly mobile workforce, hands-free communication has become extremely important. Our tablets are the most durable offerings under the Ubislate umbrella. Features like HD video, great sound quality, touch screen, high speed processor, USB port, camera, G-Sensor with a long battery life are a complete value for money option for our customers,” stated Mr. Tuli.
For more information on how to purchase on of the new Datawind tablets, visit the Ubislate site. The details of the four Datawind Ubislate tablets launched are as follows:
Model No | UbiSlate 7Ri | UbiSlate 7R | UbiSlate 7Ci | UbiSlate 7C |
Type | Tablet | Smartphone Tablet | Tablet | Smartphone Tablet |
Touch Panel | Resistive | Resistive | Capacitive | Capacitive |
Processor | Cortex A8; 1GHz | Cortex A8; 1GHz | Cortex A8; 1GHz | Cortex A8; 1GHz |
RAM | 512MB | 512MB | 512MB | 512MB |
Display and resolution: | 7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution | 7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution | 7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution | 7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution |
Flash Storage | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Android OS | 4.0.3 | 4.0.3 | 4.0.3 | 4.0.3 |
Camera | Front – VGA | Front – VGA | Front – VGA | Front – VGA |
Sensor | G-Sensor | G-Sensor | G-Sensor | G-Sensor |
Ports | Micro SD & Mini-USB | Micro SD & Mini-USB | Micro SD & Mini-USB | Micro SD & Mini-USB |
Network | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi & GPRS | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi & GPRS |
Power and Battery Life | Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range | 3200 mAh battery (claims to offer up to 3-4 hours of backup) | Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range | 3200 mAh battery (claims to offer up to 3-4 hours of backup) |
Audio | Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack | Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack | Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack | Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack |
Storage | External 2GB to 32GB supported |