The UbiSlate 7+ that is touted as a successor to the budget-friendly Aakash tablet has now been launched in India. This latest offering boasts of GPRS capabilities with a SIM card slot, something that was not proffered by its predecessor.
Apart from allowing users to hook up to GPRS networks, the tablet is also Wi-Fi enabled, permitting owners to access the internet via a hotspot. Additionally, an optional monthly data plan of Rs. 99 for 2GB is being made available by the company on purchase of the slate. What’s more? Well, this cost-effective device chews on Gingerbread and comes embedded with a 7-inch resistive touchscreen, a Cortex A8 processor clocked at the speed of 800MHz as well as a 3200mAh battery.
DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli, states, “Over the last year, I have been traveling the globe, talking at the World Bank, with heads of state, at numerous universities and at global conferences, evangelizing the power of the internet to transform people’s lives. We have now created a product that removes the barriers and levels the playing field.”
Other key attributes of the device happen to be the HD video co-processor, access to the GetJar app store as well as DataWind’s own UbiSurfer browser for an enhanced mobile experience. Additionally, the hardware is replete with a microSD card as well as a full-sized USB port to attach peripherals. The USB terminal lends support to optional 3G modems too. At the 7+ launch, the company also introduced the UbiSlate 7C featuring a four-point multi-touch capacitive screen for tablet enthusiasts in the country.
The UbiSlate 7+ price is stamped at Rs. 2,999 in India and it can be ordered through the company’s official web portal.