A price for the Ubislate 7C+ Edge has crept up in India through online retailers which are selling it for Rs. 5,999. This latest offering by Datawind who is known for manufacturing the Aakash slates, provides connectivity through both Wi-Fi and GSM networks.
It is the newest member of the maker’s family of budget tablets which currently comprises of the 7Ri, 7Ci, 7R+ and the 7C+ slates. The first two possess connectivity features that include only WLAN, while the latter slabs are compatible with both Wi-Fi and GPRS. The device in question is expected to be the Aakash 3, considering that the official website has it tagged as a ‘recommendation’ for the same.
Ice Cream Sandwich is the chosen OS for this affordable device. Keeping things up and running is a Cortex A8 processor that possesses a clock speed of 1GHz. It is coupled with 512MB of RAM which assists it in multitasking. If users feel that the 4GB of internal memory won’t suffice, they can always insert a microSD card with up to 32GB of capacity for further expansion. The 3200mAh battery should allow a usage time of about 4 hours when connected to WLAN.
The 7-inch capacitive display spurts out visuals at a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Just one camera dwells on the slate and it is seated on the front panel. The lens can be used for capturing memories in the form of pictures and videos. The device also consists of a G-sensor and a 3.5mm jack that facilitates hands-free usage. Sadly, Bluetooth and GPS modules haven’t been implemented within the device.
Snapdeal is providing buyers in India the option of obtaining the Ubislate 7C+ Edge through its EMI scheme. Customers can either pay Rs. 999 for 6 months or Rs. 1,999 for 3 months. Though the aforesaid vendor claims that the launch is exclusive to it, we have spotted the device for the same rate on Infibeam and Tradus as well, with the former retailer allowing payment through installments up to 9 months at Rs. 707. The official website informs prospective users that the slate is out of stock.
Specifications of the tablet:
– Platform: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
– CPU: 1GHz Cortex A8
– Memory: 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card
– RAM: 512MB
– Battery: 3200mAh
– Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
– Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
– Camera: VGA front-facing snapper
– Connectivity: EDGE, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi