History of Aakash Tablet
: The Indian made Aakash LCAD Tablet was launched on 5th October 2011! It has been called ‘Aakash’ which literally translates to ‘Sky’. Aakash Tablet has basically been developed for students and keeping this in mind the price of Aakash Tablet has been kept affordable. Aakash Tablet was developed as an initiative by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development under Government of India. The basic version would cost a student only Rs 1,500 which is around $35. This is because of the subsidies that will be offered to students and institutions using Aakash Tablet. These would be available through government organizations to students and educational institutions. The commercial version which would have a few more features than the basic version would be marginally costlier. However, Aakash LCAD Tablet still holds the distinction of being the world’s cheapest computing device.
When we talk of the specifications provided in Aakash Tablet experts feel that they are good but could have been better. The PC tablet is not meant for gaming purpose, it has in fact been developed especially for students, and it would be right to say it meets that purpose. To understand this we must first take a look at the general specifications of Aakash Tablet.
Specifications of Aakash Tablet (Ubislate7)
- Developed by – Datawind
- Cost – Rs 2,276 (approximately $50) – Approximately Rs. 1500 for students
- Size – 190.5×118.5×15.7mm
- Screen size – 7” resistive
- Weight – 350gms
- Operating System – Android 2.2(Android Marketplace is missing, instead Getjar is installed)
- Processor -366 MHz, plus Graphics Accelerator and HD Video Co-processor
- Memory -256 MB RAM
- Storage –2GB Micro SD card expandable up to 32GB
- Connectivity – 2 USB ports (full sized)
- Battery – 2100mAh
- Camera – External USB
- Network – Wi-Fi Enabled
- Web Browser – DataWind Accelerated Browser
About Aakash Tablet-2 (Ubislate7+)
The much awaited India’s ultra low cost Aakash Tablet is finally here and is creating ripples all around. Datawind launched Ubislate7 in India, and the student version is named as Aakash Tablet. It offers a web delivery platform that enables quality and interactive knowledge over the internet.
The CEO of DataWind, Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli says ‘This is a made-in-India product. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do this.’
Aakash Tablet Price (Ubislate7 & Ubislate7+)
| Specifications | Aakash (Ubislate7) | Ubislate7+ (The upgraded version of Aakash) |
| Availability | NOW! | Late January |
| Pricing | Rs.2,500 | Rs.2,999 |
| Microprocessor | Arm11 – 366Mhz | Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz |
| Battery | 2100 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| OS | Android 2.2 | Android 2.3 |
| Network | WiFi | WiFi & GPRS (SIM & Phone functionality) |
| SOLD OUT | PRE- BOOK Aakash Tablet-2 NOW |
The manufacture's of Aakash students tablet is making another revolution in tablet industry by the launch of Ubislate 7+ (Plus), the upgraded version of Aakash. Datawind limited is the manufacturer of this low cost tablet. Datawind Limited, a UK Company is one of the leading developer of wireless web access products and services. DataWind has developed, and offers a series of wireless web access devices and the related web delivery platform. Their Aakash with IIT Rajathan had been in the top headlines for the last few months. They are also planning to introduce low cost 4G tablets in India in collaboration with Reliance India cellular network.
Advantages of Aakash Tablet
- It coalesces access to available data in one device
- It provides uncommon learning styles
- Has peerless capabilities