ME Y2 is the latest tablet that HCL Infosystems has launched in India. Priced at ₹14,999, the tablet does not feature anything special, but is 3G enabled and has a SIM card slot.
The tablet is powered by a Cortex A9 processor having a clock speed of 1 GHz and 1 GB RAM. The capacitive touchscreen display is multi-touch enabled, having a rather sedate screen resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Internal memory stands at 8 GB but is expandable to 32 GB via memory card slot. For OS, the tablet runs Android 4.0.3 ICS. The tablet also boasts of a twin camera setup with a 0.3 and 2 megapixel camera integrated at the front and rear of the device.
For connecting additional accessories, the tablet also offers a mini USB port and a mini HDMI slot. It is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled and is powered by a 4000 mAH battery pack.
Applications that come pre-loaded on the HCL ME Y2 are LinkedIn, Twitter, 3D Digital Weather Clock, Games, Sweet ‘N’ Spicy , iBrowser , ICS Browser, Bollywood Hungama, and Saavn, along with the ThinkFree Office Mobile application. You can also download the Good e-Reader app store that boasts of a whole host of convenient apps.
You gets unlimited access to music, videos, and ringtones via the Hungama application, a three month subscription that comes included in the tablet. Users will also have access to BigFlix where you can stream media at the cost of just ₹1 per month.
“The HCL ME Y2 is yet another value product from our company. This third generation tablet delivers enhanced experiences to our customers through advanced connectivity and innovative features. With the growth in tablet market and increasing adoption, on-the-go connectivity has become vital and the ME Y2 promises seamless connectivity with great user interface. The Y2 is yet another innovation from HCL and we expect it to meet the growing demand of our diverse customers to meet their specific use cases on the tablet,” said Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems Ltd.
HCL is going to provide 24×7 services for the tablet via their HCL Touch services.
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