The Aakash tablet, which had shot to instant stardom in the world tech scene owing to its down-to-earth price, now faces an uncertain future. In fact, the entire project runs the risk of being scrapped altogether as the present Human Resource Development Minister feels the system has become obsessive with a single device when the focus should be to enable the students have easy … [Read more...] about The $35 Aakash Tablet Faces Uncertain Future
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New Aakash II Will Be Released Soon
Human resource minister in India has confirmed one more time the new upgraded Aakash tablet will be formally launched very soon. The tablet was unveiled earlier in the year by IIT Mumbai and DataWind though a formal launch is slated during the end Aug-early Sept time frame. The minister though wasn't forthcoming with any specific date or period and kept himself limited to 'very … [Read more...] about New Aakash II Will Be Released Soon
Aakash 2 Formally Launched
The much improved Aakash 2 has now been formally launched by the Indian government. Just a few days back we reported the tablet's specifications had been approved by the government. This means the tablet is one step closer towards the students, though the final step is expected to drag on until the end of the year. The plan is to distribute about 100,000 units of the tablet to … [Read more...] about Aakash 2 Formally Launched
Aakash Tablet Now Undergoing Tests at IIT Mumbai
The Aakash tablet has yet to hit the ground and is not likely to for at least a few weeks. The low cost tablet is now undergoing tests at the IIT Mumbai facility for applications and content. For this, 100 samples of the tablet have been handed over to the officials, with their feedback expected in the next few weeks. "IIT Bombay is in the process of testing the samples and … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablet Now Undergoing Tests at IIT Mumbai
Technology Achievement Award for DataWind Founders Raja & Suneet Tuli
The Aakash tablet has already become a household name in the tech world, which can be attributed to the painstaking efforts on part of the Tuli brothers, Raja Singh Tuli and Suneet Singh Tuli. In recognition of all the hard work they have put in in the venture, Raja Singh and Suneet Singh Tuli have been awarded the Technology Achievement Award by the Indo-Canadian Chamber of … [Read more...] about Technology Achievement Award for DataWind Founders Raja & Suneet Tuli
Aakash Fails To Meet May Deadline
We are already into June and the much hyped Aakash is still no where to be seen. This is hardly surprising as this isn’t the first time a tablet device has missed its launch schedule, with the Aakash itself having lived up to it a few times in the past. There is no word either as to when the deliveries are slated to begin. India’s Human Resource Minister, Kapil Sibal who is the … [Read more...] about Aakash Fails To Meet May Deadline
Ubislate 7 Is Finally Here
Datawind has finally launched its successor to the first gen Aakash in the form of the UbiSlate 7+ and UbiSlate 7C. Also, as expected, price continues to be the strong point for the two tablet devices, at Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,999 for the UbiSlate 7+ and UbiSlate 7C respectively. Heralding the launch as a historic moment in the country, DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, "This … [Read more...] about Ubislate 7 Is Finally Here
Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Datawind, makers of the ultra cheap Aakash tablet, has entered into an agreement with Getjar whose apps will now be available on the Aakash tablets. GetJar has in its repertoire a vast collection of 3,50,000 free apps in its app store. This will surely enhance the appeal of the low cost tablets as an app store, and featuring free apps was one thing that was missing from the … [Read more...] about Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Aakash Tablet Delayed by Two Weeks
All is not well with the Aakash tablet, with getting even more murky with the ultra low cost project. In a move that is bound to push back the delivery schedule of the Aakash tablet, manufacturer Datawind has said it is severing all ties with component supplier Quad Electronics. Datawind is claiming the impact of the move could be a 2 weeks delay for the Aakash to reach … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablet Delayed by Two Weeks
Aakash II To Run Android 4.0
The first gen Aakash came, failed to win many hearts, and then left, with no one bothered in the least. Thankfully, for those who were intending to buy the ultra low cost tablet project, there is Aakash II in the pipeline and it's all set to debut in a few weeks from now. What is also good news is that the new Aakash II, even with improved internals, will still cost the same … [Read more...] about Aakash II To Run Android 4.0
Aakash Being Sought by Philadelphia Based Company
There is a lot of talk about the low cost tablet that the Indian market will be featuring. The tablet that costs just $35 dollars has not only people in India all waiting for it to happen, it also has a company in Philadelphia, Wilco Electronics, that is just as keenly interested in this project. The tablet is expected to be launched soon according to statements from the … [Read more...] about Aakash Being Sought by Philadelphia Based Company
Aakash II To Be Launched In May
The advanced version of Aakash that has been named Aakash II will debut in May this year, confirmed Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal. The minister further stated the tablets are currently being tested based on the feedback received from students. In a related development, IT major HCL has expressed interest in the bidding for the manufacture of Aakash II … [Read more...] about Aakash II To Be Launched In May
New More Powerful Aakash Tablet to Debut in April For $40
India's Aakash tablet has already been established as an affordable device, though the same can't be said of its performance or quality. Fortunately, those in charge listened to consumers, and an upgraded Aakash is in the works while the price has been kept at the same affordable level. The second version of the Aakash tablet is going to cost $40, or INR.2000, and is … [Read more...] about New More Powerful Aakash Tablet to Debut in April For $40
BSNL Launch 3 Budget Tablets in India
With tablet PCs gaining prominence around the world, it was just a matter of time before the state owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) jumped into the fray with a tablet offering of its own. To make up for being a bit late in the segment, it has three tablet devices to offer, all aimed at the low cost to the budget segment. They would have 7 or 8 inch … [Read more...] about BSNL Launch 3 Budget Tablets in India