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
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Winners Of DataWind App Contest Announced
Datawind, makers of the ultra cheap UbiSlate 7+ tablet devices has just announced the winner of the App contest 'AapKiApp.' The contest involved the student community in India and was conceived to test their innovative abilities in developing suitable software application for the Aakash II tablet device. Of course the advantages are manifold as not only eould such an exercise … [Read more...] about Winners Of DataWind App Contest Announced
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 Makes Way For OLPC In Some Schools In India
The Aakash project has been receiving a lot of attention ever since it was first unveiled. However, the ultra low cost tablet has come to be known more for all the wrong reason than previously estimated. The device was to be built between IIT Rajasthan and Datawind, a Canada based company. However, the first lot that were launched had problems like low battery life, a poor … [Read more...] about Aakash Makes Way For OLPC In Some Schools In India
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
DataWind Can Bid For Aakash II
The Aakash may be one of the cheapest tablet in the market right now though unfortunately, far too many corners may have been compromised to keep the prices low. End result: early users of the tablet are an unhappy lot with a poor battery life being one major bone of contention apart from a poor build quality. However, while this led many to believe Datawind -- contractors … [Read more...] about DataWind Can Bid For Aakash II
Upgraded Aakash II Expected in 2012 and at the Same Cost
An upgraded version of the Aakash tablet is underway, which was speculated to cost more than the Aakash. However, Telecom and HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has allayed such concerns, while also claiming the predecessor to the Aakash will be a completely indigenous development. In another interesting turn of events, DataWind—the company that was contracted to manufacture the ultra … [Read more...] about Upgraded Aakash II Expected in 2012 and at the Same Cost
Aakash Tablets to Be Available Soon from School/College Libraries
The Aakash tablet has already acquired the distinction of being one of the cheapest to own right now, though the device in all probability is going to take on a whole new form. No, we are not talking about the upgrade of the tablet's application or hardware which has already been discussed here but rather the way it would be available to the people at large and in this case, … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablets to Be Available Soon from School/College Libraries
Classpad Tablet PC released in India
Aakash tablet has been hogging the lime light since its announcement and initial launch. The tablet was introduced mainly for the students community in India though there is also an upgraded version that has now been announced priced at $45. Aakash has also received 1.4 million pre-orders and the one thing that has helped it notch up such a thumping response if not anything … [Read more...] about Classpad Tablet PC released in India
Aakash sells 1.4 million tablets in 2 weeks
Pricing a product cheap is a sure fire method of attracting consumer's attention though the real challenge is to make the product qualitatively viable enough to ensure it delivers at least acceptable levels of performance each time. The ultra cheap Aakash tablet device definitely conforms to the above and a good thing is, Datawind has come upon a financial windfall with the … [Read more...] about Aakash sells 1.4 million tablets in 2 weeks
Aakash Tablet Now on Offer in India via Ncarry
Aakash, the sub 3k tablet from Datawind, was up for sale for INR 2500 a fortnight ago and sold out promptly. However, there is still some hope for those who'd like to have the cheapest tablet now available in India. Now there is Ncarry.com from Nimbuzz Group that has tied up with Datawind and is offering limited availability of the Aakash tablet at their site. Shipping time of … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablet Now on Offer in India via Ncarry
COD option for Aakash, upgraded version Ubislate 7 coming next month
Aakash, the world's first tablet device to sport the $99 price tag -- this until the Nova 7 came over -- is available online right now. Datawind has put up 30,000 of the Aakash tablets for sale and will take about a week to reach consumers' end. However, if the official retailing site -- aakashtablet.com seems to be lacking on authenticity, eager buyers can still go for the … [Read more...] about COD option for Aakash, upgraded version Ubislate 7 coming next month