The humble Aakash 2 device had a world audience when the tablet was launched at the United Nations today in a glittering occasion to mark India's Presidency of the UN Security Council. Dubbed "the world's most cost competitive tablet," the Aakash 2 is lauded for its ultra cheap price tag and the potential the tablet has in furthering the cause of education in the country. The … [Read more...] about Aakash 2 Showcased at the UN
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Apple iPad 3 Now Available in India
India has never been a huge market for Apple. It is simply not big enough to prompt them to launch their latest products there as soon as they are released in the US. That said, some hardcore Apple loyalists do exist in the country and they make up quite a significant number. This group should be overjoyed to know that the latest Apple iPad 3 has now made it to India via online … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 3 Now Available in India
Asus to Launch Transformer Prime in India on March 1
Asus has just announced the availability of its much acclaimed Transformer Prime tablet in India. This should be honey sweet to those who have been patiently awaiting the launch of the quad core Tegra 3 tablet running Android ICS in the country. The media event is to be held in New Delhi on March 1 with the tablet reaching store shelves within a few more days. Asus though has … [Read more...] about Asus to Launch Transformer Prime in India on March 1
Qbend Launches ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Platform to Sell e-Books in India
Publishers in India will now have a more convenient method of selling their books, thanks to the efforts of US based enterprise Qbend. Publishers and retailers worldwide have hit gold by selling e-books via online portals which has brought bigger returns than selling them in their traditional paperback forms. Qbend -- a subsidiary of Chennai-based publishing company, S4Carlisle … [Read more...] about Qbend Launches ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Platform to Sell e-Books in India
Book Market in India Registers Exponential Growth
Book lovers in India have been indulging in their passion for reading all the more, demonstrated by the steep rise in book sales. The domestic book market grew by an impressive 45 percent in volume and 40 percent in value terms during the first half of 2011. The adult fiction segment is witnessing the most growth during this period, expanding by 82 percent in volume and 49 … [Read more...] about Book Market in India Registers Exponential Growth
iBerry Auxus – India’s Cheapest Android ICS Tablet to Debut in March
The Aakash tablet had stunned the world with its ultra cheap price tags and has also notched up some impressive pre-order sales figures. However, it's time we hail the arrival of another tablet whose claim to fame is being the cheapest tablet to hit India with Android ICS on-board. Named Auxus, the tablet is developed by the Chennai based manufacturer iBerry (wonder if that was … [Read more...] about iBerry Auxus – India’s Cheapest Android ICS Tablet to Debut in March
Samsung Galaxy 680 Goes On Sale in India for INR 33,571
Anyone in India with exactly Rs. 33,571 at his disposal will be able to bring home the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 tablet device. That's a bit lower than the Rs. 34,900 that the tablet was previously anticipated to sell for. Also, lest you think the Tab 680 is another new tablet device from Samsung, it's the same Tab 7.7 device as is known elsewhere in the world. It's just the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy 680 Goes On Sale in India for INR 33,571
3G Variant of Sony Tablet S and Tablet P Now Available in India
Stores in India now have the 3G enabled Sony Tablet S and Tablet P for sale. Both the 3G versions will join the Tablet S that Sony had launched last year though in its Wi-Fi avatar. The Tablet S 3G is the same configuration as that of the Wi-Fi only version with just the 3G feature added to it. This one was supposed to be available in India in mid January, but has slipped … [Read more...] about 3G Variant of Sony Tablet S and Tablet P Now Available in India
Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 aka 7.0 Plus launched in India
It has been known by the name of Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus else where in the world though Samsung is making available the same in India as Galaxy Tab 620. However, while Samsung is officially quoting the price at INR 30,250, the same can be picked up at Flipkart for INR 26,499 and at Letsbuy for INR 25,900. Specification wise, the tablet boasts of dual cameras with the rear … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 620 aka 7.0 Plus launched in India
Amazon Reaching for India
Amazon.com is looking to expand its reach to the Asian market through India, according to TheBookseller.com and Times of India. The online retail giant has bought 80,000 square feet of land at SP Infocountry, as well as built a warehouse and hired a new executive, formerly of Landmark. The new hire to head up operations is based out of Chennai, which is also where Amazon’s … [Read more...] about Amazon Reaching for India