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Aakash maker Datawind launches three new tablets starting at Rs 3,999 in India

DataWind, better known as the maker of the Aakash tablet, expands its tablet lineup in India with three budget devices...

Naina Khedekar|Oct 09, 2013, 16:42:11 IST

Datawind, better known as the maker of the Aakash tablet, has expanded its tablet lineup in India with three budget devices. The company has launched the UbiSlate 7Cx, UbiSlate 3G7 and UbiSlate 9Ci. The 7Cx supports voice calling while the 3G7 is its first 3G-enabled tablet. The company has also forayed into the large 9-inch display space with the 9Ci.

The UbiSlate 7Cx with cellular connectivity is priced at Rs 3,999. It sports a 7-inch display and is powered by 1GHz Cortex A8 coupled with 512MB RAM. On the OS front, it runs on the older Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version. The device will not be sporting a camera. abc

With voice calling

Here’s a quick look at some of its specs:

7-inch TFT capacitive display
microUSB
2GB on-board storage, expandable via microSD card slot

Datawind's first 3G-enabled tablet UbiSlate 3G7 is priced at Rs 6,999. It provides broadband speeds with an embedded UMTS modem, without the need for external dongles. This 7-inch tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor, with 512MB RAM. Just like the 7Cx, the 3G7 also runs on Android 4.0.4.

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Here’s a quick look at some of its specifications:

7-inch TFT capacitive display
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
2MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera
4GB on-board memory, expandable via microSD card slot

The UbiSlate 9Ci sporting a large 9-inch display is priced affordably under Rs. 5,000. Datawind has powered it with a 1GHz Cortex A9 processor coupled with 512MB RAM. It gets the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version of the Android operating system.

Large 9-inch display

Take a quick look at its specs:

9-inch TFT capacitive display
Wi-Fi
VGA front-facing camera
4GB on-board storage, expandable via microSD card slot

Datawind tablets come pre-installed with a range of educational, entertainment and utility apps. It brings content for all age groups and also features a free E-Book App for Class 1 to 12 NCERT for English, Hindi & Urdu medium. Some other such apps and features include, Test Preparation Tool, Free Higher Education & Soft-Skill Courses powered by CEC London, English language learning tools, Interactive multimedia-rich educational resources, Bollywood Music and Movies, Antivirus and Anti-theft Pack by E-Scan, MapMyIndia Navigation and more.

All of the new models are now available through the Ubislate site. The site claims to ship the devices within 3 to 5 days once the order is placed.

By Naina Khedekar

Armed with a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering degree, it is writing where Naina finds her calling. She has got her finger on the pulse of what's new and trending in the world of technology, right from gadgets to innovations. When she isn't hammering away on her keyboard, she is busy looking for figurines to add to her growing collection of Kinder toys. It doesn't get more diverse than that.