Videocon VT10 Android Jelly Bean Tablet

10" IPS Tablet based on Android ™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS powered by 1.5 Ghz Dual core powerful processor,1 GB of RAM, 8 GB inbuilt storage.

It also comes with pre-loaded apps including NexGtv, Saavn ,Facebook, Nimbuzz and more.

It is one of the cheapest tablet available in the market without compromising specifications.

Karbonn Smart Tab 1 : Cheapest Jelly Bean ( Android 4.1 ) Tablet

Karbonn Smart Tab 1

Karbonn Mobiles unveiled a 'budget tablet' based on Android 4.1 'Jelly Bean' platform.
With a surprisingly budget-friendly price tag of 6990 Indian Rupees (approximately $125), the Smart Tab 1 may be the cheapest tablet in its class.

The company will also provide a free upgrade to the consumers from their pre-loaded Android 4.0.3 ( Ice Cream Sandwich) platform to Android 4.1 ( Jelly Bean) platform. 

Commenting on the launch, Pradeep Jain, Managing Director, Karbonn Mobiles said, "Karbonn Mobiles is forever committed to bring revolutionary technology to the Indian technological eco-sphere. Herein through our technological collaboration with MIPS Technologies and product alliance with Ingenic Semiconductor, we are proud to present the world's first Smart Tab loaded with the revolutionary Android 'Jelly Bean' technology which is an industry-first in itself."

Karbonn Smart Tab 1 Features

Quick View- Features

• 3D G-Sensor for Gaming Experience
• 17.8 cm Capacitive 5 Point Multi Touch Screen
• 1.2 GHz Processor
• AndroidOS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Mercury iXA Tab By Kobian

The latest entrant into the budget tablet race is Kobian, which has launched an Android-based budget tablet called iXA Tab. The device, priced at Rs. 3,999,particularly designed for the rising figure of students. 
iXA Tab will compete directly with Datawind’s UbiSlate 7C tablet. The Mercury iXA Tab comes with Android 2.3 operating system and weighs 341 grams. Like the Aakash tablet, it comes with a resistive touch screen but is powered by a 1.0 GHz processor compared to the 800 mAH processor of Aakash. Besides, The Kobian tablet has 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal storage which is expandable to 32 GB through a micro SD card.

Nexus 7 : New Android Tablet from Google

Nexus 7

The Nexus 7 is an 7-inch Android tablet computer co-developed by Google and Asus, the first tablet entry in the Nexus series. Nexus 7 was built to bring you the best of Google in a slim, portable package that fits perfectly in your hand. 

The best of Google

Nexus 7 comes with all your favorite Google Apps – like Gmail, Chrome, Google+ and YouTube – putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. Easy to use, everything automatically syncs across your tablet, phone and computer. With tons of free cloud storage and features you’ll find nowhere else, Nexus 7 brings the best of Google together in one simple, beautiful device.Thin, light and portable

BSNL Tablet (part 3)- Product related queries

How do I connect to the internet on Penta TPAD?

The Penta T-Pad range has various connectivity options:

1. Wi-FI: comes with all models

2. Bluetooth: comes with the professional series

3. SIM Card: The professional series come with a SIM Slot allowing for seamless voice and data usage. There is a BNSL SIM Card that is being bundled with the professional series models. These SIM Cards are pre-loaded with a unique and attractive 3G Data download plan as well.

The Student series has a plug-and-play USB2.0 port where any make USB 2G dongle can be connected for internet surfing. There is a special promotion offer on the IS701R model wherein a BSNL 2G SIM Card with a 3month free data download plan has been offered; the same can be used with any USB2G dongle.

Can i make phone calls with my Penta TPAD?

The Professional series models (WS704C and WS802C currently) have a voice calling option. They also come with a front camera for video conferencing, Skype calls, etc. 

Are there cameras installed in Penta TPADs?

Please refer to the detailed specifications for the respective models at Techno Inside.

Which App Store will come pre-installed on Penta TPADs?

The Google market-place is pre-installed on all Penta T-Pad(s). To access the same, you need to have a GMAIL account.

Is there any warranty for Penta TPAD?

All Penta T-Pad(s) come with a limited warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase. The warranty covers any technical defect/ hardware problem. Important to note that –

• Any physical damage to the device (or a problem cuased because of physical damage) is not covered under warranty.
• Any software issues (either of application conflicts or virus related) are not covered under this warranty.

BSNL Tablet (part 2)- Ordering & Delivery

Which are the ways to get Penta TPAD?

Currently, taking pre-booking for Penta T-Pad(s) on the website www.pantel.in. For all pre-booking queries, there will be an automated response from the website confirming the following ---

• Details provided in the pre-booking form; reconfirmation of the same.
• Mode of payment Expected date of delivery (Deliveries for all models are started from March 5, 2012)
• Depending upon the prospects status in the pre-booking queue, the expected date of delivery will also be stated therein.

The process of signing up distribution and retail partners is currently ongoing – and – the same will be periodically updated on the website.


Mode of payment is COD(cash-on-delivery).

What is the expected delivery timeline for Penta TPAD?

Deliveries started from March 05, 2012. Dispatches of the pre-booking order(s) will happen on first cum first serve basis – on the realization of payments. 

How does the order to delivery fulfilment process work?

Customers will order the tablet on the website and keep their pre-booking reference code. There will be an automated e-mail response on the pre-booking (as detailed above).
At the time, the customer will be asked to reconfirm the booking and make the payment in advance on the payment gateway for realizing deliveries. All the prices on the pre-booking form are ex-works Noida, UP, India; the freight delivery costs will be charged on actual.
The device will be shipped to the customer via a courier service.

Customer should pay extra for the courier service.

For any technical issues after you get the delivery there will be dedicated technical customer support numbers in the device package.

How can I cancel my order?

The email confirmation of your pre-booking entry can be replied to – if a cancellation of the pre booking is required. 

Are there any service centres for the tablet? If yes, where would they be located?

Customers can contact the 'Technical Customer Support' number for any issues/help/ tech support queries with the tablets.
If the issue cannot be resolved over the phone, the customers can take it to partner customer service center locations, located all over India.

Detailed list of the customer service centres: http://www.pantel.in/ServicesCentre.aspx
Customer support numbers are 

0120 -4277731-32, 

         -4308999, 

         -6454613, 

         -6456849, 

         -6456870. 

In case you cannot get through the customer support number, please email at customercare@pantel.in

BSNL Tablet (part 1)- Specifications and Offers

This time I would like to present full specifications of BSNL Tablet T-Pad IS701R to clear almost all doubts raised through queries.

 The Penta TPAD IS701R is a powerful tablet solution at an unbelievably affordable price you may never have dreamed of! An Android OS based system with a high resolution 7” resistive touch screen coupled with a powerful 1GHz processor and inbuilt DDR II 256M RAM give you best performance in the entry level category. You have all the controls in a single finger touch mode. Browse web wirelessly or enjoy media playback on this entry level Penta TPAD. The built in 2GB memory can be expanded upto 32GB using the onboard TF Card slot.

Features:

• Browse the web, watch Youtube® videos, check e-mail, and much more with Android™ 2.3.
• High-speed 1 GHz processor and DDRII 256MB RAM.
• Plays popular video, music, and photo formats.
• Download and Install Google Andriod apps.
• Connect to the Internet wirelessly with high-speed networking support (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g) .
• Easy Access to Email, Office and Games.
• Be connected to your friends and dear ones on facebook and other social networking portal.
• Seamless Digital Media Experience.
• E-Book Reader .
• Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

All Penta T-Pad(s) come with a limited warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Specifications

CPU                 : 1GHz 

O/S                  : Android 2.3 

RAM                : DDR2 256MB 

FLASH            : 2GB 

TF card           : TF card support to 32G 

Wifi                  : 802.11b/g/n 

Size, Ratio       : 7” Inch, 16:9, 800*600 

Touch Screen  : High quality resistive 

G-Sensor         : Rotator Screen

Camera           : 0.3MP 

USB                 : USB x 1 

Battery            : Li-ion 3000mah 5V2A 

Video               : Max.1280*720 MKV(H.264 HP) AVI RM/RMVB FLV WMV9 MP4 

Flash Support  : Adode Flash 10.3 

Email               : Send/receive email online

Audio               : MP3/WMA/APE/FLAC/AAC/OGG/AC3/WAV

Offers

Pantel and BSNL have entered into an exclusive tie up with the objective of bringing the lowest cost solution for student. Highlights of the offer: This exclusive offer ensures that a student can recover almost 100% of the cost of the tablet within 18 months of use! The bundled 2G Data plan is a low cost and effective way for a student to keep himself up to date with the latest in education, while paying a much lower monthly data tariff. Here’s how the offer works: TPAD IS701R With Offer Without Offer TPAD IS701R MRP 3499 3250 BSNL 2G Data Plan MRP 250 NIL Free Data Usage 7.5 GB NIL Plan Validity 90 days NIL Monthly Plan Cost (MRP) 83.33 NIL Monthly Data tariff saving 200 NIL Terms and Conditions: Onetime plan activation charge of Rs. 29 with plan validity of 1 year Base voice tariff as per 2G Special Plan Activation to be done at a BSNL franchise store in your area (Specially available on the bundle SIM card only) Connection/Activation is as per standard terms & conditions of BSNL.

All about Aakash Tablet (Part 2) :- Aakash Vs BSNL

Aakash Vs BSNL Tablet

BSNL has come out with a Rs 3,250 tablet And Aakash tab, which costs only Rs 2,999.

BSNL- Pantel has recently launched their three Tablets out of which the cheaper one, BSNL Penta IS 701R is going to be a tough competitor for the world’s cheapest tablet ‘Aakash’ .

Similarities :

1. Akash tablet as well as BSNL tablets having RAM of 256 MB
2. Both The Tablets are having internal memory of 2 GB and expandable Upto 32 GB .
3. Both devices are having operating system with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
4. Both the tablet have a battery back-up of 2-3 hours in working mode.

Difference :

1. Both the tablet having difference in processor. Aakash Tablet- 700 MHz processor while BSNL Penta IS 701R-h 1 GHz Processor,so BSNL tablet will operate fastly then Akash.
2. BSNL Penta T-Pad IS 701R-h is Rs 250 more than Akash ubsilate .But, the Penta T-Pad IS701R has many improved features than Aakash .
3. UbiSlate 7+ is slightly cheaper than BSNL Penta T-Pad IS701R, but the UbiSlate 7+ has a built-in phone. If you want to use your tablet as a phone, the Penta T-Pad IS701R is not an option for you. You have to either buy the higher end model for that .
4. Resolution of BSNL tablet is 800*600 while that of UbiSlate 7+ supports only 800*480

Specifications Aakash Vs BSNL

Price

DataWind has two versions of Aakash tablet: The original Aakash tablet comes with much lower specifications and is priced at Rs 2,500. Its cousin - UbiSlate, is comparatively more powerful and is priced at Rs 2,999. In fact, DataWind has come out with another upgraded version, named UbiSlate7+, which also costs Rs 2,999. Giving a tough competition to low cost Aakash tablet, BSNL launched three tablets priced at Rs 3,250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.

Features at which BSNL tablet wins:

1) Front end Camera: Front end VGA camera enables you capture photos. But the low resolution limits you from getting any quality pictures.

2) Video Conferencing: You can integrate the camera with any of the android application such as Skype or other to enable video calling when using internet.

3) Discounted data plans from BSNL for the tablet are a gift of BSNL to its tablet users.

Features at which aakash tablet 2 wins:

1) Low price: aakash tablet is already priced and with the government subsidy it will cost about half of BSNL tablet.

2) Speedy processor: Cortex A8 architecture enables you to outplay the processor of BSNL tablet with better Specifications.

3) Capacitive touch screen: A feature that every tablet user wants, resistive touch screens never provide any good touch experience when it comes to slower processor. Aakash tablet 2 will have a capacitive touch screen unlike BSNL tablet.

4) Special content portal for aakash from government: Government is planning to launch a content portal for aakash tablet 2. Though the portal can be used by BSNL tablet but the apps are optimized for aakash tablet may not function as well in BSNL tablet.

All about Aakash Tablet (Part 1)

 

High Quality Web,Anytime and Anywhere: The web access speed is faster for its technical specifications and can be accessed from anywhere.

Connect via GPRS or WiFi: Can connect to the web either via GPRS or WiFi like your smartphone but the bandwith and speed differs positively.

GPRS: Embedded modem eliminates the need for external dongles and allow Internet access everywhere. Unlike the laptop or any other earlier portable devices, you need not to carry your USB modem to connect to the internet as it is embedded with modem (inbuilt modem)

WiFi: Allows fast Youtube videos at hotspots. Don’t have to get irritated or wait for video buffering and breaking video streaming or slow loading of video even through WiFi.

Fast web access even on GPRS networks, across the country using DataWind’s patented acceleration technology. No state barriers or network service provider barriers anymore to rely on connectivity speed.

Web, Email, Facebook, Twitter and much more! Lots of Social Networking applications and easy to access options for widely used web applications.

High Quality Video Streaming and HD Quality Video Playback. Having better and advanced video quality high-definition videos can be watched in its original pixels.

Games, Full Office suite, Educational software and Over 150,000 apps. Like a computer, easy to view and edit documentation applications and educational oriented applications are available.

Expandable memory up to 32GB. It comes with 2GB Flash memory – See more from Aakash Tablet PC Specifications.

Use any other ordinary pen-drive. Just like a PC the ports provided here supports any normal pen-drive.

It is a phone to make and receive voice calls. The uniqueness is that it’s a phone having all other above features and advantages.

Specifications

	Android OS 2.3
	Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Processor with HD Video Co Processor
	256 MB RAM
	Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB Supported
	Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (Ver. 2.0)
	Audio Out: 3.5mm jack
	Display and Resolution: 7" Display with 800x480 pixels
	Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and many more
	High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
	Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen
	Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
	Battery: Upto 180 minutes of battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts

Part 2: Aakash Vs BSNL