World’s Cheapest tablet unveiled – Akash Ubislate 7

Finally the much awaited India’s ultra-low-cost tablet, Aakash, has been finally launched. Aakash is the world’s cheapest touch-screen tablet computer, priced at just $35 (£23).
Aakash Tablet, developed by UK-based company DataWind and Indian Institute of Technology (Rajasthan), is powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and a 366 Mhz processor the 7-inch tablet has a resistive touch screen.

The Aakash tablet weighs 350 grams and has 256MB RAM and an internal storage of 2GB Flash memory. It also supports Wi-Fi connectivity, includes a microphone and stereo earphone and supports additional external memory up to 32 GB and includes an USB port.

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said the government was buying 100,000 tablets and plans to distribute 10 million of the devices to students over the next few years.

“The rich have access to the digital world, the poor and ordinary have been excluded. Aakash will end that digital divide,” Mr Sibal said.

The tablet will be commercially available from November at a price of Rs 2999 ($60).

Aakash Tablet Price in India – $35 (£23) (Rs. 1750)
Data Offer on Ubislate Android Tablet: Pay only Rs.98 / 2GB data download / transfers.

Hardware

• Processor: 366 Mhz. Connexant with Graphics accelerator and HD Video processor
• Memory (RAM): 256MB RAM / Storage (Internal): 2GB Flash
• Storage (External): 2GB to 32GB Supported
• Peripherals (USB2.0 ports, number): 1 Standard USB port
• Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack
• Display and Resolution: 7″ display with 800×480 pixel resolution
• Input Devices: Resistive touch screen
• Connectivity and Networking: GPRS and WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
• Power and Battery: Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range.