Aakash
(Sky) is the tablet PC manufactured in India and it is said to be world’s
cheapest tablet so far. It has been manufactured keeping the needs of students
in view. It is economical providing all the features of any expensive tablet
PC. Let’s have a look at some major
specifications.
Main
specifications:
Dimensions: 190.5x118.5x15.7 mm
Weight: 350 gms
Processor: 366MHz
processor
Operating
System: Android
2.2
Connectivity: Wi-Fi
USB: 2 ports
RAM: 256 MB RAM
Memory: 2GB
Flash memory
Micro SD: Up to 32 GB
Screen: 7”
Battery: Li Ion 2100 mAh
(1.5 to 2 hrs for HD Videos and 3hrs for mixed use)
Resolution:
1080x600
Manufacturing Cost: 37.98 USD
49.98
USD (including transportation costs etc)
Consumer price: 35 USD or INR 3000 (in India)
Student price: INR 1500 (with 50% government
subsidy)
Positives:
o
Aakash, the cheapest tablet of the world is
really a handy tool, especially for students.
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It allows video streaming for free. Students can
watch lectures, tutorials and entertainment videos and download them free of
cost.
·
Its large storage space allows creating an e-book
bank where students can store hundreds of e-books.
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Students can store lectures for later revision.
·
It has its own education app store to help
students in their studies.
·
It is equally valuable for a normal consumer as
it is for students. One can watch HD movies, surf internet and play games.
Negatives:
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Main negative point is its resistive screen
which doesn’t give active display.
·
It also comes without camera.
·
It lacks calling capabilities, which restrict it
to only a PC not a multipurpose gadget. You know how important calls are,
nowadays.
·
Furthermore it has no Android marketplace which
may cause compatibility issues with some third party apps.
Conclusion:
Due to
its cheap cost, Aakash is perfect for students use. However as a normal user,
if you can compromise calling capabilities, it’s awesome.
But you got to wait until its available worldwide and
online. L
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