Aakash
Aakash is the world's cheapest tablet computer .
history
The Indian government , Datawind and the University of Mumbai are trying to use the cheap Aakash 2 tablet to create access to modern technology for the poor and low-income earners. 100,000 pieces of the tablet, which costs the equivalent of just 32 euros, are to be distributed to students so that they can learn more efficiently with it. Aakash 2 is the second attempt to produce a cheap tablet. Its predecessor complained about major shortcomings, such as insufficient storage space or poor sound quality. These should be resolved with the new edition.
Technical details
Comparison of previous and current Aakash tablets:
| Tablet name | Manufacturer | Price ( INR ) | CPU | Internal memory (RAM) | External memory (SD card) | battery | operating system | network | Telephony | screen | Android Store | publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakshat | HCL | 2200 | 366 MHz | 256 MB | 2 GB | 2100 mAh | Android 2.2 Froyo | wifi only | VoIP only | 800 × 480 px, resistive | No | discontinued before publication |
| Aakash / Ubislate 7 | Datawind | 2500 | ARM11 , 366 MHz | 256 MB | 2 GB | 2100 mAh | Android 2.2 Froyo | wifi only | VoIP only | Resistive | No | December 2011 |
| UbiSlate 7+ | Datawind | 3499 |
ARM Cortex-A8 , 800 MHz |
256 MB | 4 GB | 3000 mAh | Android 2.3 Gingerbread | Wi-Fi + GPRS | Yes | Resistive | Yes | April 2012 |
| Aakash - 2 / UbiSlate 7C | Datawind | 4299 |
ARM Cortex-A8 , 800 MHz |
256 MB | 4 GB | 3000 mAh | Android 2.3 Gingerbread | Wi-Fi + GPRS | Yes | Capacitv | Yes | April 2012 |
| Aakash 2, UbiSlate 7Ci | Datawind | 1130/2263 | 1 GHz | 512 MB | 4 GB, expandable up to 32 GB | 2100 mAh, 4 hours running time | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | wifi only | VoIP only | 7-inch, 800 × 480 px, capacitive | No | November 11, 2012 |
Memory card : Some tablets are equipped with a micro-SD slot and a micro-SD card ( flash memory , expandable up to 32 GB), which enables user data to be saved. In some Android 2.3 applications, data can be moved from the ROM to the memory card.
Memory : The size of the ROM was not specified by Datawind, but it is assumed to be 256 MB or 2 GB. Both tablets contain a graphics card, but graphics memory and GPU speed information are unknown.
Google Android Market : Since the Aakash does not have a SIM card and the performance is insufficient to use the Google Android Market , the GetJar Marketplace is used instead . UbiSlate-7 + will have access to Google's Android Market, as Google confirmed.
Network : Aakash supports WiFi. It is generally not suitable for the use of cellular networks. In addition to WLAN, the UbiSlate-7 + also has GPRS Internet connection , a 1G network connection. External 3G USB modems are not supported.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tagesschau.de article ( Memento from June 30, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Comparison of Aakash1 and Aakash2 on thoughtsfromgeeks.com ( Memento from June 27, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ India makes a second attempt with an educational tablet
- ↑ Low-cost Aakash 2 tablet launched in India at Rs 1,130
- ↑ 2 GB internal flash memory in the specification could be the ROM.
Web links
- Manufacturer website for the tablet
- Report on tagesschau.de from June 27, 2012 ( Memento from June 30, 2012 in the Internet Archive )