With all the hype surrounding aakash tablets since the last few months my curiosity was getting bigger. but unluckily i did not get any chance to even view the tablet. I had pre-booked on the manufacturer's website but they never reverted back. meanwhile all issues and comments regarding the quality kept me apprehensive but i also marveled at its low cost.
finally a few days ago the latest version ubislate 7C+ ( will be aakash 3 if goverment accepts the product specifications and quality, so the manufacturer says "proposed aakash 3") was out for sale on a reputed website and my curiosity got me to purchase one! very rarely do i give in to such temptations but this time i did because the CPU was 1 GHZ,capacitive touchscreen, Wi-fi and the ultimate voice calling capacity (you can use it as a mobile to send receive calls and messages and also GPRS based web browsing).
it arrived a couple of days ago...
I have not used an android based device before and so for me it will be a learning experience.
i thought let me surf the web and i will get some info about it and some reviews but i am surprised that i could not find a single review in the few minutes i spent on searching it.
so i thought that being one of the first buyers i should also be among the first to review it.
i will continue to add things as i get to learn more of the device.
OS: Android 4.0.4
Processor: Cortex A8 1.0 GHz Processor
with HD video Co-Processor
Connectivity: WLAN WIFI IEEE 802.11 B/G/N
BUILD IN: 2G calling function
Support Frequency: GSM900/DCS 1800
Audio: Internet Microphone, Headphone Jack and speakers
Ports/Sockets: Mini USB and Micro SD Card Ports
Dimensions: 197.5*119.5*10.8 mm
Weight: 320 gm
Service & Support: 1 Year warranty
first impressions....
the tablet looks good, has a nice built quality and gives a quality product look.
the capacitive screen is good and responds to touch effectively...
the device has no music or video pre-loaded so i could not check the sound quality and video playback till now. i eagerly put in my 2G sim card to see how it works as a mobile.
the tablet can not be opened like a mobile to put the sim in. there is a slot backside covered with a flap where you can insert the SIM in. Inserting it in was easy but i had a little difficulty in pulling it out as i had to literally pull it out (maybe i missed the ejector).
I was able to make a call and receive a call. first success... but i could not read any contacts from sim card
i had to dial the number. I was successful at sending out a message but i am still wondering where to look for received messages. seems it is not a practical device for calling. It's size also makes it nonviable to be used as a mobile. but i certify that yes you can make and receive a call with it.
setting up GPRS is the next big challenge...
the user manual with it is very brief and people not having experience in these type of devices are going to have some difficulty in getting a hold of it.
It weighs about 320 grams and comes with a battery charger, USB cable (USB mini to USB standard) and one more USB cable. Sadly does not come with a head phone.
Strangely i could not connect my pen drive to it. it showed usb drive as disconnected.
i don't have WI-FI connectivity at present so could not test it.
my purpose to write this is to share opinion with fellow users and to help each other in problems we may face in setting up this device as the user manual is very frugal ( few pages) and gives a very limited info about it. as i learn more about device as as time permits i would write more and would love to hear from fellow users also their experience with the device.
together we explore more..... will come back to make this more informative...
so today is 14 December 2013 and it has been 11 months since i have been using it but sparely...
as the build quality was good it is in the same shape as before.
have installed a few games and it works fine without a lag.
never used it for calling but yes it can be used as a phone..
my kids watch movies on it and that way it works without a hitch..
i have inserted a SD card and it works fine ( one tip if the tablet shows some booting problem remove the sd card and then boot)
battery is not very long lasting so kids have to stop playing after a few hours (good outcome of battery weakness) . the good thing is that it came pre-installed with pdf reader, some games and media playing software so you can use it right away.. some of the better ones come raw so you have to install apps on them before using them... one more thing it came with screen guard, usb cable etc.
in the last 11 months many tablets have come out in the market at competitive price points so i believe this product has lost it price advantage to a large extent.. to all prospective buyers of tablets i want to give one advice that calling feature of a tablet should not be a very important criteria because very few people would use a 7 inch tablet to make calls... its inconvenient.. and moreover they are not built for that function. at least this tablet is certainly not.
finally a few days ago the latest version ubislate 7C+ ( will be aakash 3 if goverment accepts the product specifications and quality, so the manufacturer says "proposed aakash 3") was out for sale on a reputed website and my curiosity got me to purchase one! very rarely do i give in to such temptations but this time i did because the CPU was 1 GHZ,capacitive touchscreen, Wi-fi and the ultimate voice calling capacity (you can use it as a mobile to send receive calls and messages and also GPRS based web browsing).
it arrived a couple of days ago...
I have not used an android based device before and so for me it will be a learning experience.
i thought let me surf the web and i will get some info about it and some reviews but i am surprised that i could not find a single review in the few minutes i spent on searching it.
so i thought that being one of the first buyers i should also be among the first to review it.
i will continue to add things as i get to learn more of the device.
technical specifications
Screen type: 7" TFT touch screenOS: Android 4.0.4
Processor: Cortex A8 1.0 GHz Processor
with HD video Co-Processor
Connectivity: WLAN WIFI IEEE 802.11 B/G/N
BUILD IN: 2G calling function
Support Frequency: GSM900/DCS 1800
Audio: Internet Microphone, Headphone Jack and speakers
Ports/Sockets: Mini USB and Micro SD Card Ports
Dimensions: 197.5*119.5*10.8 mm
Weight: 320 gm
Service & Support: 1 Year warranty
first impressions....
the tablet looks good, has a nice built quality and gives a quality product look.
the capacitive screen is good and responds to touch effectively...
the device has no music or video pre-loaded so i could not check the sound quality and video playback till now. i eagerly put in my 2G sim card to see how it works as a mobile.
the tablet can not be opened like a mobile to put the sim in. there is a slot backside covered with a flap where you can insert the SIM in. Inserting it in was easy but i had a little difficulty in pulling it out as i had to literally pull it out (maybe i missed the ejector).
I was able to make a call and receive a call. first success... but i could not read any contacts from sim card
i had to dial the number. I was successful at sending out a message but i am still wondering where to look for received messages. seems it is not a practical device for calling. It's size also makes it nonviable to be used as a mobile. but i certify that yes you can make and receive a call with it.
setting up GPRS is the next big challenge...
the user manual with it is very brief and people not having experience in these type of devices are going to have some difficulty in getting a hold of it.
It weighs about 320 grams and comes with a battery charger, USB cable (USB mini to USB standard) and one more USB cable. Sadly does not come with a head phone.
Strangely i could not connect my pen drive to it. it showed usb drive as disconnected.
i don't have WI-FI connectivity at present so could not test it.
my purpose to write this is to share opinion with fellow users and to help each other in problems we may face in setting up this device as the user manual is very frugal ( few pages) and gives a very limited info about it. as i learn more about device as as time permits i would write more and would love to hear from fellow users also their experience with the device.
together we explore more..... will come back to make this more informative...
so today is 14 December 2013 and it has been 11 months since i have been using it but sparely...
as the build quality was good it is in the same shape as before.
have installed a few games and it works fine without a lag.
never used it for calling but yes it can be used as a phone..
my kids watch movies on it and that way it works without a hitch..
i have inserted a SD card and it works fine ( one tip if the tablet shows some booting problem remove the sd card and then boot)
battery is not very long lasting so kids have to stop playing after a few hours (good outcome of battery weakness) . the good thing is that it came pre-installed with pdf reader, some games and media playing software so you can use it right away.. some of the better ones come raw so you have to install apps on them before using them... one more thing it came with screen guard, usb cable etc.
in the last 11 months many tablets have come out in the market at competitive price points so i believe this product has lost it price advantage to a large extent.. to all prospective buyers of tablets i want to give one advice that calling feature of a tablet should not be a very important criteria because very few people would use a 7 inch tablet to make calls... its inconvenient.. and moreover they are not built for that function. at least this tablet is certainly not.
