The next generation of Aakash Tablet the new Aakash 3will have a lot more improved features that will definitely compete with other tablets in the market. Tenders for the new Aakash 3 are expected to float by starting February 2013 and the plans are to roll out fifty(50) lakh units of the tablets in the next phase.
What to expect from Aakash 3 Tablet:
- SIM Card Slot: To provide calling and internet facilities
- Faster Processor: Support both Linux and Android operating systems
- Advanced Memory: More multimedia content and apps can be saved.
- More preloaded apps – Some famous apps will be pre-burnt. The list is still awaited.
- Operating System: Android( version should be ICS, but confirmation awaited)
- Screen Resolution: May look at 9-inch and 14-inch form factors
- Data: GPRS and/or even 3G functionality can be expected
Deepak B Phatak, committee member and a professor in IIT- Bombay’s Department of CSE is quoted as saying:”Our aim is to imbibe the usage of tablets in the education system and create an ecosystem for this. We have distributed Aakash tablets to 250 colleges across the country and asked them to come up with newer ways to use the device”
Let’s hope this tablet is much better and is more available than the last two tablets – Aakash and Aakash 2
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