BSNL launches tablet with affordable data plans
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched three tablets with attractive and affordable data plans. After the launch of Akash tablet by Indian government, BSNL have bring three new tablets in the market at a very low cost of Rs. 3,499 only. Well new versions of Akash tablet will also available soon in market. Although Akash tablet is not a big hit, even then more than 10 lakh users books their tablets. Some users thinks that Akash is a Good tablet and some thinks its not worth enough.
Well focusing on BSNL tablets, all the tablets comes with the bundled internet data plan of 5 GB with a validity of 60 days. After that users can recharge their account for Rs. 750 for the same data plan and same validity period. All three tablets are manufactured by Pantel Technologies Private Limited, a Noida based private firm. The company has manufactured three tablets with a range of Rs. 3,499 to Rs. 13,500.The lowest one is Penta IS701R with price of Rs. 3,499.
All the tablets will be available in market from 1st march. According to company officials, they are also in talks with MTNL to provide the tablets with affordable data plans for the users in Delhi.
Features of Penta Tablet IS701R -
- Android 2.3 operating system
- 256 MB RAM
- 7 inch touch screen
- 800 X 600 resolution
- 1 GHz processor
- 3000 mAH battery
- VGA camera in front, no camera in back side
- 2 GB internal memory.
- Expandable memory through external sources.
- Price Rs. 3,499
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Good to see that this Tablet has Android v2.3.
BTW, Aakash Tab is gaining bad reputation amongst enthusiasts. There has been much delay in deliveries. Experts say that they are working on bug fixes in the device it seems. However, I feel that this is a better device than Aakash/UbiSlate 7+.
I have the following questions:
Does the above mentioned device have bluetooth?
Can the device be unlocked to be used with Vodafone and other SIMs (other than MTNL/BSNL)?
Will it be available in Mumbai?
Well IS701R does not support Bluetooth, but other 2 models have bluetooth support. I think this tablet computer is built for all SIM cards. Currently it is available in Delhi but the company officials have some plans to launch the product in some other regions of country.
But I suppose its exclusive carrier rights are with BSNL. And they haven’t included an unlocking option so that they could be used with other SIM cards.
They have included in their website that it is exclusively available with BSNL only.
there is no Bluetooth in basic version, but you can get it with other two devices
HOW CAN WE CONNECT DATA ONE BSNL BROADBAND TO PENTA IS 701r ? WHAT IS THE USE OF Wi-Fi WITHOUT BLUETOOTH ? A TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER SHOULD BE A PERFECT ALTERNATE TO LAPTOP OR DESKTOP.PEOPLE ALREADY USING DATA ONE BROADBAND SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONNECT BROADBAND WITHOUT USB DONGLE.
But i confused that what will be its speed?