Aakash 2, a faster and upgraded version of Aakash tablet is likely to be launched in April 2012 without a price hike, Human Resources development Minister – Kapil Sibal said. He also added that Datawind is going to supply one lakh high speed tablets with better screen and a longer battery life.
The higher specifications in Aakash 2:
- 700 MHz Cortex A8 processor
- 3200mAH battery (3h usage time)
- Capacitive touchscreen
Other specs include
- Android OS 2.3
- 256MB RAM
- 2GB Internal memory/Expandable upto 32GB
- 3.5mm audio jack
- USB v2.0 (2 ports)
Earlier reports stated that Aakash 2 will be costlier due to the improved specifications but the HRD Minister – Kapil Sibal, has now confirmed that there will be no price hike in Aakash 2 (ie. Aakash 2 will be available at the same price).
The government will develop a plan for the distribution of the tablet once the production capacities are built up…
Kapil Sibal further added
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