HCL has launched 3 Android based tablets. What's surprising is that the devices do not run the tablet specific Honeycomb OS but the older Android 2.2 Froyo. There are two 7-inch versions and one 10-inch version. The three tablets are available for Rs. 14,990, Rs. 22,990 and Rs. 32,990 at hclstore.in. You can also choose between EMI schemes of three or six months.
Specifications of all the three devices are as follows:
HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 (7-inch)
Price: Rs. 14,990
Processer: Low Power ARM 11, 800MHz Processor
Display: 7 inches Resistive Touch Display 800 x 480-pixel resolution
Memory: 256MB (DDR II RAM) + NAND Flash 2GB (in-built)+ Micro SD card expandable up to 8GB
GPS: Built in high sensitivity GPS receiver
Connectivity: Wi-Fi Support 802.11 b/g Blue tooth 2.0 + EDR EVDO dongle USB Interface
Camera: 0.3MP
Sensor: G Sensor (support rotation)
I/O Ports: SD/ MMC slot USB2.0 Host Power supply connector Headphone & MIC:3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC Built in high quality speaker
Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Battery: Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 2400mAH battery
Dimension: 205.4 x 110.92 x 14mm
Weight (Kg): 400gm
Music: Support MP3(64Kbps-320Kbps)
HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1 (7-inch)
Price: Rs. 22990
Operating System: Android 2.2(Froyo)
Processor: High-performance Cortex A8, 800MHz Processor
Memory: 512 MB (DDR RAM)+ 8GBiNAND (in-built)+Micro SD card expandable up to 16GB
GPS: SiRF3, Support AGPS
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Built in 3G WCDMA
Network: Band HSDPA/UMTS（2100MHz) GSM/EDGE(850,900,1800,1900MHz)
Camera: Inbuilt 1.3MP
Sensor: Gravity Acceleration Sensor Light Sensor
Video Support: Full HD 1080p (up to 25fps)
Audio Support: AAC, MP3, WAV, AMR
I/O Ports: SD / MMC slot 1 × USB 2.0 Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC SIM card SlotSpeaker: 2 x 1W (built in high quality speaker)
Battery: Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 4200 mAH battery
Dimension: 197X126X13.8MM
Weight (Kg): About 300gm
HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 (10-inch)
Price: Rs. 32,990
Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Processor: High-performance, low-power system, Cortex A9, 1GHz Processor
Display: 10 inches super slim capacitive multitouch display 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
Memory: 1GB (DDR II RAM)+16GB iNAND (in-built)+ Micro SD card expandable up to 32GB
GPS: GPS/E-compass
Connectivity: Wi-Fi - 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Built in 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA)
Camera: Inbuilt 1.3MP
Sensor: 3D Accelerometer Light Sensor
Video Support: Full HD 1080p
Audio Support: MP3/WMA/OGG/AAC/AAC+/EAAC+/MIDI
I/O Ports: SD / MMC slot 1×USB 2.0 & 1×USB mini Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC SIM card Slot Docking port connector for expandability to USB2.0x1, Ethernetx1, HDMIx1 Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in high quality speaker)
Battery: Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 3650mAH battery
Dimension: 267 x 173 x 11-14.3mm
Weight (Kg): 750gm
If you are in the mood for an Android 2.2 tablet you can also take a look at the Olive Pad that will cost you about Rs. 20,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab that cost about Rs. 25000. Both the devices boast of a 7-inch display, 3G, touchscreen, dual cameras and expandable memory via microSD card slot.