iBall announces upgraded Slide Android tablet for Rs. 11,999

Computer peripherals maker iBall has announced the launch of an upgraded version of company's Slide tablet. The new iBall Slide i7218 will be cheaper than its predecessor and will retail for Rs. 11,999, while the MRP is Rs 12,449.

The tablet features a 7-inch capacitive display, 1GHz processor, 2MP rear camera and VGA front camera. It also comes with stereo speakers and sports the full-size USB port.

According to iBall, the new version of the tablet runs on Android 2.3 and will have several preloaded applications, such as Money Control, Facebook, Gmail, Skype, News and Weather, and Nimbuzz.

iBall had originally launched Gingerbread powered Slide last year in September.

Key Specifications

• 7-inch display with 800X480p resolution
• Cameras: 2MP (rear), VGA (front)
• Weighs 450 grams
• 8GB of internal storage with microSD card slot
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G support via dongle