Videocon launches 7-inch VT71 tablet with Android 4.0 for Rs. 4,799

Other features include 4GB internal storage, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, HDMI port, VGA front camera and microSD card slot that supports cards up to 32 GB. Videocon VT71 also supports 3G via dongle.

It comes pre-loaded with popular apps such as Saavn, NexGtv, Facebook and Nimbuzz. It carries a price tag of Rs. 4,799 and will be available in Grey Silver colour.

Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phone said, "The Videocon VT71 is aimed towards the emerging tablet market of the country which is on an unprecedented growth spiral as of today, and will become one of the lead generators of revenue in the telecommunications market, going forward. Through the engaged device, we seek to create an immersive tablet experience for the discerning consumer, and afford him the best of multimedia experience on a 7-inch device. The announcement of the VT71 is an endeavour to expand the product portfolio of the segment and embark upon a pertinent customer engagement program wherein by affording them the range of tablet devices, we seek to bring about an engaged tablet experience to them."

Videocon had marked its entry in the tablet market with Videocon VT10 in January 2013. VT10 is a 10-inch tablet that runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It has 2-megapixel front as well as rear cameras and 6800mAh battery. The price for Videocon VT10 is Rs. 10,999.

Videocon VT71 specifications

• 7-inch capacitative touch screen, 800x480 pixels
• 1.2GHz Processor
• 512 MB
• 4GB internal storage, can be expanded to up to 32GB
• VGA front camera
• Wi-Fi, HDMI and MicroUSB support
• 3,200mAh
• Android 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich)
• 191.4X115.4X12.5mm
• 181grams