The Indian tablet market has its own product to set the world on Fire: the Aakash, a 7-inch, resistive screen tablet that runs Froyo. It can’t do much, but many aparently think it’s just enough: the tablet sells for the local equivalent of $35 to students and teachers. The original has reportedly sold over a million units. Now there’s a slightly improved commercial version available, going by the name “Ubislate 7+” (though the original device had so many codenames and monikers that it might not be the final or only one). The new model gets a modest bump in specs and runs Gingerbread as well.

With a new Cortex 8 700mhz CPU, the Ubislate 7+ should be noticeably zippier than its predecessor. That’s almost exactly twice as fast as the original Aakash, though of course it doesn’t hold a candle to recent mid-range or high-end tablets elsewhere. The battery gets a bump from 2100mAh to 3200mAh, so it should last considerably longer than the original. And that’s it: the rest of the tablet’s specs, including a low-resolution screen, WiFi-only data connection. There is one major software advantage: The Ubilate 7+ will reportedly have access to the Google Android Market.

For the upgrade Indians will spend an additional 400 rupees, or about $8. Well worth it considering the upgraded processor architecture – it brings it more in line with the lowest of current-generation Android phones, roughly equal to the original G1. That might even be enough for some basic web video. Considering the insane demand for the first Aakash tablet from Datawind, expect a lot of excitement for the new model. Pre-sales are already booked through February of this year. And no, it still won’t be available outside of India.

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  1. Well, it also gets a change on from the ressistive to a capacitative touchscreen and also comes with a SIM Card slot. Guess the title should see a change now, since the upgrade is nt mild but competently uncomparable to any tablets the world has ever seen.

    • Incomparable to any tablets the world has ever seen? Hardly, the cheap technology it uses is a few years behind what current tablets are capable of. Samsung Note, ASUS Padfone, etc are far more incomparable.

      • this is fake…nobody will going to get 7+, i have made pament on feb’12 after that they are just saiying u will get it soon,, i m going to file complaint against datawind in consumer forum

      • they are saying that the delivery started from 1 may so u will get it betwwen 15may to 30 may

    • i dont think it has a Capacitive TS .A 2nd version of Aakash with 1 GB RAM,800MHz Processor,Capacitive TS etc. is said to be released on mid 2012.(dnt knw further details).Many people r bein confusd by dis.    

    • i dont think it has a Capacitive TS .A 2nd version of Aakash with 1 GB RAM,800MHz Processor,Capacitive TS etc. is said to be released on mid 2012.(dnt knw further details).Many people r bein confusd by dis.    

  11. the improved version is a no-frills educational device just right for it’s target clientile – millions of students who will never otherwise have access to computing devices.the product is not for those who can afford laptops. so please stop spreading such biased views about the product.

  19. and it is booked by my father SR gurpreet singh juneja yaar i m in hostel and i need the tablet ubislate 7+ till end of the jan its urjent

  20. Features of Ubislate 7+ Tablet PC
    §  Android 2.3 Operating system with 1000s of Apps, games etc.
    §  GPRS & Wifi embedded
    §  High quality Video streaming & HD qulaity video playback
    §  Expandable memory upto 32 GB
    §  Phone functionality, you can use a mobile phone
    Specifications of Ubislate 7+ Tablet PC
    §  Google Android Operating system 2.3
    §  Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Process with HD Video Co Processor
    §  256 MB RAM
    §  Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB Supported
    §  Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (Ver. 2.0)
    §  Audio Out: 3.5mm jack
    §  Display and Resolution: 7″ inch Display with 800×480 pixels
    §  Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and more.
    §  High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
    §  Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen display
    §  Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
    §  Battery Time: Upto 180 minutes of battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts
    Optional Accessorizes with Ubislate 7+ (available in soon)
    §  Car charger
    §  keyboard with Case
    §  The main features of upgraded version is more battery time, more processor speed and new version of operating system. You can use Ubislate 7+ tablet PC as a phone, it has WiFi & GPRS with SIM & Phone functionality. The old version of this tablet, Aakash Tablet (Ubislate 7) has no phone functionality and GPRS.
     

  23. Features of Ubislate 7+ Tablet PC
    §  Android 2.3 Operating system with 1000s of Apps, games etc.
    §  GPRS & Wifi embedded
    §  High quality Video streaming & HD qulaity video playback
    §  Expandable memory upto 32 GB
    §  Phone functionality, you can use a mobile phone
    Specifications of Ubislate 7+ Tablet PC
    §  Google Android Operating system 2.3
    §  Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Process with HD Video Co Processor
    §  256 MB RAM
    §  Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB Supported
    §  Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (Ver. 2.0)
    §  Audio Out: 3.5mm jack
    §  Display and Resolution: 7″ inch Display with 800×480 pixels
    §  Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and more.
    §  High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
    §  Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen display
    §  Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
    §  Battery Time: Upto 180 minutes of battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts
    Optional Accessorizes with Ubislate 7+ (available in soon)
    §  Car charger
    §  keyboard with Case
    §  The main features of upgraded version is more battery time, more processor speed and new version of operating system. You can use Ubislate 7+ tablet PC as a phone, it has WiFi & GPRS with SIM & Phone functionality. The old version of this tablet, Aakash Tablet (Ubislate 7) has no phone functionality and GPRS.   
     working all fun..

  31. I have booked an aakash ubislate 7+ tablet in january first week.and for the march delivery…just an email mentioning conformation has been recieved yet. any idea when would i recieve the tablet?

  35. I suggest u ppl please dont buy this tablet it is waste of money and space it has android but dont hv android market so there is no use of android in this . i buyed ubislate 7 and it dont read memory card and it dont download or play any song any video and it have noo apps in it . this is the worlds cheapest and worst tablet ever………………….I suggest all ppls to buy any other tab.

      • UBISLATE 7+…is just a mirage….it has not yet appeared..is there anyone..who has used / purchased it…these guys do nlt respond to any booking details also..frustrating it is!!!

  36. I have booked UBi slate in december . M/S datawind  priomised that I will get it in Jan 2012.  This is March and no information at least the approximate date of delivery. Therefore ,I find it very difficult to belive the Com.

  40.  heiyy people

    i called to cus. care today and they told me that due to technical
    upgradation the launching of the same of postpone till april.!!

    great indian govt.

  42. i have already booked ubislate 7+ in december and they said that i will received in february. this is march ending. what shoud i do?

  44. is this a scam or what ..?? Not even a single person received this thing … Tried to contact Support through mail and phone.. no goo…?!!!! 

  47. what about my booking,i am dam waiting for last four months don’t repeat next month it’s sour to listen do it possible? to yourself  to deliver in April. my id is  PM3071056F8C.sent details to my mail praveen.suthapalli05@gmail:disqus 

  48. THEN WHAT IS MY BOOKING STATUS, MY BOOKING NO.PMF279974744 AND I SEND CHEQUE FOR RS.2999/- AS PER YOUR BOOKING REFERENCE MAIL THE DELIVERY IS ON MARCH 2012. BUT MY CHEQUE IS CLEARED ON 27 FEB 2012 CHEQUE NO.48262 SBI, RAJAPALAYAM BRANCH. I AM SEND SO MANY MAILS BUT STILL YOU ARE ASKING MY CHEQUE NO. WHEN WILL YOU REPLY PROPERLY AND SEND THE UBISLATE7+.

    plchandran@yahoo.com 

  49. I too booked and pre-paid the amount and waiting for Ubislate 7+… I have also written an article about the Features and Price of Ubislate 7+ at  http://bit.ly/IW6EPh ..

  50. I too booked and pre-paid the amount and waiting for Ubislate 7+… I have also written an article about the Features and Price of Ubislate 7+ at  http://bit.ly/IW6EPh ..

  51. SIR I BOOKED 1 PCS UBHISLATE +7 BOOKED DATE 14/4/2012    WHEN I GET PLZ REPLID ME AND PLZ. INFORM ME HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT 

  54. Dear biplab,we don’t have online payment option right now.You need to send a note mentioning your current address, contact number and your booking ID along with your cheque/DD.Kindly send your current dated cheque/DD on the address given below by courier. It should be payable at amritsar.Datawind innovations pvt.Ltd.8148,jubilee complex,sultanwind road,amritsar -143001you will receive a confirmation email after your payment clearence.For more details on ubislate7+ view the frequently asked questions on http:/Www.Ubislate.Com/Faqs.Htmlregards,datawind support team1800 180 2180
    after receiving this email on 15/03/2012 I booked a speed post from birati post office on 21/03/2012 speed post item number is “ew999602309in”.Through speed post I send them my s.B.I a/C cheque number “550665”.A/C payee cheque payable to:-datawind innovations pvt.Ltd.8148,jubilee complex,sultanwind road,amritsar -143001
    they received my speed post on 29/03/2012 & cheque also cleared on 03/04/2012
    but they don’t give any response then I emailed them on 05/04/2012 but don’t get any reply still 16/03/2012 then I again emailed them with screen shot of speed post delivery,net banking cheque clearing & booking ID’s email.My booking ID is pmb6c45625b2.
    After that I get an email from them,please read the email from them which I got on 21/03/2012
    dear biplab,
    kindly share your payment details so that we can send you acknowledgement and delivery date.For more details on ubislate7+ , view the frequently asked questions on http:/Www.Ubislate.Com/Faqs.Htmlregards,datawind support team
    I again try to contact them through email today(26/04/2012) but this is the result:-
    this message was created automatically by mail delivery software.
    A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more ofits recipients. This is a permanent error. The following addressesfailed:
    ubisales@datawind.Com:quota exceeded
    I don’t know what I have to do now;don’t know this site do any fruitfull or not;is any hope for me?

  56. catch and hit the minister who introduce this product to the citizens ask him how much kickback he took to fool the citizen of India and then hang him in the court of law as the case will go on till he dies.

  59. I had booked a ubislate in december 2011 . they gave me a confirmation that i’ll get the delivery on 7 th May , but nothing happened . I dont expect anything now . :'(

  60. I had booked this ubi on 9th march 2012.and my booking id is “PMA98D510EE7”.But till now there is no response.shall i expect this……?

  61. Please Note that Datawind company send everyone Ubislate7 who already booked Ubislate7+ And in Ubislate7 no phone functionality. Ubislate7’s actual price is Rs.2500/- but sell Rs.2990/- to everyone who booked Ubislate7+
    please check at the time of product receive.

  62. Please Note that Datawind company send everyone Ubislate7 who already
    booked Ubislate7+ And in Ubislate7 no phone functionality. Ubislate7’s
    actual price is Rs.2500/- but sell Rs.2990/- to everyone who booked
    Ubislate7+
    please check at the time of product receive.

  65. man , i hav booked the tab. in 1st week of Feb. & is not delivered till now…………………… . (~)(~) . )) . (,,,,,) (,,,,,) Add Ganesh Chaturathi

  66. Man, Hi hav booked the tab. in 1st week of
    Feb. & is not delivered till now…………………… .

    (~)(~)

    .
    )) .

    . (,,,,,) (,,,,,). Add Ganesh Chaturathi

  67. Sir, I have booked a Datawind Tab 7CZ 3G tab online on 24.03.2015 ( Booking ID PM471B5). the tab was not deleverd yet. after several inquiry through mails and phone calls, no response from the personnel. I have lost my 4499/ Rupees through this fraud company.I have asked them to send the money instead but the same was not responding.

    The fraud team includes Mr Punit Bedi,Ajay Kalra, R Kochar, Lata, Bhawana Joshi, Yogesh, Jaswal, Neeraj Pandey, Amarjeet Kaur etc. All the persons are jointly involved in Datawind Scam to fool people through the online marketing network. It is my earnest request to all citizens not to get trapped with these persons or Avoid purchasing Datawind Tab in near future. There are lot of tab available in market with good specification, The low cost of datawind tab have its own risk of fraud as well as device performance.

    If any person wants to know the Details of my foolishness, i can provide all voice correspondence of the concerned persons requesting me to buy(Trap) in this scam and screen shots of my transaction.My Mail-bijayraj at gmail dot com. Mob-09437145810

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