HCL launches three Android based tablets

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.