Govt gears up to spearheading Aakash-II project

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 23:31

The high-level review meeting is understood to have evaluated the project and also performance of the gadget so far.

Aakash 2 launching date extended to April

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 19:15

The government had committed itself to a long-term and full supply of 1 lakh units of the Aakash tablet from Datawind.

Aakash tablet: Datawind opposes IIT's test standard

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 13:03

IT device maker Datawind said the proposed product testing criteria by IIT (Jodhpur) cannot be applied to the first version of Aakash tablets, the world's cheapest, supplied by the company.

Need 22 crore more Aakash tablets: Govt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 20:47

The government has said it will require an additional 22 crore units of the world's cheapest tablet Aakash to move a step further in its endeavour to merge education with information technology.

Now 'flawless Aakash' for students at same price

Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 12:53

Montreal-based DataWind, the makers of the world's cheapest computer tablet, agreed to upgrade the tablet without increasing the cost, a day after reports of the HRD Ministry deciding to put its agreement with the company on hold.

Govt puts Aakash tablet deal on hold

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 15:48

Days after the big bang launch of the Aakash tablet, the government may refuse to extend the letter of credit to Montreal-based DataWind, the makers of the world's cheapest computer tablet.

Datawind to sell 15 million Aakash tablet this year

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 12:53

UK-based Datawind, developer of Aakash tablet, likely to sell 15 million devices to individual, corporate buyers and HRD ministry this year in India.

Aakash booking hits record, 14 lakhs in 14 days

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:21

The online bookings for the world's cheapest tablet, Aakash, have increased to 14 lakh units in only two weeks after it was opened for sale online on NCarry.com.

Now, Aakash 2 all set to sway Indian markets

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 10:59

Makers of Aakash tablet, Datawind is ready with their new tablet Ubislate 7+ at an expected price of Rs 2999. Unlike Aakash (Ubislate7) which is a student version tab, Ubislate 7+ will be available everywhere and to everyone.

Aakash tab production costs less than $35, Govt buying at $49

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 16:40

A dream project of the government, the 'world's cheapest tablet PC', Aakash, is being produced at less than USD 35 (approximately Rs 1,750) per unit, but the replacement warranty attached to it has led to an increase in its price by about USD 14 to USD 49.98 per piece.