Cheap Pandigital Android Tablet for Christmas 2012

Here is a very interesting recommendation for those on a budget and looking to buy their significant entrepreneur a tablet for Christmas 2012. It is cheap, at $49.99. It was once sold for $300. However it is outdated. With Android 2.0. The standard Android in cheap tablet is now Android 2.3 Gingerbread and higher. Price it seems is still the main factor when people are buying cheap tablet.

For more details, check out the website covering the recommendation at Business Opportunities weblog.

Personally, I would recommend that you take a look into Google Nexus 7, it is priced a lot higher, but the specs are much more updated and inline with today technologies.

Ematic Cheap tablet PC from Walmart

Ematic e-Glide 4, a 7-inch Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet is now available on Walmart for $59.98 with free shipping.

The Ematic eGlide 4 Internet Tablet includes Android 4.0, providing a more intuitive user experience and improved web browsing. The sharp 7" display allows you to easily write an e-mail, read the latest news, or watch videos and movies. The lightweight design makes this tablet ideal for the user on the go.
New Android 4.0 OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, optimized for tablet use with an improved, more intuitive interface and faster web browsing.

• 7" Touch Screen
• 1GHz Processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB of internal storage plus 5GB of additional cloud storage
• MicroSD Card slot lets you add up to an additional 32GB of storage
• The eGlide 4 includes a built-in three-axis gyroscope. When paired with the accelerometer, it makes the eGlide 4 capable of advanced motion sensing such as user acceleration and full 3D rotation.
• Built-in Wi-Fi makes sure you're connected wherever you go! Bring it to the kitchen, bedroom, cafe, bookstore, or anywhere else!
• The built-in voice recorder makes it easy to record quick notes, lectures, or brilliant ideas you might forget!
• Comes loaded with Android 4.0 and a selection of pre-installed applications ready to use right away. The Android-based system gives you access to thousands of other apps, allowing you to keep up with news feeds, play games, social network, and more!
• The included Kobo eReading application gives you access to over 2.5 million eBooks including 1 million free classics.
• The included office suite allows you to view .DOC, .PDF, .PPT, and .XLS files.
• The Ematic App Shop lets you easily download the latest apps from top developers such as Angry Birds, Facebook and more!
• Use the Mini HDMI Output to watch videos and movies (Cable sold separately)
• The slim design makes it easy to bring anywhere.
• Listen to your favorite music while browsing the internet, reading eBooks, or viewing photos!
• Sign up and download 20 free MP3s from eMusic
• Includes USB Cable, Earphone, Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide, eMusic Offer, Warranty Card.

Source: Walmart via Dealnews

Texas Instrument prepares $70 Android tablet

Texas Instrument, a company responsible for the chips used in Amazon Kindle Fire HD announced a reference design that will allow tablet PC to be built under $70. It is developed together with AllGo Embedded Systems.

The Etab reference design is for a basic tablet and employs an aging processor. It calls for a 7-inch capacitive touch screen and is based on TI's Sitara AM335x chip with an 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor. TI announced its first Cortex-A8 chip in 2006. 

The $70 cost includes the chip, plastic casing, battery, screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and applies when the parts are bought in 100,000-unit quantities.

Source: Computer World 

Some drawbacks, notably speed will be noticeable. It is still no match for $35 Aakash tablet made in India. The target market, similar to Aakash tablet will be the education sector. Will it go beyond reference design is still unknown at this time.

Texas Instrument is listing the reference design with a tablet prototype for $999. Developers will be able to bring to tablet to market within three months.

Leveraging its ability to deliver robust, power-optimized, high-performance solutions, Texas Instruments and its partner AllGo Embedded Systems are bringing this technology to the electronic tablet market, with an E-Tab reference design. The reference design features the Sitara AM3354 ARM® Cortex-A8 processor and includes prototype hardware and software, allowing developers to get to market in as few as three months.

Source: Texas Instrument

Kindle Fire HD has shown that there is a market for specialized tablet. I have also seen Ethiopian kids can use tablet to educate themselves with little assistance. The Indian market has shown that there is a huge market for cheap tablet PC. Now, if only someone can make a decent good tablet from this information.

Cheap Good Android Tablet Pandroid Digital sale price $67

Wanting to buy an Android tablet ? Have $70 to spare ? Then get Pandroid Digital. It is a 7-inch tablet, with 800x600 resolution with 1GB internal memory running Android OS. It is not top of the line, but good enough for daily usage.Get it from Amazon today by clicking the image or click here.

Source: Amazon via Mobile Mag

A 40USD Cheap Good Tablet PC in India

Trust India to make real cheap tablet PC. Available now is a US$40 tablet PC, Ubislate 7Ci. Made by London based Datawind, it is aimed for India students. The average Indian makes $200 / month, so this is a affordable by Indian standard. The sales of Apple product in India is very small, only about 1 percent of all handset sales in India. It is fascinating that India wants to also enjoy tablets, despite their individual economy situation.

The specification for Ubislate 7Ci includes 800-by-480-pixel touchscreen, Android 4.0.3, a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, and 512MB of RAM, 4GB internal storage, USB port, headphone jack, mic, front-facing camera, and Wi-Fi. Nothing fancy, however it is good enough for daily use.

 

The tablet itself is part of government program to equip every Indian student with a tablet. The cost of assembly is estimated at $37. So there is a margin of $3. However with 2.5 millions unit ordered, that $3 turns out to US$ 7.5 million profit. So, there is money to be made in cheap good tablet PC market.

References:

1. NYTimes profiles impact of $40 Android tablet in India
2. A $40 Android tablet wants to conquer schools in India