Thu, 12/04/2012 - 06:44 | 
techdrivein.com
Google's flagship Android OS is gobbling up market share in every nook and corner of the world, and the story is no different in India as well. Now it's the turn of Android 4.0 based Tablets to take on the world. But, there are no blockbuster Andriod Tabs yet, apart from may be Kindle Fire. Two rather unknown Indian mobile phone manufacturers has just launched their first ever Android Tablets, that too based on Android 4.0 ICS. Both the products have made quite an impression among gadget lovers across the world already. Let's find out what makes these hot new ultra low-cost Android tablets potential blockbusters.
Tags: Fri, 16/03/2012 - 07:58 | ubuntuvibes.com
Kubuntu Active is based on new KDE Plasma Active Tablet interface that also comes with recently launched Spark/Vivaldi tablets.
Kubuntu Active is first Ubuntu based tablet distribution. Daily build iso images are based on 12.04 LTS and only i386 images are available as of now. However, ARMv7 builds will be provided soon.
Thu, 16/02/2012 - 19:17 | ubuntuvibes.com
All right everyone, there is a good news. Pre-orders for KDE Plasma Active/Mer based tablet Spark has just started.
From the announcement:
This is a huge and exciting step forward for the project as it starts to bring our logistics together.
By registering now you will help us gauge initial demand so we can serve that demand appropriately. When order processing open, you will receive an email with the order link and a priority order code which will jump your order to the front of the line.
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:09 | ubuntuvibes.com
Aaron J. Seigo answered some questions in a recent blog post revealing more details on Mer/KDE Plasma Active Tablet Spark.
Tue, 31/01/2012 - 21:07 | techdrivein.com
If the near domination of Linux at CES 2012 wasn't good enough news for you, this little tablet from KDE is definitely going to make you happy. Out of the blue, lead KDE hacker Aaron Seigo announced to the world the imminent launch of Spark tablet running KDE's brand new Plasma Active desktop environment. Its name is "Spark", in recognition of it being the start to an even bigger flame, adds Aaron Seigo in his blog post.
Sat, 28/01/2012 - 08:01 | ubuntuvibes.com
Aaron J. Seigo, from KDE Plasma Active development team has revealed a tablet which could be the first device to come with Plasma Active pre-installed.
If you don't know about Plasma Active project yet:
Plasma Active is a joint project by the KDE community, basysKom and open-slx. The goals for this open source project are to deliver a fast embedded UX platform with minimal memory requirements, provide customizable and modular to support different form factors and design an interface that adapts as users change Activities.
Wed, 21/12/2011 - 17:00 | techdrivein.com
Aakash is no iPad. It is cheap and specifications are not over the roof. But the kind of interest this little Android tablet has generated all over the world is nothing short of spectacular. With all the hype around, the most important thing as far as the Aakash Tablet manufacturers were concerned was the timely launch of the device. And they have delivered. Just around 2 months after the official announcement, Aakash tablet is now up for sale.
Aakash Tablet up for Sale!
India's ultra low-cost tablet has finally arrived. The 7" Android tablet was co-developed by Datawind and Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan to aid the adoption of technology in rural India. Aakash tablet is an integral part of India's aim to link 25,000 colleges and 400 universities in an e-learning program with an ultimate production goal of millions of units.
Sun, 04/12/2011 - 23:31 | techdrivein.com
Wed, 05/10/2011 - 19:43 | techdrivein.com
India's much talked about US$35 tablet running Android 2.2 Froyo is finally launched. World’s cheapest tablet will be called 'Aakash' and it's exact price is Rs.2,276. At current rates, final cost will be around US$50, which still makes it the world's cheapest tablet. If the price point of this Android tablet impressed you already, specifications are going to impress you even more.
Aakash Android Tablet - World's Cheapest Tablet is Finally Launched
World’s cheapest tablet PC 'Aakash'(means "sky" in Hindi) is finally launched. It will be given to students after subsidising the price by up to 50 per cent, India's Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal said while unveiling the device in New Delhi.
Thu, 29/09/2011 - 14:29 | ubuntuvibes.com
India's low cost $35 Android tablet is to be launched on October 5. Indian HRD minister Kapil Sibal said at a function that the tablet will be going to be launched soon next month.
"This is not just a dream, it is a reality. The computer will bring in immense benefits to the students and will be connected to the net and perform all the functions that any other computer can perform."
This tablet was first announced in July 2010 and since then it has gone through repeated delays and production problems. The name of the tablet will be announced at Launch on October 5.
