DataWind expands tablets portfolio

MUMBAI: DataWind, maker of UbiSlate tablets and PocketSurfer smartphones, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of 10.1 inch tablets.

The move is aimed at consolidating its leadership in the low-cost internet connectivity and web access device segment.

Breaking price barriers for these large form factors, the company has launched its 10.1 inch Wifi tablet at Rs 5,999 making it thus far the lowest priced and most competitively spec'd product in the Indian tablet market, a company statement said here.

The company has also introduced the first 10 inch tablet computer with embedded 3G modems under Rs10,000. The new tablets will debut on India's largest online marketplace Snapdeal.

Suneet Singh Tuli, President &CEO, DataWind, stated, "There is an increasing interest in larger sized screens, especially for people looking for their first computer. We were the first to offer the 9 inch tablet at the most affordable price.

"Our 10 inch marvels are a first in their class, beating the existing product range available in the market by a good 25 percent margin over existing prices."