HCL Launches Three Android-based Tablets

HCL Infosystems has announced the launch of three Tablet PCs that run on Google’s Operating System, Android. There are two 7-inch variants, and one 10-inch device, that all run on Android 2.2 FroYo and range in price from Rs. 14,990 to Rs. 32,990.

The threesome

HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1
This is the budget entry, what with the tablet costing only Rs. 14,990. Check out the specs of the AE7-A1 below:

• 800MHz Arm 11 Processor
• 256MB RAM
• 7-inch Resistive Touch Display at 800x480
• 0.3 Megapixel camera
• WiFI 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and EVDO Dongle support via USB
• 2GB in-built Flash Memory
• MicroSD card slot for storage expansion upto 8GB
• SD/MMC card slot
• USB 2.0 host
• 2400mAh battery
• Google Android 2.2 FroYo

HCL ME Tablet AM7-A1
The mid-range entry, the AM7-A1 boasts of better specs than the similarly sized AE7-A1. As a result, the price goes up to Rs. 22,990 too. Check out the specs:

• 800MHz Cortex A8 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 7-inch Capacitive Multi-Touch Display at 1024x600
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• Support for HSDPA/UMTS
• WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3G WCDMA
• 8GB in-built Flash Memory
• MicroSD card slot for storage expansion upto 16GB
• SD/MMC card slot
• USB 2.0 Port
• Supports 1080p video playback (upto 25fps)
• 4200mAh battery
• Google Android 2.2 FroYo

HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1
This is HCL’s high-end entry, as evidenced by the specs and the price tag of Rs. 32,990. Hopefully we’ll get some announcement regarding Honeycomb on this soon. In the meantime, here are the specs:

• 1GHz Dual Core Cortex A9 Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10-inch Capacitive Multi-Touch display
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• 3G/HSDPA/HSUPA
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 16GB in-built Flash Memory
• MicroSD card slot for storage expansion upto 32GB
• FullHD 1080p video playback
• SD/MMC card slot
• USB 2.0 port, Mini-USB port
• Docking port for expansion – USB 2.0, Ethernet and HDMI
• 3D Accelerometer and Light Sensor
• Google Android 2.2 FroYo

All three tablets are available for purchase over at HCLstore.in along with 3 and 6-month EMI options. What do you think of these tablets, would you get one?