BUDGET TABLETS
Care comes at a cost: India's ageing population exposes a broken caregiving system
India's rapidly ageing population is driving demand for caregivers, but the sector faces a shortage of trained workers, low wages, poor working conditions and uneven recruitment standards. High costs burden families, while inadequate training and job security undermine care quality. Experts call for professional recognition, better pay and structured training.
Govt floats fresh IT tenders at higher prices
Government departments are revising IT hardware tenders with higher pricing. Many previous tenders lapsed as brands refused outdated price bids. Some state governments have now floated fresh tenders reflecting updated costs. Manufacturers faced penalties for defaulting on earlier fixed-price government orders. Decision-makers now accept current market prices for IT hardware procurement.
iPads face stiff competition from Android tablets in March quarter
Following technological advancements such as 5G support, high-resolution display, stylus support and more, shipments of Android tablets in the consumer segment surged in the March quarter, which also saw easing of inventory bottlenecks. In contrast, iPad shipment growth remained nearly flat during the quarter at a time when the consumer segment grew 10% from a year earlier, according to IDC India.
Budget tablets! Samsung launches feature-packed Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+ with 90Hz refresh rate & Snapdragon 695 chip, price starts at Rs 12,999
Samsung has launched its latest budget-friendly tablets, the Galaxy Tab A9 and Tab A9+, in India. The Tab A9 is priced at Rs 12,999, while the Tab A9+ starts at Rs 20,999. Customers can avail of discounts during Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2023.
Google launches its first foldable phone Pixel Fold at Rs 1.47 L, Pixel Tablet & Pixel 7A start at Rs 40K
The foldable smartphone transforms from a compact 5.8-inch device into a 7.6-inch tablet, providing a big screen for users to run apps, play video games, stream videos and edit files.
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Realme Pad review: Budget tablet that feels premium and offers a competitive set of features
It is thin, light and feels comfy.
7 things you can do with a budget tablet for optimal usage
If you own a budget Android tablet, chances are that you have just kept it aside owing to its limited performance capabilities or because you upgraded to a better one.
Videocon launches 3G-Calling tablet at Rs 8,999
Videocon Mobile Phones, as part of expanding its offerings in budget tablet segment, has launched 3G-calling tablet Videocon VT85C at Rs 8,999.
ET review: Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
The Mediapad 7 Lite has a remarkable resemblance to HTC's Flyer tablet — the same matte finish aluminum back panel.
ET review: Zen Ultratab A900
The A900 has a white, matte finish back - a premium look and feel for a budget tablet. The 9-inch touchscreen offers good response.
Lava ETab Z7H: ET Review
The 7-inch capacitive touchscreen has bright vivid colors and is responsive. However, the screen resolution is just like any other budget tablet; 800 x 480 pixels.
ET review: BSNL Penta T-Pad IS701C
BSNL's entry into the budget tablet is not without reason. At Rs 4,999, its 7-inch tab is the cheapest one in the market.
ICE X Electronics launches Android-based tablet
ICE X Electronics today launched the 'ICE Xtreme 7' Android-based tablet, marking its debut in the consumer electronics segment.
Micromax unveils 10-inch tablet for Rs 9,999
Priced at just Rs 9,999, the new tablet has a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution.
Want to spend less than Rs 8,000? Six budget tablets to make your buying decision easier
The iPad may be the king of tablets, but not everyone wants to spend upwards of Rs 30,000 on a tablet. If you're looking to spend less than Rs 8,000, ET compares six budget tablets to make your buying decision a little easier.
ET review: Mercury mTab Neo2
What sets Mercury's mTab Neo 2 apart is that it is the cheapest Android tablet with full phone functionality (including voice calling).
ET Review: HCL MeTab U1
HCL’s budget tablet with Android 4.0 has a glossy plastic finish all over the body — this gives it a premium feel but also makes it a fingerprint magnet.
ET Review: Micromax FunBook
Micromax’s FunBook tablet is surprisingly well-featured considering it’s the cheapest Android 4.0 tablet in India.
Is a budget tablet like Micromax Funbook really value-for-money?
While Micromax Funbook, an Android device that costs only Rs 6,500, isn't the greatest tablet, but it certainly proves that low cost doesn't mean low performance.
ET Review: Zync Z-990 Android Tablet
Thanks to the combination of specs and Android 4.0, it performs better than almost all other budget tablets we have used.
Aakash gets Rs 765 crore in Budget 2012
Aakash has been allocated about Rs 765 cr in Budget 2012, which is likely to trigger the IInd phase of the project expected to begin in April.
Budget Tablet: How to buy a good tablet that costs less than Rs 15,000
The sub-Rs 15,000 tablet market contains some very good devices but is also populated with rather ordinary ones.
8 budget tablets powered by Android
If you want a tablet but finances are tight, don't despair, you still have many options - all the tablets here are powered by Android and offer high value.
ET Review: Huawei MediaPad tablet
You may think the 7-inch form factor for tablets is old and tired, thanks to the bunch of no-name and budget tablets crowding this space.
ET Review: Spice MITab
Set to take on the booming budget tablet competition the MiTab comes with many features that an average value-driven consumer may want.
ET Review: MSI WindPad Enjoy 7
When an international brand brings out a budget tablet, expectations are understandably high. MSI announced the WindPad Enjoy 7 with some competitive specifications
ET Review: iBall Slide sliding to glory
At a glance, the iBall Slide looks similar to most budget tablets. The fact that it is by iBall, a first-timer in this area, does not inspire much confidence.
Mercury launches budget tablet mTab
The tablet has a 7-inch capacitive display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution that has become standard for budget tablets.
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