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'Aakash', the world's cheapest tablet computer, will be fully indigenous soon and its improved version will be launched by the government of india at the same price.
Quite contrary to the previous reports indicating that the better spec'd Aakash 2 tablet would get costlier than its predecessor. According to an Economic Times report, while the Aakash 2 will go few notches higher, as far as the specifications go, it will still be priced at $49. IT Minister, Kapil Sibal claims that it will still be priced at Rs.2,450 ($49), i.e. on similar lines as its predecessor. The tablet will be of an Indian make completely, very soon, too. The report further reveals that the makers of the Aakash tablet - Canada-based, Datawind will not be a part of the making on the Aakash 2 tablet, and that the government has roped in C-DAC and ITI, instead.
The device includes WiFi & GPRS connectivity allowing anytime & anywhere internet access and phone functionality. Optional 3G modems are also supported via USB. In addition to a micro-SD card slot, a full-sized USB port is integrated into the unit allowing pen-drives, external keyboards, web-cams, dongles and other inexpensive peripherals to be attached.
some Features and Specifications of new Aakash 2

    Anytime & Anywhere Internet access with Cellular connectivity for only Rs. 98/- per month (in India only)
    Connect via GPRS or WiFi
    GPRS: Embedded modem eliminates the need for external dongles and allows Internet access everywhere
    WiFi: Allows fast Youtube videos at hotspots
    Web, Email, Facebook and much much more!
    High Quallity Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
    Games, Full Office suite, Educational software, Over 150,000 apps!
    Expandable memory to 32GB
    Use any ordinary pen-drive
    Even plug-in a 3G dongle
    And it's a Phone to make/receive voice calls
    Android OS 2.3
    Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Processor with HD Video Co Processor
    256 MB RAM
    Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB Supported
    Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (Ver. 2.0)
    Audio Out: 3.5mm jack
    Display and Resolution: 7" Display with 800x480 pixels
    Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and many more
    High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
    Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen
    Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
    Battery: Upto 180 minutes of battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts etc....