The Union HRD ministry has decided to go for a better Aakash tablet
at $50 for the new version, called Aakash 2. The new adaptation will
carry a 'capacitive' touchscreen display along with faster processor and
some other minor improvements.
"It has been decided that we can go up to $50 for Aakash 2, which
will come with a capacitive screen besides a faster processor and other
features. However, under no circumstances will we go beyond $50," says a
top official, reports Indian Express.
Although tagged as the cheapest tablet in the world, Aakash tablet
has been criticized for its poor battery life, incompetent processor
(that is unable to do multi-tasking) and poor display quality.
However in an attempt to structure these shortcomings the Union Human
Resource Development Ministry is now ready for the next version of the
tablet named Aakash 2 at an increased price tag of $50.
When a ‘resistive’ touchscreen technology was being used in the
Aakash version, Aakash 2 will put in the ‘capacitive’ tech.
‘Capacitive’ touchscreen technology works by sensing skin contact
through a touching action while “resistive” technology needs a precise
tapping action.
Tablet Aakash project has been the subject of many controversies with
IIT-Jodhpur and Canadian firm Datawind that manufactured the device
over technical specifications.
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