Tablet PC Guide

Comparison of Tablet PC below Rs 5000 (Updated on 23rd October, 2015)

September 29, 2012 by Tablet Guru 24 Comments

Tablets less than Rs 5000!

Amazed? Surprised?

Well, the need for tablets in this price segment in India has given rise to products which can cater to this demand with modest features and easy availability.

Here is a comparison table, compiled by our team at My Tablet Guru, to help you understand the features offered by the different tablets available in this price segment.

Note:- Table was last updated on 23rd Oct, 2015.

1) Spice Mi-710 & Mi-730

Android v4.4 (Kitkat)
1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
512 MB RAM
7 inch LCD Touchscreen
Voice Calling
Rs 4,999

2) iBall Slide Q40i

Android v4.4 (Kitkat)
1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
512 MB RAM
7 inch LCD Touchscreen
Rs 4,999

3) Micromax Funbook Infinity

Android 4.0
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 Processor
7-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
512 MB DDR3
Rs 4750

4) UbiSlate Series

Android 4.0.3
512 MB RAM
Rs 3499

5) Simmtronics XPAD X-720

Android 4.0
Cortex A8 1 GHz processor
7-inch Capacitive Screen
512 MB RAM
4 GB internal memory expandable upto 32 GB
RS 4600

6) Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10

Android 4.4
1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8127 Quad Core processor
1 GB RAM
7 inch display, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
8 GB internal memory expandable upto 32 GB
Rs 4,999

7) Ambrane D-77 Ultra Slim

Android v4.0.4 ICS
1.2 GHz Cortex A8
512 MB RAM DDR III
7 inch, TFT screen, 800×480 pixel
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Internet Dongle 2G/3G
Rs 3,890

8) Milagrow MGPT07DX

Android v4.0.4 ICS (Upgradeable to JELLY BEAN)
1.2 GHz
512 MB RAM DDR III
7 inch, LCD screen, 800×480 pixel
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Internet Dongle 2G/3G
Rs 4,990

9) Go Tech FunTab

Android v4.0.3 ICS
1 GHz
512 MB RAM DDR III
7 inch, LCD screen, 480×800 pixel
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Internet Dongle 2G/3G
Rs 3,490

10) Penta T-Pad WS704DX

Android v4.4 Kitkat
1.3 GHz Dual Core processor
1 GB RAM
7 inch, LCD screen, 1024×600 pixel
Voice Calling
Rs 4,999

Tablet below Rs 5000. To clinch each segment even world wide manufacturer are coming with under budget tablets. Now, Lenovo has its tablet which cost under 5000 . But at last most of the brands are chinese and when it comes to chinese service always suffers.

The tablet brand listed here have a good standing in the Indian market and it is also easy for you to find the service centers in your town itself if the tablet broke down. These tablet are made keeping the India need in mind. Even in this price range all the tablet support a SIM card, so that one can have access to the internet even in the remotest locations where WiFi connections are not available.

Now in 2015, you can choose voice calling tablets under the range of Rs. 5000 which are Spice Mi-730, Penta T-Pad WS704DX. After the launch of Videcon VA81M Dual SIM voice calling tablets the immediate response from its competitors were Spice Mi-730 and Penta T-Pad WS704DX which bears same specification as of Videocon VA81M. Only Penta T-Pad WS704DX comes with better RAM configuration i.e. of 1 GB when compared to other two.

Apart from the price which makes these tablets desirable, most of the tablet pc under Rs 5000 come with a very modest configuration. They meet the basic requirement of most customers with a single core processor and a RAM ranging from 256 to 512 Mb. They are good for browsing purposes as all of them are equipped with a Wi-fi card and come with a SIM card slot to allow users connectivity through mobile operators in absence of any other sources.

They can give the owner, the satisfaction of owning a tablet that meets their needs without having to spend huge sums of money for tablets that support applications and features that are of no use to them.

All these factors put together are making this segment of tablets sell like hot cakes in the Indian market.

And with the future still open for the scope for better and improved tablet features and reliability, you can expect more to come in this exciting price range of tablets.

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Touchscreens: Resistive vs Capacitive

September 16, 2012 by Ankur Pratap 2 Comments

Since the advent of touchscreens in the late 1960’s touchscreens have undergone myriad number of advancements. From scratch-resistant screens to ultra-sensitive ones, these interfaces just speak volumes about the way technology has evolved.

Touchscreens come in two variants: Resistive and Capacitive. The nomenclature reflects the working of the two varieties. Resistive touchscreens were the first ones to be used on smart phones and tablets, though they are not out-dates ones now.

Here is a comparison of the two popular technologies used in building a touchscreen. Though it is not an absolutely perfect guide, it will give you an idea of which one is better in which parameter.

Parameter	Resistive touchscreen	Capacitive touchscreen
Age	Relatively older technology	Newer technology
Accuracy	More	Less accurate, requires special stylus for better point detection
Durability	More	Less
Clarity	Less in normal daylight	More due to use of less number of layers
Responsiveness	More pressure requirement makes it less responsive	Though it is more responsive, it is less durable and hence requires more pressure as it gets older
Cost	Lower	Higher
Touch accessory	Any pointed object will work fine	Special stylus is required for better operability. Many modern touchscreens do not work if any objects other than human fingers are used.
Typical working temperature	Works best between -15℃ to 55℃	Works best between 0℃ to 35℃
Robustness	Though a resistive screen is responsive to any kind of pointed device, it has a vulnerability to force by pointed objects. More force will eventually make it difficult to use. However, it is sturdy enough to sustain the adverse effects of a fall	As the outer layer is made up of glass, it is resistant to scratches and is easy to clean. However, it is vulnerable to the shattering effect of a fall.

These observations have been compiled over a study of various sources including people, web sites, journals. Please feel free to share your views and experiences.

FAQs about Tablets

September 15, 2012 by Tablet Guru 8 Comments

Tablet computers provide a great way of taking your work with you on your way. From portability to power, a tablet is a very handy device for people who love to stay connected. Here is a list of some of the commonly asked questions regarding what facilities these devices provide:

I want to use my SIM card in a tablet. Do tablets support this facility?

Yes, most modern day tablets come with a support for SIM card, although with a higher price than for the same tablet without SIM facility. Older tablets and even some of today’s tablets do not support this facility. iPad, Samsung tablets and other high end tabs support SIM card.

Can I make a call using a tablet?

Yes, thanks to the SIM facility provided in many of the tablets, you can make a phone call, a video call, send an SMS, use internet with GPRS or 2G or 3G, depending on your SIM. Video calling is available even on tablets that do not support SIM facility using WiFi and the help of softwares such as Skype. Almost all the Samsung tablet support calling facility whereas iPad support SIM but it cannot be used as a phone. [Read more…]

Do I need a Tablet??

August 17, 2012 by Tablet Guru Leave a Comment

Amidst the rush of every other person running for a tablet, pause, and ask yourself, “Do I really need a tablet?”

Now that is a question that most people without a tablet like to ponder upon? Come let us try to see why tablets are turning into a rage in the durable goods market.

How Touch Screen Works

July 30, 2012 by Tablet Guru 1 Comment

The definition of smartphones has been changed. What was a large chunk of handheld portable computer which allowed to perform very little of what computers were capable of doing, has been replaced by devices who can make your life go in the dreadful flashback in a matter of seconds, if you know what I mean.

The keys are a thing of ancient history and the phones are getting bigger and bigger on display. And the biggest of all amusement is the fact that how this new form of touch-screen works. Come on, admit it that whatever the touch-screens you had used in yesteryear were full with flaws and never really performed up to the mark. The new form of touch-screen was put on execution and we all can see how it has changed the way we interacted with touch-screens. [Read more…] about How Touch Screen Works

Gorilla Touch Screen – An Introduction

July 26, 2012 by Tablet Guru 2 Comments

Gorilla-Glass- Tablet PC Screen — The Strength of the Gorilla is what the Gorilla Glass stands for

Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Dell along with any tablet or mobile manufacturing company, the one thing that is common among all of them is Gorilla Glass. The touch screen glass is made up of Gorilla glass. These days, we have taken the scratch-proof touch screen for granted, due to their ubiquitous nature precisely because they are ‘EVERYWHERE’. Every electronic device, worth its salt, slaps a slab of the heavy-duty glass on its surface. From iPhones to new generation Android devices to various mainstream tablets, everyone shines because of that slick piece of glass.