DataWind's Aakash 2 Launched by President of India

Speaking on the launch of Aakash 2, DataWind CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli said, “We wish to use technology to fight poverty with a passion.  Access to computers and internet will help deliver a better quality education and level the playing field for all Indians”. Forbes Magazine recently recognized Suneet Singh Tuli in its annual Impact 15 list of Social Entrepreneurs whose disruptive technologies is expected to be globally impactful. 

“We’re not done yet.  We will continue to drive pricing down and make internet devices and access affordable for all tiers of society”, said DataWind Co-Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, Raja Singh Tuli.  A globally recognized inventor, Raja Singh Tuli has received over 50 patents across various technologies. 

At Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the President and the HRD Minister addressed the huge audience present and launched the most prestigious project of the Govt of India with a live demonstration of the Aakash 2 Tablet, while interacting with teachers in 240 colleges and universities across India.

Aakash 2 Specifications

Model: Aakash 2 (Commercially: UbiSlate 7Ci)
Screen: 7 inches, 800x480 pixel resolution, Multi-touch 4-point projective capacitive
Network: WiFi (b/g/n)
Operating System: Android 4.0
Processor: Cortex A8 – 1 Ghz
RAM: 512MB
Memory: 4 GB
Ports: Micro-SD (Upto 32 GB) and Micro-USB
Included Accessories: Wall Charger, USB Adapter, USB Cable, USB Hub (4 port)