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Difference between Aakash and Aakash 2 tablet: Launching of Aakash Tablet

Evolution of Aakash 2 from Aakash 1 has been a continuing multistep effort, requiring time at each step for stablising the product. Many of these steps have been necessitated by availability of better hardware within the targeted price band. Deliveries of final version of Aakash commenced in October and after receiving and testing these tablets in sizeable numbers, the new version called Aakash 2 was launched by the Hon’ble President of India on the occasion of National Education Day i.e. 11th November, 2012
Earlier, on 5.10.2011, the Low Cost Access-cum-computing Devices (LCAD) Aakash was launched and based on the feedback received; the specifications of Aakash tablet have been enhanced. Difference between new Aakash from the earlier one is as furnished in the table below: 

TABLE
S.No.
Technical Specifications
Aakash
Aakash 2
1
Processor
366 MHz
1 GHz
2
Memory (RAM)
256 MB
512 MB
3
Storage (Internal)
2 GB
4GB
4
SD Card slot for external memory
Up to 32 GB
up to 32 GB
5
Peripheral
2 x Standard Type A Mini USB 2.02 Ports
USB 2.0 port with 4 Port USB Hub
6
Audio-out
1×3.5 mm jack
Integrated speakers
7
Audio-in
1×3.5 mm jack
3.5mm jack for external
headphones/speakers
8
Display and Resolution
7″ resistive touch Screen with 800×480 pixel resolution
7″ multi-touch capacitive projective display with at least 800×480 resolution/screen
9
Connectivity
WiFi
WiFi 
10
Battery
2100 mAh
3000 mAh 
11
Playback Support
HD Video
HD Video
12
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0 (Ice-Cream Sandwich)

Above statement was submitted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Resource Development Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Rajya Sabha in reply of undermentioned question:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-245

ANSWERED ON-23.11.2012
Launching of Aakash tablet

245 . SHRI PALVAI GOVARDHAN REDDY

(a) the reasons for the target of launching of Aakash tablet in October having been missed again;

(b) whether Aakash is technically ready for being launched; and

(c) how the new Aakash is different from the earlier one?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)

(a) to (c) — see above —

Source: Rajya Sabha

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