Published On :Fri, May 3,2013
News | by Muntazir Abbas
Go Tech- the makers of affordable computing tablets, is all set to launch Android 4.1-based FunTab Duos tablet PC. The price, though the company declined to confirm, could be Rs 6,999.
Powered with Cortex A8 1.2 GHz processor, the new tablet would have dual SIM slot and 1GB RAM. To be equipped with 3600 mAh battery, FunTab Duos will feature 7.1-inch display, and would facilitate 2G/3G voice calls. Go Tech, during the next quarter, also plans to rollout 3 to 4 dual-core and quad-core models.
Speaking to CIOL, Go Tech MD Gaurav Khanna said that while making a low-cost tablet, they leverage technology innovation with optimum quality so as to offer consumers a value for their money. "FunTab Duos tablet will be priced at sub Rs 7k and it will be launched by the end of May," he informed.
Indian market, Khanna said, has a huge potential and ultra-low cost tablets like Aakash are healthy competition as well as give choice to consumers. Go Tech, currently offers affordable tablets in a price range of Rs 3,400 to Rs 7,400 with 7 to 9-inch display, and 2G/3G and Wi-Fi features.
Go Tech, with an ambition to scale up production, is also in talks with two investors, but has however refused to name them. "We are growing at an incredible pace. During the last couple of years, we have grown to 100 per cent," he said. We strive to bring competitive and compelling products that should be acceptable to market, added Khanna.
The company is also planning to participate in the upcoming global bidding for Aakash. "We will look at the specifications and requirements once the tender rolls out, and our management will take a final call," informed Khanna.
The new Go Tech FunTab Duos tablet, company said, will be available at e-Commerce marketplace that include portals such as Flipkart, SnapDeal, eBay, Amazon and Homeshop18, in addition to retail partner network.
