Zen Mobile launches ICS-running Ultratab A100

Zen Mobile (Teleecare Group) has announced the launch of its ICS-running Ultratab A100 for Rs.6,199 in the Indian market. The company claims that it is the first ever tablet to be launched in the Indian market at that price. The official statement adds that the Ultratab A100 offers a lot of additional features than the regular 3G tablets available in the market. It combines the features of a Tablet PC with an entertainment device, adds the company.

The Ultratab A100 is powered by a 1.2GHz processor / MALI 400 GPU. The tablet sports a 7-inch display and is fuelled by a 2800 mAh battery. The Ultratab A100 weighs in at 295g. The Ultratab A100 tablet offers uncompromised Web browsing with Flash 10 and HTML 5, claims the company.

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ICS-running Zen Mobile Ultratab A100 tablet PC

Zen’s Ultratab A100 is pre-loaded with a complete set of applications for one go access to Facebook, Twitter and Gmail. It claims that it covers majorly ABC demands of Indian customers and connects with astrology business and cricket aspect of customers’ expectations. Addons include Readers Hub and Music Hub, which the company claims give consumers instant access to various e-books, e-newspapers (multi-lingual), e-magazines and a million songs. The device also brings email, instant messaging, calendar and social networking connections into a single interface. 

Here’s a quick look at the specifications of the Ultratab A100:

• 7-inch display with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution
• Wi-Fi access
• Integrated YouTube app
• 1.3 MP front camera with digital zoom
• External TF card, memory expandable up to 32GB

Announcing the launch, Mr. Deepesh Gupta, Managing Director Zen Mobile, said, “By managing our expertise in selling and distributing the reasonably priced and best mobile phones in the Indian market, we feel that the technology should be available at every corner in India. We have collaborated with HomeShop18.com – India’s leading virtual shopping destination with the most robust logistics footprint so that customers in smaller cities can also purchase this powerful tab from the convenience of their homes. We are committed to deliver a great user and entertainment experience with the latest technologies that will inspire and spark everyone’s curiosity. We have put in a lot of thoughtful features and applications in our new product offering Ultratab – A100, which is being introduced at a never before price of Rs. 6199/-. Powered with the latest Android™ 4.0.3 operating system, it is built to appeal to a cross section of users which varies from avid gamers, busy professionals, thrill-seeking youngsters or even the multi-tasking homemakers; it’s an ultimate on-the-go- entertainment hub to bring welcome change to their busy life.”

Elaborating on the partnership, Mr. Dhruva Chandrie, COO and Business Head-TV, HomeShop18 said, “HomeShop18 is glad to partner exclusively with Zen for the launch of its innovative fully loaded tablet, the A100 Ultra. As India’s largest home shopping company, we will offer this tablet to consumers across India through our various platforms before any other distributor or retailer. Customers can avail the launch offer at an amazing price and buy the tablet at HomeShop18 from the comfort of their homes.”

“Equipped with an expandable memory of 32 GB, not only the features make this tablet so self-sufficient, but also the preloaded services which come as a part of this tablet like movie “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” makes all the difference to attract the users. We hope that our users will appreciate our innovation and we promise to bring forward more such advancements going forward,” he added.

To read Tech2’s review of Ultratab A100 tablet, click here.