HCL Introduces 9.7-Inch Android ICS Tablet Me G1 @Rs 14,999

HCL has launched a 3G-enabled 24.6-cm (9.7-inch) ME G1 tablet in India. ME G1 is the latest addition in HCL’s ME series. The other tablets in the ME range include ME Y2 and ME U1. The new HCL ME G1 runs on the Android 4.0.4 operating system and is based on a 1.2 GHz dual core Cortex A9 CPU along with 1GB of RAM. The tablet sports a 24.6-cm (9.7-inch) IPS 2 display with 1024x768p resolution along with a 2 megapixel rear camera and 0.3 megapixel front camera.

“We are excited and enthused to launch our mobility solution products in this region. The ME series of tablets from HCL have proved to be an instant hit since its launch and are great value for money devices. We are confident that the advanced connectivity, innovative features and pre-installed applications will make it very appealing to consumers in this region too,” said Shivkumar Gopal, CEO, HCL Infosystems, MEA.

Me G1 houses 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and on the connectivity front, the tablet has built-in 3G support, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, HDMI, and microUSB. A 7,000 mAh battery powers the device. The Me G1 does not come with Google Play support, so, users will have to access HCL’s app store.

Spec sheet:

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Multi-touch Capacitive Screen with 9.7 Inches display

1.2 GHz Dual Core Cortex A9 CPU, Mali-400 Quad Core GPU

3G enabled through a USB Data card (WCDMA & EVDO). Also enabled with BT-4.0, mini-HDMI and Wi-Fi-n

1 GB DDR3 RAM, 16 GB Onboard Memory and External Memory, Micro SD slot upto 32 GB

Front camera with 0.3 MP and rear camera with 2.0 MP

Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR

ME App Store

Battery life upto 7000 mAh