BSNL Tablet vs Aakash Tablet – Spotting the Distinct Specifications

After the Aakash Tablet releases, it is time for BSNL to come up with fresh new tablets this year. While Aakash has launched 2 tablets, BSNL is about to arrive with 3 of the devices of which the Penta TPad IS701R is only one to stand close to the Aakash ones. Now, if you are interested in getting the differences as well as similarities between the Aakash tablets and the BSNL one, here is a short brief.

Let’s begin with the differences between BSNL Tablet and Aakash Tablet:

Processor

The BSNL Penta TPad IS701R has a much powerful processor of 1 GHz (ARM 11 IMAP210) in comparison to the Aakash devices. Aakash 1 has a processor of 366 MHz (ARM 11) while the Aakash 2 comes with a 700 MHz processor (ARM Cortex-A8). The difference in processor surely implies that the BSNL tablet is relatively speedy compared to both the Aakash tablets.

Battery

The BSNL Penta TPad IS701R has a battery of 3000 mAh while Aakash 1 has a battery of 2100 mAh. But the Aakash 2 tablet is equipped with 3200 mAh battery.

Operating System

Though the operating system is similar in case of BSNL Penta TPad IS701R and Aaksh 2, the Aakash 1 comes with a different operating system. The BSNL tablet as well as Aakash 2 is powered by Android 2.3 Ginger bread but when it comes to Aaksh 1 the operating system is Android 2.2 Froyo.

Screen Resolution

The Penta TPad IS701R is equipped with a screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels. But if we look at the Aakash releases, both the first and second models display a screen resolution of 800 by 480 pixels.

Network

Both the BSNL tablet and the Aakash 1 are the Wi-Fi only devices while the Aakash 2 supports Wi-Fi and GPRS through SIM card.

Phone call

Both the BSNL tablet and Aakash 1 do not support for phone call which is possible through Aakash 2 only.

HDMI

The BSNL tablet is equipped with a HDMI support which is absent in both of the Aakash tablets.

USB ports

Both the BSNL device and Aakash 1 has a single USB port but the Aakash 2 comes with 2 of them.

Price

The BSNL tablet costs Rs.3,200 while the Aakash 1 and Aakash 2 come at Rs. 2,499 and Rs. 2, 999 respectively.

Similarities

All the 3 tablets have a screen size of 7 inches, 0.3 VGA camera and 256 MB RAM and 32 GB memory storage.