First tablet with native Indian language support launched

Wishtel has announced the launch of the worlds first tablet computer to feature support for native Indian languages. Designed and manufactured in India, Wishtel IRA and IRA Thing, as the tabs are branded, have been tailored to meet the specific needs of the Indian user and combine advanced multimedia, connectivity, and computing capabilities with a rich feature set in a sleek, light, yet highly durable device, claims a press release.

The devices are powered by VIA WonderMedia PRIZM WM8650 ARM SoC (System-on-a-Chip).

Milind Shah, CEO, Wishtel, said, This launch is the first step in our long term vision of bringing people closer to technology by creating gadgets that truly touch their lives. By enabling support for Indian languages, we are providing the opportunity for hundreds of millions of Indians to join the tablet revolution that is sweeping the globe today. We also hope to reach out to those brilliant minds in India that are inhibited for the lack of proper resources.

With the introduction of the IRA and IRA Thing, Wishtel is leading the way in driving tablet innovation in India, commented Richard Brown, VP, International Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. The potential for these devices is breathtaking, particularly in areas such as education.

The tablets also come with a rich set of personal productivity, social media, communications, and entertainment apps, making them ideal solutions for a wide variety of home, educational, and corporate uses. These include an innovative eBook reader app that will allow users to enjoy eBooks in Hindi and other Indian languages on their device, as well as a growing range of course content for ICSE, CBSE and state boards plus engineering, medical, and other higher education offerings.

The tablets are available nation-wide at prices between INR 4,000 to INR 5,500 through over 350 distribution and support centers.

The main features include:

- High-resolution 7 capacitive and resistive touch screens
- VIA WonderMedia PRIZM WM8650 ARM SoC
- 720p HD video support
- 802.11b/g WiFi
- 3G WCDMA EVDO USB dongle support
- UBS 2.0 port
- External microphone, 3.5mm earphone, internal stereo speakers
- Built-in camera
- Up to four hours battery life
- Google Android 2.2

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