BSNL and WishTel launched the Next Generation

Triple Play Tablet PC – IRA ICON

Powered by BSNL 3G GSM it comes with phone calling features including VOIP, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth

            Weighs 400gms, 7 inch tab runs on Android 4.0, 1.2 GHz processor & 1 GB RAM

The IRA ICON Triple Play Tablet PC will be available from early next month and is likely to be priced highly competitive, at Rs 10,500. 

New Delhi, October 05, 2012 – WishTel, a leading manufacturer of Tablet PCs, Netbooks and mobility solutions in association with India’s largest PSU Telco operator BSNL have announced the launch of a latest ultra-mobile and durable tablet PC, the IRA ICON.  WishTel’s latest generation of the ICON-series of tablet PCs delivers optimized experience in Voice (using 3G GSM and VOIP Technologies), Video (using 3G video conferencing and Mobile TV applications) and Data providing an enhanced experience in  mobility, durability and connectivity that mobile professionals require across key vertical markets.

The Triple Play 7inch Tablet PC, IRA ICON is a 800X480 pixel full angle TFT LCD capacitive multi-touch screen that runs on Android 4.0 with 1.2 GHz processor and a non-standard 1GB of RAM. It is powered by built in 3G Sim Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The IRA ICON supports calling features 3G, Wi-Fi and bluetooth connectivity and also comes with built-in stereo speakers and a microphone.

Speaking of the partnership with WishTel, Mr.R K Upadhyay, Chied Managing Director of BSNL said: “The 7’’ Triple play tablet PC has been designed to best suit the needs of  avid tech – savy youngsters, business environments, multi-tasking homemakers and the student fratenity alike. The BSNL Value added services like Video streaming, Mobile TV and various other applications under BSNL LIVE shall be extended to our valued customers in an increased screen at a very affordable price.”

“WishTel has been recognized as one of the front runners in the field of manufacturing cost efficient handheld and portable computing devices for the vast Indian market. With our partnership with India’s largest PSU telco operator, BSNL for the launch of  IRA ICON Triple Play Tablet, WishTel continues to offer enhanced technologies that help Android business users experience the performance and productivity offered by tablet PCs. It is tailored to the needs of business users in markets that depend on high performance mobile workforces” says Milind Shah, WishTel’s CEO.

The IRA Icon is slim and weighs less than half a kilo, is design durable and built to sustain the mobile environment. It comes bundled with BSNL’s 3G SIM and and free 3G data of 2GB for two months.Customers can avail the attractive 3G data plans of BSNL or the specially designed Tablet plans.The device comes with a full complement of ports, including USB, SD Card, audio and HD video to simplify the use of industry standard peripheral solutions.. It has a 0.3 MP front web camera and 2.0MP rear-facing documentation camera to support image capture, video conferencing and collaboration. The Triple Play Tablet PC comes pre-loaded with many applications that include Wish Learning, Wish Studio, Wish TV, Wish News, Wish video calling, and many more apps. The tablet comes engineered with a 4000 mAh battery, which can give users browsing time of approximately 4-5 hours. The tablet PC has an internal storage of 4GB (expandable to 32GB - MicroSD (TF)).

The IRA ICON Triple Play Tablet PC will be available from early next month and is likely to be made available at a highly competitive price of Rs 10,500.  IRA Icon is available through a national network of value-added resellers and distributors of BSNL and WishTel.

Salient features of the IRA ICON are as follows:

·      Screen Type: 7” TFT (LCD), Multi Touch Capacitive

·      Operating System: Android 4.0 (Ice-cream Sandwich)

·      Processor & Ram: 1.2 Ghz Processor & 1GB RAM

·      Memory: 4GB internal memory and expandable upto 32GB

·      Battery: 4000 mAh, 4- 5 hrs Usage

·      Ports / Sockets: USB Mini / Micro SD Card Slot / Mini HDMI / 3.5MM Earphone / Mic Port

·      Camera Mode: 2.0 MP rear-end camera and 0.3MP front Camera

·      Gravity Sensor: 4 Dimensional gravity sensor

·      Connectivity: Inbuilt 3G Sim support, Bluetooth, WiFi

·      HD Ready: Capable of accepting and displaying a high quality content at 1080p using a component video or digital input as well as HDMI output.

·      Music Player: mp3, wav, wma,  aac , AAC+, ac3, real audio

·      Video Player : mp4, AVI, mkv, mov, 3GP, additional 3D convertor

·      Gaming:  Play all latest games like angry birds, temple run

·      Colours:-  Black & Metal

·      Document Formats: DOC/XLS/PPT/PDF/TXT/HTML

·      Applications: Internet Browser, MSM, Open Office, Media Player, e-Book Reader, Skype, Photo Viewer, Games , Gtalk,  Google play

·      WishTel Applications: WishLearning, WishStudio, WishTV, WishNews, WishGames, and WishLibrary