HCL ME Tablet X1( Rs.10,990/-)
Do you like this story?
Running the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), this latest multi-functional gadget from HCL Technologies is a user-friendly Tablet designed for productivity and entertainment. The HCL ME X1 is accelerated by a High-performance Cortex A8 1 GHz Processor, and comes with 512 MB DDR3 RAM. This is an added advantage, as DDR3 gives you a faster memory letting you multi-task with ease.This HCL Tablet has a 7-inch Capacitive Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 800 x 400 pixels. With the Capacitive Multi-Touch technology the Tablet responds instantly and naturally to your touch. This enables various functions like pinching pictures to zoom in, tapping, dragging or swiping across the screen. This, in turn, gives you the freedom to spend more time reading, gaming and visiting your favourite sites without a hassle. The screen has a 16 x 9 widescreen aspect ratio.The Tablet is loaded with a 2 megapixel front-facing camera that is ideal for jitter-free video chatting through applications like Skype, Google Talk and others. The camera also supports video recording. The X1 comes with a trendy, highly intuitive MELauncher User Interface that enables you to explore the Android Tablet smoothly.
Design
Design
The HCL ME X1 has a dazzling, wide yet compact look and a smooth aluminium body. The sleek form factor of this Tablet measures 192.5 x 121.35 x 12.2 mm, weighing about 391.5 g only. Furthermore, the lightweight Tablet also has a G-Sensor that supports rotation of the screen based on your perspective when you hold the Tablet.
Storage and Battery
This variant of the HCL ME uses a 3500 mAh Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery that will last you a good 8 hours of battery life per charge. This can be charged through an AC Adapter that comes with the Tablet. The Tablet comes with an in-built 4 GB Flash memory expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD or microSDHC card as the device has a microSD slot engrafted in it. This gives you the liberty to store a large amount of data on your Tablet.
Connectivity and Features
For a speedy Internet connectivity, this Tablet supports Wireless 802.11 b/g Protocol for Wi-Fi access. You can connect this device to your PC, sync and backup the Tablet with your PC for seamless data synchronization. The HCL ME X1 is the first Tablet in the market that allows data connectivity through 3G USB dongles. The HCL gadget has a Mini-B USB 2.0 port as well as an HDMI port to connect audio and video sources. The Tablet also supports HD gaming. This Tablet is integrated with an internal microphone, saving you the trouble of attaching an external mic for audio or video conferencing. The device also has a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. This variant of the HCL ME series supports full HD 1080p video output, up to 30 frames per second. The Tablet comes integrated with Adobe Flash Player 10.3. This enables smooth viewing of expressive applications, content and videos across browsers and operating systems. Hence, you can keep yourself entertained by streaming Flash videos from websites such as YouTube, Megavideo, DailyMotion and so on.
Additional Features
The ME X1 is ideal for productivity on the go as the device is preloaded with a Document Viewer and Editor, e-mail features, and also supports cloud computing. HCL has been smart in tapping the Indian market by including various applications from Indian firms such as Jeevansathi, Clear Trip, Hungama and some others. The Tablet also lets you stay connected with friends through built-in social networking apps such as Facebook and Twitter. Besides these, the HCL device also comes with the Fring Instant Messenger, through which you can chat with your friends on Yahoo, MSN and much more. With over 10,000 ME applications awaiting download, the Tablet covers all the significant features required for your leisure and professional needs. The HCL ME Tablet X1 gives you the liberty to carry your work as well as entertainment wherever you go, giving you the feel of a small computer in your hands.
This post was written by: Sandeep Kumar Punia
Sandeep Kumar Punia is a blogger, web designer and front end web developer. Follow him on Facebook
