India-based Simmtronics, a leading tablet PC brand, has launched its XPad tablet series in the UAE, aimed at consumers who seek reasonably priced products without any compromise on quality.

The most affordable tablet in the latest XPad series is the seven-inch Cortex Arm8 Multi-touch Wi-Fi tablet priced at Dh299 ($81.4). This Simmtronics tablet is the hottest selling product in the Asia-Pacific region with a current order booking of nearly half a million units, a statement said.

Speaking at a press launch in Dubai, Indrajit Sabharwal, chairman and managing director of Simmtronics, described the new development as result of a revolutionary leap in computing technology that enabled tablet makers to incorporate the most advanced features in their products at lower cost.

He added that the company also plans to shortly launch a version exclusively for students in the Middle East, fitting their budget.

“By launching the XPad in the UAE, we believe in taking the tablet revolution to as many people as possible,” Sabharwal said.

“The multi-touch XPad has already been acknowledged as a formidable companion – whether for businesspersons on the go or for gamers requiring quality graphics for their entertainment or for those seeking to enjoy high-quality entertainment.”

The XPad comes in 7-, 8-, 9-, 9.7- and 10-inch versions and is incorporating both calling function as well as high-definition displays on its Android ICS4.0 operating system.

The tablet offers maximum connectivity to the Internet, printers, high density TVs, or any number of external devices for easy and reliable on-the-go access to email, movies, videos, music and photos.

The XPad’s six-in-one architecture supports 3G connectivity, 1080p high-definition video playback, audio processor, and dual 2D/3D graphics. The tablet comes with powerful 1 GHz CPU that can handle multiple tasks at considerable speed and packs 4 GB of internal Nand Flash memory for data storage.

The tablet also features a Micro SD card that can be expanded to provide storage of up to 32 GB. Additionally, the presence of the USB and HDMI ports allows users to connect their hard-drives and other devices to offer full operating flexibility and larger viewing.

Arif Khan, director, Simmtronics Semiconductors, said that the multi-functionality and versatility of the XPad were its most attractive features.

“The XPad will certainly appeal to those require high-speed Internet while on the go. Through the USB Dongle feature, the XPad puts an end to connectivity limitations. This makes it not only the most robust Tablet PC but also the ultimate productivity tool,” Khan said.

At the press conference, Simmtronics also announced that the company had appointed Sharaf Electronics as the exclusive distributor of the XPad in the UAE. The product is already available at leading electronics stores across the region, including Lulu Hypermarket, PlugIns, Ansar Mall and Sharaf DG, among others.

Simmtronics has four manufacturing facilities globally and offices in more than 21 countries around the world. At its plants in India, Simmtronics manufactures more than 300,000 tablets per month and hopes to double that capacity by the end of 2012 to meet the increasing demand globally for its products. – TradeArabia News Service