Intex lanches i-Buddy Connect II 3G tablet

Intex, the domestic tablet maker has launched their budget Intex i-Buddy Connect II tablet in the sub-10k segment. Just like major budget devices launches, Intex i-Buddy Connect II was also launched online via an e-commerce firm.

Intex i-Buddy Connect II is an Android tablet which runs on the Android ICS version 4.0. It comes with a 7-inch capacitive display. The WVGA screen comes with a resolution of 800x400 pixels.

Under the hood runs a dual-core 1.5 GHz cortex A5 processor.. The tab comes with an internal memory of 4 GB. Expandable memory up to an additional 32 GB is supported via MicroSD card slot. However, the tablet comes with just 512 MB RAM. The lower RAM might slow down performance, especially while watching heavy media files or while playing games.

Intex has provided the tablet with a dual-camera. While the tablet comes with a 2 MP rear end camera, the front camera is a basic VGA calling camera. On the connectivity front, the tablet is a calling tablet and supports a SIM card. The tab can be used both, ever EDGE/3G or WiFi. The SIM card slot is definitely an added plus and wins the tablet maker brownie points. Other connectivity options are the same.

Intex i-Buddy Connect II comes with a host of pre-loaded apps. The apps range from social networking apps like Facebook, Nimbuzz, Skype and Gtalk to games like Fruit Ninja, Moto Racing, Alpine, Angry Birds, Chess , Carom, etc. The tablet also comes preloaded with Office Suit PRO for the working professional and an Educlass app for kids.

Intex i-Buddy Connect II comes with a 3000 mAh battery and promises a standby time of 300 hours with 5 hours talk-time and 5-6 hours browsing time with WiFi.

While Intex i-Buddy Connect II was launched at Rs 8450, the tablet is available on e-commerce stores at Rs 7500.