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3 Android ICS-Based Budget Tablets between Rs 10,000-15,000

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Micromax Funbook Pro

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Micromax Funbook Pro is the bigger avatar of the Funbook which is a 7” tablet based on Android 4.0 (ICS), launched in April this year. The Funbook Pro also comes loaded with Android 4.0.3 and is powered by 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 processor with a Mali 400 GPU to control graphics. It features a 10.1” capacitive touch screen display with a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 p. As compared to the Funbook, the internal memory has been increased from 4 GB to 8 GB, and it can be extended upto 32 GB. The tablet boasts of plenty of connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB host cable, and MicroSD card. We played HD videos on it and were fully impressed by its performance. But on the downside, there is no Bluetooth and SIM card support.

It got a score of 2964 in the Antutu test which tests the CPU, memory and I/O speeds. It got scores of 6971 & 22822 in graphics and animation tests. For web browsing efficiency, the Funboook Pro secured 820 pts in Vellamo Mobile Web benchmark test. The 5600 mAh sounds impressive, but barely manages 5 hours with normal usage.

Bottomline: If you are passionate about having a larger screen within Rs 10,000, then look no further.

Price: Rs. 10,000

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Pros: 10.1-inch screen, 1024 x 600 p resolution, HDMI

Cons: Battery back-up, no Bluetooth, no sim option

Key Specs: Android 4.0.3 (ICS), 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, 1GB RAM, 10.1-inch display with1024 x 600 p resolution, 8 GB internal memory

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Zync Z999 Plus

Zync Z999 Plus is the successor to Zync Z990 and is powered by a 1.5GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor with a Mali 400 GPU, 512MB of RAM and 8GB internal storage. The tablet is based on Android 4.0.3 (ICS) and boasts of a 7” capacitive touchscreen with a maximum resolution of 800 x 480p. Although, it managed to play 720p and 1080p videos quite well. There are connectivity options like 3G, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and TV out via HDMI. Also, there is a 2 MP rear camera and a VGA in the front for video calling. It does not look very stylish but the whole packaging looks sturdy.

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The score of 2987 for Antutu is somewhat equivalent to Funbook Pro but much higher than Zync Z990's 2264. It scored 7149 and 23,118 in An3DBench and An3DBenchXL tests respectively and scored 806 in the Vellamo Mobile Web benchmark, which tells you about its Web browsing efficiency. The battery capacity has been increased from 3600 mAh in the Z990 to 4200 mAh.

Bottomline: The tab has decent features, and scores well in performance tests. If 3G support is required and you can do with a 7-inch screen, then go for it.

Price: Rs. 11,990

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Pros: 1.5GHz processor, 3G

Cons: Display

Key Specs: Android 4.0.3 (ICS), 1.5GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 512 MB RAM, 7-inch display with 800 x 480p resolution, 8 GB Internal memory 0.3 MP Rear & 2 MP Front camera, 3G, Bluetooth, 400 grams

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BSNL Penta T-Pad WS802C

In collaboration with Pantel Tech, BSNL has launched the T-Pad WS802C at a price of about Rs 14,000.

The tablet gets its power from 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor and 512 MB DDR3 RAM. It comes preloaded with Android 4.0 (ICS) and is supported by 4 GB internal memory. The display is an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen with a maximum resolution of 800 x 600p and aspect ratio of 4:3, which makes for a good image & picture quality. You can easily play HD videos without any hassle. Connectivity options include USB, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi and HDMI. Front and Rear cameras of 0.3 MP and 2 MP are decent enough for video calling and clicking photos.

In the Antutu test, it scored a good 3782 points. Its graphics and animation capabilities are justified with scores of 9282 & 28332 in An3DBench and An3DBenchXL respectively. And in the Vellamo mobile web browsing test, it scored an excellent 919 points. The 3000mAh battery last 6-7 hours with normal usage. In fact, it scores better than the leader in our budget tablet shootout (http://ld2.in/4au) Milagrow Tabtop.

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Bottomline: An excellent budget tablet with a judicious mix of performance and features.

Price: Rs. 14,699

Pros: Strong performance, plenty of connectivity, 3G, good display, built-in GPS

Cons: Slightly heavy, battery

Key Specs: Cortex A8 1GHz processor, Android 4.0 (ICS), 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4 GB Internal Memory, 0.3Mp Front + 2.0 Mp Rear Camera, HDMI, 8” screen with max. resolution of 800 x 600 p, microSD card slot, USB port, SIM card slot

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