Micromax rolls out Funbook Alpha at Rs 5,999

Micromax has launched a new Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)-powered tablet called the Funbook Alpha. The latest device from the indigenous company's stables is focussing on education and features a host of interactive study material, including sample papers for MBA, medical and engineering exams as well as tutorial videos. According to reports, the new Funbook Alpha is priced at Rs 5,999.

The all-new Micromax Funbook Alpha features a 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen that supports multi-touch. This device runs on 1GHz Cortex A13 processor, coupled with 512MB RAM, and has internal memory of 4GB, which can be extended up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity features in the new Micromax tabletinclude Wi-Fi, 3G (via dongle) and USB 2.0, though there is no mention of Bluetooth.

For video calls, the slate has been integrated with a 0.3MP camera in the front. Micromax's new tablet can play HD videos at 1080p and is powered by a 2,800mAh battery. Pre-loaded apps in the Funbook Alpha include document editor with DOC, PPT, XLS and PDF support, along with text editor.

Key specifications of Micromax Funbook Alpha are:

• Display: 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen with multi-touch and HD (1080p) support; 
• Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); 
• Processor: 1GHz Cortex A13 processor; 
• RAM: 512MB; 
• Camera: 0.3MP front camera; 
• Pre-loaded Apps: Document editor (DOC, PDF, XLS, PPT), sample papers for MBA, medical and engineering examinations; 
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 3G (via dongle), USB 2.0; 
• Battery: 2,800mAh