Datawind launched its UbiSurfer Mobile Internet Device in India. UbiSurfer is touted for its ‘Ubiquitous Surfing’ capability that offers internet on the go with an integrated SIM card slot and a cellular modem.
UbiSurfer’s specs sheet includes a 7-inch WVGA (800×480) display, WinCE or Linux OS, 128MB RAM, 1GB Flash memory, earphone jack, integrated speakers, Wi-Fi, LAN, trackpad, an 80-key keyboard, couple of USB ports and SD card slot to expand memory. Ubisurfer users also get up to 50GB of online storage.
Datawind has tied up with Tata to bundle Photon (CDMA 1X) connections with the device. Consumers buying UbiSurfer will get the first year for free that includes 30 hours of unlimited access per month. Calculation by hours and not data transfer is somewhat strange because one user consumer surfing a website will transfer
less data as compared to a user watching a YouTube video for the same duration.
UbiSurfer is expected to reach retail stores by next week carrying a price tag of Rs. 7,999.
We also spent some brief time on the device and this is what we think. UbiSurfer’s 7-inch screen maybe small by laptop standards but I think it hits the sweet spot who wants a larger screen than a mobile phone but something smaller and lightweight than a netbook. Although it has an 80-key keyboard, the keys felt a bit small and could be an issue for users with fat fingers. UbiSurfer’s performance is good when you’re operating with a single app but UbiSurfer tends to suffer when you want to multitask with say, 3-4 apps. Its 128MB RAM is quite evident here.
Overall, UbiSurfer does have some drawbacks but we think its aggressive pricing and its anywhere internet capability will help Datawind shift number of units.
lmao nice info man.
It really is a cool device
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I got one for myself aND IT SERVES MY PURPOSE BETTER THAN THE GAMING hp dv6 2.8 kG OF LOAD THAT I CARRY WITH A USB NET DONGLE WITH ME ALL THE TIME.
ITS ONLY 8000 AND THAT TO HAS A WIFI SO ITS NOTHING FOR ONE YEARS SUBSCRIPTION.
GO GET ONE. KEY BOARD IS BETTER THAN THE BLACK BERRY
NIKS
THANKS FOR LUNCHING
i purchased datawind ubisurfer on 10.8.10. but services are not good.it is not working for last 10 days. company dealer are only intersted in selling ,not in service.it is disappointing
This is a new product in India. But in UK it is a very famous product with good customer service. I hope they will provide the same service here in India as well.
There are many things are not still clear. Particularly the buyers are concerned about its unlimited Internet plan by paying Rs-99/month. There is no clear details about this on their website. Let us wait and see about their progress in India. This is a good product for that price.
I PURCHASED ONE ON 10.8.10 FROM BALAJI DISTRIBUTORS JAIPUR.AFTER FEW DAYS OF WORKING, IT IS NOT WORKING FOR NEARLY 20 DAYS. I CALLED MANY TIMES TO TOLL FREE NUMBER .THEY ASSURED IN DAY ONE OR TWO IT WILL WORK. BUT NO ACTION . AGAIN I CALLED. SAME ANSWER. NO ACTION .IT IS DISAPPOINTING. IF SOMEONE IS HAVING 8000RS TO THROUGH AWAY THEN PURCHASE UBISURFER
I PURCHASED ONE ON 10.8.10 FROM BALAJI DISTRIBUTORS JAIPUR.AFTER FEW DAYS OF WORKING, IT IS NOT WORKING FOR NEARLY 25 DAYS. I CALLED MANY TIMES TO TOLL FREE NUMBER .THEY ASSURED IN DAY ONE OR TWO IT WILL WORK. BUT NO ACTION . AGAIN I CALLED. SAME ANSWER. NO ACTION .IT IS DISAPPOINTING. IF SOMEONE IS HAVING 8000RS TO THROUGH AWAY THEN PURCHASE UBISURFER
IT WORKS WELL WHENEVER IT WORKS. AFTER INITIAL NETWORKING PROBLEM IT IS WORKING WELL SINCE 10 DAYS.DATAWIND UBISURFER IS VERY GOOD BUT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NETWORKING FAILURE. IT IS PROBABLY NOW SOLVED