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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
(L to R) Arshit Pathak, MD, Kingtech Electronics India, Vicent Huang, Deputy Head - Sales, G'FIVE International.
Mobile handset maker G'Five said it plans to introduce a tablet computer in India in the next two months to capture a share in the burgeoning market in the country.

It also launched four new mobile handsets - G'FIVE Movie King E680, E650 and E620 models - priced between Rs 2,500-3,000 in the multimedia and gaming category.

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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
GFive tablet PC.
Tablet computer, though similar in size, works like a normal computer.

The company had earlier announced that it would introduce its Android and Windows software based tablet computers, priced below Rs 10,000, by the end of June.

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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
Arshit Pathak, MD, Kingtech Electronics India.
"Technology is changing so fast that we wanted to make sure we bring out the right product for the market. We are now looking at bringing in two tablet devices in the next two months, within Rs 10,000," Kingtech Electronics India Managing Director Arshit Pathak said.

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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Kingtech Electronics is fully owned Indian subsidiary of G'Five International.

The company is looking at introducing products with Android platform in the 10.1-inch HD display category. Its competitors in India would include the likes of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, Blackberry Playbook, Apple iPad, Motorola's Xoom and HTC 'Flyer'.

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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
(L to R) Arshit Pathak, MD, Kingtech Electronics, Vicent Huang, Dy Head - Sales, GFIVE International
While the bigger brands are selling their tablets at prices starting above Rs 25,000, the Indian brands are looking at introducing their devices at much lower price points.

"Since we are targetting the mass market, pricing becomes a very important factor," Pathak said.

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GFive launches 4 handsets, tablet PC by Sep

Last updated on: July 25, 2011 12:22 IST
Apple iPad.
Since the launch of Apple iPad, the tablet market is witnessing huge competition, with new contenders launching their devices.

According to analysts, sales in the tablet PC segment in India are expected to touch one million units over the next 12 months.

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