• By Naushad K. Cherrayil, Staff Reporter , Gulf News
• Published: 00:00 March 24, 2012
Vasant Menghani, managing director of TOUCHMATE, Quality Computers Group, with the world’s first glasses-free 3D tablet PC.
Dubai: Dubai-based TOUCHMATE (Quality Computers Group) has launched the world's first glasses-free 3D tablet PC in the UAE with advanced multimedia features. "We understand the demand for glasses-free 3D for the home is increasing dramatically and we are proud to bring it first to the market," Vasant Menghani, managing director of TOUCHMATE (Quality Computers Group), told exclusively to Gulf News.
He said the 8-inch 1280*768 pixel Touchmate product runs on the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system powered by a 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 dual-core processor with a Launch price tag of Dh1,499 now. According to Jeff Orr, group director, consumer research at ABI Research, a majority of new Many media tablets have been in the sub-$400 segment and this is expected to see significant growth of more than 60 per cent of the market by 2016 while the market for the over $400 segment is expected to shrink.
He said the strong wave of growth in this segment over the next few years is expected to be driven in emerging markets. The trend in coming years is expected to be towards display sizes between seven and nine inches as smaller-sized media tablets provide better portability options for end-users.
Many vendors have demonstrated 3D technology on tablets, but this is the first tablet to hit the market which can be view without special Glasses and it runs on the latest Google 4.0 operating system. The system supports WiFi, HDMI and can be converted into 2D. The company launched its first tablet in October 2011 and expects to launch seven more models next month and a 10.1-inch tablet in May. Menghani said, "The demand for tablets is huge in this region and the present product line-up of Apple and Samsung is very expensive. Our motto is that Everyone should be able to experience the power and benefits of tablets. "
"We bank on innovation for growth. We have sold 5,000 units per month so far and our intention is to sell around 10,000 units per month. Our products are sold in 60 countries and in every major hypermarket in the UAE, and GCC" he said. For the initial launch of the 3D tablets in April, the company has shipped in 1200 units which will be sold locally and the next batch of 3000 units will be distributed in the Gulf. They have also signed a contract with LuLu to sell the tablet in Kochi, India.
TOUCHMATE launched Glasses-free 3D Internet Tablet
Touchmate world’s leading IT Products Range Manufacturer has launched World’s first 3D tablet which can be seen in real 3D motion without any glass.
ImageTouchmate 3D Android Tablet worlds 1st 8 inch capacitive multi-touch screen, which offers 1280×768 pixel resolution Touch-Screen 3D Internet Tab Which Gives Real 3D Effect without Wearing 3D Glasses.
It Runs On Latest Google Android 4.0 Operating System Which Specifically Designed With Easy GUI For Quick Entertainment Experience. It has 1.0 GHz Arm Cortex A9 High Speed Dual Core Processor for Quick Internet Access, fast Browsing, Real Motion Video & Movies Playback. Wi-Fi for Wireless Internet, Bluetooth & Dual Camera (Front & Back) For Recording & Chatting.
TOUCHMATE 3DTab Supports HD Video Playback By Built-In HDMI-Out Port Which Can Be Plugged Directly To High-Definition LCD TV To Convert LCD TV Into Smart Internet TV Which Is Unique Feature. Touchmate glass- free 3D internet Tablet is the first one to hit the Indian market.
TOUCHMATE has launched Glasses-free 3D Internet Tablet