What are the large scale deployment options such as Schools ? At a the
current price point (Rs 17K) is it a viable option for private schools or
hospitals. Can it be deployed in large government organizations such as PIA
etc replacing desktop phones and PC's.
Imran
On 2/28/12 2:58 AM, "Asif Masood" <amasood@mcs.edu.pk> wrote:
> I came accross below feedback on PAC PAD at some other email group.
> The reviewer is an Electrical Engineer from PNEC and MBA from LUMS.
>
>
> Its not the perfect product, but for the price range that it is
> coming, i'm pretty sure that even the best of the techie companies
> wont be able to compete when it comes to value for money. the
> shortcomings are kinda obvious, the camera resolution leaves something
> to be desired and dont expect it to match up to an ipad when it comes
> to repsonsiveness. it has one front camera, which is rpetty low
> resolution but i guess its real test will be with video chatting that
> i havent had a chance to experience so far. the website says that
> battery life is about 5 hrs of video time but low battery life can be
> expected from a screen this big. however, there are some really bright
> spots here as well. the screen resolution, though not the best, is
> pretty ok. its a little bulky but considering its screen and
> brightness, its nothing that prevents anyone from using it. the apps
> as always are what will make or break this thing and with its
> gingerbread android version, there really is no lack of apps.
>
>
> i have so far used it exclusively as a movie viewer, internet browser
> and a book reader. for all those purposes of mine i've found it very
> suitable and have not felt as if anything was lacking. when it came to
> fruit ninja and other games, the speed of the processor occasionally
> slowed down the gaming experience. but for Rs. 17,000 i'm very happy
> with it and for a person like me whose evenings are spent almost
> exclusively browsing the web, doing email or watching movies etc, i'm
> very satisfied. i never could read books on my desire, but with this
> i've found ePUB books and reading a genuinely fun pass time all over
> again.
>
>
> all in all, with the amazing value for money this gives, i would
> recommend it a buy and am pretty sure it'll beat anything that the
> samsungs of the world will throw at it in this price range.
>
>
> comes with a one year warranty and am not sure but have been told that
> a chinese company partnered up with PAC and came up with this and so
> far the technology doesnt seem to be lacking.
>
>
> On 2/27/12, Siddiq Akbar <siddiq@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I totally agree.
>> Its good they are developing something.
>> They can use/apply same experience into developing defense applications
>> over the time.
>>
>> So whats wrong?
>> Regards,
>> Siddiq
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 4:53 AM, Shiraz Bashir
>> <shirazbashir@gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> **
>>>
>>>
>>> Why we would have any issues with PAF Kamra getting into this venture ?
>>>
>>> Pakistan needs jobs and there is no better way to push for a complete New
>>> Product Development (NPD) setup in Pakistan. This sets the stage for
>>> future
>>> innovations and self reliance. After all, PAF is not running full
>>> capacity to churn out bunch of fighters and allied systems ?
>>>
>>> "The military is powerful, its businesses are rarely subject to civilian
>>> scrutiny, and it has staged three coups since Pakistan became a state in
>>> 1947. Many Pakistanis find its economic activities corrupting and say it
>>> should focus on entirely on defense.
>>> ³I just can¹t figure it out,¹¹ said Jehan Ara, head of Pakistan¹s Software
>>> Houses Association, said of the PACPAD. ³Even if they could sell a billion
>>> units, I can¹t see the point. The air force is supposed to be protecting
>>> the air space and borders of the country."
>>>
>>>
>>> http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-19/business/31077705_1_ayesha-siddiqa-air
>>> -force-pakistan-aeronautical-complex
>>>
>>> -Shiraz
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Ahmad Iqbal
>>> <ahmad.ali.iqbal@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> Just came across and would like to share this new:ï¿1Ž2
>>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/20/pakistan_pacpad1/. Also is there
>>>> anyone who has any portal from where I can purchase online?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dr. Ahmad Ali Iqbal
>>>> Ph.D. (EE), University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia
>>>> Security Specialist & Developer, ICT Security, North Sydney, Australia
>>>> Security Consultant, Mi-Token Inc., USA
>>>> Visiting Research Fellow, National ICT Australia (NICTA)
>>>> Phone:ï¿1Ž2+61 431 716 564,ï¿1Ž2+61 2 8064 4482
>>>> http://ee.unsw.edu.au/~z3197878
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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