Once ruled by Galaxy Tab, Apple iPad and other high-end tablets, Indian market is suddenly buzzing with a host of new budget tablet launches. Manufacturers from Micromax to HCL, all have recently launched budget tablets in the country. So, if you were looking to buy a low-cost tablet, Datawind's Aakash isn't your only choice. We are listing out three low-cost tablets that give a decent performance and are available in the market right now.

HCL Me U1









HCL's latest entry to the tablet market, Me Tab U1 is an Android 4.0 tablet with features like 1GHz processor and 7-inch capacitive display. During our hands-on with the tablet, it seemed snappy and surprisingly nice for an Rs 7,999 product. You can even get the 3G data connectivity on the go with a USB dongle on HCL Me Tab U1.
On the downside, it does not come with access to Google Playstore, but has SlideMe appstore on-board. Company is also offering two student oriented variants of the tablet in the form of MyEdu Tabs that come with pre-loaded educational content.