The Windows CE 6.0-based version of the Phi is said to have an 800MHz "TCC" processor. We take this to be the Telechips TCC8901 (with an ARM1176JZF-S core), which has previously featured in similar tablets such as the PandaWill X10 and the Airis iTab7.

The Windows version of Infibeam.com's Phi

According to Infibeam.com, the Windows Phi (above) includes 256MB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage, plus a microSD expansion slot that accepts up to 32GB of memory. Other hardware features are said to include two USB 2.0 ports, Wi-Fi, an HDMI interface, and stereo speakers.

Infibeam.com says the Windows Phi supports high-definition video "including education and Bollywood digital content," plus Flash-based games. Built-in Microsoft Office software permits reading Word, Excel, and .PDF files as well as presenting PowerPoint slides, the company adds.

Looking at the Windows Phi's user interface, as depicted earlier in this story, we're struck by the strong resemblance to the PandaWill X10 (right), which is also sold as the Kinstone KS-UMD-070NA. The Adobe Flash-based UI featured on that tablet looks modern but reportedly restricts the number of third-party Windows CE applications that may be installed.

It's possible that the Windows Phi is, in fact, the same device as the PandaWill X10. Most specs match up, but Infibeam.com lists different dimensions. Meanwhile, the Phi's battery is said to last five hours during music playback, whereas the PandaWill's was said to provide up to seven hours of operation.

Features and specifications cited by Infibeam.com for the Windows Phi include:

• Processor -- 800MHz "TCC" CPU (likely the Telechips TCC8901)
• Memory -- 256MB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage
• Expansion -- microSD slot
• Display -- 7-inch touchscreen with 800 x 600 resolution
• Networking -- Wi-Fi (versions not stated)
• Other I/O:
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI
  • Headphone jack
• Battery -- up to five hours of operation
• Dimensions -- 7.28 x 4.96 x 0.62 inches (185 x 126 x 16mm)
• Weight -- 13.96 ounces (396g)

An Android-based alternative

For those who prefer Google's Linux-based Android operating system, Infibeam.com offers a version of the Phi that's said to run Android 2.1. The device includes Android Market software, allowing users to download additional applications, the company adds.

The Android version of Infibeam.com's Phi

The Android Phi is said to include an ARM9 processor clocked at 600MHz. Infibeam.com says the Android Phi can play high-definition video, like its Windows cousin, although if there's no additional multimedia processor assistance, 720p is the best it could handle. Tellingly, there's no HDMI port listed for this version.

Again, the device has 256MB of memory, 8GB of flash storage, and a microSD slot that accepts up to 32GB of RAM, according to the company.

According to Infibeam.com, the Android Phi once again has up to five hours of battery life. It includes two USB 2.0 ports and Wi-Fi, the company adds.

Features and specifications cited by Infibeam.com for the Android Phi include:

• Processor -- 600MHz ARM9 CPU
  
• Memory -- 256MB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage
• Expansion -- microSD slot
• Display -- 7-inch touchscreen with 800 x 600 resolution
• Networking -- Wi-Fi (versions not stated)
• Other I/O:
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • Headphone jack
• Battery -- up to five hours of operation
• Dimensions -- 7.5 x 4.66 x 0.58 inches (190.5 x 118.5 x 14.8mm)
• Weight -- 11.71 ounces (332g)

According to Infibeam.com, both versions of the Phi will be available at the end of this month. The devices will only be shipped to India, the company adds.

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