Indian government shows of a prototype computer, which is an iPad like tablet at amazing cheap price of just 35$ or 23£. Production of these touch screen tablets will start in 2011. It supports features like word processing, web browsing and videoconferencing. The tablet doesn’t have a hard disk, but instead uses a 2 GB memory card, much like a mobile phone. Underlying OS will either be Linux or Android, and it will be able to connect to the internet over WiFi, open PDFs, and even play YouTube videos. Along with battery it will sport solar power charging feature.
According to human resource development minister Kapil Sibal initially the price will be $35 but he hopes to get the cost down to $10 eventually. Check out the video below.
Mamta Varma, a ministry spokeswoman, said said several global manufacturers, including at least one from Taiwan, have shown interest in making the low-cost device, but no manufacturing or distribution deals have been finalized. She declined to name any of the companies.
India plans to subsidize the cost of the tablet for its students, bringing the purchase price down to around $20.
via Telegraph.co.uk
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