Brand New Tablet PC for just $35 !
By RJ Ind
@rajiv22 (167)
Chengalpattu, India
November 24, 2010 10:26am CST
Yes its true.. Indian Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Kapil Sibal announces low cost tablet PC. At $35 (around Rs 1500) the tablet is a lot cheaper than the iPad !!
And this tablet PC is expected to hit markets by 2011. This $35 price might even drop to $20 if in the future if companies invest in further development in quality and lower cost features.
Its specifications would be- A single unit system with a touch screen and a built in keyboard, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports USB port, 2 Watt power system and also a solar power feature so that the tablet can work in remote village where there is power shortage.
When it releases, i am planning to buy 2 to 3 of them and give it my each family members. Will u buy this one?
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5 responses
@slimshadydoc1 (73)
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26 Nov 10
kapil sibal is one of the best hrd ministers we had in years.most of the steps he took were gen x friendly.now a tab for 1500rs? how is it possible. can every one buy it or is it to only the ones below poverty line?
@rajiv22 (167)
• Chengalpattu, India
26 Nov 10
May be u r rit. Its firstly aimed for poor people and children (like $100 laptop project in china) and it would mostly be distributed to people under poverty line (Like, in our state, people UPL are distributed even free tv, jobs and even food for children by the govt.). But after some months probably it will come to everybody's hands with few advancements and with a new price tag, may he high or even low. But for sure wont cost more than $70.
@Hliasvl (142)
• Slovak Republic
25 Nov 10
I confirm your information.
Your minister was talk about this, half year ago, in a visit of him in Europe.
The problem for us in Europe and other continents is that, as he tells, this tablet Pc will shell only in India for Indian peoples at least the first 2 years because the demand will be very high inside country.
But at least India shows the road for cheap PC's for every one!!
And YES of course I will by one (in that price) for every member in my family !!
@samafayla33 (1856)
• United States
25 Nov 10
i promised myself when thee small pcs came out that i would buy one. I hope it's better than a cherrypal and backed by olpc. I truly believe that the shakscrit will make it into every remote village for younger people, and i would totally support the project as long as my money went into the project. o i would buy two or three
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
25 Nov 10
Oh man, I would certainly purchase one if it was available here! I originally wanted a tablet but went with something cheaper. I have always regretted it. A tablet would be very useful for the things I do.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Nov 10
Hi rajiv,
What a deal! I've been on the lookout for one but their price makes them so elusive for me now. I hope it reach here in our hole in no time. With the present state of affairs, it may take quite sometime before our little town catches up with that latest technology. Remote village huh? Try our place for one, I am interested how fast that USD35 Tablet PC lands here.
