The Tata Nano equivalent of a tablet that surprised everyone with its super cheap price tag of just $35 is now finally here. Named Aakash Low Cost Access Device (LCAD), or just Aakash (and not Sakshat as was previously known), the tablet finally got to see the light of the day after a few controversies earlier in its life cycle had led many to doubt if the tablet will ever … [Read more...] about India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
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$35 Tablet Ready for Launch on Oct 5
In a surprising turn of events, the $35 tablet is now back on track with the formal launch event slated to take place on October 5th. The idea of a full fledged tablet device that costs as low as just $35 had made the tablet headlines world wide, though subsequent hiccups in finding a suitable manufacturing partner had led many to doubt if such a low price tag could indeed be … [Read more...] about $35 Tablet Ready for Launch on Oct 5
Bharat Electronics Ltd. Develops Tablet PC for Poverty Survey
The ultra cheap $35 tablet named Sakshat made a sensation of sorts when it was unveiled last year. Unfortunately, the sensation never got translated into a market launch and the Sakshat is still very much in the limbo. However, and almost unnoticed, another tablet PC arrived in the cheap segment. It has not only attained its final shape, but has also entered service, albeit in … [Read more...] about Bharat Electronics Ltd. Develops Tablet PC for Poverty Survey
$35 Indian tablet in the doldrums
Remember the 'Sakshat' tablet PC from India that was one of the most talked about tablet devices not too long ago? No problem if you don't since the official name of the tablet got drowned by the applause or dismay - depending on which side of the fence you belong to - caused by the ridiculously low price tag of just $35. In fact, the price has been so surprising that it was … [Read more...] about $35 Indian tablet in the doldrums
The $35 tablet ‘Indian’ tablet
Remember the $35 tablet that created ripples across the tech world with its ridiculously low price tag? Well, news has it that it's going to reach markets by the 10th of January next year with the domestic PC maker HCL Infosystems Ltd. doing the honors. Named 'Sakshat,' the tablet has already received government funding to the tune of $6.5 million, though the size of the order … [Read more...] about The $35 tablet ‘Indian’ tablet
Here’s a tablet from India that costs just $35
At this very moment, what is the cheapest tablet device? Before you grapple with a question that you know we will answer, here’s the benchmark: $35. This is the cost of the tablet device produced by a company based in Bangalore, India, and the lowest we've found so far. Of course you can’t expect it to be breaking new grounds with its speed and performance like it does in … [Read more...] about Here’s a tablet from India that costs just $35