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
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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
Rumor: $35 Sakshat Tablet Ready for End of June Release
Hi, remember the $35 tablet named Sakshat that had made it to tech headlines for its ridiculously low price tag? Its absurdly low price tag led many to dismiss the tablet, and few thought it would make it through production. It's true that the going has not been smooth for the tablet as HCL, the domestic IT and technology giant that was initially contracted to manufacture the … [Read more...] about Rumor: $35 Sakshat Tablet Ready for End of June Release
$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