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India's $35 tablet dream finds takers in the U.S

Even as several enthusiasts in the country continue to queue up in a bid to realize India's maiden dream of low-cost ...

April 03, 2012 / 10:35 IST

Even as several enthusiasts in the country continue to queue up in a bid to realize India's maiden dream of low-cost computing, reports have it that India's $35 tablet has the interests of a Philadelphian company peaked. The Financial Express now reports that a Philadelphia-based company, Wilco Electronics is currently in talks with the Union Human Resource Development Ministry, even as the latter is knee-deep in work on prepping up the upgraded version of the tablet that is due to be launched, soon. Reports state that quite impressed with the low-cost computing model in the country, Wilco Electronics now want to take the Aakash tablet to aid the school students and disadvantaged sections back home. Daniel's company, Wilco Electronics is essentially a primary cable and Internet Provider for Philadelphia Housing Authority projects, with their work aimed at low-income Philadelphians.Click here for full story

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first published: Apr 3, 2012 10:25 am

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