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engadget.com - 2/3/2009

India 'unveils' $20 laptop, the Sakshat

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As expected, India's government unveiled the jointly-developed " $10 laptop " today, now priced at $20. Unfortunately dubbed Sakshat, which ironically translates as "before your eyes," the laptop is slated to ship in six months, with specs in line with what we've heard already : 2GB of ...

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onlygizmos.com - 2/4/2009

Sakshat: The $10 Laptop that is not a Laptop

— onlygizmos.com — February 4th, 2009 by Annkur sakshat We reported a few days back on Indian govt plans to... reveal a Rs 500 ($10) laptop . And here is the Sakshat on display. It was speculated that this ultra cheap computer beats the OLPC by far in pricing and features ... (more) Sakshat: The $10 Laptop that is not a Laptop

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informationweek.com - 2/3/2009

India Unveils $20 Laptop -- laptops -

— informationweek.com — India's $20 laptop computer was formally unveiled Tuesday, and while there are questions whether the device can... be made and sold at that price point, officials responsible for the "Sakshat" laptop are promising it will be available for $10 six months ... (more) India Unveils $20 Laptop -- laptops -

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i.gizmodo.com - 2/4/2009

India's $10 Sakshat Laptop "Announcement" Is a Complete Bust [NetBooks]

— i.gizmodo.com — While we thought that we'd see some incredible unveiling of the India's $10 but really $20 but... really $10 laptop, their public announcement today was a complete waste of time and hype. We know nothing new, save for the name. It's called the Sakshat. ... (more) India's $10 Sakshat Laptop "Announcement" Is a Complete ...

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India announces the $10 laptop … for $20
Coolest Gadgets — ... the Sakshat (giggle giggle) is expected to ship in six months. The laptop will also include free e-books of all textbooks used in the Indian School system and the government promises to pay about 25% of any broadband fees to students in college. So, really, all we learned from this epic announcement is pretty much the name of the computer (snicker snicker) and that it’s going to cost twice as much. Good thing they called that big press conference, huh? Hat Tip - The Big E ...