UPDATE: $35 tablet is now launched in India.
Saksham is a low-cost and world’s cheapest laptop which is priced at $35 or Rs. 1100. The device was launched last year by Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal. After crossing all the hurdles it is all set to launch by the end of this month.
According to the reports, in the first phase 10,000 units of Saksham will be made available to the students of IIT Rajasthan this month at a price of Rs. 1100. Over the next four months, 90,000 more units would be made available but at relatively higher price of Rs. 2200 ($49). The reason behind the higher price is that Government has cancelled the old tender and could not afford it at $35. But Government has announced that they will subsidize the cost by 50% and students can avail the tablet at Rs. 1100 only.
Features of Saksham
- 7″ resistive touch screen display
- 32GB hard disk
- 2 GB RAM
- Wi-Fi
- 2 USB ports
- 3.5 audio jack
- Front facing camera for video conferencing
- Multimedia support
- Inbuilt keyboard
India’s low-cost tablet could be an answer to $100 laptops developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I hardly believe that the cost of Saksham would be Rs. 2200. But if the Government manage to provide laptops at this cost, it could be a boon for students.
i doubt the hardware . s/w is no doubt the best , but the performance depends on how it goes with the h/w
Nice info. What about processor, I think the device is suitable for surfing and video conferencing only!
Is this tablet only for IIT students or also will be available in local market for all peoples?
I think it’s a good Device for normal computer stuff… not for high processing works. But hey it is a cheapest laptop of the world. made in India.
yar!(*_*) will it b provided to us or is only 4 institute student
i want to buy this tab one instead of two
Will Sakshat not be available to normal people and just students?
its very nice ………………….u like it
I want to buy dis tab can u tell me from where?
i will sure buy this ,
it is verry good .
i want to buy this ,how can i get this and whwre from i get????? tell me
it is a perfect computer for all student at Rs.1100
when i hear this news i am very surprise to see that a ipad is available specailly for students at a agreed price.i want to purchase it.
how to get this laptop?????????
it is a very good thing for all student’s in such a low cost of just Rs.1100
how to get this laptop????????????????????????????????
To get this laptop we have to consult in computer centre. Or use in laptop help line
from where i m gonna buy this laptop………..please tell me?????????????
When this laptop comes in market?????????
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Is it for us,,,,,???? its realy cheep……. we need this……
Hey guys yeh sirf govt. Schools ke student ke liye available hai..
how can i purchase it?????????????????????????????
iam more interested
what is prospectus of this tablet buy
its nice laptop i like it u like it??
pls tell me dat how can i buy this tablet,,i m really veri exited for this tablet..
try to inform to all students about this scheme
what steps for buying this laptop?
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