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India to Unveil $10 Laptop

Low-cost computer is part of plan to update nation's colleges

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2009 2:06 PM CST

(Newser) – India’s government will launch an ultra-cheap laptop computer tomorrow as part of a new initiative to update the nation’s educational system, the Guardian reports. The Sakshat will sell for $10 (500 rupees), a price India hopes will be accessible for most students. The... Read full story »

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