India claims have developed an inexpensive laptop only for US$ 35 that uses touch screen technology.
According to Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal of India, the laptop will be launched this weekend. The plan of this laptop will be aimed at students in India, as quoted by Reuters, 07/23/2010.
"We have reached an era of development at this time, all the components ranging from motherboards, chips, processors and other connectivity is only worth USD35 including memory and everything," said Sibal.
He said the gadgets also use the touch screen is equipped with internet browser, PDF reader and also facilities for video conferencing.
Sibal said, the laptop is running on the Linux operating system. Later in 2011, the price of the gadget is expected to drop to approximately USD20 and USD10.
This gadget was developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science.
