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Tirupati: Crushing all expectations, the presumed head-on-head competitor to MIT's $100 laptop, the 
500 ($10) laptop was unveiled to be a laughing stock. The 'prototype' of the device with two GB RAM inaugurated at Tirupati was declared to be a mere computing device and not a laptop.
"How can just a computing device bridge the digital divide and make access to computer literacy affordable to the masses? Where will poor students get computers to jack this gizmo with? Will Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) provide computers and internet connectivity in rural and remote areas? There is no clarity among the officials themselves," a Professor from Sri Venkateswara University told The Times of India. Designed by students of Vellore Institute of Technology, scientists in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IIT-Madras, UGC and MHRD, the computing device was nowhere near to MIT's $100 laptop. It was a device that comprised of a hard disk with e-books, e-journals and relevant educative material through the 'Sakshat' portal.
The so called laptop even appeared to be smaller than the normal laptop with 10-inch length and five-inch width, making many heads to rethink on the definition of a laptop. There was also a buzz that it's a 'Nano-top'. Earlier, officials said the price was working out to be $20 but with mass production it was bound to come down to $10 (Rs 500) and thus become affordable for every student in India.
500 ($10) laptop was unveiled to be a laughing stock. The 'prototype' of the device with two GB RAM inaugurated at Tirupati was declared to be a mere computing device and not a laptop."How can just a computing device bridge the digital divide and make access to computer literacy affordable to the masses? Where will poor students get computers to jack this gizmo with? Will Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) provide computers and internet connectivity in rural and remote areas? There is no clarity among the officials themselves," a Professor from Sri Venkateswara University told The Times of India. Designed by students of Vellore Institute of Technology, scientists in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IIT-Madras, UGC and MHRD, the computing device was nowhere near to MIT's $100 laptop. It was a device that comprised of a hard disk with e-books, e-journals and relevant educative material through the 'Sakshat' portal.
The so called laptop even appeared to be smaller than the normal laptop with 10-inch length and five-inch width, making many heads to rethink on the definition of a laptop. There was also a buzz that it's a 'Nano-top'. Earlier, officials said the price was working out to be $20 but with mass production it was bound to come down to $10 (Rs 500) and thus become affordable for every student in India.
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Reader's comments (101)
1: From where can I get it?
Posted by: Umesh - 26 Aug, 2009
2: i wanted leptop it please help me any boy ...
Posted by: Mubaaraak - 20 Aug, 2009
3: I WANT TO PURCHASE TWO LAPTOPS.CAN YOU SUPPLY
Posted by: srikanth gande - 28 Apr, 2009
4: SIR,
IT IS FINE. I WANT TO PURCHASE TWO LAPTOPS.CAN YOU SUPPLY ATONCE?
IT IS FINE. I WANT TO PURCHASE TWO LAPTOPS.CAN YOU SUPPLY ATONCE?
Posted by: D.G.BALARAM M.A,M.COM - 24 Apr, 2009
5: how can i buy this laptop.
Posted by: r.gangadhar gupta - 18 Apr, 2009
6: first of all i would congratulate to make a
dream come true.and iwould like to know
whether it works just like a normal computer
or not.if it works just like a computer then
iam ready to the laptop right now.awaiting
your valuable reply
Posted by: r.gangadhar gupta - 18 Apr, 2009
7: hi kaushal here how to buy this laptop
Posted by: kaushal - 10 Mar, 2009
8: from where nd when can i get this laptop?
Posted by: bikash sharma - 07 Mar, 2009
9: yes i know that this is true but from where i
can buy this laptop .this is the problem .
can anybody solve this problem of me . i want
to bus this laptop.
Posted by: harshit - 05 Mar, 2009
10:kaushit, bikass and harshit,
The above article mentions that its a joke and even then you still want to buy it. The politicians are really lucky in this country because it is full of people like you guys
The above article mentions that its a joke and even then you still want to buy it. The politicians are really lucky in this country because it is full of people like you guys
wake up replied to: harshit
post - 06 Apr, 2009
post - 06 Apr, 2009
11: the above article mentions it as a joke by
comparing it with capabilities of $100
laptop. though the prejudiced reporter wrote
it off, the success is evident by the
interest shown by people in it even with such
a negetive review.
I congratulate the team and hope the momentum brought up by this act will continue and next versions of this laptop will soon surpass expectations of this biased reporter also by providsing the more capabilities in less than $10. moreover we should remember that '$10' is notional, it is all about affordable capability for the masses not a competition.
I congratulate the team and hope the momentum brought up by this act will continue and next versions of this laptop will soon surpass expectations of this biased reporter also by providsing the more capabilities in less than $10. moreover we should remember that '$10' is notional, it is all about affordable capability for the masses not a competition.
vikrant replied to: wake up
post - 12 Jun, 2010
post - 12 Jun, 2010
12: hi vijay chauhan here its really a great news
and i like to buy this laptop. so can
send me the configuration and cost to my mail id so that i can get it
and also from where apply to get it.
send me the configuration and cost to my mail id so that i can get it
and also from where apply to get it.
Posted by: vijay chuahn - 04 Mar, 2009
13: hi..i'm venu..how is it possible..
Posted by: venuselvi - 27 Feb, 2009
14: Hi this is venkat. its really a great news
and i like to buy this laptop. so can send
me the configuration and cost to my mail id
so that i can get it
Posted by: venkat - 24 Feb, 2009
15: Hi this is really a great news..... i need
this lap... So can i know the details......
plz mail me.....
Posted by: Venky - 19 Feb, 2009
16: Hi this Dev from bangalore and this really a
good news for me and i like to buy this so
can i know the details of this and when it
will come to bangalore........ plz mail me
Posted by: Dev - 19 Feb, 2009
17: Hi, i want this computer, Would you please
tell me where to purchase it, please mail me.
Posted by: Ubair Usmani - 18 Feb, 2009
18: I very very need this laptop ,and in the worl
the Janan has Best of the Techenology ,
please send me a laptop on my e-mail
Posted by: Mohd afsar khan - 14 Feb, 2009
19: when it will be available in nepali market.
Posted by: pratap - 14 Feb, 2009
20: when it will be available in market. Plz send
the details.
Posted by: james - 13 Feb, 2009
21: it is a very gud step in indian market..as
mobile phone now laptop will also capture the
market.. every one can purchase laptop now
although i and my brother had our personal
one's thn also i would like to buy one of
this.. please reply soon
Posted by: Anurag - 13 Feb, 2009
22: Dear Sir,
How To Purchase Rs.500 Laptop Pls Provide Me The Details..........
Best Regards,
Jignesh
How To Purchase Rs.500 Laptop Pls Provide Me The Details..........
Best Regards,
Jignesh
Posted by: Jignesh - 12 Feb, 2009
23: I would first like to congratulate the
students who has done this miracle.I would
like to get for my sis,wife $ niece.Pls let
me know how and from where to
purchase at Delhi.
purchase at Delhi.
Posted by: Arshad Mirza - 12 Feb, 2009
24: i am puzzled, shud i buy dell of 45,000 or
try tis one?
help me out.
help me out.
Posted by: NITIN - 11 Feb, 2009
25: Hi, it's really good news. i want to buy 3
peace's. 1 for my self, 1 for my brother and
1 for my brother-in-law. so plz let me know
what is the procedure? and from where to
purchase at New Delhi.
Posted by: Surya - 11 Feb, 2009
26: I would first like to congratulate the
students who has done this miracle.I would
like to get for my sis,wife $ niece.Pls let
me know how and from where to purchase at
Gurgaon.
Posted by: Vijyendra - 10 Feb, 2009
27: it is a very gud step in indian market..as
mobile phone now laptop will also capture the
market..every one can purchase laptop now
although i and my brother had our personal one's thn also i would like to buy one of this..
although i and my brother had our personal one's thn also i would like to buy one of this..
Posted by: bijaya thakur - 10 Feb, 2009
28: it's a gud step for indians.............gud
work......really worth praise......i'll buy
that.
Posted by: ravi punia - 10 Feb, 2009
29: it is too good for the future socity
book for me pls
book for me pls
Posted by: narendranath.namburi - 09 Feb, 2009
30: Hi ! Please let me know how to get this
laptop at Rs 500.I am intrested to bye two
laptops one for me and other for my wife.
Posted by: Suman - 09 Feb, 2009
31: Hi,
I would like to purchase one for me. Please provide me the details.
Thanking you,
Ravindra Babu S.V.
2nd Floor, Shivalik Plaza
Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad 500 034
Mobile: 98494 22484
I would like to purchase one for me. Please provide me the details.
Thanking you,
Ravindra Babu S.V.
2nd Floor, Shivalik Plaza
Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad 500 034
Mobile: 98494 22484
Posted by: Ravindra Babu S.V. - 08 Feb, 2009
32: i would really like to purchase thuis laptop
please provide me the detailed information on ma phone no.09790920791,9840859027
please provide me the detailed information on ma phone no.09790920791,9840859027
Posted by: settu - 08 Feb, 2009
33: We Congratulate the Vellore Institute of
Technology team ,behind this strong move.
Binu Yohannan,09995100112
Binu Yohannan,09995100112
Posted by: Binu Yohannan - 08 Feb, 2009
34: Hi, If this is true - I would like to get for
my brother and sister... let me know where
can i find and how to pay & what are the
rules... Nice to here this offer - world's
best offer which one can not imagine - A
multimedia in a hand
Posted by: B K Mahesh - 07 Feb, 2009
35: Hello Sir It's very nice to produce laptop in
low price if u do this then india will be
No.1 in the world please give me the details
how to purchase
Posted by: Raghu - 07 Feb, 2009
36: Well when Mr. Ratan Tata presented his
thought of making a car worth rs. 100,000
everyone laughed at him. But he did what he
said.
In the same way, this $10 laptop is a great thought and should be supported by everyone.
I really appreciate the approach of Vellore Institute of Technology for their approach.
In the same way, this $10 laptop is a great thought and should be supported by everyone.
I really appreciate the approach of Vellore Institute of Technology for their approach.
Posted by: Amit Dhiman - 07 Feb, 2009
37: first of all i think they have forgotten a
0..i would hav believed atleast if it was
5000 bucks..gosh ppl how can u get a laptop 4
500 rs..and there are already 1000s who hav
believed it and want to know when it comes to
the market:-o..
Posted by: !n$!p!d - 07 Feb, 2009
38: Hi, Iam a bussiness man i will take 1000
Laptops for my field staff kindly let me
know.
Posted by: Ashish K. - 07 Feb, 2009
39: I appreciate the team who dared to do such
miracle. Even if one can not compare it with
Laptops, it will serve the purpose of most of
the peoples especially students. It can
provide an easy access to e books, internet
etc which are the real demand for general
student( except It peoples & engineers).
Before laghing one should think about the
utility of the same. What one can purchase in
500 rupees ( not more than a pen drive of 2
GB). Then why anybodt is worrying about its
configuration......... i dont know. Again i
would like to thank those people who are
involved in this miracle.
Posted by: Pravin jha - 06 Feb, 2009
40: kindly send the configuration details of the
laptop for Rs.500/-
Posted by: SINDHUSHA KOTTI - 06 Feb, 2009
41: Iam interested in buying a laptop for
myself.Please arrange to avail the same.
Address-N-264-C,FIRST FLOOR,MAY FIELD GARDEN,SECTOR-51,GURGAON,HARYANA,INDIA,097172 91388.
Address-N-264-C,FIRST FLOOR,MAY FIELD GARDEN,SECTOR-51,GURGAON,HARYANA,INDIA,097172 91388.
Posted by: sandeep upadhyay - 06 Feb, 2009
42: pls give detail about the laptop anyone who
knows. Sachin A Nikam, A/2, Nand vihar,
Nandniketan Essar township , Hazira
surat-394270
Posted by: SACHIN A NIKAM - 06 Feb, 2009
43: hi I want to purchase two laptop one for my
child and another for my niece.my ph no is
00971502766034
Posted by: azad - 06 Feb, 2009
44: i would really like to purchase thuis laptop
please provide me the detailed information on ma phone no.
please call me on 09819880040 or 9321881899
m waiting for ur response
thank you
please provide me the detailed information on ma phone no.
please call me on 09819880040 or 9321881899
m waiting for ur response
thank you
Posted by: zaid lari - 06 Feb, 2009
45: I want to have this lap top(2 nos). Pls call
me when it reaches to market. my number is
9916381399.
Posted by: Harish Kumar - 06 Feb, 2009
46: I will see this laptop when it will come in
the market then i decide this laptop is
suitable for my son.
Posted by: Kunal - 06 Feb, 2009
47: Hello Bala Here
I want to purchase the Above mention Laptop for My Brother WHEN IT WILL COME IN THE MARKET ? i want this plz. contact me 9842953737 Kindly guide me to purchase it.
Thanking you
I want to purchase the Above mention Laptop for My Brother WHEN IT WILL COME IN THE MARKET ? i want this plz. contact me 9842953737 Kindly guide me to purchase it.
Thanking you
Posted by: T.Bala - 06 Feb, 2009
48: Hello Avinash Here
I want to purchase the Above mention Laptop for My Daughter which will learn in Nursery. Kindly guide me to purchase it.
Thanking you
I want to purchase the Above mention Laptop for My Daughter which will learn in Nursery. Kindly guide me to purchase it.
Thanking you
Posted by: Avinash Mali - 06 Feb, 2009
49: it mat lead to innovation
but
we normally rush to conclusions fast
So better Stay Calm next time
till u can give world smthn worthwhile
but
we normally rush to conclusions fast
So better Stay Calm next time
till u can give world smthn worthwhile
Posted by: Vahee - 06 Feb, 2009
50: WHEN IT WILL COME IN THE MARKET ? i want this
plz. contact me 9966900901
Posted by: murali - 05 Feb, 2009
51: The whole premise is fallacious. The basic
pricing seems to me a marketing hype. $10 is
not realistic by any standard (given all
economies of scale) for any device to be at a
comparable level to the current laptop. And
why is only Rs 500 an affordable number? I
believe for a real useful device parents can
afford anywhere around Rs 5000 i.e the MIT
laptop.
Posted by: Guns - 05 Feb, 2009
52: It is innovation of technology.
Pls book for me.
I want to keep this in my collection.
Pls book for me.
I want to keep this in my collection.
Posted by: V S Rawat - 05 Feb, 2009
53: If any body found another blog then make it
share with all b'coz the details of it like
HDD, Screensize, etc are not still
specified.
So it is difficult to say that it will work as another company laptop.
So it is difficult to say that it will work as another company laptop.
Posted by: VISHAL RANA - 05 Feb, 2009
54: WHEN IT WILL COME IN THE MARKET ?
Posted by: BASUDEB DAS - 05 Feb, 2009
55: Most of the people responding to this
information seem to be from IT itself. They
are so smart they cannot afford to witness
poor school children also get an opportunity
to have a hand on such devices. may be they
did not get this opportunity. well take it in
right spirit and hats off to people behind
this.
Posted by: Sukhjit - 05 Feb, 2009
56: The people/institution may get more
money/benefits from government. After getting
all the money/benefits, they will close this
project. Tata also told earlier 1 lacs car
going to coming soon. But the reality is not
like that. Government should not give single
money till they make it successful. When
Dayanithi maran was minister, he went to
every state and gave local language office
program cd's to public and got publicity.
Also c-dac get lot of fund for that project.
But the reality is they just used openoffice
only and they changed the labels only in
local language.
Posted by: Balasubramanian Rengasamy - 05 Feb, 2009
57: Some Indian developers seem to underestimate
their accomplishments. A $10 computing device
is a great accomplishment in itself. You
cannot get a good calculator for $10 or even
$50 on the market. Indian schools can
certainly use a 2 GB RAM device. Be truthful
about the device and take credit for it. On
the PR side, promise less and deliver more.
Take pride where it is due. Reporters should
understand the measure of the accomplishment
and write objective stories.
Posted by: Som Karamchetty, PHD - 05 Feb, 2009
58: frm whr i can get this type of laptops
Posted by: vijay singh - 05 Feb, 2009
59: CHENNAI-One should praise such an effort like
this-Whoever is doing this.It will greatly
benefit persons who cannot afford a
Computer.I have a PC,but I too want to buy
one such Laptop.
Posted by: Mohamed Naveedh - 05 Feb, 2009
60: That was Really a Great Effort by the
Techies. Hat-Off for the work.
Posted by: Hemanth - 05 Feb, 2009
61: Try not make too much fun of people who are
trying. This will help your own concience
when the 10$ Laptop really succeeds. Nothing
ever succeeded the first time around. Its a
miracle that this is in a shape to be
presented in the first place, if you know the
bureaucracy that is India.
I dont know if this trial will make it, but i know that ill always support everyone who tries.
I dont know if this trial will make it, but i know that ill always support everyone who tries.
Posted by: Anand - 05 Feb, 2009
62: Geezus. Back to the 7-11s, dunkin-donuts,
and taxicabs you flea infested, camel
jockeys. $10 laptop - right.
Posted by: Dot Head - 05 Feb, 2009
63: Many surprises many questions have been
raised ,even the important news of future
interest has been criticised in so off/casual
way without confirmations of any kind.This is
shocking indeed.Hope we progress in scintific
field bykeeping our consciousness
alive.Sure,toy top will prove to be more than
a lap top for millions of indians/youngs.May
the news prove worth true.
Posted by: Rajendra tiwari - 05 Feb, 2009
64: IT HAS NO SCREEN ! What kind of laptop is
that ? IT's just a HUGE USB key!
Posted by: Dr.A - 05 Feb, 2009
65: Really agree with your thoughts Rakesh.
Posted by: Swati - 05 Feb, 2009
66: It is very easy to criticize such an effort,
which must have taken long and hard effort to
design and build this limited function
laptop. For rural India, where 70 percent of
us still lives, it can be of a big advantage
if it can provide with educational material
and help with studies. The cost of books
alone easily will exceed this. Any such
effort in this direction should be commended,
not criticized.
I think this is big step forward, even it is a half of step. Go Guys.
I think this is big step forward, even it is a half of step. Go Guys.
Posted by: Rakesh - 05 Feb, 2009
67: I am shocked, if it is really true! hats OFF
to the heads who are behind the
adventure.....
"I LOVE MY INDIA"
"INDIANS CAN DO ANYTHING"
BUT, when cani get it in the market...and where can i buy it,,
please let me know
"I LOVE MY INDIA"
"INDIANS CAN DO ANYTHING"
BUT, when cani get it in the market...and where can i buy it,,
please let me know
Posted by: bedampeta anand - 05 Feb, 2009
68: i think the writer wants to distract with his
headlines, it is quite negative.
how many experiments did it take to invent the lightbulb ?
This writer is definitely not a true Indian, he/she should be removed from the Silicon India team, for which i have high respect.
how many experiments did it take to invent the lightbulb ?
This writer is definitely not a true Indian, he/she should be removed from the Silicon India team, for which i have high respect.
Posted by: Rajat - 05 Feb, 2009
69: before commenting on the product , I would
request everyone to verify the capability ,
don't compare it will a laptop or current
generation, it is created with some purpose ,
not for you and me. I understand some says it
is a lap toy but I am sure this will create
an awareness and it will make the people
closure to the technology , this is not
Korean or Japanese , this is indigenous ,
purely Indian.Those who are comparing , they
are the laughing stock.I appreciate the
effort of all the people who contributed for
this.
Posted by: sudhanshu - 05 Feb, 2009
70: Man... I really had a dream that the first
person in the queue to buy this so called
"laptop" was none other than the IT giant
Bill Gates. Truly amazing. Gud on u guy! Keep
up the gud, crazy and funny work.
Posted by: Deepti - 05 Feb, 2009
71: The writer here is the laughing stock - a
moron. Any good college teacher will realize
that this device is exactly what students
need, not a gadget to watch movies or porn in
class, which may be appropriate in the dumps
where they train journalists, politicians and
donkeys. I commend the student team. The
Professor from Sri Venkateswara Univesity
must be a Journalism professor as well.
Posted by: markadam - 05 Feb, 2009
72: Rather than laughing at it, we can praise our
own Indian brains. I guess considering our
conditions, I guess this cheap laptop has
achieved something and provided some benefits
to poorest of poor.
Posted by: Krishna - 05 Feb, 2009
73: Try Toys R Us.. sorry no no.. your corner toy
shop. Toys R Us do not market cheap toys
Posted by: Sisira - 05 Feb, 2009
74: Bullshit.
Any prototype? What are the features?
I think I saw a picture some where looks like a cpu () for $10. So u end up paying more for display, kbd etc?
An old joke
How to identify a Tiger? Get a cat. Beat the hell out of it until it agrees "I'm Tiger".
Any prototype? What are the features?
I think I saw a picture some where looks like a cpu () for $10. So u end up paying more for display, kbd etc?
An old joke
How to identify a Tiger? Get a cat. Beat the hell out of it until it agrees "I'm Tiger".
Posted by: Priyanka - 05 Feb, 2009
75: Laptop or Laptoy?
Posted by: Ramanathan - 05 Feb, 2009
76: I am surprised that most users didnt even
read the article and they want to buy this
crap already.
When a Korean-Chinese made cheap-cell phone without IMEI costs 5000 how can a laptop cost 500?
The so called elite institutions should think before they attempt to on public. They think they are the geniuses and others know nothing. pathetic.
When a Korean-Chinese made cheap-cell phone without IMEI costs 5000 how can a laptop cost 500?
The so called elite institutions should think before they attempt to on public. They think they are the geniuses and others know nothing. pathetic.
Posted by: Sarma - 05 Feb, 2009
77: If this is really true, When & where can
i get it?
Posted by: Noel - 05 Feb, 2009
78: FROM WHERE SHOULD I BUY THIS LT?
Posted by: GAURAV - 05 Feb, 2009
79: IS THIS IS TRUE? IF YES THEN WHEN IT WILL BE
AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET.
Posted by: B DAS. KOLKATA - 05 Feb, 2009
80: how can i buy this laptop i want to buy it as
soon as possible
Posted by: mohit - 05 Feb, 2009
82: How could I buy this laptop?
Posted by: hemant - 05 Feb, 2009
83: IT WOULD NOT BE SURPRISing IF THESE VERY
APPOINTED AND ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES - ARE
ALLOWED LEGALLY TO SWALLOW FROM US TAX
PAYERS,( MORE THAN 100 SATYAMS), AND KEEP
TAXING MORE & MORE TO COVER UP FOR THEIR
INEFFECIENCIES
Posted by: SHANKAR - 05 Feb, 2009
84: i saw this in a toy shop...ha ha its called
flop top
Posted by: kapil - 05 Feb, 2009
85: Really, Then it will be useful to all the
students who cannot afford to buy it.
Promoting the device to all the rural sectors
to gained knowledge, to those who not even
know the meaning of computer.
Posted by: Raju Balodiya - 05 Feb, 2009
86: Laughing stock indeed
Posted by: Oommen Thomas - 05 Feb, 2009
87: In earlier news by media, it was clearly
mentioned that
yt has Wi-Fi and fixed Ethernet capability. Where is the mention of same in today's news.....
yt has Wi-Fi and fixed Ethernet capability. Where is the mention of same in today's news.....
Posted by: indian1 - 05 Feb, 2009
88: I hope the so claimed "Designers,
Experts,Proffessors etc" of your education
& research institute will atleast go and
learn some basics after reading this above
report. Please do not throw the tax payer
money into the drain and make fool of masses.
This is the future of our youngsaters.
Posted by: c.r.nanda - 04 Feb, 2009
89: This is just what one would expect from moron
who "run" this country most of who are all
ignorant and stupid. Of course the
"professors" have no such excuse but this
being India we know that most of then are
also joker with and ability to pass
mind-numbing exams and suck up to authority
Posted by: MpP - 04 Feb, 2009
90: The definition of a laptop is different than
what they are proposing with this $10
device.A mere box is not a computer or a lap
top it has a functionality and computing and
digital connection.How can you connect with
the digital world and what is the use of the
preloaded content.utter useless.They should
realize only useing a word "Cheap" alone will
not serve the purpose.Its high time they
realize this....
Posted by: kumar - 04 Feb, 2009
91: There is no credible info neither was any
grilling done on the pricing.
A small cell costs 10 bucks, laptop needs rechargeable battery and LCD screen..all this summing up in 500 in unrelaisitic..
This is all just a hype ...
A small cell costs 10 bucks, laptop needs rechargeable battery and LCD screen..all this summing up in 500 in unrelaisitic..
This is all just a hype ...
Posted by: Amit - 04 Feb, 2009
92: treat this as another much hyped propaganda
by IITS. the studentts and their professors
think that it is their birth right to misuse
the public money and help the multinational
and other country to make profit. each of
them should be accountable for their
performance.
Posted by: partha moulik - 04 Feb, 2009
93: When we arfe not able to produce normal
battery cell for Rs. 2, how can anybody
expect a laptop for Rs. 500.
What kind of mass production our ministry is talking about ? What is the status of Semi Conductor unit ?
Please stop gimmicks...
What kind of mass production our ministry is talking about ? What is the status of Semi Conductor unit ?
Please stop gimmicks...
Posted by: Vijay B - 04 Feb, 2009
94: They should have got Danny Boyle to christen
it the "SlumTop" before releasing it. Who
knows it could have made it to the Oscars!
Posted by: Clint Eastwood - 04 Feb, 2009
95: I blame the media, including the
international media. They should have asked
hard questions from secretary Agarwal, when
he announced the laptop to reporters. Now the
media is acting like spurned lovers.
Posted by: Joshua - 04 Feb, 2009
96: I always knew this. I am against this elite
institute who claim themselves to be doing
good to the society. They eat up all the big
amount of tax money of the public but seldom
give anything back. Most of the students from
this institute fly away to other countries.
It is as if we are paying them to grow and
develop some other countries. Restriction
should be put that these people should
atleast serve in our country for minimum ten
years if they need the benefit of scholarship
and other facility from these institutes.
But there are exceptional organisation which can be indeed adored like ISRO, BEL...
But there are exceptional organisation which can be indeed adored like ISRO, BEL...
Posted by: chandru - 04 Feb, 2009
97: A failed election gimmick by the UPA govt to
woo the educated massed with "Modern Litracy"
theme.
Better Luck Next Time !
Better Luck Next Time !
Posted by: Yash - 04 Feb, 2009
98: Gosh.. such hopes.. why do we keep hopes on
the anything related to government.. but the
VIT's involvement surprises me. atleast they
shouldn't have boasted it as a laptop..
Posted by: heena - 04 Feb, 2009
99: I want this laptop. Please tell me from where
can I buy it.
Posted by: Pranav - 24 Apr, 2010
100: HI SIR THIS IS YAMINI HOW TO BUY THIS 500RS
LAPTOP PLEASE TELL ME QUICKLY SIR THIS IS MY
MOBILE NUMBER 9347118543
Posted by: YAMINIDEVI - 26 Jan, 2010
101: hi plz help me i really need a laptop
Posted by: swati - 19 Dec, 2009
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