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March 29, 2004

Cool New Indian Handheld

John Kerry, Lou Dobbs, and the neo-mercantilists will shudder that a new handheld computer has been launched in India. The Simputer was designed for India's poor to cross the digital divide. The Linux-powered device is loaded with programs including a web browser, MP3 player, and an array of everyday productivity programs. The cheapest model sells for $240 while one loaded with a smartcard reader, built-in microphone and speakers, and a color screen goes for $480. Too bad for us living outside India. It's not being sold internationaly...yet.

"Cheap Handheld Computers Sold in India"

Posted by Sean Hackbarth in Tech at 01:17 AM | Comments (0)