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India launches 'Akash' tablet

The Indian Government has entered the crowded tablet market at the bottom end, launching what it claims is the world's cheapest tablet computer.

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The Akash means sky in Hindi.

It has an 18cm touchscreen, WiFi internet function and a multimedia player.

And it costs less than $50: Sam Ikin has more.


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By Sam Ikin

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