While Apple fans continue shelling out $500 for ipads, some folks in India have done something useful. They have developed a Tablet Computer that is planned to be available for 35 dollars. Now that is a Tablet Computer I would not mind trying out. Or free would be even better if anyone would send me one to write a review for. But for now many of us wait until hardware prices go down.

The great thing about this project is that even

if this computer never becomes available here in the U.S. it does put pressure on companies to be more cost focused. For those of us who just want a basic system for being connected on the go and do not want to empty our bank account, this could be a good trend to get started. I would like to see affordable portable devices available. Why would I want to pay hundreds of dollars for something I am only going to use on the go. I use my home computer more that is where I would rather put my money.

This is possible with the use of open source software and Linux