The Aakash Tablet is an inexpensive 7 inch Android tablet designed for use in Indian classrooms. The governent of India partnered with UK-based DataWind to produce a tablet that could be sold for as little as $35. It’s not a very good tablet. It’s hampered by a slow processor, a resistive touch panel, and horrible battery life. But it’s cheap, and…
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CLEAR launched its citywide WiMAX network in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, but the company held an event today in the iconic LOVE Park to kick things off. I stopped by to check things out, and you know what? Citywide internet access doesn’t make for a whole lot of exciting visuals. You know, cause wireless broadband is kind of invisible…
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We’re one step closer to “free” netbooks today. AT&T has announced plans to offer mini-laptops for as little as $49.99 to customers who sign up for the new 3G wireless plans. At launch, the netbooks will be available at AT&T stores in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Customer in Atlanta will be able to sign up either for a 3G data plan…
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