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        http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/TOIonline/India/HRD_hopes_to_make_10
_laptops_a_reality/articleshow/1999849.cms

"Having rejected Nicholas Negroponte's offer of $100 laptops for
schoolchildren, HRD ministry's idea to make laptops at $10 is firmly taking
shape with two designs already in and public sector undertaking
Semiconductor Complex evincing interest to be a part of the project.

So far, the cost of one laptop, after factoring in labour charges, is
coming to $47 but the ministry feels the price will come down dramatically
considering the fact that the demand would be for one million laptops.
"The cost is encouraging and we are hopeful it would come down to $10.
We would also look into the possibility of some Indian company
manufacturing the parts," an official said. "


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