Second byte at success for cheapest computer gadget

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The launch of the world’s cheapest computer tablet in India a year ago won international attention and praise for the government-funded effort to distribute the £21 device to millions of students.

But, borne aloft on a wave of hype, the Aakash — Hindi for sky — subsequently crashed to earth. Users complained about unresponsive screens, dying batteries and a processor seemingly incapable of doing two things at once.

Now, however, an updated version of the world’s cheapest tablet is being readied for another attempted take-off.

Source: Internet (Francis Elliott, The Times)