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If tablets really are the future of computing, then developing countries can bridge the digital gap quickly with inexpensive tablets. http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/35-tablet-from-india-look...

Imagine 500 millions like these in every Indian's pocket.

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Those Indians, they sure have big pockets! ;^) Jokes aside, that's a good point. When you have your own computing device, you have the chance to play around with it instead of just following a script ("click the blue e, type facebook, press enter..."). These low-cost models lack 3G and have a horrible battery life, but if they become popular, I'm sure we will see enterprising individuals opening hole-in-the-wall cafés offering cheap wi-fi and charging cradles.

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