Sure the price is possible. It is a company that is being funded by
India's government. The company will not have any marketing to add to
the product's cost. Their won't be a lot of R&D to recover because they
will be using technology that is proven and in widespread use. The
don't have shareholders to satisfy with huge profits. And they don't
have salespeople, network consultants, fancy packaging, etc. to drive up
the price.
The price will probably be closer to $50 or maybe even $75.
The "failure" will come when people want this device to "replace" the
$500 laptop. It can't do that. But, like any other device on the
market, if you understand its capabilities and its limitations and don't
try to "make it do what it can't", then the device can be a success.
Tim Crawford wrote:
On Oct 19, 2010, at 7:26 AM, Dan Ragen wrote:
Interesting, but worth it?
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/07/26/india-unveils-prototype-of-35-tablet-computer/?ast=48
The real question, "Is it even possible" The price I mean.
Tim Crawford ACTC
Certified Member - Apple Consultants Network
Apple Product Professional
Tim Crawford Consulting
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