$10 Laptop
When the $100 Laptop is Too Expensive
Forget the Negroponte $100 Laptop, Researchers in India are trying to build a $10 laptop! The project is being spearheaded by India's Ministry of Human Resource Development with the "help from Semiconductor Complex, a state-sponsored designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits." Officials from all these organizations are weighing in on the "system designs submitted by an engineering student from India's Vellore Institute of Technology and a researcher from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore." Currently, the project has resulted in a $47 dollar laptop, but $10 dollars remains the ultimate goal.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Technology - Developing lower-cost devices and technologies to meet the needs of consumers in emerging markets.
2. Disruptive Innovation - Creating solutions that challenge the traditional cost structures and accessibility norms of the electronics industry.
3. Education Technology - Exploring ways to leverage low-cost devices for educational purposes, especially in underprivileged communities.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - Companies involved in the design and production of semiconductors and integrated circuits, aiming to innovate their manufacturing processes to reduce costs.
2. Education - Public and private educational institutions working on integrating affordable laptops and technology into their programs and curricula.
3. Consumer Electronics - Companies focused on catering to the demands of consumers in emerging markets by developing low-cost laptops and devices.