Tuesday, January 15, 2008:
HCL Infosystems Ltd has launched 'MiLeap' -- its ultra-portable range of Leaptops that offer mobile Internet computing experience at a price point starting from Rs 13,990. The new range of Leaptops is targeted at consumers who need to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive, anytime and anywhere.
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Speaking on the occasion, Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems Ltd, quipped, "With a legacy of having pioneered India's first micro-computer, the country's first desktop PC and the first home PC, at HCL it's always been our endeavour to create technologies that touch lives."
Speaking at the launch of HCL's new product, Ramamurthy Sivakumar, MD, sales and marketing, South Asia, Intel, stated, "We need to make the Internet more affordable and accessible to a much larger number of people. The product that HCL is introducing today is an excellent step forward in that direction. Intel is pleased to partner with HCL to make this a reality in India."
Available with both flash-based and disk-based storage versions, the HCL 'MiLeap' X series incorporates features that make it dustproof, shock-proof and durable. Both the models have network ports, are Wi-Fi ready, have the option for 'Data card' and are available with GUI-enabled user friendly Linux OS.
Also launched today is the HCL 'MiLeap' Y series breaking the sub Rs 30,000 price barrier. Ranging from Rs 29,990 onwards, The HCL 'MiLeap' Y Series is powered by the latest Intel Ultra Mobile Platform and Microsoft's Vista Home Premium. This ultra-portable Leaptop comes with a Swivel 7-inch touch screen, 80GB HDD, wireless connectivity, Data Card option, Bluetooth and Ethernet network port offering full PC functionality.
The new MiLeap Top Y series incorporates a Navigational Pad that offers multiple navigational features such as touch screen, thumboard, stylus, keyboard, mouse and one touch buttons. It also features a Swivel 7-inch display cum note pad, making it a pleasure to input using a stylus and hand writing. The Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium-powered MiLeap Y series is priced at Rs 33,990.
Designed using the Intel processor A110 and Intel 945GU express chipset, this energy-efficient lower power silicon design consumes less power, reduces thermal impact and gives an extended battery life.
HCL will start shipping its new range of Leaptops from 26 January 2008, coinciding with the Indian Republic day celebrations. HCL will soon come out with more products in this new category.
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