HCL unveils next generation, ultra portable, frugal laptops in India
16 January 2008
New Delhi: Introducing the latest in technology for Indian markets at the most affordable price, HCL Infosystems Ltd. Has launched 'MiLeap', India's first fully-functional, ultra-portable range of laptops that offer true mobile internet computing experience at a price point starting at Rs13,990.
The new range of Leaptops are sleek and light weight, yet offering a full PC functionality with true internet experience, heralding in a new category that holds the promise of being the future of personal mobile computing.
'MiLeap' is targeted at consumers who need to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive, at all times, independent of location. The 'MiLeap' is lightweight, small in size, and convenient enough for absolute portable use, including the office, home, gym or park, or using it in a train, bus, plane or metro transport.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman & CEO, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, ''HCL is proud of its strong heritage of leading the technology revolution in India. 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 touches lives. This revolutionary new range of Ultra Portable 'MiLeap' Leaptops will herald in a new category of computing devices, opening up a wide range of new usage scenarios and application areas.''
''As an Indian company, we at HCL have a vision of empowering the nation through the adoption of IT at all levels. This new category, backed by HCL's reach through its nationwide distribution, service and support network will revolutionise the PC penetration in India and brings us a step closer to this vision,'' Chowdhry added.
Speaking at the launch of HCL's new product, Ramamurthy Sivakumar, Managing Director – Sales and Marketing, South Asia, Intel said, ''In a world where the access to information technology is really the passport to the 21st century, Intel and HCL are determined to broaden the number of people who can get access to the internet. Many different areas of our society benefit from broadband internet access as it gives opportunities for our children to learn, opportunities for the rural population to have 21st century learning and business tools, and opportunities for small business to compete on a national and world wide scale. Affordable access to information via broadband internet is the key to keeping India growing fast and competitive in the new global economy. In order for us to broaden the number of people who can have access to those things, 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. The Indian market for information technology has tremendous potential, and has the opportunity to lead the world in delivering affordable solutions for the masses. Intel is pleased to partner with HCL to make this a reality in India.''
In today's networked world, where internet connectivity is increasingly available on the move, more and more applications are exploiting the internet to increase productivity, offer value added services, deliver entertainment and enable people to stay connected. Such is its adoption that the Internet has evolved from being just text oriented, to today it becoming more visual with multi media content and an interactive platform.
