HCL Infosystems Ltd has bettered the affordable ultra-portable range by announcing its MiLeap range of laptops at prices starting from Rs 13,990. This launch comes hot on the heels of ACI’s announcement of a sub 20,000 ultra portable as well as its Rs 25,000 laptop for the budget buyers. Clearly the trend is on the rise.
MiLeap's lightweight form and small size makes it super convenient for lugging around. The MiLeap range features X as well as Y series. The X series is the ultra-portable range starting at Rs 13,990.
Available with both flash-based and disk based storage versions, its sturdy design incorporates features that make it dustproof, shockproof and durable. Both the models in the X series have network ports, are Wi-Fi ready, have the option for “Data card” and are available with GUI enabled user friendly Linux OS.
HCL’s launch kitty also included the MiLeap Y series ultra-portable leaptops in the sub Rs 30,000. Ranging from Rs 29,990 this range is still at half price point of similar ultra-portables in the market.
The HCL ‘MiLeap’ Y Series, powered by the latest Intel Ultra Mobile Platform & Microsoft’s Vista Home Premium, operating system weighs just 960 gm. This ultra Portable Leaptop comes with a Swivel 7-inch touch screen, 80 GB HDD, wireless connectivity, Data Card option, Bluetooth & Ethernet network port offering full PC functionality with true internet experience on the move.
The MiLeap Top Y Series incorporates a unique Navigational Pad that offers multiple navigational features such as touchscreen, thumboard, stylus, keyboard, mouse and one touch buttons, making it one of the most intuitive products. It also features a Swivel 7-inch display cum note pad, making it a pleasure to input using a stylus and handwriting. The Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium powered MiLeap Y series is priced at Rs 33,990
Designed using the latest Intel Ultra Mobile platform 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 being a socially responsible organization and conscious of the environment, both products are fully RoHS compliant with low energy footprint design.
The variety in the under Rs 30,000 (and with the MiLeap X series) the under Rs 20,000 range is increasing. Are Lenovo, HP, Acer, Dell and the likes beginning to feel hot around the collar?
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