HCL Launches India’s Cheapest Laptop
Going cheap by creating products for the masses is the buzzword in corporate India for the year 2008. After the cheapest car “Nano” by Tata Automobiles, HCL, the IT and Computer major has unveiled the cheapest laptop christened as MiLeap that costs as little as Rs.13990/- ( roughly $360).
The laptop wieghes less than one kilogram and is powered by Intel processor with a seven-inch (7″) screen. It will be available on HCL’s outlets from 28th January onwards. HCL hopes to garner a lion share of India’s fast growing laptop market that is projected to grow by 80-100% over next few years.
“HCL pioneered Indi’s first micro-computer, the first desktop personal computer and the first home PC. The range of MiLeap laptops could herald a new milestone for the company,” said Ajai Chowdhury, chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems.
The MiLeap will come in two series - the cheaper series MiLeap X will have a highest price tag of Rs.16,990 ($450) and the higher end MiLeap Y series will have a highest price tag of Rs.39,990 ($1050)