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HCL launches laptop for Rs 14,000

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HCL today introduced its future computing strategy with two ultra-portable product laptop lines.

The first of the products is the MiLeap X series at Rs 13,990, a 1.4kg ultra portable with a 7" LCD, running Linux with a GUI. The X-series has 2GB flash-based storage instead of a hard drive, built-in wireless, USB and PC Card socket. It has soft faux-leather cladding to make it shock-resistant, which allows it to be carried without a laptop case.

The second product, the MiLeap Y series, is a sub-Rs 30, 000, fully loaded ultra portable tablet PC with Microsoft Vista. The 980 g laptop has multiple navigation (thumboard, stylus, keyboard, touch and voice), The Y series has a 1.8" 80GB hard drive, and a battery life similar to the X, of about 4 hours. It’s priced at Rs 29,990.

Both products have built-in Wi-Fi, and use an Intel processor. Intel has been a key partner, especially in offering special pricing for its products. The products are "simple, sturdy and reliable, energy efficient, safe and rounded with no sharp corners or edges, and environment friendly (RoHS compliant)".

Announcing the products, HCL chairman Ajai Chowdhry said that these products made portable computing accessible to a large part of the population of India. These "products have the power to change the marketplace," he said. There was a space in the market with more mobility than a laptop, and more capability than a cell phone, he added. "This has been a day I’ve dreamt of for a long time…the future of computing is now."

Poor kids' laptop designer starts new co

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The scientist who designed a notebook computer for poor children that is being produced and sold by a nonprofit foundation has set up a company to commercialize the technology with a goal of producing a $75 laptop computer.

Mary Lou Jepsen, who left her post as chief technology officer of the One Laptop per Child Foundation at the end of last year, said on the company's Web site that she has founded the company, called Pixel Qi, and described it as "a spin-out" from the nonprofit group.

Jepsen invented a low-cost, low-power sunreadable screen while at the foundation from 2005 to 2007. She also co-invented its power management system.

Pixel Qi will commercialize the screen technology, offering it to makers of notebook computers, digital cameras, cell phones and other mobile devices, she said on her Web site.

The high-resolution display that she invented lets users switch from color to black-and-white when it is in direct sun.

The company will work closely with the foundation, providing the products it develops to the nonprofit group at cost, according to the Pixel Qi Web site.

Prior to joining the OLPC Foundation, she was the chief technology officer of the display division of Intel Corp.

Is Your Laptop Or Home Computer Wireless Enabled?

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Submitted by imran on Fri, 07/12/2007 - 16:51.
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Then this article is a must read for you.

Built in wireless capabilities are becoming almost standard equipment on most laptop and home computers these days for a couple of reasons. One of the primary reasons is cost. Adding wireless capacity is so inexpensive that it would be silly for the manufacturers not to add it. The perceived value of any machine with wireless capacity far exceeds the cost to add it. Wireless is the wave of the future, so if the manufacturers want to stay ahead of the technology curve they need to add it to all but there most basic models.

'XO' of the One Laptop Per Child programme set to enter the market

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Submitted by imran on Wed, 26/09/2007 - 14:18.
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One Laptop Per Child is set to announce that it will sell "XO" laptops, custom-built for the developing world, in North America. However, buyers have to purchase two computers -- one for themselves and one for a child in the developing world, for a combined cost of $399.

The One Laptop per Child Program seeks to distribute affordable laptops to millions of schoolchildren in the developing world. The original aim was to sell them in bulk to governments and foundations for $100 each to give to schoolchildren, but the price goal has proved tough as costs have risen. It isn't clear how strong demand for the product will be present in the U.S., where leading laptop manufacturers continue to lower prices on more fully featured devices. The requirement to purchase two might be a barrier to some buyers.

One Laptop Per Child to cost more

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Submitted by imran on Wed, 19/09/2007 - 13:37.
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The "US$100 laptop" that Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have dreamt about for international schoolchildren is becoming a slightly more distant concept.

The nonprofit One Laptop Per Child acknowledged on 14 September, 2007 that the devices would cost US$188 if mass production, were to start now. Among the nations that have shown interest are Brazil, Libya, Thailand and Uruguay. The XO machines feature an open-source interface designed to be intuitive for children, a display readable in sunlight, very low power consumption, built-in wireless networking, and a pull cord for recharging by hand. A variety of factors were at play, including currency fluctuations and rising costs of such components as nickel and silicon. The project is committed to keeping the price from rising above US$190. A price nearly twice what the project's promised could make it harder for One Laptop Per Child to sign up international governments as customers. The governments are expected to give the computers to children, and believe to cause critical thinking and creativity to blossom.

Acer launches Aspire 4920

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Acer India, has announced the launch of the its Aspire 4920 for the Indian market.

The new Acer Aspire 4920 from the Gemstone series is equipped with the Vista Home Premium OS and is geared for impressive on-the-go performance and home entertainment.

It uses the latest Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor T7300, supporting Mobile Intel GM965 Express chipset and Intel Wireless WiFi Link network solution for speed and performance, better graphics and signal and has great storage capacity with a 160 GB HDD. It is clubbed with the Acer Video Conference solution with the Acer CrystalEye webcam, its smart built-in angle enabling productive multi-way conferencing, an Acer said in a statement.

With a 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD display and system memory of 1GB RAM upgradeble up to 4GB, the Acer Aspire 4920 comes equipped with battery life up to three hours. The Acer ePowerManagement allows you to choose the power management setting to extend the battery time. Additionally, the latest version of Acer SignalUp and Acer GridVista technologies have been incorporated into this notebook for more reliable wireless connectivity as well as optimized feature driven display management.

S Rajendran, general manager – Sales and Marketing, Acer India, said, “The Acer Aspire 4920 Gemstone notebook is part of Acer’s initiative of providing customers with both the mobile computer experience and design excellence on the same platform at the best available price.”

It offers the latest technology like disk anti shock protection, Gigabit LAN, easy-to-use system utilities, like the Acer Empowering Technology features and Easy-launch buttons for WLAN, Bluetooth2.0, email, Internet and user-programming.

Acer Aspire 4920 notebook is currently available in the major cities and ia priced at Rs 54, 999

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