Sub 14K Leaptops from HCL
Techtree News Staff, Jan 15, 2008 1731 hrs IST
Both 'X' and 'Y' series of "MiLeap" laptops (also called leaptops) are ultra portable yet fully functional, claims HCL.
HCL Infosystems, serious about introducing the latest in technology at the best possible price, has today unveiled its "MiLeap" ultra portable laptops for prices starting below Rs 14,000.
Both 'X' and 'Y' series of "MiLeap" laptops (also called leaptops) are ultra portable yet fully functional, claims HCL.
They all sport a sleek and light-weight form factor, making it convenient to ferry them around any place. According to HCL, the leaptops offer full PC functionality along with a true mobile Internet experience.
The 'X' Series "MiLeap" laptops are available with both flash-based and disk-based storage. Their sturdy design makes them dust- and shock- proof. Among others, the leaptops are Wi-Fi ready, and feature network ports and an option for data card. They are available with GUI-enabled, user-friendly Linux operating system (OS).
The 'X' Series "MiLeap" laptops are priced, starting at Rs 13,990.
The other series launched by HCL, the 'Y' Series, has laptops powered by the latest Intel Ultra Mobile Platform (Intel processor A110 and Intel 945GU Express Chipset). They feature Microsoft's Vista Home Premium OS, a swivel seven touch-screen cum note pad, an 80GB HDD, wireless connectivity, data card option, Blue-tooth, and Ethernet network port, among others.
These leaptops sport multiple navigation features, including touch- screen, thumboard, stylus, keyboard, mouse, and one-touch buttons.
The 'Y' Series "MiLeap" laptops are priced, starting at Rs 33,990.
Speaking at the launch, Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and chief executive officer of HCL Infosystems, said their revolutionary new range of ultra portable 'MiLeap' leaptops would herald a new category of computing devices, opening up a wide range of new usage scenarios and application areas.
Both 'X' and 'Y' Series leaptops are fully RoHS-compliant, and have a low energy footprint. HCL said both series of leaptops will start shipping on Jan 26, 2008, to coincide with Republic Day celebrations.
USER COMMENTS
want to know about Hard disk capacity
by Parwez Akhtar, Dibrugarh, on Apr 06, 2008 12:54 PM, Report abuse Reply
The most weird laptop I have ever seen in my life
by Nerra Singh, Nerragarh, on Apr 03, 2008 04:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
Please send the dealers address who are in Bangalore
by S.prashanth, bangalore, on Mar 21, 2008 06:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
by r.n.ranganath, bangalore, on Mar 13, 2008 09:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
by narsimha rao, hyderabad, on Feb 16, 2008 02:53 PM, Report abuse Reply
by ravi, hyderabad, on Feb 18, 2008 02:57 PM, Report abuse
hi m thinkin of buying a low cost laptop.cud u tell me whether windows xp can be installed in this x series? and is it a laptop meant for programmers. i am an engg student so i wanted a laptop which i cud use for the programming stuff.plz guide me
by divya, mangalore, on Feb 14, 2008 03:11 PM, Report abuse Reply
This is a good concept. For biz houses where online applications are operated, this is a very echnomical option. We are planning to buy this product.
by L.Ramanand BHat, Hubli, Karnataka, on Feb 13, 2008 12:34 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can you please give tha name of HCL dealers in Kolkata??
by Rajarshi, Kolkata, on Feb 07, 2008 10:19 AM, Report abuse Reply
i like tihs mod so, could u pls. let me know hw can i buy this ;aptop
by sameed, NEW DELHI, on Feb 07, 2008 12:23 AM, Report abuse Reply
when will be launch this laptop because i wnt to purchage this lpt
by krishna kumar, Delhi, on Feb 05, 2008 09:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
Please send the dealers address who are Hubli, Belgaum, Bangalore
by Satishchandra G, Dharwad, on Feb 02, 2008 03:18 PM, Report abuse Reply
Y' Series "MiLeap" leaptop looks interesting. Though obviously out sourced by HCL. Specs look nice- HCL should put at the very least a 9 inch or a 10inch display in this.Cost diff will be just $ 20 - but then this would become a killer app.
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Feb 01, 2008 11:38 AM, Report abuse Reply
The 'X' Series "MiLeap" laptops are nothing but Intel's Classmate PC - HCL has just re-badged it. These guys from HCL should stop patting them selves on the back, for introducing a knock off. & since it IS the Intel Classroom PC- then why so expensive- is'nt this supposed to sell for US $200 ?
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Feb 01, 2008 11:31 AM, Report abuse Reply
can anyone please mail me names of dealers in Kolkata where i can get these LAPTOPS??
by dhritiman Monda, kolkata, on Feb 01, 2008 10:23 AM, Report abuse Reply
Let me know the configuation of MiLeap LapTop
by P. Baba Saheb, Hyderabad, on Jan 28, 2008 03:04 PM, Report abuse Reply
of course its a good machine. great looks.other things will come to know only when actually machine will be used.
by sanjay kanotra, chennai, on Jan 27, 2008 09:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
Your infomration is nice; but should be more than the press release by company
by G.R.Rao, Hyderabad, on Jan 25, 2008 02:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
The 'X' series have a display only of 7 inches!?
by gspal, Lucknow, on Jan 23, 2008 02:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
I was there at the launch of this product and would like to take this oppeotunity to correct the Techtree news staff on the pricing of the 'Y' series of ultra portable notebooks. The Y series is priced at Rs. 29, 900/- and not what is claimed by you guys. And I am quoting Mr. Chowdhury, Chairman HCL himself. The good part is that a similar device offered by a competitor is priced at Rs. 60K upwards, which is more than double @ what HCL is offering at the moment. I believe these devices will truly percolate down to the common man and help everyone in being better informed
by aTOd, NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 09:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
Can u pl give the Specs of x & Y series as u were in the Launch.
by skshank, Chennai, on Jan 22, 2008 06:56 AM, Report abuse
Thanks for you for sharing the information with you.The X and Y series can bring a revolution in Laptop world.
by Vikas Asawat, Kharagpur, on Jan 23, 2008 12:33 AM, Report abuse
by ravikumarmagada, hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 08:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
by yousafali, pmna, on Jan 22, 2008 12:47 PM, Report abuse Reply
great prices but i need configuration of x series of leaptops
by RASSHESH P DANI, BOMBAY, on Jan 21, 2008 04:10 PM, Report abuse Reply
CAN ANY ONE SEND ME CONFIGURATION OF X SERIES LAPTOP
by prahlad, vrindavan, on Jan 19, 2008 12:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
by kaladhar, hyderabad, on Jan 18, 2008 05:53 PM, Report abuse Reply
wonderful job, when can we buy it.
by siddhartha ranj, ghaziabad, on Jan 18, 2008 04:36 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can anybody please let me know (or give me any link) the configuration of MiLeap X and Y ?
by Satendra, Noida, on Jan 15, 2008 09:37 PM, Report abuse Reply
businessworld.in/content/view/3390/3487
by Mark2GP, Kochi, on Jan 17, 2008 02:24 PM, Report abuse
by c.t. arasu, chennai, on Jan 17, 2008 01:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
what is the amount of RAM the Y-series(vista premium) will be comming with ?
by subhojit, kolkata, on Jan 16, 2008 09:54 PM, Report abuse Reply
There are reports that smuggled Acer notebooks are being sold by unauthorised channle , which have non-acer over clocked processors. Even HP and Compaq notebooks sold by the unauthorised channel have over clocked non-hp processors. HP recommends buying from authorised HP dealers and HP Stores in particular who guide the customer properly about promo schemes and ensure genuine HP products. The company blames lack of consumer awareness regarding buying from unauthorized hp stores which creates warranty related problems. HP is planning massive ad campaign suggesting he customer to buy only from HP EXCLUSIVE STORES or HP Authorised Stores.
by CompuMag, IT Publishers, on Jan 17, 2008 11:50 AM, Report abuse
sir , Weather it is compatable for using the autocad & other graphics softwares
by mallikarjun, visakhapatnam, on Jan 16, 2008 03:12 PM, Report abuse Reply
That is too specific a question to ask. Still, as far as the X series is concerned, it runs only on Linux...so thinking about advanced graphic softwares like AutoCad on such a BASIC computer is out of the question. Not sure about the Y series though
by aTOd, NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 03:18 PM, Report abuse
@ aTOd : Just because it runs linux u cant say a system is not capable of advanced graphics capabilities.
by Tejas Shirodkar, Panaji, Goa, on Jan 16, 2008 08:53 PM, Report abuse
This is wonderful piece of equipment, me an my friends would like more details about the 14 k leaptop.
by Vineet Pal Sing, New Delhi, on Jan 16, 2008 06:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
does it have a cd rom and windows
by Anonymous, mumbai, on Jan 16, 2008 04:20 PM, Report abuse Reply
The photos could have been better ???? and specs are too sparse.
by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Jan 16, 2008 02:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
Well of you who have been frowning about inadequate information about the specifications of this ...what I would like to call the 'Peoples computer' may please be reminded that although it has been launched officialy, it is still not in the markets. You can lay your hands onto it from 26th of January onwards. As far as the X series in concerned it comes with a flash based drive of 2GB memory capacity, whereas the Y series is Vista compatible and has an 80GB hard drive. Plus all the normal features which you find in a basic laptop like Wi-fi, multiple USB ports, ethernet port etc etc.
by aTOd, NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 01:43 PM, Report abuse Reply
Bajaj twowheelers ki tarah line lagegi?
by L.C.Sharma, Jamshedpur, on Jan 16, 2008 12:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
Definately higher end model work like a mean machine. No need to carry heavy 3 kg laptops (dinosours).
by Shaf, raipur, on Jan 16, 2008 11:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
what is technical specification of this product as HDD space,RAM,Battery Back up etc.
by S.N.Ojha, India, on Jan 16, 2008 10:52 AM, Report abuse Reply
Yeah, great half witted information as always. All statements not backed by harware specifications. When are you going to improve techtree? No processor info. So screen info. no reslolution info, presence of dedicated graphic mem or not? nothing. Just dance around with few crumbs you got. That too has errors as pointed out by others. Shame it not it?
by hem taneja, Pune, on Jan 16, 2008 10:38 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hi, That's very nice product by HCL, Pls provide me the configuration of the Newly launched mileap LAPTOP.
by Santnau Kumar P, Jabalpur, on Jan 16, 2008 10:14 AM, Report abuse Reply
extreemly good effort to launch x y series bringing the world closer
by nisar ahmad, allahabad, on Jan 16, 2008 07:34 AM, Report abuse Reply
by raza, mumbai, on Jan 15, 2008 11:29 PM, Report abuse Reply
Lol.. u guys have got to be kidding..gaming?? autocad??? on this thing? dedicated graphics??? what have u guys been smoking ?
by gee, Bombay, on Jan 15, 2008 10:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
hi can 'x' be used for gaming , does it have a dedicated graphics card ? can we surf internet wirelessly using 'x' , hows the battery backup ?
by gaurav, bangalore, on Jan 15, 2008 08:56 PM, Report abuse Reply
can we use 'x' series laptop for online share trading and Autocad design applications.
by B.S.N.RAO, Secunderabad, on Jan 15, 2008 06:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
Well, if you are an Autocad professional then, this laptop might not be for you. Autocad machines require special graphics hardware along with powerful processor and equally fast and abundant RAM. But this could be used for other daily chores like surfing, working on word/excel, listening to music, or watching movies.
by Rahul, Hyderabad, on Jan 15, 2008 07:19 PM, Report abuse
i dont now it clearly but iwant 2 now does it work 4 cad, autocad music graphic
by dipankar singh, kolkata, on Jan 15, 2008 06:37 PM, Report abuse Reply
by vishal jassal, bilaspur H>P, on Jan 15, 2008 06:11 PM, Report abuse Reply
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Where are these available in Bangalore ? Store list pls
by Prashant, Bangalore, on Jul 08, 2008 10:07 PM, Report abuse Reply