• Sub 14K Leaptops from HCL

    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.

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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.

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(56) Comments
SOURAB
,JAMMU-KATHUA, on Oct 25, 2010 02:52 PM
I HAVE AN HCL ME LAPTOP I WANT 2 KNOW THAT IS DEDICATED IGB GRAPHICS CARD INSTALLED IN IT
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kiranmayi
,hyderabad, on Dec 09, 2008 11:33 AM
Can u say me how many models available in hcl leaptops and it's price ranges and dealers in hyderabad
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Kunhahmed Param
,Kondotty, Calicut, on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 PM
Dear Sirs, I will be very much pleased if you could send me a quotation for a laptop computer. My minimum requirement is shown below:- Intel dual Core System memory 2GB RAM DDR2 upgradeable Display 9" or nearest. External resolution: minimum 1280 x 1024 120/ 160 GB hard disk drive Weight Should not exceed 2.5kg Good battery life Floppy disk drive 12-11-2008
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Prashant
,Bangalore, on Jul 08, 2008 10:07 PM
Where are these available in Bangalore ? Store list pls
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Parwez Akhtar
,Dibrugarh, on Apr 06, 2008 12:54 PM
want to know about Hard disk capacity
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Nerra Singh
,Nerragarh, on Apr 03, 2008 04:03 PM
The most weird laptop I have ever seen in my life
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S.prashanth
,bangalore, on Mar 21, 2008 06:14 PM
Please send the dealers address who are in Bangalore
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r.n.ranganath
,bangalore, on Mar 13, 2008 09:14 PM
great, love to possess one
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narsimha rao
,hyderabad, on Feb 16, 2008 02:53 PM
want to book y series
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ravi
,hyderabad, on Feb 18, 2008 02:57 PM
s u can
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divya
,mangalore, on Feb 14, 2008 03:11 PM
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
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L.Ramanand BHat
,Hubli, Karnataka, on Feb 13, 2008 12:34 PM
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.
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Rajarshi
,Kolkata, on Feb 07, 2008 10:19 AM
Can you please give tha name of HCL dealers in Kolkata??
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sameed
,NEW DELHI, on Feb 07, 2008 12:23 AM
i like tihs mod so, could u pls. let me know hw can i buy this ;aptop
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krishna kumar
,Delhi, on Feb 05, 2008 09:43 AM
when will be launch this laptop because i wnt to purchage this lpt
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Satishchandra G
,Dharwad, on Feb 02, 2008 03:18 PM
Please send the dealers address who are Hubli, Belgaum, Bangalore
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vijayshimla
,Shimla 171001, on Feb 01, 2008 11:38 AM
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.
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vijayshimla
,Shimla 171001, on Feb 01, 2008 11:31 AM
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 ?
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dhritiman Monda
,kolkata, on Feb 01, 2008 10:23 AM
can anyone please mail me names of dealers in Kolkata where i can get these LAPTOPS??
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P. Baba Saheb
,Hyderabad, on Jan 28, 2008 03:04 PM
Let me know the configuation of MiLeap LapTop
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sanjay kanotra
,chennai, on Jan 27, 2008 09:44 PM
of course its a good machine. great looks.other things will come to know only when actually machine will be used.
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G.R.Rao
,Hyderabad, on Jan 25, 2008 02:14 PM
Your infomration is nice; but should be more than the press release by company
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gspal
,Lucknow, on Jan 23, 2008 02:44 PM
The 'X' series have a display only of 7 inches!?
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aTOd
,NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 09:43 AM
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
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skshank
,Chennai, on Jan 22, 2008 06:56 AM
Can u pl give the Specs of x & Y series as u were in the Launch.
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Vikas Asawat
,Kharagpur, on Jan 23, 2008 12:33 AM
Thanks for you for sharing the information with you.The X and Y series can bring a revolution in Laptop world.
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ravikumarmagada
,hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 08:09 PM
fine
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yousafali
,pmna, on Jan 22, 2008 12:47 PM
upgrading RAM
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RASSHESH P DANI
,BOMBAY, on Jan 21, 2008 04:10 PM
great prices but i need configuration of x series of leaptops
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kaladhar
,hyderabad, on Jan 18, 2008 05:53 PM
it looks like a kids toy
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siddhartha ranj
,ghaziabad, on Jan 18, 2008 04:36 PM
wonderful job, when can we buy it.
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Satendra
,Noida, on Jan 15, 2008 09:37 PM
Can anybody please let me know (or give me any link) the configuration of MiLeap X and Y ?
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Mark2GP
,Kochi, on Jan 17, 2008 02:24 PM
businessworld.in/content/view/3390/3487
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c.t. arasu
,chennai, on Jan 17, 2008 01:14 PM
Like to hear more from you
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subhojit
,kolkata, on Jan 16, 2008 09:54 PM
what is the amount of RAM the Y-series(vista premium) will be comming with ?
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CompuMag
,IT Publishers, on Jan 17, 2008 11:50 AM
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.
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mallikarjun
,visakhapatnam, on Jan 16, 2008 03:12 PM
sir , Weather it is compatable for using the autocad & other graphics softwares
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aTOd
,NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 03:18 PM
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
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Tejas Shirodkar
,Panaji, Goa, on Jan 16, 2008 08:53 PM
@ aTOd : Just because it runs linux u cant say a system is not capable of advanced graphics capabilities.
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Vineet Pal Sing
,New Delhi, on Jan 16, 2008 06:46 PM
This is wonderful piece of equipment, me an my friends would like more details about the 14 k leaptop.
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Anonymous
,mumbai, on Jan 16, 2008 04:20 PM
does it have a cd rom and windows
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vijayshimla
,Shimla 171001, on Jan 16, 2008 02:19 PM
The photos could have been better ???? and specs are too sparse.
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aTOd
,NOIDA, on Jan 16, 2008 01:43 PM
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.
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L.C.Sharma
,Jamshedpur, on Jan 16, 2008 12:09 PM
Bajaj twowheelers ki tarah line lagegi?
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Shaf
,raipur, on Jan 16, 2008 11:55 AM
Definately higher end model work like a mean machine. No need to carry heavy 3 kg laptops (dinosours).
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S.N.Ojha
,India, on Jan 16, 2008 10:52 AM
what is technical specification of this product as HDD space,RAM,Battery Back up etc.
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hem taneja
,Pune, on Jan 16, 2008 10:38 AM
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?
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Santnau Kumar P
,Jabalpur, on Jan 16, 2008 10:14 AM
Hi, That's very nice product by HCL, Pls provide me the configuration of the Newly launched mileap LAPTOP.
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nisar ahmad
,allahabad, on Jan 16, 2008 07:34 AM
extreemly good effort to launch x y series bringing the world closer
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raza
,mumbai, on Jan 15, 2008 11:29 PM
i want a indian price
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gee
,Bombay, on Jan 15, 2008 10:46 PM
Lol.. u guys have got to be kidding..gaming?? autocad??? on this thing? dedicated graphics??? what have u guys been smoking ?
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gaurav
,bangalore, on Jan 15, 2008 08:56 PM
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 ?
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B.S.N.RAO
,Secunderabad, on Jan 15, 2008 06:19 PM
can we use 'x' series laptop for online share trading and Autocad design applications.
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Rahul
,Hyderabad, on Jan 15, 2008 07:19 PM
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.
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dipankar singh
,kolkata, on Jan 15, 2008 06:37 PM
i dont now it clearly but iwant 2 now does it work 4 cad, autocad music graphic
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vishal jassal
,bilaspur H>P, on Jan 15, 2008 06:11 PM
gud keep up to gud wrk
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