@ksh@T 20 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 You don't need expensive laptops for surfing the Net. Intel will launch devices starting from Rs 5,000 using its smallest processor 'Atom'. It also announced 'Connected Indians', a movement to connect the billion Indians.. FORGET USING costly laptops for surfing the Internet, while on the move. A bonanza has been lined up for the Indian consumers by Intel, which is planning to launch affordable devices starting from Rs 5,000 using its smallest processor ’Atom’, launched early this year. The company this week showcased prototypes of some of these devices, soon-to-be-launched in the Indian market. Intel official revealed that the devices have been assembled by Genuine Intel dealers and the same could be made available to the consumers with price starting from Rs 5,000. The manufacture of such devices has been made possible due to the Atom processor, which is specifically made to cater to the needs of low-cost and cheap Internet devices for users. Atom is currently used in Notebook devices manufactured by HCL, Wipro and Zenith, whereas the Nettops has been launched by Maxtone, Vardhman and Intex. Intel has also announced ’Connected Indians’, a movement to connect the billion Indians with the help of government, industry and private entrepreneurs. Src: merinews.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 See My review of Acer AspireOne based on Atom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petar 15 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 its 21,000 Rs & not 5000 Rs.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted September 9, 2008 In fact I bought it for Rs. 22900/-. But many computer manufacturers are planning to make Ultra Low Cost PC's with it. But still then, the realistic cost would be around 12-15K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petar 15 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 yups its 21,000 ++ 'zenith has a via procesor based ultra portable for 14,999 Rs... but its oki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 @puneetI have just bought this Acer Aspire One. And I must tell you I am blown away by this small notebook. I bought it for 22900/- including bill and warranty from Nehru Place, Delhi. I am typing this right now from Aspire One only. It has got XP Home with SP3 preloaded. Only thing is that it does not have a Optical Drive, but the form factor and ease to carry, only 1 kg weight, 3 hours battery backup (with the original 3 cell battery) is fantastic. If possible you could upgrade to the 6 cell battery for 5-6 hrs backup, but the battery size of the 6 cell is bigger than the body and will extrude out and also I think it is not available in India yet. It has got 120GB hard disk and 1 GB RAM. It boots faster than my Core2Duo laptop. XP is full fledge with nothing cut short. It has 3 USB ports, 2 (yes 2) Card Readers, 1 for dedicated SD and 2nd is 6in1 types, Wi-Fi (fantastic range-more than my other laptop), LAN port, VGA out, Headphone and Mic ports, 8.9" ultra bright backlit TFT screen, Touchpad with left and right keys and scroll zones, Full keyboard (about 90% of normal size, but no problem typing). Also I think it can be upgraded to 3G in the future by a slot below the notebook. I love its dark blue color. Other options you may consider are MSI wind also available at nearly same price, but it has 80GB HDD. On the plus side it has 10" screen and bluetooth also. But form factor is slightly bulkier and Service Centres are an issue. Acer has Service Centre even in Meerut (thats why I bought this one) The webcam though 0.3 MP, seems quite competent and clear (though not upto the 2MP marks), but it is not an issue at all. It is quite good to use in actual conditions and works wonderfully well in low light. But for your father, do keep in mind the compact designs, keys and screen, which older people do not like. Here is the Link to Acer Aspire One worldwide sitehttp://www.acer.com/aspireone/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssr 10 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) I think Akshat news is correct. I belive it may be part of $100 lptp initiative. The laptops can be mainly for kids and gov orgs, it may have very less memory and config(like intel classmate PC) I donot think CPU itself will cost 100$ . Intel Atom it is one of the big cash cow for intel, its cost is amost 5$ per CPU( for intel and sold at 50$ for OEM ) and all the netbooks in the market(EEE pc, Wind, aspire one, etc etc) are comertialized version of laptop for every one(OLPC, classmate) Edited October 4, 2008 by ss_rakesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
