January 15th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

HCL launches 14K laptop in India

HCL today launched a laptop for the common people for only Rs.14,000 (about $350). Actually HCL launched two laptops, one is HCL MiLeap X Series priced at Rs.13,990 and HCL MiLeap Y Series at Rs.29,990. The aim behind this launch is to take latest computer technology to the masses of India. ‘MiLeap’ is targeted at consumer who needs to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive-anytime and anywhere. It’s lightweight and small in size makes it so convenient, that one does not think twice about carrying it to the office, home, gym or park, or using it in a train, bus, plane or metro. The HCL ‘MiLeap’ line-up includes X Series Ultra Portable range of Leaptops which will come in both flash-based and disk-based storage models. Both the models have network ports, are Wi-Fi ready, have the option for “Data card” and are available with GUI-enabled user friendly Linux OS. The laptops weigh less than a kilogram with a screen size of seven inches. Both the models have network ports, are Wi-Fi enabled and have the option for a data card. The high-end MiLeap Y Series laptops are powered by Intel’s Ultra Mobile Platform and Microsoft’s Vista Home Premium operating system.
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Hi Abhishek, you have a great blog, and thanks for sharing your various Internet experiments. Now, as you probably notived, the fully functional HCL laptop is actually close to Rs 30, while the ‘low-cost laptop’ at Rs 14k is really basic with flash memory (not sure if its over 4GB). Moreover, the Indian market has had a history of sticking with MS Windows OS, so it will be interesting to see the response to this user friendly Linux – is it also Xandros like in Asus EEE PC?
But one thing is sure, there will be newer low cost laptops with better functionality than this one. Its just a matter of 6-12 months. In all – its great news for the Indian consumer!

Shankar on January 16th, 2008
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mobile no: 9811195731

I want to purchase HCL laptop

Please contact me asap

umesh chandra on January 24th, 2008
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hello friend

nice to know about leaptop. By the way i like to mention a website named http://www.mileap.in which gives a comprehensive coverage of Mileap products.

check this

csschm on January 24th, 2008
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World’s Cheapest Laptop: HCL Launches MiLeap X-Series Ultra-Portable Laptop | Laptop | Latest Tech News and Products Watch on February 5th, 2008
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hi
what is the actual price, if we buy this outside from india.

buddhi mendis on February 5th, 2008
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Hi!

I want to buy latest version of HCL notebook in 14″ screen size. So please confirm its actual price if we buy this from outside India…..

regards

Naseer Miyan on May 29th, 2008
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wanted urgently laptop call 9975842170.

RANJAN RAO on August 19th, 2008
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Hi Friend. its gr8 to here that HCL laptop is available for 14,000/- im quite interested to buy for this. could u please send the configuration and the procedure to buy this. U can call me on +91 – 9980979979. Thanks

Vikram on September 16th, 2008
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Biresh Tiwary on November 21st, 2008
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Ha Ha Ha. Nice comment Biresh. I will try to follow your advice.

Abhishek Kumar on November 23rd, 2008
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Wow’s It’s amzing to know about this….
But.. From Where can i buy this itmes..

Means… a Specific Location from i Can buy…

Kamal Thapa on December 9th, 2008
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hi friend, i am intersted to buy a laptop. i am working in a GIS company. i am working with different CAD software & GIS software. so please mail me the price & confugration of HCL laptops.
with thanks
jagdish

jagdish on January 5th, 2009
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great…..m going to buy one soon !

CBSE on February 1st, 2009
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Very good news i think i should buy one. Thanks for the information.

FunLoungin on May 30th, 2009
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Hi Abhishek,
The hcl leaptop with configuration 4gb and 320gb hdd comes around 38k,while a similar configuration of hp ,lenovo or del comes arnd 46-47k.Wanted to know any reason for the difference.is buying hcl a worthwhile offer.Please suggest as i didnt find much reviews on hcl leaptops.
Your comments would help

christin on July 24th, 2009