Allied Computers to launch cheap laptop

Allied Computers International (Asia) Ltd has informed that that the official launch of India's first laptop for Rs 14,999. The Launch is to take place on January 08, 2008 at a press conference held at Bangalore.

- The Company launches India's first laptop for Rs 14,999 at Bangalore Press Conference tomorrow.

ACi rolls out its highly publicized Rs 14,999 laptop earlier than promised. This entry level product was targeted to be launched towards the end of first quarter of year 2008. High-end of this laptop with revolving touch screen and tablet features is due to be rolled out toward end of February 2008.

The long awaited laptop for below Rs 15,000 is now here and for a change, its launched first in India! The ACi ultra-mini is a full laptop with VIA 1.0 GHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD and WiFi enabled. It weighs a mere 950 grams and house a 7" TFT screen. This laptop is ideal for all traveling users as well as ones which are looking for budget computing on the move.

The product will be displayed for the first time at a press conference held at Bangalore on January 08, 2008. ACi ultra mini will be first offered to users in India before starting its distributions abroad.

The Company will restrict supplies of this product region wise in order to cater for the high volume of demand expected.

"We have encountered a great demand for this low-cost laptop since our pre-launch announcement to the electronic and press media. Sale of this product together with eight of our other range of laptops is expected to push the turnover of the Company well beyond the targeted Rs 200 Crore for fiscal year 2008-2009" says the Managing Director, Mr. Hirji Patel.