India launches its first cheap PC

Iria · Aug 1, 2005, 09:23 PM

India's first low-cost personal computer has been launched in the Tamil Nadu state capital, Madras.

Designed by IT firm HCL Infosystems, it is priced at 9,990 rupees ($225) and includes all the basic features required for a first-time user.

The computer is expected to increase India's level of computer penetration.

Bringing down PC prices below 10,000 rupees has been the government's aim for some time. The firm hopes demand will make the exercise cost-effective.
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daRk_heLmet · Aug 1, 2005, 09:28 PM

actually the capitol of Tamil Nadu is Chennai

Madras is an old name.

Aug 1, 2005, 09:23 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	India launches its first cheap PC India's first low-cost personal computer has been launched in the Tamil Nadu state capital, Madras. Designed by IT firm HCL Infosystems, it is priced at 9,990 rupees ($225) and includes all the basic features required for a first-time user. The computer is expected to increase India's level of computer penetration. Bringing down PC prices below 10,000 rupees has been the government's aim for some time. The firm hopes demand will make the exercise cost-effective. __________ Read More / Source: BBC News

Aug 1, 2005, 09:28 PM	#2
daRk_heLmet Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Death Star Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 0	actually the capitol of Tamil Nadu is Chennai Madras is an old name. __________________ [color=white]My Blog[/color]