Fujitsu Tuesday launched two Ultrabooks in the Indian market, LIFEBOOK U772 and LIFEBOOK UH 572.
The 14-inch Lifebook U772 weighs approximately 1.4 kg and is 15.6 mm thin. It comes with a red or silver shell and frameless display. It offers optional built-in 3G/UMTS or 4G/LTE support to guarantee mobile connectivity even when outside the range of Wi-Fi hotspots. Its prices start from Rs 75,900.
On the other hand, the Lifebook UH572 features a 13.3-inch model. It weighs around 1.6 kg and is 18mm thin. Its standard features include an anti-glare display for ergonomic working, optional 3G/UMTS support and advanced theft Protection. Its prices start from Rs 65000.
[quote]”With the industry’s first business Ultrabooks we have combined the best of today’s mobile computing technology with the essential security, manageability and connectivity features required by business. Fujitsu’s Ultrabooks add a new offering to our broad LIFEBOOK family and prove that you can have all your critical features innovated in a compelling, ultra-slim mobile computing device,” says Alok Sharma, Country Manager, Workplace Systems, Fujitsu India.[/quote]
The Black Element Cyclone Edition gaming mouse from Thermaltake has been designed for those long gaming sessions.
A 6,000 rpm rotor directed right at the point where your fingers sit on the mouse buttons. Priced at US $80 (IN Rs. 4000). The patent pending design promises to keep noise down to a sub-environmental 21.7dB, while delivering an airflow of 2.6 cubic feet per minute —
The fan can alternatively be removed, and the mouse comes standard with a 6,500 dpi laser sensor, an adjustable weight of up to 22.5 grams and a “military-grade” grip coating.
Acer has announced the launch of a new laptop in its TravelMate seriesThursday . Dubbed as TM P243, it has been priced starting Rs. 35,000.
The Acer TravelMate P243 features a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge) with the choice of dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 630M GPU. It has a 14-inch LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect, which reportedly uses 30% less energy. Storage and memory options extend up to a 750 GB HDD, and 8GB of RAM.
The laptop also offers data protection through its Acer ProShield Security, Acer Office Manager (AOM) and eRecovery Manager.
[quote]Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, spoke on the launch of the Acer TM P243: “Machine specs, astounding visual graphics with multimedia capabilities, modern software solutions etc are a given in this era. We have consciously made an effort to redesign the entire range of Acer products keeping in mind the key aspects that are important for the SMB segments such as Security and Durability. The TravelMate P243 boasts of Acer’s own dynamic security technology solution that takes care of Data Protection. At the same time, we also believe that the TM P243 is one of the sturdiest notebooks in the market.[/quote]
Chinese maker Lenovo appears poised to topple Hewlett-Packard as the world’s No. 1 personal computer brand by the beginning of 2013. Figures published late last week by market research firm Gartner showed Lenovo with 14.7 percent of the global market in Q2, just behind H-P on 14.9 percent.
This followed a decline of 12 percent in H-P’s shipments during the quarter, according to Gartner. Not much over a year ago, Lenovo was the No 4 maker worldwide, but it overtook Acer in mid year, then passed Dell in the third quarter of 2011 to nail down second spot, which it has hung onto ever since.
Dell meanwhile has slumped to fourth place. According to Gartner, H-P shipped 13.06 million PCs in Q2, followed by Lenovo (12.8 million), Acer(9.64 million) and Dell (9.35 million). The figures include netbooks but not tablets such as the iPad.
Do you know Foxconn? Its the same company that makes most of the high end electronics for major manufacturers around the world, including Apple, Amazon and Most PC manufacturers. The Model dubbed AT-5250 is essentially a Nettop, will run on a 1.86 GHz D2550 Intel processor. The other one the AT-5600 will pack a Radeon HD 6320 alongside the anticipated AMD E450 APU. Prices seem fair for the duo at $260 and $280 respectively.
Called the QuietBox, they will be available worldwide in September 2012, even in India.
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Quiet PC Foxconn Nano: up to 40 times smaller than a standard PC The company Foxconn, a leading manufacturer of electronics and computer components, announces the release of the quietest nettop line NanoPC. Two new models of AT-5250 and AT-5600 is based on the Intel Atom platform, and AMD Brazos, respectively. New items consume only 15 watts in standby mode and about 24 watts under load, is absolutely silent thanks to passive cooling.
Minicomputers in the past have attracted much attention because of the compactness (size of new products – only 190 x 135 x 38 mm), low power consumption and low cost. Foxconn engineers reworked the design nettop to use the new cooling system, and now they got one more advantage – no noise, because inside there is no fan. The choice of memory and hard drive (supports 2.5 “hard drives, and 1,8” / 2,5 “SSD) is still the user, both models come with free slots.
To communicate with the outside world, each computer is equipped with two Foxconn Nano-port USB 3.0, four USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI and VGA for display graphics, card reader 5-in-1, Wi-Fi adapter, 802.11n, interfaces for headphone, microphone, and linear output. The package includes a standard mounting VESA, through which the nettop can be mounted on the back of the monitor or TV.
Inside the Foxconn AT-5600 is a processor AMD Brazos E450 (1,65 GHz) and a graphics chip Radeon HD 6320 – this model is suitable for home media center and keep silence in the room. Foxconn AT-5250 uses an Intel Cedar View D2550 (1,86 GHz) with integrated graphics Intel GMA 3650 – a good choice for server, network hard drive or office computer.
Foxconn AT-5600 AT-5250 will be available in the CIS in September with an estimated retail price of AT-5600 will be only $ 280, AT-5250 – $ 260.
GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced the latest GIGABYTE 7 series motherboards. It is the very first to offer fully certified dual onboard Thunderbolt ports.
Capable of connecting up to 12 devices plus 3 digital displays simultaneously, with great data transfer speeds that can transfer 1TB of data in only five minutes, GIGABYTE Thunderbolt motherboards offer the fastest connection interface on the desktop PC.
GIGABYTE Thunderbolt motherboards are the first to be certified by Intel featuring dual Thunderbolt ports directly on the motherboard back panel I/O, with each Thunderbolt port supporting a maximum data transfer speeds with simultaneous bi-directional data transfer at speeds of up to 10Gbps – this means you can transfer a full HD 1080p movie in under 30 seconds.
[quote]“It’s easy to see how our unique dual port Thunderbolt implementation simply offers more,” commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. “We’re the only motherboard vendor currently offering DIY PC builders the absolute maximum in terms of device connectivity,” he added. [/quote]
[quote]”Thunderbolt technology represents a leap in performance and simplicity for media creators and entertainment enthusiasts,” says Jason Ziller, Intel Corp. ‘s director of Thunderbolt marketing. “We are pleased to be working with GIGABYTE as they bring the first dual Thunderbolt port motherboard to market. It s a great example of what Thunderbolt makes possible.”[/quote]
The first batch of Thunderbolt equipped motherboards include the Z77X-UP5 TH, Z77X-UP4 TH and Z77MX-D3H TH.
Ready to jump to Windows 8 ? Microsoft is following in Apple’s footsteps by making the upgrade to Win 8 more pocket friendly. If you have an existing installation of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 will able to download a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $39.99 (IN Rs. 2200/-).
That’s a big drop from the company’s earlier upgrade prices, which were as high as US $ 99 (In Rs. 5500-7500) . If you want the DVD you can purchase it for a price of US $ 69.99. According to Microsoft the prices will increase when the promotion ends on January 31st 2013.
Each OS will have a different upgrade option, some bringing only personal files and some only files and settings to Windows 8. In most cases legacy apps will not be ported.
Dell, the second-largest computer seller in India, will sell personal computers loaded with the free operating system Ubuntu.
Ubuntu, is a widely used Linux-based open source software and Dell India, along with Canonical Ltd., the UK-based owner, has decided to sell personal computers based on it.
[quote]The machines — including the new Inspiron 14R and 15R — will be available with Ubuntu pre-installed from June 21 and more models are slated for release later in the year, Canonical CEO Jane Silber told reporters.[/quote]
Starting this month, the Ubuntu installed laptops and netbooks will be available in 850 Dell stores in India. Dell in India currently sells PCs loaded with Windows, the proprietary operating system, of Microsoft.
Inspan Infotech, one of the largest IT distribution companies for motherboards and hardware components, aggressively focuses on the sales of Corsair Force GT 240 and 480 SSDs. The efforts are being put to increase the sales of SSDs with the increasing demand for these units across the country.
[quote]The market is demanding for Corsair Force GT 240 and 480GB units because of its slashing prices. The products of Corsair have always been known for its superior quality and innovative technology and if the combination is available at a lower price, who will not ask for it said Sudhir S, Managing Director at Inspan Infotech. Our partners are all ready to make this available for their customers and we are more than happy to serve them said Sudhir S.[/quote]
The demand for Corsair Force GT 240 & 480GB SSDs is increasing with the decreasing prices of SSDs. It is across the country and Inspan plans to target all the metro cities and also encourage its partners to get the awareness of the same in tier II and tier III cities in their specific regions.
These products are designed for performance and durability. Force Series GT SSDs support the Windows 7 TRIM command. This allows them to store only the data they need and perform memory optimization to ensure the fastest possible write speeds. Because SSDs have no moving parts, they can handle shock, vibration and temperature changes far in excess of traditional hard drives, which are important for desktop PCs, and essential for notebooks. There is also no noise or vibration as compared to the traditional drives and the lower power consumption helps keep things cool inside the PC.
Price, Availability and Warranty
Corsair Force GT 240 – Rs 19,990
Corsair Force GT 480 – Rs 38,990
The products come with a warranty period of 3 years and are available ex-stock.
The NAM features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec
Synology Inc. today launched DiskStation DS112+, an all-in-one NAS server that offers high performance with energy-efficient and quiet design for small and medium businesses.
Network-attached storage (NAS) is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to heterogeneous clients
[quote]With DiskStation DS112+, Synology has introduced an invaluable selection for SMB users where high performance meets eco-friendly design, said Peter Chen, product manager of Synology Inc. This is the best option for providing users with fast and reliable solutions to share, sync and backup data with minimal time spent on setup process and management.[/quote]
It is powered by a 2.0 GHz processor and includes 512 MB of memory, boasting read and write speeds up to 107 MB/sec and 76 MB/sec respectively in a Windows environment. In addition, the DS112+ features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec, a throughput speed at 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
The device will start world-wide shipping from today.
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Release Date: June 19th, 2012
Synology® Presents DiskStation DS112+
Compact & Responsive, the Central Data Hub for SMBs
Taipei, Taiwan—June 19, 2012—Synology® Inc. today launched DiskStation DS112+, an all-in-one NAS server that offers high performance with energy-efficient and quiet design for small and medium businesses.
“With DiskStation DS112+, Synology has introduced an invaluable selection for SMB users where high performance meets eco-friendly design,” said Peter Chen, product manager of Synology Inc. “This is the best option for providing users with fast and reliable solutions to share, sync and backup data with minimal time spent on setup process and management.”
Synology DiskStation DS112+ is powered by a 2.0 GHz processor and includes 512 MB of memory, boasting read and write speeds up to 107 MB/sec and 76 MB/sec respectively in a Windows® environment. In addition, the DS112+ features two USB 3.0 ports to deliver fast file transfer speed up to 5 Gb/sec, a throughput speed at 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
The DS112+’s distinct chassis design enhances the overall airflow to keep the system running cool while minimizing the noise level to 18.4 dB(A) with its two side ventilation openings and a 60 mm low-rotation rear fan. As one of Synology’s top rated power-saving DiskStation, the DS112+ consumes only 14.6 watts in operation and further reduces to 6.34 watts when hard drive enters hibernation mode.
The DS112+ is running on DiskStation Manager 4.0 (DSM 4.0), the operating system of every Synology NAS Server. DSM 4.0 provides rich features to boost users’ productivity and simplify their tasks, all on a sleek user interface optimized for multitasking. Acknowledged for its continuous worldwide recognition, Synology received WINMAG Pro’s “2011 SMB Proof Award” for the same series DS411+II.
Availability Synology DiskStation DS112+ is now shipping globally.
Synology at a Glance
Synology is dedicated to taking full advantage of the latest technologies to bring businesses and home users reliable and affordable ways to centralize data storage, simplify data backup, share and sync files across different platforms, and access data on-the-go. Synology aims to deliver products with forward-thinking features and the best in class customer services.
HCL Infosystems revealed their 2012 road-map at an event here in New Delhi today. Mr Princi Bhatnagar, VP and Head Consumer Computing, HCL started out by telling us about what the future consumer scenario would look like. The next generation consumers would be made up largely by youth who’d want value-for-money products with a style quotient and functionality. Affordable IT would become a necessity.
He was followed by Mr Gautam, Head of mobility division, HCL who gave a few numbers regarding HCL’s position in the tablet market. Currently, they have an overall market share of 18%.
Pariniti Chopra with Mr. Princy Bhatnagar and Mr. Gautam
Princy Bhatnagar at the event
HCL also revealed 2 new products, the Beanstalk AIO PC and the Smart Series1044 Laptop.
[quote]HCL Infosystems has a strong tradition in consumer computing products and today with the unveiling of the first set of Consumer Computing 2012 products we are taking another significant step as a manufacturer of computing devices. The all new range is a perfect balance of technology and lifestyle backed with innovative and sleek features. The next gen HCL devices are loaded with premium features, but at the same time offer absolute value-for-money to our customers, Mr Princy Bhatnagar said. [/quote]
The Beanstalk AIO PC
2 models of the Beanstalk range have been launched, the Beanstalk AD1V0027 (MRP Rs 33696/-) and the Beanstalk AD1V0028 (MRP Rs 37908/-). Both sport features like a 47 cm LED Backlit, anti-glare display and 2GB DDR memory models. Both are powered by 2nd generation Intel core processors. They will come with an “Edutainment” pack which includes several free DVD’s ranging from games to learning to movies.
The Smart Series Laptop
Also launched was the HCL Smart Series 1044 Laptop, at a starting point of Rs 20990/-, weighing just 2 kilograms. It’s powered by the Intel Processor B815, the device adorns a stylish look with a sturdy Maze texture finish to enhance durability. It comes with a 14.o” HD (LED Backlit) screen and 1.3 MP camera to support video chat.
All the three computers would be available from purchase starting today itself.
It was also announced that a new Ultra Book and a Tiny Top PC would be launched later this year.
The ultra-book which will be launched later this year.
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HCL Infosystems unveils Consumer Computing 2012
Charts robust road map for computing consumer products
First set of Next Gen Computing Products launched – Beanstalk series AIO PC and Smart Series 1044 Laptop
Showcases the soon to be launched HCL Ultrabook and the Ultra Small PC – HCL Tiny Top
Computing Devices with unique combination of Play, Learn and Entertainment
Sleek, innovative and premium features yet absolute value for money
New Delhi, 19th June, 2012: HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s Premier Hardware, Services and ICT Systems Integration and Distribution Company launched Next Gen devices at a press conference in the capital city today and reiterated its presence in the consumer computing space. Building on their success of over three decades, HCL Infosystems launched the new Beanstalk range of AIO (All in One) PC and the Smart Series Laptop and also showcased its range of lifestyle technology products including tablets and the soon to be launched HCL Ultrabook and the Ultra Small PC – HCL Tiny Top. The new products encompass the elements of Play, Learn and Entertainment for its users. These products are packed with unique features and innovations, designed to suit diverse technology requirements of modern times.
At the launch Mr. Princy Bhatnagar, VP and Head Consumer Computing, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “HCL Infosystems has a strong tradition in consumer computing products and today with the unveiling of the first set of Consumer Computing 2012 products we are taking another significant step as a manufacturer of computing devices. The all new range is a perfect balance of technology and lifestyle backed with innovative and sleek features. The next gen HCL devices are loaded with premium features but at the same time offers absolute value for money to our customers. With this launch, HCL Infosystems fortifies its space in the consumer computing space by redefining consumer experience and we are now poised for more growth in this segment.”
HCL Infosystems has launched the AIO (All-in-One) PC under its Beanstalk range. Packed with edutainment features, presently two models under this series has been introduced – HCL Beanstalk AD1V0027 (MRP: Rs. 33696/-) and the HCL Beanstalk AD1V0028 (MRP: Rs. 37908/). Both the models sports features like a 47 cm (18.5”) LED backlit, Anti glare display and 2GB DDR memorymodels. Powered by 2nd generation Intel core processors, the Beanstalk AIO’s has elegant looks and has a sleek, unique space saving design. The machines also have unique acrylic at the stands to give a crystal finish. The Beanstalk AIO’s has Crystal Clear Audio as it has integrated bottom speakers with perforated louvers for excellent audio quality. The AIO’s are also eco-friendly as itminimizes power consumption and is ROHS (Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Additionally, the AIO’s also will provide customers with the “edutainment” advantage by offering aPlay, Learn & Entertainment Kit. For play, the pack will have an activity zone with DVDs worth Rs. 2000/- consisting of 20 original games. Again for Learning, education content worth Rs. 10,000 powered by Britannica Student Library and for Entertainment, a Hungama coupon worth Rs. 2000 with free song & video download will be respectively provided in the pack.
With the launch of the HCL Smart Series 1044 Laptop, HCL Infosystems has aimed to offer a premium laptop at an attractive price point starting from an MRP of Rs. 20990/-. With power packed features and latest technology, the Smart Series 1044 laptop offers exceptional on-the-go experience with unmatched connectivity and portability. Weighing just over 2 kilograms and offering access to high speed internet through in-built gigabit LAN & HDMI ports, the HCL ME 1044 is all set to redefine mobility. Powered by Intel Processor B815, the device provides for improved graphics, smarter performance, longer battery hours and ensures an unmatched cinematic experience. The laptop adorns a super stylish look with its sturdy Maze texture finish to enhance durability and also has a high strength surface to prevent scratches.
The Smart Series Laptop comes with a 14.0″ HD (LED backlit) screen and a 1.3 Mega Pixel camera to support video chat. The laptop provides for a great user experience with a chocolate keyboard (which enhances typing speed as there is less of sagging of the keys) and a touch pad supporting multi gesture functions. The in-built advanced Dolby audio system enhances sound clarity and overall multimedia experience. The Smart Series 1044 also comes with “BuzzTop” by Hungama (powered by Intel) that provides an immersive and engaging media experience to the user . The laptop also provides for superb thermals, which is ideal for Indian conditions. The Smart Series 1044 laptop is ideal for families who needs to upgrade from a desktop to a laptop to match today’s lifestyle and their children’s modern computing needs as well as for students who are looking a smart laptop with premium features.
The Beanstalk AIO PC and the Smart Series 1044 laptop will be available in stores in Delhi and across India from today onwards.
Earlier this year in April, HCL Infosystems had also launched the powerful and stylish ME U1 Tablet and a path breaking education tablet – the MyEduTab that makes learning easy and fun.
About HCL Infosystems:
HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.4 billion (Rs.10,754 crores) is India’s premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India’s largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more. HCL today has India’s largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India’s largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers, alike.
Apple’s WWDC conference is live and the company has announced refreshed Macbook Air and MacBook Pro Lineup.
The Macbook Air will come with Ivy Bridge with 2GHz Core i7, with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz. The FaceTime camera is now 720p, the display on the 11-inch model now 1366 x 768 + Intel’s HD graphics 4000. The 13-incher will 1440 x 900 2 xUSB 3.0 ports
Prices will start at $999 for 11 inch basic.
Alongside the new Air, Apple has also unveiled the new Macbook Pro, again with Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors up to 2.7GHz quad Core i7s (turbo up to 3.7GHz), 8GB of RAM and have GeForce GT 650M-based graphics. According to Apple the graphics are 60% faster than last gen.
The ultra-books are aimed at being slim and lightweight.
The ultra-books are aimed at being slim and lightweight.
The ultra-books are aimed at being slim and lightweight.
Lenovo on Tuesday launched 2 new ultrabooks, the IdeaPad U310 and U410 priced at Rs 50,000 and Rs 53,000, respectively along with the new IdeaCentre A720 all-in-one PC. The 13-inch U310 and 14-inch U410 weigh 1.7kg and 1.9kg, and measure only 0.7 inch (18mm) and 0.83 inch (21mm) thick, respectively. These laptops are powered by third-generation Intel Core processors and focus on light weight and slimness. Both are available with Ivy Bridge processors up to Core i7, as much as 1TB of storage, plus optional 32GB SSD cache drives and NVIDIA discrete graphics. Pricing of the U310 and U410 ultrabooks start at Rs. 49,990 and Rs. 52,990 respectively.
The A720 desktop is just 25 mm thick, which is pretty good for a 27″ frameless display. Like the ultrabooks, this AIO comes with a selection of third-generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA’s 6-series GPU. The display features a 10-point multi-touch screen that can be adjusted from -5 to 90 degrees for regular and touch-optimised usage. It has been priced at Rs 90,000.
The All-in-one PC is one of the slimmest in the market.
Windows 8 offers a completely different user interface.
Windows 8 offers a completely different user interface.
If you’re thinking of buying a new laptop/desktop and are worried bout being left with the older version of Windows, Microsoft comes with the solution! If you buy your machine between June 2, 2012 to January 31, 2013, and it comes preloaded with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate that includes a matching and valid OEM certificate of Certificate of Authenticity (COA), just visit the Microsoft website and register there so that when Windows 8 is launched officially, it would be made available for download at a price of just Rs 699!
Just a few days ago, Microsoft launched a preview of Windows 8 and was made available for download from it’s website. Moreover, PC’s running Windows 7 would not need any hardware change to run Windows 8. The basic requirements are a 1Ghz processor, 1gb RAM, DirectX 9 compatible (recommended).
Intel on Tuesday launched a whole new range of Ultrabooks, along with their new 3rd Gen Core Processors. The new range of products are designed on their 22nm platform, with added benefits of better battery life, more flexible designs and light mobile ultrabooks. The new inbuilt features will offer more security and theft protection by allowing new services like remote locking.
Intel said devices such as Ultrabooks, powered by Ivy Bridge, would give consumers ability to play games, upload videos to the Internet and movies without purchasing expensive, separate graphics card.
[quote]Similar to introduction of Intel Centrino nearly a decade ago, this is a time of revolutionary change in personal computing
-Ms Debjani Ghosh, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing Group, Intel South Asia[/quote]
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We would see around 30 new designs coming which are touch-enabled and 10-12 designs which are convertible like sliders by end of this year. Sliders are designs that can be used as tablet as well as laptop.
-Mr Sandeep Aurora, Director Marketing, Intel South Asia
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Though Intel has kept the cost of Ivy Bridge similar to that of Sandy Bridge, products such as Ultrabooks would remain as a niche product for at least next 12 months. Intel was also keen to mention that the staring SKU’s of the new ultrabooks would cost upwards of Rupees 50,000. But, the company is working closely with OEM manufacturers to bring pricing to the older time Centrino levels.
