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  • HCL Me Champ Tablet Launched For Kids At a Price Of 7999 INR

    HCL Me Champ Tablet Launched For Kids At a Price Of 7999 INR

    HCL has launched its latest tablet in India, the HCL Me Champ, the tablet is targeted at ‘kids’ between 3 to 12 years of age and is available for 7999 INR. 

    Commenting on the launch, Gautam Advani, Global Head, Mobility Business Unit, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “We are very happy to launch our new ME Champ tablet specially designed for kids powered by a unique parent control feature. This product is aimed at parents who have their child in the age group of 3 to 12 years, and strengthens our tablet portfolio.”

    The HCL Me Champ Tab is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex processor with a Mali-400 GPU, the tab further has a 1 GB of RAM and a 4 GB of inbuilt storage which can further be expanded to 32 GB. The HCL ME Champ features a 7 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The device sports a 2 MP rear camera, VG front camera, packed with a a 3100 mAh battery, and connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Mini-HDMI and 3G via dongle.

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    The latest HCL Me Champ tablet comes preloaded with content like children’s videos, comics, games, knowledge and music. The pre-loaded apps include exercises in subjects like art, geography, history, language and mathematics. 

    As this tablet is been designed for kids, the Me Champ tablet comes with tracking features, a control mechanism to help parents monitor their child’s activities and an Application Manager that offers parents the ability to select apps and restrict tablet use duration for kid’s access. 

  • DELL Partners with HCL Infosystems for Distribution of Enterprise Products

    DELL Partners with HCL Infosystems for Distribution of Enterprise Products

     

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    Dell India and Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS), the distribution arm of HCL Infosystems Ltd. (www.hclinfosystems.in), announced today their strategic partnership for the distribution of Dell’s Enterprise class products to partner in emerging markets. This is a first-of-its-kind engagement for DDMS and Dell in the market. DDMS will deal in a wide array of Dell’s Enterprise product categories including servers, storage and networking products in India. The partnership with DDMS will enhance Dell’s Enterprise solutions reach beyond tier-1 cities and propel its focus to target mid-market customers with open, easy to deploy and affordable solutions.

     

    The partnership is geared to promote and extend businesses for both DELL and HCL Infosystems; under this deal DDMS and Dell will collaborate on marketing, sales and technical areas and overall go-to market activities. DDMS will take care of the marketing related activities for Dell Enterprise products and services, and further help promote, participate and extend the sale of the Dell products through activities such as market research, advertising, trade shows, internet marketing etc.

     

    Dell’s Global Commercial Channel (GCC) division retains around 19,000 commercial partners in the Asia Pacific region.  The division takes care of programs and policies relevant to channels, which cover all types of business entities such as public companies and large-/medium-sized companies. In India, Dell currently engages with 1700 commercial channel partners, and this agreement will further strengthen the reach of its enterprise solutions to key markets.

     

    [quote]Commenting on the announcement Mr. Sameer Garde, President & Managing Director, Dell India, said “India is the first market for Dell, to define and categorize the new market opportunity as the mid-market segment. DDMS’s strong distribution network in mid-markets, coupled with our broadened product & solutions portfolio will surely help us strengthen our presence across these growth markets, moving beyond the top eight cities in India”.[/quote]

     

    [quote]Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems said, “We are confident that this collaboration will gain robust traction with our channel and also achieve market leadership in this space. We believe this partnership will add a new dimension to our current offerings. With Dell’s wide product and service portfolio and DDMS’s extensive distribution network across the country, the engagement provides us an opportunity to address the needs of enterprises in diverse locations through our distributors in this segment.”[/quote]

     

    [quote]This program further strengthens the point of Dell being a stable and a long term partner for their partner community.  Mr. Ajay Kaul, Director & General Manager, Global Commercial Channel, Dell India said: “Our partners are a very important part of Dell’s overall growth strategy and we have always aimed at providing maximum value to our partner community. We realize the importance of our channel partners in the growth of our business, and hence we take utmost care to enable them to effectively meet the needs of their customers and deliver more value to their growing business. This step again is an indication that we are listening to our partners and shifting our approach in making Dell solution available to them off-the-shelf and thus addressing the run-rate requirement of our customers.” [/quote]

     

    The partnership will enable DDMS to supply the complete range of Dell Enterprise Products and Services. HCL‘s DDMS will help boost the growth of Dell, through the distribution providers in the market.  HCL Infosystems widespread network of distributors will further ensure a robust funnel to Dell products and services.

     

    In the past two years, Dell has made 15 strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities as an end to end solutions provider and has carefully aligned its channel program with the acquisitions it makes. To enhance Dell’s security capabilities, the company recently acquired SonicWALL, Inc. Having an immense focus on the distribution of its products and its channel partners, Dell has offered SonicWALL’s existing channel partners, an opportunity to join the company’s current PartnerDirect program, which will enable them to preserve the investments made with SonicWALL. Also, in order to offer best to the channel partner community the company will take the best of SonicWALL channel programs and model and combine it with Dell’s PartnerDirect program. This move has not only provided the best for the channel partners but also Dell has expanded its own channel team’s customer relationships by further enabling its existing partners to sell SonicWALL solutions.

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    DELL Partners with HCL Infosystems for Distribution of Enterprise Products

     

    • DELL enters into a strategic partnership with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS), distribution arm of HCL Infosystems
    • DELL takes the next leap in enhancing its commercial and enterprise solutions offering through this new distribution partnership and which is a further expansion of Dell’s PartnerDirect program which has developed a significant amount of the commercial channel partners in India
    • Partnership to target Mid-Market customers

     

     

     

    New Delhi, India, October 16 2012 – Dell India and Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS), the distribution arm of HCL Infosystems Ltd. (www.hclinfosystems.in), India’s premier hardware, services and ICT Systems Integration and Distribution Company announced today their strategic partnership for the distribution of Dell’s Enterprise class products to partner in emerging markets. This is a first-of-its-kind engagement for DDMS and Dell in the market. DDMS will deal in a wide array of Dell’s Enterprise product categories including servers, storage and networking products in India. The partnership with DDMS will enhance Dell’s Enterprise solutions reach beyond tier-1 cities and propel its focus to target mid-market customers with open, easy to deploy and affordable solutions.

     

     

     

    The partnership is geared to promote and extend businesses for both DELL and HCL Infosystems; under this deal DDMS and Dell will collaborate on marketing, sales and technical areas and overall go-to market activities. DDMS will take care of the marketing related activities for Dell Enterprise products and services, and further help promote, participate and extend the sale of the Dell products through activities such as market research, advertising, trade shows, internet marketing etc.

     

     

     

    Dell’s Global Commercial Channel (GCC) division retains around 19,000 commercial partners in the Asia Pacific region.  The division takes care of programs and policies relevant to channels, which cover all types of business entities such as public companies and large-/medium-sized companies. In India, Dell currently engages with 1700 commercial channel partners, and this agreement will further strengthen the reach of its enterprise solutions to key markets.

     

     

     

    Commenting on the announcement Mr. Sameer Garde, President & Managing Director, Dell India, said “India is the first market for Dell, to define and categorize the new market opportunity as the mid-market segment. DDMS’s strong distribution network in mid-markets, coupled with our broadened product & solutions portfolio will surely help us strengthen our presence across these growth markets, moving beyond the top eight cities in India”.

     

     

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems said, “We are confident that this collaboration will gain robust traction with our channel and also achieve market leadership in this space. We believe this partnership will add a new dimension to our current offerings. With Dell’s wide product and service portfolio and DDMS’s extensive distribution network across the country, the engagement provides us an opportunity to address the needs of enterprises in diverse locations through our distributors in this segment.”

     

     

     

    This program further strengthens the point of Dell being a stable and a long term partner for their partner community.  Mr. Ajay Kaul, Director & General Manager, Global Commercial Channel, Dell India said: “Our partners are a very important part of Dell’s overall growth strategy and we have always aimed at providing maximum value to our partner community. We realize the importance of our channel partners in the growth of our business, and hence we take utmost care to enable them to effectively meet the needs of their customers and deliver more value to their growing business. This step again is an indication that we are listening to our partners and shifting our approach in making Dell solution available to them off-the-shelf and thus addressing the run-rate requirement of our customers.” 

     

     

     

    The partnership will enable DDMS to supply the complete range of Dell Enterprise Products and Services. HCL‘s DDMS will help boost the growth of Dell, through the distribution providers in the market.  HCL Infosystems widespread network of distributors will further ensure a robust funnel to Dell products and services.

     

     

     

    In the past two years, Dell has made 15 strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities as an end to end solutions provider and has carefully aligned its channel program with the acquisitions it makes. To enhance Dell’s security capabilities, the company recently acquired SonicWALL, Inc. Having an immense focus on the distribution of its products and its channel partners, Dell has offered SonicWALL’s existing channel partners, an opportunity to join the company’s current PartnerDirect program, which will enable them to preserve the investments made with SonicWALL. Also, in order to offer best to the channel partner community the company will take the best of SonicWALL channel programs and model and combine it with Dell’s PartnerDirect program. This move has not only provided the best for the channel partners but also Dell has expanded its own channel team’s customer relationships by further enabling its existing partners to sell SonicWALL solutions.

     

     

     

    About Distribution Partnership

     

    The products that are available through distribution agreements will be priced at par with similar products available direct from Dell. This agreement will give our partners added flexibility in the way

     

    they procure Dell solutions for the end-customer. With the distribution agreement, Dell also aims at their goal of penetrating better in the tier-2 markets of India

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    About Dell

     

    As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) is committed to helping small and medium businesses solve their technology challenges, ease business pain points and draw greater value from IT. With ProManage-Managed Services, Optiplex – the world’s No. 1 business desktop, new Latitude laptops, the designed-for-small business Vostro line, energy-efficient PowerEdge servers and Small and Medium Business Solutions Center, Dell is here to support entrepreneurs every step of the way.

     

     

     

    About HCL Infosystems

     

    HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.0 billion (Rs 10,840 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 organisation. India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organisation, HCL has specialised 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. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in 

     

     

     

    About HCL

     

    HCL is a $6.2 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise comprising two companies listed in India – HCL Technologies and HCL Infosystems. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India’s original IT garage start-ups. A pioneer of modern computing, HCL is a global transformational enterprise today. Its range of offerings includes product engineering, custom & package applications, BPO, IT infrastructure services, IT hardware, systems integration, and distribution of information and communications technology (ICT) products across a wide range of focused industry verticals. The HCL team consists of over 90,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 31 countries including over 500 points of presence in India. HCL has partnerships with several leading global 1000 firms, including leading IT and technology firms.  For more information, please visit www.hcl.com

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  • HCL Launches new UltraSmart ME Series 3074 UltraBooks in India starting Rs. 51990 (PR) (Hands on Video)

    HCL Launches new UltraSmart ME Series 3074 UltraBooks in India starting Rs. 51990 (PR) (Hands on Video)

    While most companies are slotting their ultrabooks are premium laptops, HCL has launched their new range of Ultrasmart ME UltraBooks at a relatively low price starting Rs. 51990. The new Ultrabooks weigh in at just under 1.7 KGs and feature 14 inch WXGA displays.

    Specs Include : 

    •  latest Intel third generation Ivy Bridge processors
    • Thickness under 18mm
    • 14-inch display with a WXGA resolution of 1366×768 pixels 
    • Hybrid 32GB SSD and 500GB HDD storage
    • 4GB of RAM.
    • Weight :  1.7Kg 
    • 2 x USB 3.0 ports
    • 1 x USB 2.0 port
    • 4-in-1 memory card reader
    • 1.3-megapixel web camera
    •  HDMI port
    • Integrated Intel graphic
    •  2 x 2 watt sound
    • Multi-touch gesture touchpad
    • Super-responsive auto-resume in less than 5 seconds
    • 39 months warranty
    • HCL Touch
    • Free 90 days Intel Anti-Theft Service Free
    • Starting Rs. 51990 MRP

    Several variants of the laptop will available staring from basic 320 GB storage /2 GB RAM to 750 GB Storage / 8 GB RAM with a 12g GB SSD only variant aswell. The Ultrabooks come Windows 8 ready so after purchase one has the option to upgrade to windows 8 using Microsofts current offer.

     

    HCL is interested in changing their brand image and have signed on Nargis Fakhri as their brand ambassador for the HCL ME range of laptops. They are also planning on revamping stores and designing new youthful creatives to target the spending consumers. 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.

     

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    HCL Infosystems unveils its Ultrasmart ME UltrabookTM

     

    • The HCL ME Series 3074  UltrabookTM– Ultra Sleek, Ultra Fast, Ultra Light
    • Intel 3rd Generation Core i3 processors, super-responsive auto-resume in less than 5 seconds
    • 14-inch WXGA HD LED Backlit display resolution 1366*768
    • HCL Advantage – 39 months warranty, long battery back-up,  HCL Touch
    • Bundled with first of its kind free 90 days Intel Anti-Theft Service Free
    • The HCL ME Series 3074 starts at a price point of Rs. 51990 MRP

     

    New Delhi, India, September 19, 2012 – HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s premier hardware, services and ICT Systems Integration and Distribution Company, today launched its first HCL Ultrasmart ME UltrabookTM – the HCL Ultrasmart ME Series 3074. The HCL ME Ultrabook is one of the first devices launched in India to be powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processors. These lightweight Ultrasmart devices offer a complete new insight to the future of computing technology. Equipped with a superior responsive system- with an auto resume in less than five seconds the all new Ultrabook series comes with a very long battery backup of upto seven hours. This is one of the first 3rd generation Ultrabook devices from HCL and more such next gen devices will be launched soon.

     

    This Ultra Sleek (less than 18mm with metal casing) but powerful device is also supported by HCL Advantage 39 months warranty. The HCL ME Ultrabook offers  Hybrid Drive version that is a combination of SSD & SATAII HDD. The ME device is also ultra versatile with 3 USB ports & 1 HDMI Port and also offers a great media & graphics performance and experience, along with DivX11 support for HD content playback. The new-generation HCL Ultrasmart ME Series 3074 weighs an Ultra light 1.7 kg, features a 14-inch WXGA, LED Backlit display with a 1366×768 HD resolution. Available in brilliant brush metal grey finish  the device sports a 2x2W advanced sound system and a built-in multi -gesture touchpad.

     

    “With the launch of our Ultrabook we are continuing our tradition of being a manufacturer of innovative computing devices and give our customers faster, more powerful and smarter machines. We are proud to usher in the next generation computing with the new range of HCL Ultrasmart series. Combined with elegant and sleek looks and design, these lightweight Ultrabooks are a testimony to HCL’s focus and commitment on developing best in class computing devices for our customers. A combination of powerful processing and great designing has resulted in a device geared for exceptional performance at work or entertainment”, said Mr. Princy Bhatnagar, Vice President and Head Consumer Computing, HCL Infosystems Ltd. “Offering a whole new level of computing the HCL Ultrasmart series is set to change the dimensions of user experience which is only going to improve as we launch more devices in the Ultrasmart Series” he added.

     

    With Intel 3rd Generation Core processors, the HCL Ultrasmart ME Series 3074 is available with Windows 7 Home Basic/Premium and Professional for enterprises. The HCL ME Series 3074 Ultrabook comes with Intel 3rd Generation HM77 Chipset, Intel HD 4000 graphics, memory 4 GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB DDR3), internal hard disk storage – 32 GB SSD plus 500GB 7200RPM HDD and USB 3.0/ 2.0 connectivity. Some of the other features include 1.3 MP VGA camera, HDMI, in-built microphone,  4-in-1 memory card user, Bluetooth 4.0,  Integrated Wi-fi and  10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connectivity. The HCL Ultrasmart ME Series 3074 complies with BEE Star certification that further ensures a smooth performance with maximum energy efficiency.

     

    The HCL Ultrasmart Ultrabook starts with a price range of MRP Rs. 51,990 with Hybrid Drive. Other versions available in the series are at MRP Rs 54,990 with 128 GB SSD only and at MRP of Rs. 52,990 with Hybrid drive & Idea Generator Tool worth Rs. 12,990. The HCL Ultrasmart ME series will be integrated with HCL Touch, a 24X7 one touch after sale service facility. The 3074 Ultrabook series is available for pre-booking at HCL’s retail partners, brand stores and also online at www.hclstore.in from today.   

     

    About HCL Infosystems:

     

    HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.0 billion (Rs 10,840 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 organisation. India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organisation, HCL has specialised 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. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in 

     

     

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  • HCL Infosystems launches its 3G Tablet – the HCL ME Y2

    HCL Infosystems launches its 3G Tablet – the HCL ME Y2

    HCL Infosystems Ltd., launched its latest 3G enabled tablet –HCL ME Y2 priced competitively at Rs 14,999. This third generation tablet from HCL is a trendy and stylish device, based on the latest OS and designed specially to suit the needs of the Indian consumers.

    The HCL ME Y2 is packed with applications and special offers. The Hungama Application comes with a special offer for HCL ME Y2 customers – free three months subscription to download and play unlimited music, videos and ringtones. Bigflix again offers unlimited streaming of movies for a month for just Rs. 1. The Y2 also has the ThinkFree Office Mobile that enables the user to create, view, edit or share MS Office docs. The HCL tablet also has useful applications like LinkedIn, Twitter, 3D Digital Weather Clock, Games, Sweet’ N ‘Spicy (huge collection of Indian Foods and Recipe), iBrowser (makes downloading and browsing on the tablet easy and smooth), ICS Browser (to view multiple open pages at once), Bollywood Hungama and Saavn (to listen to Bollywood and Indian music). 

    [quote]Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “The HCL ME Y2 is yet another value product from our company. This third generation tablet delivers enhanced experiences to our customers through advanced connectivity and innovative features. With the growth in tablet market and increasing adoption, on-the-go connectivity has become vital and the ME Y2 promises seamless connectivity with great user interface. The Y2 is yet another innovation from HCL and we expect it to meet the growing demand of our diverse customers to meet their specific use cases on the tablet.”[/quote]

     

    The new HCL ME Y2 offers 3G connectivity with its in-built SIM slot. Based on Android OS 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the device is equipped with a 2-mega pixel rear camera and a 0.3-mega pixel front camera which enables video chatting with HD display. The tablet sports a 7-inch multi touch capacitive screen with a 1024*600 pixel display. The tablet runs smoothly on a powerful Cortex A9 and 1 Ghz processor. It comes with a 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory, along with a memory card slot that can add another 32 GB. HCL ME Y2 also has a mini USB, mini HDMI and a Micro SD card slot. It has a robust 4000 mAH battery to deliver long hours of high definition audio and video playback. The Y2 is enabled with bluetooth and also provides for wi-fi connectivity.

     The HCL ME Y2 will be supported by an integrated back up service – HCL Touch, a 24X7 one touch service facility. HCL ME Y2 tablet will be available in stores in Delhi and across the country from today onwards.  

     

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    HCL Infosystems launches its 3G Tablet – the HCL ME Y2

     

    • Attractive Pricing of Rs.14,999/- & 3G enabled with in-built SIM slot and Wi-Fi connectivity
    • Powered by Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS and equipped with Dual camera 
    • Stylized with full HD, enhanced performance and rich entertainment features
    • Special Offers on Pre loaded and handpicked applications for the Indian consumer
    • Backed by the unmatched HCL support and service infrastructure spread over 4000+ cities, the Y2 also loaded with a one touch service application on the tablet – HCL Touch

     

     

     

     

     

    New Delhi, August 13, 2012: HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s premier hardware, services and ICT Systems Integration and Distribution Company, launched its latest 3G enabled tablet –HCL ME Y2. Combining unique features, content and connectivity, the HCL ME Y2 promises an exciting experience to its users.  This third generation tablet from HCL is a trendy and stylish device, based on the latest OS and designed specially to suit the needs of the Indian consumers.

     

    The HCL ME Y2 is packed with applications and special offers to suit the requirements of the Indian consumer. The Hungama Application comes with a special offer for HCL ME Y2 customers – free three months subscription to download and play unlimited music, videos and ringtones. Bigflix again offers unlimited streaming of movies for a month for just Rs. 1. The Y2 also has the ThinkFree Office Mobile that enables the user to create, view, edit or share MS Office docs. The HCL tablet also has useful applications like LinkedIn, Twitter, 3D Digital Weather Clock, Games, Sweet’ N ‘Spicy (huge collection of Indian Foods and Recipe), iBrowser (makes downloading and browsing on the tablet easy and smooth), ICS Browser (to view multiple open pages at once), Bollywood Hungama and Saavn (to listen to Bollywood and Indian music). Along with the pre-loaded apps, The Y2 also has an exclusive access to the ME App store which has over 15000 applications capturing the latest and the best android apps in the world for the tablet users.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “The HCL ME Y2 is yet another value product from our company. This third generation tablet delivers enhanced experiences to our customers through advanced connectivity and innovative features. With the growth in tablet market and increasing adoption, on-the-go connectivity has become vital and the ME Y2 promises seamless connectivity with great user interface. The Y2 is yet another innovation from HCL and we expect it to meet the growing demand of our diverse customers to meet their specific use cases on the tablet.”

     

     

     

    The new HCL ME Y2 offers 3G connectivity with its in-built SIM slot and is priced competitively at Rs 14,999. Based on the super fast Android OS 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the device is equipped with a 2-mega pixel rear camera and a 0.3-mega pixel front camera which enables video chatting with HD display. The tablet sports a 7-inch multi touch capacitive screen with a 1024*600 pixel display. The tablet runs smoothly on a powerful Cortex A9 and 1 Ghz processor. It comes with a 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory, along with a memory card slot that can add another 32 GB. HCL ME Y2 also has a mini USB, mini HDMI and a Micro SD card slot. It has a robust 4000 mAH battery to deliver long hours of high definition audio and video playback. The Y2 is enabled with bluetooth and also provides for wi-fi connectivity.

     

     

     

    The HCL ME Y2 will be supported by an integrated back up service – HCL Touch, a 24X7 one touch service facility. HCL ME Y2 tablet will be available in stores in Delhi and across the country from today onwards.  

     

     

     

    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. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in 

     

     

     

     

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  • HCL reveals 2012 road-map, All-In-One PC and Smart series laptop launched (PR)

    HCL reveals 2012 road-map, All-In-One PC and Smart series laptop launched (PR)

    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%. 

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    Pariniti Chopra with Mr. Princy Bhatnagar and Mr. Gautam

     

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    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]

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    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.

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    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. 

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    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.

     

    For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in

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  • HCL working on 7″ WiFi plus 3G Tablet called Y2

    HCL working on 7″ WiFi plus 3G Tablet called Y2

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    Mr. Gautam (left) with Pariniti Chopra

    At its press event in Delhi, Mr Gautam, Head of mobility division, HCL, revealed that they are working on a tablet, called the Y2, with a 7″ screen which would have WifI+3G capabilities. Not much details were given but we were told that the device would surely be launched in August. It would be HCL’s third tablet device (all 7″) and would be targeted at the Rs 8000/- price range. It would most probably run on ICS.

    Currently HCL have an overall market share of 18% with around 3000 retailers.

  • Have fun this summer and win exciting gifts from HCL!

    Have fun this summer and win exciting gifts from HCL!

     

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    HCL along with DT Cinemas are giving you the opportunity to win exciting gifts this summer!

    This summer you could stand a chance to win an HCL ME Tab U1 Tablet and HCL ME Gaming consoles, but how? By eatching movies! With the purchase of every movie ticket, at DT Cinemas, students will be given a lucky coupon to fill in and leave it in the drop boxes. 25,000 lucky draw coupons will be distributed and every week few lucky winners will win HCL ME U1 tablets, ME gaming consoles and much more!

    Students in the age group of 8 to 15 years would now have an exciting chance to win every week for watching their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.

    [quote]Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, We are delighted to associate with DTCinemas to offer young students a fun time this summer break. We are sure that winners will have an amazing experience on the U1 Tab and our gaming consoles. For us, this initiative is
    another innovative way to reach out to young consumers, and we will continue doing so in the times to come.[/quote]

    Check out the press release below : 

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    New Delhi, June 13, 2012: HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s premier Hardware, Services and ICT System Integration Company and DT cinemas, wholly owned subsidiary of the DLF group has come up with an innovative offer, to make summer break a fun and engaging time for school students in the Delhi NCR region.  Students in the age group of 8 to 15 years would now have an exciting chance to win the latest and sleek HCL ME Tab U1 Tablet and HCL ME Gaming Consoles every week for watching their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.

     

    With the purchase of every movie ticket, students will be given a lucky coupon to fill in and leave it in the drop boxes. 25,000 lucky draw coupons will be distributed and every week few lucky winners will win HCL ME U1 tablets, ME gaming consoles and much more!

     

    Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, “We are delighted to associate with DT Cinemas to offer young students a fun time this summer break. We are sure that winners will have an amazing experience on the U1 Tab and our gaming consoles. For us, this initiative is another innovative way to reach out to young consumers, and we will continue doing so in the times to come.” 

     

    On the collaboration and on conceptualizing this unique offer Mr. Anant Verma, Business Head and Director of DT Cinemas said, “We are elated to bring this unique offer to our young patrons and partner with HCL Infosystems as they get a chance to win sleek and engaging devices this summer holidays. With a slew of animation and other exciting movies lined up for this summer, this will be another exciting reason for parents and children to come and watch their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.” 

     

    The offer is ongoing till 20th June, 2012 and only valid at the following cinemas – DT Shalimar Bagh in Delhi; DT City Centre, DT Mega Mall and DT Star Mall in Gurgaon. HCL ME U1 tablet is a trendy and stylish device, based on the latest OS and designed especially for the needs of the Indian consumers. The tablet was recently launched in April, 2012.

     

    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.

     

    For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in

     

    About DT Cinemas

    DT Cinemas is a wholly owned subsidiary of the DLF Group. The multiplex chain started its operations through its first Multiplex at DLF City Centre in Gurgaon with a belief to create a comprehensive retail experience for the Indian consumers through their best retail entertainment. DT Cinemas has been showcased as the “Entertainment Anchor” for DLF malls by being the robust footfall driver. They have been screening movies since 2003 and are in sync with their customers’ needs to provide an ultimate movie experience to the movie viewers.

    With their current operational cinemas at DT Star Cinema Saket, DT Star Cinema Vasant Kunj, DT Cinema Shalimar Bagh, DT Cinema City Centre, DT Cinema Mega Mall, Gurgaon, DT Cinema Star Mall and DT City Centre, Chandigarh, they have around 29 screens with an overall seating capacity of more than 5900 seats.

     

    For more information please contact:

     

    Ashutosh Bhattacharya

    Head – Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems

    Mob: + 91 98119 20415

    E-mail: [email protected]

     

    Anadita Singh

    Head-Marketing, DT Cinemas

    9811766372/ [email protected]

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  • HCL  “Live Free” Event is Live !

    HCL “Live Free” Event is Live !

    HCL Just invited us to the launch of their new products tomorrow 13 of OCT 2011. We will go Live right here on this page : So Bookmark It!

     

    HCL “LIVE FREE” EVENT

    11:30 AM : Thursday 13 OCT 2011

     

    LIVE VIDEO STREAM

     

  • Bharat Electronics Ltd’s Solar Slate promises Froyo for 3000 Rupees.

    Bharat Electronics Ltd’s Solar Slate promises Froyo for 3000 Rupees.

    Bharat Electronics Ltd has developed a tablet PC that would cost $70-75 (around Rs 3,000) apiece for the Ministry of Rural Development’s poverty survey. The company supply six lakh pieces this year,expected to be delivered by end-November.

    Normally, BEL generates 80 per cent of its revenue from military supplies such as radars, detection and communication devices; its turnover for the year ended March 2011 was Rs 5,500 crore; the 2011-12 guidance is for Rs 6,200 crore.

    The device will boast Android 2.2 Froyo, a Solar powered battery pack, and a plug in keyboard. The device also appears to have a usb input port and a resistive touchscreen. 

    Since the order coming in early July, BEL has supplied an initial 2,000 tablets to the North-East. They were made at a small plant that was added to BEL’s Mass Manufacturing Facility in Bangalore at a cost of Rs 7 crore. Depending on further demand, it may put up an additional line for Rs 20 crore, apart from tapping capacities at Ghaziabad and Panchkula.

    We are already poking around to get some action with the device.

    [Hindu Business Line]

  • India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Coming This Month

    India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Coming This Month

    The Indian Govt. funded and subsidized 35$ tablet codename “Sakshat” will finally release this month. The tablet was originally pegged at a end 2009 release, But after several trias and fails the tablet is now finally set to release.

    The tablet was designed and developed by MIT will be powered by Android OS and is currently being manufactured at the HCL Technologies plant.

     

    Basic Specs include

    • 7 inch Touch Screen
    • Inbuilt keyboard
    • Video conferencing
    • Multimedia
    • 32GB hard drive
    • 2GB RAM
    • Open Office, SciLab and Internet browsing.
    • Wifi and USB – IO

    The tablet is pegged for University students and will be available for a final price of Rs. 2200/- . We will try and get one device atleast for a quick show and tell here at iGyaan.

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