MiLeap X series is a Linux based low cost version of the HCL family of leaptops which is surly an upgrade from from your PDA or smart mobile that is available in our market. It is not recommended for a serious computer user with lot of files to store , or a graphic designer . But surly it gives the value for money at Rs. 14,000 + taxes . We are not yet aware about the on-road price of the product as HCL is still announcing it as a 14 K laptop.
At a cost lower than your high end mobile phones that remains as fancy equipments when it come to real computing , MiLeap has strong reason to be in your business carry bag. First of all it is handy compared to bulky wide screen laptops (which will never fit in to an ordinary mans lap)., , it is rugged so that I feel it ok to use it in second class sleeper coach.
We think the business class black color is going to click in India than the fancy pink or blue colored ones.
Technical Specifications of Mileap X
The technical specifications of HCL MiLeap X is that of the Intel classmate PC it self. It runs on a Intel Celeron Mobile processor ticking at 900 MHz enough for a normal customer with moderate computing requirements like internet and text editing .
Running on a motherboard with Intel 915GMS chipset. 512 Mb of DDR 2 memory which is comparable to any decent machines available .
It has a 7 inch Wide TFT which is offering a resolution of 800 X 480 which will be fine for a small form factor LCD. The OLPC $100 machine gives more resolution but we think 800 X 480 will be fine .
Just like any laptop it features a build-in Speakers and Mic. And also provides a headphone jack.
Build –in network interface (RJ-45) and wireless Ethernet support ( 802.11 b/g ) ensures that you are connected to the world. SD card Slot make it easy to download your pictures from camera or mobile. Two high speed USB ports are part of it.
Expected battery backup is 4 hours in Idle condition as HCL is claiming. And it will be available in Indian market in three color choices , cool blue, rich black or hot pink.
HCL MiLeap X: Operating Systems and Application Softwares.
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The original classmate has three choice for operating systems. It is Windows XP professional , Mandriva Discovery 2007 Linux or Metasys Classmate 2.0. HCL has made it clear that the X series will be a LInux based product. The Linux will take 500 MB from the 2 GB flash drive in contrast to the 1 GB required by the windows XP. Open Office will be naturally included for your business needs. Let us wait for HCL to roll out the product to know what they are giving us as the republic gift.
