Low-cost computing with style

The Mobilis desktop is powered by Intel's XScale PXA255 200/400MHz processor and has 128MB of SDRAM. It comes with a carrying case that hides a full-size, roll-up keyboard and opens up as a desktop stand. Its price tag is 10,000 rupees, or $230.

Credit: Encore Software

Finally...
by Soliton May 10, 2005 2:08 PM PDT: ...something on India other than ******** about offshoring, H1-B and overcrowding... maybe CNET has a semblance of 'old-fashioned' journalism left in it after all (as opposed to 'tabloid sensationalism' it mostly indulges in); Like this Reply to this comment

I'll take 30.....
by May 10, 2005 2:22 PM PDT: As soon as language and hardware support is available in the USA.

This thing would be perfect for a whole host of mobile applications for my municipality.; Like this Reply to this comment

Good timing, I need a new computer soon
by Maxxam May 10, 2005 4:35 PM PDT: I'll be buying when it appears there are not bugs in it. Probably will buy different models. They looks great in the pics.; Like this Reply to this comment

Finally the right form factor
by May 11, 2005 9:07 AM PDT: PDA are too small and sub note books too stupidly expensive. Let's not mention tablets. That looks just right.; Like this Reply to this comment

Tiny screen is no way acceptable, 7 inches!
by blue-eyed-bohemian May 11, 2005 9:58 AM PDT: I'm very surprised at these comments about "finally" and "can't wait to buy one". You find a tiny screen of low resolution acceptable? I doubt it, read the details before jumping to conclusions. Most websites won't even display properly on these devices, needing to scroll left and right just to read a page fully. Be careful.; Like this Reply to this comment

Low Cost Electric Car as well
by May 12, 2005 12:04 AM PDT: http://www.carpages.co.uk/news/reva-nxg-15-04-05.asp?switched=on&echo=540488757

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/04/15/040421.html; Like this Reply to this comment

Thats amazing!!!
by May 12, 2005 3:48 AM PDT: It's very surpising to listen this news!

We really like to go see the performance of this pcs. In pics all
products look great!

Let me know when it is open in market!

Thanks.....Encore!; Like this Reply to this comment

Cheap Laptop
by May 12, 2005 9:05 PM PDT: I think they should outsource the sales and tech support to the
USA.. heheh; Like this Reply to this comment

Purchase
by June 7, 2005 9:40 PM PDT: hi can somebody tell me where i can purchase this pc from if it has entered the market?; Like this Reply to this comment

Power of India
by June 29, 2005 7:13 AM PDT: This shows the competency of India in Hardware/Software industry. We can expect more such surprises; Like this Reply to this comment

nah - don't see it happening
by June 29, 2005 8:30 AM PDT: My thought is that products such as this is aimed for professionals who need to capture information quickly, like doctors or code inspectors. But for everyday users such as you and me? I wouldn't want to surf net on that thing for sure...; Like this Reply to this comment

The New Timex Sinclair 1000
by June 30, 2005 11:20 AM PDT: The $100(or $99) computer is not a new idea. It was attempted by Timex back in 1984. The Timex Sinclair 1000 was built with a flimsy miniature rubber keyboard and had to be hooked up to an external monitor, much as the one described here, as a budget machine everyone could buy. By the time it came out most other cheap "home" computers of the day matched them (Commodore & Atari) by having their machines fall into the same price range which caused a huge loss in profits. It could be another indication of a second computer market crash when prices drop this low. Timex helped cause first computer crash in the '80s, will India be the next culprit?; Like this Reply to this comment

Interesting...
by b2bhandshake July 4, 2005 7:51 PM PDT: However, not a time for Indians to sit back and gloat. How long before Chinese learn to clone the $100 PC at $20 or $30?
- Mohan
http://www.garamchai.com/mohan; Like this Reply to this comment

When will this be available?
by July 6, 2005 7:51 AM PDT: I like the concept and agree that it targets certain markets really well. But when will this product be available? What stage of development is it in right now?

If the makers are reading this now would be a good time to respond.; Like this Reply to this comment

Great idea, but man, is it ugly!
by the Otter January 23, 2006 1:03 PM PST: I might buy one if it were $20; any more than that, and I?d be
embarrassed to be seen with it. Perhaps their target audience is
desperate enough to not care?; Like this Reply to this comment

low cost loptop cumputer
by WASIURRAHMAN May 7, 2007 3:14 PM PDT: i want to buy lop top which on low cost, please provide me information how can i found in india; Like this Reply to this comment

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