HCL launches 'MiLeap'

New Delhi

January 17th, 2008

HCL Infosystems has launched 'MiLeap' India's first full functional, ultra
portable range of laptops that offer mobile internet computing experience at a
price point starting from Rs.13,990/-.

The new range of Leaptops are light weight, and is targeted at consumer who
needs to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive-anytime and
anywhere.

Speaking on the occasion, Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems
said, "This new range of Ultra Portable 'MiLeap' Leaptops will herald in a
new category of computing devices, opening up a wide range of new usage
scenarios and application areas. "

Speaking at the launch of HCL's new product, Ramamurthy Sivakumar, MD - Sales
and Marketing, South Asia, Intel said, "In a world where the access to
information technology is really the passport to the 21st century, Intel and HCL
are determined to broaden the number of people who can get access to the
internet. Intel is pleased to partner with HCL to make this a reality in
India."

The HCL MiLeap Series of Ultra Portables are suitable for women and school
children. Available with both flash-based and disk based storage versions, the
models have network ports, are Wi-Fi ready, have the option for "Data
card" and are available with GUI enabled user friendly Linux OS.

Also launched is the HCL 'MiLeap' Y Series Ultra Portable Leaptops from Rs
29,990 onwards.

The HCL 'MiLeap' Y Series, powered by the latest Intel Ultra Mobile Platform
and Microsoft's Vista Home Premium, operating system weighs just 960 gm. This
ultra Portable Leaptop comes with a Swivel 7'' touch screen, 80GB HDD, wireless
connectivity, Data Card option, blue tooth & Ethernet network port offering
full PC functionality with true internet experience on the move.

The MiLeap Top Y Series incorporates a unique navigational pad that offers
multiple navigational features such as touch screen, thumboard, stylus,
keyboard, mouse and One touch buttons, making it one of the most intuitive
products. It also features a Swivel 7" display cum note pad. The Microsoft
Windows Vista Home premium powered MiLeap Y series is priced at Rs 33,990.