HCL launches Smart Series 1044 laptop and new range of All-In-Ones

HCL Infosystems Ltd., has launched an array of new devices keeping in mind the 'value seekers'. First up, were the All-in-Ones under the brand name of Beanstalk. HCL has launched two All-In-Ones - HCL Beanstalk AD1V0027 and the HCL Beanstalk AD1V0028. Both these All-In-Ones have 18.5-inch screen, Anti-glare display, 2GB DDR memory and are powered by second generation Intel core processors.

In terms of pricing, HCL Beanstalk AD1V0027 is available for Rs. 33,696 while the HCL Beanstalk AD1V0028 is for Rs. 37,908. HCL is also offering what it terms as "edutainment" advantage on purchase on these two All-In-Ones through which it is offering free games, education and entertainment content worth Rs. 14,000.

HCL also launched a new laptop - Smart Series 1044, which is priced at Rs. 20,990. Smart Series 1044 weighs just 2 kilograms and comes with a 14.0-inch HD screen. It has a 1.3 MP camera to support video chat. The laptop too comes with "BuzzTop" by Hungama and seeks to provide an engaging media experience to the users.

Commenting about these products, Princy Bhatnagar, VP and Head Consumer Computing, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, "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."

The Beanstalk All-In-Ones and the Smart Series 1044 laptop will be available in stores across India from today onwards.

The company also shared plans to launch another competitively priced tablet device by August 2012. The tablet is codenamed Y2 and will be 7-inch tablet and have features such as Wi-Fi and 3G. However, it did not share the exact pricing details for this tablet.

Key specifications:

All-In-One Beanstalk AD1V0027

• Microprocessor: 2nd Generation Intel Pentium processor G630(2.7GHz, 3MB cache)
• Memory: 2GB DDR III
• Hard Drive: 500 GB SATA 3.5" 300MB/Sec@7200RPM hard disk drive
• Display: 18.5" LED backlit, Anti glare type display
• Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 home Premium

All-In-One Beanstalk ADIV0028

• Microprocessor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2120 processor (3.3 GHz, 3 MB cache)
• Memory: 2GB DDR III
• Hard Drive 500 GB SATA 3.5" 300MB/Sec@7200RPM hard disk drive
• Display: 18.5" LED backlit, Anti glare type display
• Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 home Premium

HCL Smart Series 1044

• Processor: Intel 2nd generation Dual Core B815 processor
• Chipset: Intel HM65
• Display size: 2GB DDR III 1333MHz RAM
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Battery Backup: up to 6 hours
• HDMI Port: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• USB port: 3X USB (2.0)