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So there are two different low cost laptops that have been released in India by a company called HCL, I’ve never heard of them before now, so don’t feel bad if you haven’t either. Regardless they both look pretty nice for cheap notebooks, but I only have the price for the X series model which is $357.
The X series notebook looks a lot like and Intel Classmate PC, but rebranded, it has an Intel 915GMS chipset coupled with a Celeron ULV 353 processor running at 900MHz. it runs Linux and has half a gig of RAM, and 2 gigs of flash storage, which may or may not be expandable, a 2-in-1 card reader, a pair of USB ports, built in speakers, WiFi in the b/g flavors, and a 6-cell battery that should last about 4 hours. Oh, and it only weight 1.44 kilograms with its 7-inch 800×400 color LCD.
The Y series model has the A110 800MHz processor from Intel and a 945GU Express chipset from the same. It also has 1GB of RAM, an 80GB HDD, 3-in-1 card reader, a pair of USB ports, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi in the same b/g flavors, a 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen LCD, and runs Vista Home Premium (barely, if I had to guess). It weighs even less than the other model at 960 grams, and has a UMPC/tablet look about it, its also my personal favorite of the two, but its also the one without a price.
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17 Responses to “HCL MiLeap X and Y series details released”
Ajay January 23, 2008
This is ok.. but for couple of grands.. one gets to win the eee PC.. thats something called as ultra portable and is meant for mobility.. the appearenec of x series sucks..
wake up HCL.. Indians are not fool
-8Pujya January 29, 2008
To the Author:
if you have not heard of HCL before this, then you probably need to get out of your well and look beyond. Just to tell you they are the among the first company to develop computers before IBM and along with Apple in 1970s. They are also the first to write RDBMS before Oracle did.
Need to read a little bit more…
To the commentator: Ajay
If you could only look at the positive side.. the PC or MiLeap as called by HCL is an UMPC (ultra mobile PC) like Asus Eee PC. Probably you don’t store lots and you can do with 4GB of disk (which Eee PC has) most of us can’t. And as for X-series is concerned it is meant for children and sales agents. It costs less then the Intel’s classmate PC and is developed on the same lines, probably one you want to gift to your son/daughter.
What you might like is Y-series, shell out a little more money and you can have all the features a tablet PC has. What say…ready to shell our Rs 30k.
Y-Series cost Rs 29,990 (approx $769)
and I don’t work for HCL.
cheers
+3:)
Dr.Piyush February 3, 2008
Thats a good reply Puja…
I am really in love with this Y series!! my only concern is- being an indigenous brand(I mean not international), I am a bit concern abt the sturdyness/performance of the computer. Moreover I live in Europe, hence I was a bit concerned if I could rely on HCL so much that I take it for granted that I might not need the service centre at all!!!
Plz guide me……
+2Kalyan Sarkar February 5, 2008
Hi,
NeutralYou can compare HCL Y series UMPC with Fujitsu LifeBook U810 UMPC. I checked HCL UMPC at Croma Store at Mumbai. That system comes with Windows Vista Home Pre. OS
at 37K, But its performance is outstanding. This is the future Processor designed by Intel A110 series which is a nano processor this is future computer. I am going to bye one in coming month.
LaxmiNarasimhaa February 5, 2008
Hi All,
-1Pl visit the Cromaretail.com website for pictures and more dtls. The Asus Eee PC looks good on the screen. Last time I visited Croma at Brigade Road, Blr, it was not in the stands. I will look it up this week. In the meanwhile it is advtd for Rs. 16,490/- USD 402 (@ Rs.41/$) billing price, with 7″ compact design, and just 920 gms, ooh! I just can’t wait to get my hands on it, it is advtd as durable, shock proof, solid state design, Rich Network and wireless connectivity, GUI for simplicity and ease of use and over 40 built-in applications for learn/work & play. it has been rated No.1 for quality and services by The wall street journal.
Now, for the Nano of Laptop’s, also called the People’s laptop by Tata Croma. This is priced at Rs. 13,990/- USD 341 (@ Rs.41/$) (the X-series).
I can assure all those who are worried abt the HCL brand. I am using a HCL Via C3 processor, Laptop for the last 2 years, purchased on 15/Nov/2005 for 25,000/-. Fortunately, for me it is working absolutely fine. However, I must add during the first 6 months I did face some small problem, because of which the system was not booting if I remember right, but when I took it to the service center, the guys over there were friendly and helpful, and they told me that the Motherboard had conked off and they had to replace it for me. As it was in Warranty, I did not have to pay any money again.
However, before rushing out and buying it I would wait for a couple of months and see what else is coming up on the menu as Acer and others are also dropping prices to ground zero. I saw a banner for Acer regular laptop for 17,000+ Rs. today at Manipal center, Blr.
Mukul Ranjan February 17, 2008
Hey thank you man. good info. infact am going in for the y series. I just hope hcl has a good service back up in india. also that the product works on windows. Am using a vaio vgn-t37gp for the last 3 years and was looking for something different from the ux n bingo comes the y series. great stuff. 1 definately sold
NeutralSunny February 19, 2008
hey friends i saw the HCL MiLeap X & Y series in the net.
NeutralAfter that i like the Y series
Can i buy this directly or i can compare this product to others.
Kalyan Sarkar February 20, 2008
[quote comment="37008"]hey friends i saw the HCL MiLeap X & Y series in the net.
+1After that i like the Y series
Can i buy this directly or i can compare this product to others.[/quote]
Bye HCL Y series. There is no comparison, coz you will find only one model like this is Fujitsu U1010 model which costs you around 60K+ which is not worth. And if you can afford that much then Fujitsu U1010 is better then that.
Dr.Piyush February 21, 2008
Guys, what I am concern a bit is that brand HCL on a whole, although I have made up my mind for the y series koz at this price u cannot find such a product…
Can someone share some views on the HCL brand…..I dont live in india…so i hope I dont need much of a support from them!!! is the product/brand reliable enf???
NeutralSachin Jauhari February 24, 2008
I bought the x series a week back. Initially I was concerned too about support for I live in Auckland. The machine is sturdy, ubuntu is cool and yes, it is a bit slow. But then hey, I paid Rs 16000 for it (I added a seagate HD> 30 GB. ) which is dirt cheap for a laptop anyway. Battery lasts for 4 hours. Wifi is nice, it comes with open office preinstalled and loads of other applications. all in all I am satisfied with the machine, and I have no qualms about recommending it to anyone who is looking for a machine to do basic stuff like internet, mail, some multimedia and basic office work. I have two thinkpads which are great by the way. My advice is not to compare x series with other notebooks. Regards
Sachin
+2Amit February 28, 2008
To Sachin:
I am interested to buy the X series, and with add on HDD. Just one query – does it have CD/DVD drive? I did not see mention of it in any technical spec.
Neutralkalyan Sarkar March 4, 2008
For Amit:
-2no it doesn’t come with any optical drive(CD/DVD)
Alathur P Rajaram March 5, 2008
what is the maximum upgrade that can be done for each – Mileap X & Mileap Y?
Neutraljebaraj April 14, 2008
Dear all,
+1i live in kuwait, and i am an owner of one of the best UMPC avaialble Fujitsu U 810. the specifications of Y series are almost simmilar- 800 mhz a110, 1 gb Ram. however it cost me around 50 000 rs , bought in US (feb 2008). i bought the win Xp version as it is faster than vista(cost me 100 dollars more) and i am enjoying it. the diffs are u810 is 5.6 inch screen. has only 1 USB, does not have a built in VGA out and ethernet port, no modem integrated, has 30 GB HDD. The weight is only 700 gms, screen is good, workable tablet pc, batery good it has lasted me 5 hrs with wifi on. so for this price, y sereies is excellant value for money for someone who wants a very portable pc. Please check if winXP can be installed as it is definetly a plus at this form factor and hardware.
jebaraj
suks May 24, 2008
I am planning to buy the X series Mileap, but my purpose of Yahoo/GTalk voice chat is not served, since it come with Ubunto linux. Is there some solution to make voice chat work in linux version of Mileap.
NeutralVivian June 21, 2008
Dear all,
Neutrali am quite impressed by the mileap y but my concern is doea it have an inbuilt optical drive???
sudheesh July 31, 2008
mileap y is looking better. if the x series is made in the same cabin, it would be more advantageous for HCL
Neutral