Sahara intros a 8" Sub Lappy. 15k.

[Pathik]

Sahara Pitches Ultra-portable, 15K Laptop

Sahara Computers has launched its latest entry level 8 inch laptop 'Sahara S- NB522434- EB00 in the market. This latest model, a new addition to Sahara's Image Book Series, is an entry level, sleek and classy product which comes with lots of features in a small package. It is one of the smallest notebooks with 60 GB hard drive. The 8" LCD TFT display screen is bright and sharp. Weighing just 1.1 kg and with an 8" screen, it will certainly provide the best solution for people looking for portability, style and affordability.

Speaking about the product, George Van Der Merwe, COO Sahara Computers & Electronics Ltd. quipped, "With a legacy of breaking the price point barrier of 30K and launching sub 10K PC and having lead the way in bringing PC awareness and penetration in B, C & D class cities of Indian Market, we have further expanded our reach with our latest entry level notebook for bridging the digital divide"

Sahara's image book series S- NB522434- EB00 is Linux based notebook, focused for entry level user, students and frequent travelers, it comes with AMD Geode LX 800 Processor. It has an extended battery life of respectable 4.5 hrs, which is one of the most important USPs of the product. It's rich and varied features would surely make it a choice over others. It is a Wi-Fi enabled notebook and has a PCMCIA slot, card reader which comes with one year carry-in warranty. Also in the offering is a nice leather carry bag.

George Van Der Merwe, COO Sahara Computers, further added "The introduction of Sahara's latest image book NB522434- EB00 is part of our strategy to introduce innovative mobile computing at an unbeatable price point. The 8 inch screen with 60 GB hard drive and the 4.5 hrs battery life speak volumes of our quality product making it more user friendly and apt for the Indian consumers, unlike other notebooks in the same segment which come without the hard drive and offer limited features. In this new category of entry level notebooks, we will prove to be the front runner among our competitors,"

Price and availability: Sahara – S- NB522434- EB00 is available in India through Sahara Computers' authorized Channel Partners & all ITJ Stores across the length and breadth of the country. Unit MRP of Sahara – S- NB522434- EB00 is Rs 14,999/ +tax.

Source:
http://www.itvarnews.net/news/journa...2015K%20Laptop

Product Details:
http://www.saharacomputers.co.in/sah...INDIA&@t=LINUX

Seems good but no detailed specs are available yet.

[MetalheadGautham]

sounds different.

lets compare this and the ACi Ultra, shall we ?

This:
bigger screen
more disc space
best battery life
less power

Ultra Mini:
smaller screen
less disc space
less battery life
moderately decent power

EEE:
most processing power
tiny disc space
smaller screen
runs games well

My conclution is that this is more of a multimedia, office and internet based book compared to the ACi Ultra mini, which is like the EEE in power. So it still won't be a direct competition against the EEE or the Ultra Mini.

Each has different targets, and I would recomend this baby to the budget business man who needs to travel around, and watchmovies in trains, surf net in buses, etc.

[axxo]

no info on optical drive..how do i install os in this??

[Pat]

The way its done on other UMPCs i.e USB!