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HCL Introduces Leaptop Series 39 in India

HCL Infosystems has launched the HCL "Leaptop Series 39", designed for Indian conditions, where the ambient temperatures are higher and the surface temperature of laptops tend to become uncomfortably hot. The HCL Leaptop Series 39 is designed to achieve a lower temperature differential of below 6 degrees on its palm rest surfaces.

Developed under its "Design for India" program, the Leaptops meet the Energy star 4.0 compliance standard.

HCL has also showcased its range of Leaptops, the Z35 series, the series 28 and 24, its latest "MTV Edition", the "HCL MiLeap series" and a range of HCL accessories including the "Dictamail" and the "FM Companion".

George Paul, Executive Vice President, HCL Infosystems said, "Over the past three decades, with our understanding and expertise of the Indian market, HCL has always been at the forefront of bringing in technological innovation in the country. We are committed to bring, cutting edge technology products designed for Indian conditions and have brought in a range of new categories that have transformed the computing industry in India. The launch of HCL Leaptop Series 39 is yet another step towards the ‘Design for India' products strategy."

The HCL Leaptop 39 series comes with a 14.1-inch wide screen and has a battery backup of more than 4 hours. Compliant to the energy Star 4.0 Category A certification, the HCL Leaptop Series 39 consumes less than 1.7W of energy in sleep mode and below 1W in stand-by mode and is optimized to reduce its power consumption.

Further these products are tested for special conditions and undergo rigorous tests such as the HCL five feet drop test and the multiple environment stress tests, which test these laptops under extensive heat, humidity and voltage stress conditions.

The HCL Leaptop Series 39 is based on Intel's Centrino and Centrino2 Processor technology and comes in both Microsoft and Linux versions.

Starting at a price range of Rs. 39,900 for the Centrino Model and Rs. 42,990 for the Centrino2 range, the HCL Leaptop Series 39 will be available nationwide at all HCL DigiLife stores, premium Large Format Retail and other HCL retail outlets.

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