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HCL to build pocket computer

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: With affordable mobile computing being the buzzword in ITeS, HCL Infosystems is taking the lead in developing a low-cost, pocket-held computer by next year.

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Presently, tasting success with its low-cost, hand-held computers launched last week, the company is now developing a pocket-held computer. It will have limited functionality, but will have an expandable hard disk, says Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems.

In town to sign an MoU with the Punjab government for launching a state-wide area network, Chowdhry said presently HCL was working with its partners amongst disk drive manufacturers, motherboard manufacturers and chip makers to create new generation pocket-held computers. ?The idea is to create low-cost computers, which in turn will increase computer penetration in the country,? he said.

The low PC penetration in the country (restricted to 20 PCs per 1,000 persons) is attributed to the high cost of computers. Chowdhry says HCL is making strides in taking IT to the masses by continuously reducing the size of computers, and making these affordable.