[April 22, 2009] INDIA'S INTEX FORAYS INTO LOW-COST COMPUTING Tweet NEW DELHI, Apr 22, 2009 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- IT hardware and mobile phone maker Intex Technologies on Tuesday announced its foray into low-cost computing space, with the launch of its range of desktops priced below Rs 14,000 (US$278.89). "This feature rich product powered with Intel Atom Processor is an ideal offering to make computing technology reach masses since it presents the best combination of performance and price," Intex Deputy General Manager and Head (PC Business Vertical) Sanjay Kumar said. The company is looking at rural and semi-urban households, cyber cafes and small and medium enterprises, where there is a need for an economically priced PC with basic features. "Intex has always aimed at bridging the digital divide by focusing on B and C towns to increase the low penetration level of computers in rural and semi urban areas across the country," Kumar added. The desktops, powered with Intel's Atom processor, comes in two versions priced at Rs 12,900 and Rs 13,500 respectively. (PTI) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]