AMD, HCL, MS intro sub-10k PC

AMD, a provider of microprocessors, flash memory devices, and silicon-based
solutions, announced the availability

of a ready-to-use PC for Rs 9,990. The announcement was made in association with
Indian computer manufacturer HCL Infosystems and Microsoft.

This is seen as part of AMD's global 50x15 vision to provide 50 percent of
the world's population with affordable Internet access and computing
capabilities by the year 2015.

The PC features AMD's x86 1600 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 80 GB hard disk,
15" digital color monitor, 52x optical drive, keyboard, scroll mouse and
Linux. This HCL PC is also available bundled with Microsoft Windows XP Starter
Edition for Rs 11,240.

Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Marathe, AMD Corporate VP and AMD India
President said, "With this sub Rs 10K PC we are unleashing a powerful
vision, which would change the global computing scenario. Importantly, through
this initiative and our Indian partners, we are committed to a sustainable
ecosystem support that will continue delivering affordable solutions that
address the Indian users' future needs in computing, multimedia and
connectivity."

Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman and CEO of HCL Infosystems said, "This is yet
another initiative to reaffirm HCL's commitment in making the dream of 'PC
in every home' a reality. With this PC, we are targeting the bottom of the
pyramid where volumes and fortunes lie."

The product and service is available across the country at authorized HCL
resellers. HCL is also increasing its manufacturing capacity. According to
Chowdhry, the company has already invested Rs 10 crore to expand its production
capacity to one million PCs by end of December 2005.

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