DataWind sweeps through India with UbiSurfer netbook

DataWind UbiSurfer netbook

India is all set to feel a cool gentle breeze hitting the market with DataWind endowing the country with its latest ultra-portable UbiSurfer netbook. The new offering comes complete with integrated cellular modem and embedded SIM card. This allows users to browse through the Internet anywhere in India and is not limited to any specific place.

The UbiSurfer Netbook houses the Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 operating system and Softmaker Office Suite. It also includes DataWind’s multi-patented data compression as well as acceleration technology which also aids in facilitating the company’s free-usage model. The laptop is extremely portable in nature as it weighs just 700 grams and measures 222 x 165 x 29.5 mm.

Suneet S. Tuli, President and CEO of Datawind revealed, “Our goal was to deliver the real web, fast, free, anytime and everywhere. The UbiSurfer is another step in the company’s vision of taking the internet to the masses. This device is going to revolutionize the way we work, play, communicate and take advantage of the wireless web.”

He further added, “TRAI’s recent figures peg Internet subscribers in India at only 14.5 million, which is only 1.5% of the population. We are confident that our mix of cutting edge technology at attractive price points will change the dynamics of the mobile internet device market in India. We estimate that internet penetration will exceed 50% of the population in the next decade and exceed 500 million users. DataWind expects to garner a significant share of this pie by delivering more affordable products that are simpler to use.”

It also features a 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixels TFT – Wide screen display as well as 128MB RAM, 1GB Flash, wireless LAN WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g, 10BaseT Ethernet Interface and embedded Cellular Modem. Users can also expect integrated dual speaker system, stereo sound earphone jack, standard 80 Key keyboard, touch mousepad – dual button and Lithium Polymer or external DC adapter which offers around 3 hours of work time. There is also a Push-Push SD card socket, USB Port as well as earphone and ethernet jacks.

The UbiSurfer from DataWind comes complete with one year free internet access and can be picked up for a price of Rs.7,999. The netbook offers 30 hours per month of free internet access for the first year in India. Heavy users can take advantage of unlimited internet which is acquirable at just Rs. 99 per month and Rs.999 for each subsequent year.