The Hindu News Update Service News Update Service Sunday, March 22, 2009 : 1630 Hrs
Sci. & Tech. ICHIP launches @ BOX web browsing device Hyderabad (PTI): The city based ICHIP India Limited launched the @ Box Web Browsing Device which enables browsing the internet at a cost point and performance that is equal to that of a PC. Koto Bhaskar, CTO and President, ICHIP launching the product last night said the @ Box can connect to a low cost CRT TV, VGA Monitor, LCP Monitor or High definition LCD/ Plasma TV, delivering a uncompromising www browsing experience. Mr. Bhaskar said the ICHIP has signed an MoU with BSNL for supply of 500 million units particularly for supply in rural India. The company also has plans to export the product to South America, Bangladesh and China during this year. The @ BOX, first of its kind in the world, would attract a market of $ 90 million by next year, Bhaskar said adding that the BOX is smaller than palm and is sold in standard package with a key board, track ball, power adaptor and a cable to connect to the TV and would cost Rs 6990. To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
