HCL Launches SandyBridge based Laptop, Desktop

HCL Infosystems has launched its new line-up of SandyBridge notebooks and desktops that will be made available in the coming weeks.


The two new notebooks announced are the HCL ME 1014 and the ME 1015 and will come with a dual-core or quad-core Core i3, i5 or i7 series processor depending on the SKU. Both notebooks will have support for upto 8GB of DDR3 memory, upto 640GB hard drive, Win 7 Professional and a 6-cell battery. There isn't any option for a discrete graphics card on either one of them so you're limited to the onboard GPU which is good enough for everyday tasks. The notebook will also come with HCL's unique software like:

• SPLIT ME - Automatically splits heavy files for easy mailing
• LOCK ME - secures external ports from unauthorized usage
• Secure ME - prevents other users from accessing particular software
• Erase ME - Disallows  retrievals of erased sensitive files
• Encrypt ME - prevents tampering of data when it is in transit

Their Infinity M A365 Pro desktop is based on the micro-ATX form factor and is targeted at home users looking for a PC for Internet and light multimedia usage. HCL hasn't disclosed which CPU's it will be using for the desktop or the price of it. It will also feature some exclusive HCL programs like:

• Folder & File Lock Security: A software lock that will LOCK User specific files & folders.
• HCL Device Lock: To prevent theft of data, USB ports can be enabled /disabled and also denies access to Floppy Drives, Optical Disk Drives and Hard Disk, Logical Drives.
• HCL Application Lock: To prevent unwanted usage, Internet & other Applications can be blocked.
• Asset Management: Helps in monitoring the health of desktop and alerts to the IT administrator through e-mail and pop-ups.

There is no mention about the pricing of any of these devices yet.

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