Intel to enter portable tech devices space
Intel corporation, the world’s leading chipmaker is planning to enter into a new segment in the Indian market portable technology devices which can be used for different purposes like gaming, internet access, automobile accessory, among others.
Though an exact classification of thest devices would be difficult, these would be products which are portable with a smaller form factor than the conventional laptops. Intel corporation’s South Asia MD Ramamurthy Sivakumar said that they were looking at entering that segment in India quite soon.
He said these would be devices which are general purpose products and could have 5-7 inches screen size with a longer battery life. These products will be built around the Intel Technology architecture. These portable small form factor devices have already found their place in the market with the most popular being the gaming devices. Other than these, there are other devices which are portable audio and video players, providing high quality digital images.
Intel corporation has already introduced a small form factor laptop called the Classmate PC essentially targeted at the school segment. this device has seen its development dont in its India R&D centre. Intel India has already tied up with HCL infosystems to maufacture the Classmate PC and other hardware players are expected to be part of this programme.
Mr.Siva Kumar said that the Pc market opportunity has expanded exponentially in India over the last 5-6 years from the top 5-6 metros to over 300-plus cities and towns.
