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Now PCs at rock-bottom price!

Now PCs at rock-bottom price!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Indian-American developing low-cost PCs

Indian-American developing low-cost PCs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

New initiatives by chip and computer manufacturers and Dr Raj Reddy of Carnegie Mellon University are joining hands to widen computer use by making them cheaper and easier to handle.

PCs to decipher all Indian languages soon

PCs to decipher all Indian languages soon

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The DIT will have the software ready by end of September which will help decode 22 languages recognised by the Constitution.

LG to launch laptops, notebook PCs

LG to launch laptops, notebook PCs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

LG Electronics India on Thursday said it will launch several new products -- including laptops and notebook computers -- and offer up to 20 models of GSM mobile phones in the Indian market.

Tablet PCs in shops make shopping, payment easy!

Tablet PCs in shops make shopping, payment easy!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Tablets with smart apps help shoppers browse products and make hassle-free payments.

PCs come almost free in Goa

PCs come almost free in Goa

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

If you are searching for low cost tablets in India, you must be aware of the fact that most of these products come along with some truly great features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. Therefore, the low price tags do not relate to low quality. Here, then, is a list of nine most affordable tablets that are available in India these days.

PCs, LCD, plasma TV to cost more

PCs, LCD, plasma TV to cost more

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Electronics, IT goods makers HCL Infosystems, HP, LG Electronics and Zenith are raising prices of personal computers (laptops and desktops), LCDs and plasma TVs, and IT peripherals for the first time this year by as much as 13 per cent to offset higher cost of inputs triggered by a falling rupee. The move may nudge inflation further crimping consumer spending.

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Reliance Communications has launched a seven-inch tablet at Rs 13,000 per piece and Bharti Airtel's Beetel at Rs 8,000 a piece.

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Women's hockey: India thump USA, finish 3rd in Pro League debut

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India beat Ukraine 3-0 in U-23 five-nation tournament

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

NRI discovery may see pencils powering PCs

NRI discovery may see pencils powering PCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

An Indian origin scientist at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has discovered how graphene's extremely efficient conductive properties can be exploited for use in nanoelectronics, as a possible heir to copper and silicon.

Dell unveils PCs at Rs 22,900

Dell unveils PCs at Rs 22,900

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

IT major Dell on Wednesday announced the launch of a new range of notebook and desktop computers under brand name 'Vostro,' especially designed for small businesses.

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

RoHS-compliance is still at an awareness stage in India.

Families with cars, laptops, PCs not poor: Expert panel

Families with cars, laptops, PCs not poor: Expert panel

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Urban households having car, air conditioners or computer/laptop with internet should be automatically excluded from the list of poor, suggested a Planning Commission-appointed expert group.

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Abhijith blogs about all the geeky stuff and more at Homeforgeeks.com. He talks about the crucial things you absolutely must consider before buying a tablet PC.

Microsoft to give 5000 PCs to India

Microsoft to give 5000 PCs to India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Global software leader Microsoft Corporation has assured the Indian government of its commitment to supply 5,000 personal computers for a pilot education programme in 100 schools across six states

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Your WhatsApp messages are encrypted but are they safe?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Apart from physical access to handsets, metadata and backups are two common ways in which private communications can be broken.

Language fonts on PCs a must soon!

Language fonts on PCs a must soon!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The government on Monday said it was planning to make it mandatory for original equipment manufacturers to load fonts of major Indian languages in computers to facilitate language computing.

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Global chip maker Intel on Monday said it could take a couple of years to address the supply shortage in the semiconductor ecosystem that is witnessing huge demand for tech products, accelerated by the COVID pandemic. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger noted that the work and study-from-home trends during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a "cycle of explosive growth in semiconductors" that has placed huge strain on global supply chains around the world. "We have been working diligently with our partners... to address constraints and increase output to meet demand, and we are acting to help ensure capacity to meet the world's needs for this new era... But, while the industry has taken steps to address near-term constraints, it could still take a couple of years for the ecosystem to address shortages of foundry capacity, substrates and components," he said at a virtual session at the Computex event.

Top 5 tablet PCs to win your Valentine's heart

Top 5 tablet PCs to win your Valentine's heart

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Here's what your partner is dreaming of this Feb 14. Guys, here's what you should ask for!

Office suite for PCs at Rs 1995

Office suite for PCs at Rs 1995

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

C K Technologies on Tuesday launched 'Shakti Office 1.72,' the latest version of its office suite software for personal computers, priced one-tenth of Microsoft's Office suite.

Global chip shortage may persist till Q2 of 2022: Gartner

Global chip shortage may persist till Q2 of 2022: Gartner

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The shortage of semiconductors globally is expected to persist through 2021 and recover to normal levels by the second quarter of 2022, which will constrain the production of many electronic equipment types this year, according to research firm Gartner. Semiconductors play a crucial role in everything, right from computers to appliances, communication devices, transportation systems to critical infrastructure. The breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic had temporarily disrupted semiconductor shipments.

Bradley turns PCs to gold for Hewlett-Packard

Bradley turns PCs to gold for Hewlett-Packard

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The tireless head of HP's personal computer division is vanquishing rivals Dell and Lenovo and making Wall Street happy. His secret? Innovation.

Sony to launch VAIO PCs in India

Sony to launch VAIO PCs in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Sony India on Thursday declared a 20 per cent sales growth for the year ended March 31, 2004, and said it plans to launch VAIO personal computers in India over the next few months.

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Chip shortage may last up to two years, say Qualcomm and Intel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Leading microchip providers Qualcomm and Intel say the chip shortage might last anything between four months to a year, perhaps even two years, depending on the various product categories - mobile devices, ICE, electric vehicles, appliances, data centres. Prakash Mallya, MD, Intel India and vice president, sales and marketing and communications group, said the spike in demand was huge, and cut across segments from PCs, phones, appliances and auto leading to the shortage.

1 cheese sandwich = 5 pcs of fried chicken

1 cheese sandwich = 5 pcs of fried chicken

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

One scrumptious cheese sandwich can contain almost 15g of saturated fat which is equal to five pieces of deep-fried chicken, says a new research.

7.3 million PCs sold in '07-08

7.3 million PCs sold in '07-08

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

The recorded sales include both notebooks and desktop personal computers as of March 2008. Information Technology consumption in 2007-08 was led by a significant growth in notebook sales, which grew by 114 per cent, industry performance review by Manufacturers Association for Information Technology, the apex body representing India's IT hardware sector said. Western and Southern India recorded a maximum growth in PC consumption at 39 per cent each.

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

For Q4CY20, PC shipments grew by 27 per cent year-on-year, said data from the IDC.

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says that people will see a sea change in the way they interact with computers in the coming five years.

Buzz around apps just got louder

Buzz around apps just got louder

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Apps are no more restricted to smartphones and tablet PCs.

PCs in India less prone to virus attacks

PCs in India less prone to virus attacks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The US accounted for the biggest share of all malicious activity (30 per cent), while Israel had highest malicious activity per internet user. China, accounting had the highest number of Bot-infected computers.

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The bench said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice.

Americans spend more time with PCs than wives

Americans spend more time with PCs than wives

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Considering the large role computers play in people's lives today, experts said that computer problems can sometimes cause significant emotional distress, similar to what happens when a problem occurs between spouses.

Rs 12K cr PLI scheme launched for making telecom gear in India

Rs 12K cr PLI scheme launched for making telecom gear in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 12,195 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom gear manufacturing in India, a move that will position the nation as a global powerhouse for production of such equipment ahead of 5G roll-outs. The PLI scheme for telecom gear manufacturing will be operational from April 1, 2021.

Lenovo on expansion spree in India

Lenovo on expansion spree in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Tech major Lenovo on Thursday said it is significantly ramping up its local manufacturing capabilities in India across product categories like PCs, notebooks and smartphones to meet the increasing customer demand. While the company did not disclose the investment being made, Lenovo said it is expanding in India across all business lines, including PC and smart devices, smart phones, infrastructure solutions, and especially in the newly established services and solutions group. Lenovo has expanded its in-house PC manufacturing plant in Puducherry to include a third manufacturing line, while it has started local manufacturing of its tablet computers in partnership with Wingtech Technology in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Microsoft, Symantec disrupt global cyber crime op

Microsoft, Symantec disrupt global cyber crime op

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Companies push out warnings to PCs infected with Bamital.