http://www.nextbillion.net/newsroom/2007/01/30/novatium-unveils-pilot-of-low-cost-pc Comments for "Novatium unveils pilot of low-cost PC" en http://www.nextbillion.net/newsroom/2007/01/30/novatium-unveils-pilot-of-low-cost-pc#comment-22134 Dear Sir, My best wishes to you Nice to meet you by this mail.I would like to purchase your low cost Personal computer.Let me know your address at chennai.So i could visit your office and get your product as early as possible. Thanking you Yours sincerely, D.Gnanasekaran<br class="clear" /> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:51:43 -0500 D.Gnanasekaran comment 22134 at http://www.nextbillion.net http://www.nextbillion.net/newsroom/2007/01/30/novatium-unveils-pilot-of-low-cost-pc <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-4"><span class="flexinode-timestamp-13"> January 11, 2007 - 13:00, </span> <span class="flexinode-textfield-14"> The Hindu Business Line</span> <div class="form-item"> <label>Story Link:</label> <a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/01/11/stories/2007011104510600.htm">http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/01/11/stories/2007011104510600.htm</a> </div> <div class="flexinode--41"> <strong>Teaser: </strong><br /> How about a PC for Rs 5,000? It may sound startling, but that is what Nova netPC from Chennai-based Novatium is all about.<br /> <br /> The company is doing a pilot of its netPC that adopts the cable television model.<br /> <br /> The netPC is a simple computer that works in a network and does not have local hard disks.<br /> <br /> All the software and applications are set up in a remote central server located at the premises of the operator (cable operator or telecom company).<br class="clear" /></div> <div class="flexinode-textarea-6"> <p> How about a PC for Rs 5,000? It may sound startling, but that is what Nova netPC from Chennai-based Novatium is all about.<br /><br />The company is doing a pilot of its netPC that adopts the cable television model.<br /><br />The netPC is a simple computer that works in a network and does not have local hard disks.<br /><br />All the software and applications are set up in a remote central server located at the premises of the operator (cable operator or telecom company).<br /><br />A customer subscribes to Novatium&#39;s &quot;computing service&quot; offered by a local operator, paying an upfront amount and later a monthly &quot;pay-as-you consume&quot; fee, according to its CEO, Mr Alok Singh.<br /><br />Nova netPC is like an appliance. The operator gives the subscriber a keyboard, mouse, monitor and `Nova netPC.&#39; A cable is drawn into the house and connected to the Nova netPC.<br /><br />With the account already provided by the operator, once the customer types username and password, they are ready to use the PC and explore the Internet, he told Business Line.<br /><br /><strong>Easy to use</strong><br /><br />The device is easy to use - just switch it on and off. It is secure - no local storage, no local programme.<br /><br />Besides, it offers total access user control as well as control over peripherals; central data storage; and low obsolescence (client device life of eight years).<br /><br />Upgrade is required only on the server side. Windows, Linux and multimedia support, voice over Internet protocol and local printer are other features.<br /><br />The device promises monthly power saving of around Rs 2,000 per seat and optional peripheral support on USB.<br /><br />Continue reading &quot;<a href="http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/01/11/stories/2007011104510600.htm">Novatium unveils pilot of low-cost PC</a>&quot; </p><br class="clear" /></div> </div> http://www.nextbillion.net/newsroom/2007/01/30/novatium-unveils-pilot-of-low-cost-pc#comment Consumer Products Strategy Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:41:03 -0500 Lauren Abendschein 3811 at http://www.nextbillion.net