Encore Software Develops $300 PC for India

By Ian Bell May 11, 2005

“Encore’s three mobile desktops unveiled by Encore were designed under India’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative. The machines included the Mobilis, a Linux-based mobile desktop and its two variants, Mobilis Wireless and Sofcomp. The machines use the Intel Xscale PXA255 200/400 MHz processor with 128 MB SDRAM.

The Mobilis has a 7.4-in. VGA LCD, weighs 750 grams, and has a six-hour battery life. It comes in a carrying case that holds a full-size roll-up keyboard yet also opens up as a desktop stand. Mobilis Wireless adds a built-in GPS receiver and GPRS wireless modem options. Sofcomp is a compact CPU aimed at less demanding applications that can be attached to a regular monitor, keyboard and mouse.”

The computers will be priced between $250 and $300 dollars respectively.

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