First Time In India – Windows 10 Laptop For Just Rs. 9,999

iBall begins the Digital revolution

– Joins hands with Microsoft and Intel to advance Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Digital India vision

iBall, a brand known for its innovative and latest technology products, in strategic association with ecosystem players, Intel and Microsoft, sparks digital revolution in India with launch of its latest category laptops – under its sub-brand “iBall CompBook” offering laptop at a revolutionary price of Rs. 9,999 only.

With this new offering, iBall aims to address the need of affordable computing, in line with the Honorable Prime Minister’s Digital India Initiative, to narrow the gap between consumer needs and the devices currently available in the market. Bringing in the power to empower, this Digital revolution initiative by iBall aims to reshape the social landscape by presenting the first Laptop in India to provide the experience of Intel and Microsoft, with the best of both the worlds, at the unbelievably affordable price.

iBall CompBook laptops shall be launched in two variants – 11.6” Excelance and 14” Exemplaire. iBall CompBook Excelance with 11.6” (29.4 cm) is launched at just Rs. 9,999 leading the revolution. iBall CompBook Exemplaire 14” (35.8 cm) is also presented at an extremely appealing price of Rs. 13,999 only for the user.

Commenting on the launch of iBall CompBook, Mr. Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director and CEO of iBall says, “iBall has always remained at the forefront of technological developments. Our latest products at iBall are focused on innovation with pricing, as we understand the needs of Young India and most of the digital gaps can be bridged if technology is made affordable. We at iBall, have made it our task to empower the lives of several Indians by delivering technologies that create a promising future for the society. iBall in association with Intel and Microsoft, is devoted to drive forward the digital revolution in India with World class products and offerings.”

Democratizing the computing needs of every Indian, the two models of iBall CompBook ‘Excelance’ and ‘Exemplaire’ are targeted towards first time buyers – be it a student or a business user. For the student and home user the iBall CompBook Laptops are available in Windows 10 Home version. For the business user, the iBall CompBook Laptops are available with the latest Windows 10 Pro that have unique features like Secure Boot, Domain Join, Bit locker, Remote Desktop and other enterprise class experiences at affordable price points, starting at Rs. 19,999/-.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Country General Manager, Consumer Channel Group, Microsoft India, said, “Our partnership with iBall and Intel for the iBall CompBook series is a reflection of our mission of empowering every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more. Windows 10 already powers over 300 million devices globally. Today we are making an effort to bring new users into the fold of Windows

10 by offering them the latest and most powerful computing experience at a much more affordable price point.”

Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Aurora, Director – Marketing and Market Development – Intel South Asia, said, “iBall is a great example of Make in India, and a company that is making technology accessible to first time buyers. At Intel, we continuously work towards contributing to the Government’s vision of Digital India, and our association with iBall for their new devices, is another step in that direction. We are glad to collaborate on any initiatives that accelerate the availability of technology to the citizens, at affordable prices.”

iBall CompBook Excelance 11.6” comes in royal blue color with amazingly soft feel and Exemplaire 14” in choco color making them both world class offerings. These laptops comes with great build quality and with high quality visual experience (HD), in a light weight yet strong package. The Excelance 11.6” weighs less than 1.1 kg and Exemplaire 14.1” less than 1.5 kg. They are also enriched with powerful features, the key highlight being the gigantic 10,000mAh battery which guarantees everyday productivity with working time of for 8.5 hours, 8.5 hours of Video playback and 22 hours of non-stop music for uninterrupted entertainment.

The laptops are backed by Intel® Quad Core™ Processor clocked at the speed of up to 1.83 GHz along with the pre-installed Windows 10. It is powered with 2GB RAM and 32GB in-built storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB with Micro SD Slot. It also supports External HDD for more storage. With in-built Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (v4.0), HDMI port and 2 USB ports, iBall CompBook ensures several connectivity options. Both the laptops are also equipped with high quality Dual speakers & Single 3.5mm Combo Jack for Headphone & Mic, facilitating powerful sound that will bring you an incredible audio experience. Besides, it also comes with supplementary add-ons such as Insurance pack (covering Accidental damage, Theft and Breakage) as well as additional one year warranty pack that are optionally available.

iBall CompBook brings a new era of Laptops with these “Smart and Trendy. Light and Handy” offerings. iBall CompBook Laptops shall be available at the leading retail stores starting today at many places and within a week at all prominent stores across India.