Datawind unveils World’s Fastest Handheld Device in India, “PocketSurfer2”

Unique ‘Free Usage’ model will allow customers, an access to the
internet, fast and free

Friday, 16th January 2009 – Datawind Ltd., “Datawind,” a leading
provider of wireless web access products and services, unveiled the
PocketSurfer2, the world’s fastest handheld Internet device in India
today, offering free mobile internet access. PocketSurfer2 is an ultra
thin, sleek mobile device, the first of its kind to actually deliver the
full power and original graphic intensity of the desktop web, rapidly
and wirelessly – to the palm of your hand. The ultra-thin hand held
device that fits easily into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web,
like at home or at work, only weighs just 174 grams.

DataWind’s PocketSurfer2 is an answer to the challenges users face in
using other mobile devices, such as slow bandwidth, smaller screens,
insufficient memory and processing power and high monthly expenses.
PocketSurfer2’s runs on the revolutionary ‘Free Usage’* model, through
which consumers can enjoy real internet anytime, anywhere in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli, Chief Executive Officer
, DataWind, said, “For the consumer looking for a mobile internet
solution, PocketSurfer2 hits the spot. With PocketSurfer2, mobile users
can surf the Internet anytime, any place and enjoy the same rich media
graphics and browser functionality of the desktop experience! This
device is going to revolutionize the way we work, play communicate and
fully leverage the web wirelessly”.

Allowing users to browse the web in its original layout, the
PockeSurfer2 provides a true desktop experience away from the PC with a
640 pixel full-colour wide screen displaying web-pages in their original
layout with full HTML, graphics, Java-Script, Ajax, Frames, and other
complex web functionality. The metallic backlit QWERTY keyboard with
strong tactile response and keys that are 6X larger than those available
on other handhelds allows users to easily compose emails or interact
with web sites.
With page-load times of less than 7 seconds, the PocketSurfer2 also
includes a built-in GPS receiver for location-based services.

Available at an affordable price of Rs.11, 990 (inclusive of taxes), the
PocketSurfer2 benefits include:
· Quad Band GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz
· Built-in GPS receiver (Location Based Service)
· Touchpad Navigation
· Internal High Performance Antenna
· Rechargeable Lithium polymer battery.
· Provides 4 hours active usage; 4 days standby
· Transreflective 640X240 backlit display
· Mini-USB charging port
· 152 x 75 x 15 mm (6 x 3.98 x 0.6”)
· 174 grams (6.1 ounces)
· Mouse pointer
· Loads Web Pages In Under 7 Seconds

The PocketSurfer2 will be distributed in India by HCL Infosystems, which
has brought many other revolutionary products for the Indian market.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. George Paul, Executive Vice President, HCL
Infosystems said, “We are pleased to partner with Datawind to bring an
exciting product like the PocketSurfer2 to the India market. We believe
that by enabling high speed internet access anytime anywhere, the
PocketSurfer2 will change the way India surfs. Keeping our commitment of
bringing world class products to India and making technology more
relevant to the Indian consumers, our Pan-India presence will make
this a complementary partnership.”

All in all the PocketSurfer2 is faster than most handheld devices
running on 3G networks. Combined with its compression technology, it
promises no monthly charge, no activation fee and no contract thus
making the mobile internet absolutely free and providing users a
powerful internet experience without any restrictions.

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*Additional information- Free usage
PocketSurfer2 offers free usage of 35 hours per month for a whole year.
Unlimited Usage plan is available at just Rs 99/- p.m. Second year of
service is just Rs 999/- With 35 hours per month for year.

About DataWind:
DataWind Ltd. is a leading developer of wireless web access products and
services. Based on several international patents, DataWind’s
breakthrough technologies solve the bandwidth limitations of cellular
networks by accelerating content-delivery by factors of 10X to 30X,
while simultaneously reducing client-device costs. Datawind products are
offered by the world’s largest national level stores and most
prestigious Cellular distributors. For further information, please
visit: www.datawind.com

About HCL Infosystems:
HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US $ 3 billion (Rs. 12604
crores) is India’s premier information enabling and ICT System
Integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that
includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and
Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an
organization.

India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management
Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals
including Telecom, BFSI, E-Governance & Power. HCL has India’s largest
distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital
Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands,
including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta,
Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more.

HCL today has India’s largest vertically integrated computer
manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic
manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand
into the enterprise space. With India’s largest ICT services network
that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support
Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers
alike.
For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in.