Laptops Were Originally Considered to Be "A Small Niche Market" and Were
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Laptops were originally considered to be "a small niche market" and were thoughtsuitable mostly for "specialized field applications" such as "the military, the InternalRevenue Service, accountants and sales representatives". But today, there are alreadymore laptops than desktops in businesses, and laptops are becoming obligatory for student use and more popular for general use. Key players in the Indian Industry today: Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States; with offices at the old Compaq Campus in Houston, Texas. HP is the largest technology company in the world and operates in nearly every country. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Today HP serves more than one billion customers in more than 170 countries on six continents. When HP merged with Compaq in 2002, it took over Compaq's existing naming rights agreement. As a result ,HP sells both HP and Compaq-branded machines. Segments of HP: Students Travellers Home and Family Entertainment Technology and Style Models of HP: Mini : To help schools offer affordable computing to every student, HP introduced a full-function, mini-notebook PC priced starting under $500.Designed for the education market, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is flexible enough for students to use from the classroom to the family room. The HP Mini provides mobile professionals a sleek ,lightweight device that provides access to information and the ability to collaborate as well as to communicate via email, instant messaging or even bloging. Compaq Presario: Compaq Presario range of laptop computers in India are used for daily computing works. Having great range of selection these Compaq laptops are perfect for your daily use. Keeping in mind your entire requirement HP Compaq in India has developed these laptops, more technology oriented. HP Pavilion: HP pavilion range of laptops is more powerful and trendier serving more in big businesses and travelling personnel. Supporting all kinds of multimedia these laptops/notebook in Indian market are appropriate for multimedia. These are very powerful and easy to use laptops. The various series that HP pavilion is available aredv8000 series, dv5000 series, dv2000 series and dv1000. Special edition: Special edition for Hp pavilion laptops are mainly designed to give youentertainment in secure environment. More technology sound with higher power andspeed these special edition laptops/notebook are here to make your dreams come true. HP support: HP has a support section on its website, www.welcome.hp.com. The site offers solutionsto FAQs. However, the site is not ever user-friendly and navigation can be a bit difficultfor the uninitiated. The site offers consumer and business support forums. It also offers anonline support call and diagnostic. There is an option to automatically check if the driversare in need of an update. The site offers help categorically apart from some tips and tricks posted by users on a forum. • HCL Enterprise Limited HCL Enterprise Limited (formally known as HCL Computers Limited) is one of India'slargestelectronics,computingandinformation technologycompany. Based in Noida,near Delhi,the company comprises two publicly listed Indian companies,HCLTechnologiesand HCL Infosystems.A formidable name in the Indian IT Market is HC which spans for more than threedecades. HCL is known for constant innovations which are visible in their new ranges of laptops from time to time. Some of the popular models of HCL laptops include HCLLaptop Z22- Z2201, HCL Notebook P21- P2110, HCL Notebook K21- K2101, HCLLaptop X9912- AX9015, HCL Laptop Z24- Z2403 and so on HCL laptops are known for their portability as they are one of the slimmest in the Indian market. HCL laptops inIndia are customized according to the Indian customers, keeping in mind their needs,look and feel.The three basic funda which HCL implements in their laptops or you can say three basic points which is implemented in all thelaptops in Indiaare: SLIM : HCL India is among companies making the slimmest laptops/notebook in India . • LIGHT : Lightweight is one of the main features, adding colour to the laptops/notebook. • POWER : And the most important part is the power of this HCL laptops/notebook. They are up to date and highly technology oriented. All three features integrated together gives HCL laptops in Indian market, over the edge advantage. Being designed for all the generation, HCL laptops in India makes a rage among the people. With attractive colour and design, ravishing looks and best suited technology HCL India knows how to market their products. HCL Support: On HCL‟s special support website ,http://hclsupportservice.in/,HCL only gives detailsabout its warranty program. It does not offer drivers for download purpose, nor does ithave any other feature. It does not even list the phone numbers for technical help. DELL Dell, one of the most recalled names when it comes to buying a laptop is undoubtedlyretained as the favourite computing partner for users of all generations spanning variousregions around the world. A perfect blend of efficiency, performance, elegance, customer service and more makes it the right choice for those thousands of prospective buyers of laptops or notebooks around the world. And now the gigantic notebook maker has spreadits wings further with its Laptops now available in one of the world's most potentialeconomy, India. With multifold increase in the IT conscious folks in the country over theyears and a mammoth amount of laptop Buyers around the country at any given pointmakes it "not so bad" decision from Dell. The Dell distribution in India however remainsdifferent from that of the other countries. With not so many people inclined onto theonline purchase, Dell has adopted a proper channel partner that distributes the DellProducts in the same old fashion that the folks in India are glued to. A treat to the allthose users which have been longing to bag one from the vast range of Laptops from the brand, it won't be long before the brand would pose a strong competition for already prominent brand in the country. Dell has most of its series available in India through itsonline channel or Local resellers.Dell laptops come in several types meant for the various types of users. Dell‟s range of laptops meant for the business class includes Optilex, Latitude and Precision which ismeant for such features like reliability, serviceability and long life –cycles. The home andconsumer class of laptops introduced by Dell includes Inspiron and xpx brands. Theselaptops emphasize on expandability and performance. High performance, lightweight andhighly technology oriented add more value to dell laptop. You can enjoy traveling withyour dell laptop in India or globally due to its lightweight nature and manufacturingcompatibility for traveling.Adding color to the scenario Dell laptop never lags behind; it is available for allgeneration. From businessperson, who needs more technological Dell laptop to gamers out there, with faster processor, big screens and high end graphics to students going toschool, offering them lightweight dell laptop in India and globally. Dell India makes surethat the laptop/notebook is suitable for the buying generation and should fulfill themarket demand. Dell Vestro: Specifically designed for the small business with, the laptops in the Vostro Series arefeature packed appropriate enough for the computing needs of the small businesses,offering a reliable performance coupled with the enhanced security. The models are alsolightweight and compact enough for a hassle free carry. Some of the models are ideallysuitable for graphic computing. It also extends the advantage of affordability to thecustomers that come with a no compromise experience.Models in the Vostro Series: Vostro 1200, Vostro 1310, Vostro 1510, Vostro 1710,Vostro A840 Latitude Series: Latitude laptops provides higher speed, multimedia features, higher storage, islightweight and battery life is good. Talking about the usage, business man, travelingworker, technology savvy, mobile oriented Persons are best suited to use latitude laptopoffered by dell. Dell latitude laptops offer high security features and is quality, easy touse and performance oriented notebook. The commercial Laptop Series from the Dell, theLatitude Series is reengineered and designed with ground breaking advancements indurability, security, battery life, connectivity and remote admistration. It comes withexhaustive innovations from Dell like the Control Point, Latitude ON, Image Direct etc.Models in the Latitude Series: Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400, Latitude E5500, LatitudeE5400 XPS Series: This is an yet another series offering thorough entertainment, mobility and security and isavailable in various colours. Hard core gamers love XPS offered by Dell in India andglobally. With high settings and graphic cards this is not cheap. Technology packed piece, needs long time for upgradation.Models in the XPS Series: XPS M1330, XPS M1530 Inspiron Series: Jazzy Dell inspiron laptop is great selection for anyone. Available in 8 colors, these arehighly trendy. Talking of speed and storage these are better than ever. Offering adistinctive look they are not quite expandable as latitudes.