HCL Infosystems has launched two low cost laptops in the Indian market for "mobile internet computing". The MiLeap X and Y Series are 7-inch "sleek and light weight" notebooks offering full PC functionality. The $357 MiLeap X Series notebook (pictured above) looks a lot like Intel's Classmate PC and comes with both flash-based and disk based storage. The company spend lot of time on the drawing board, ensuring that it is dustproof, shock-proof and durable.

The $766 MiLeap Y Series is an ultra portable for business users based on Intel's Ultra Mobile Platform and Microsoft’s Vista Home Premium. The 960 gm gizmo comes with a swivel 7-inch touchscreen, 80GB hard drive, wireless, data card option, Bluetooth and Ethernet.

HCL will start shipping both laptops on 26th January coinciding with the Indian Republic day celebrations.

[Press Release]