Bharti Airtel launch Airtel Net PC in India

Bharti Airtel India's leading Mobile network and India's leading telecom company, is planning to launch Airtel Net PC, a low cost online computer powered by Microsoft and Nivio. It is priced at Rs 7,999 for Airtel broadband customers.

plug-and-play online computer, Airtel Net PC, includes a 15-inch LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse and Nivio companion. Bharti Airtel sources said that initially the PC would be available at Airtel stores and NEXT Electronic stores in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida from Saturday, May 23.

Airtel is offering net PC in three entry packs - Home at Rs. 699 per month, Professional at Rs. 899 per month and Business at Rs. 1,199 per month.

The Home Pack gives 256kbps Airtel broadband connection with 3GB data transfer cap, online desktop service with 10GB storage and Microsoft Office standard. Professional pack offers Airtel broadband at same speed, data transfer cap, 10GB online storage and MS office standard with Admin rights.

While the Business pack offers again the same 256 kbps broadband connection with 3GB data transfer cap, 10GB online storage and MS Office Premium with Admin rights.

Airtel's Net PC might have an added advantage of 15-inch LCD, keyboard and mice over Nova netPC.