Bharti Airtel has joined the nettop and cloud computing bandwagon with its new “http://www.airtel.in/applications/genericlead/netpc/netpc.html” Airtel Net PC. This cloud-based computer consists of a 15-inch LCD monitor, keyboard and mouse, while storage is offered on Cloud servers. Airtel is offering this new Airtel Net PC from Airtel outlets and NEXT Electronics Stores for Rs. 7,999 for Airtel broadband customers in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
Airtel Net PC is a plug-and-play nettop that is power by Microsoft and Nivio Companion. This Net PC’s Windows XP customized by Nivio is connected to a backend Linux-based server for various applications
and storage through Nivio Companion. Net PC comes with 10GB of storage space in the clouds with 100 per cent data security.
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.
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