Acer’s entry-level desktop – EL-1600 – is now available for Rs. 9,999 in India

Acer’s entry-level desktop – EL-1600 – is now available for Rs. 9,999 in IndiaSeeking to make a significant dent on the Indian PC market, Acer has revised the price of its entry-level desktop – EL-1600. Acer has declared that EL-1600 is now available for Rs. 9,999 through India with immediate effect.

The Acer EL-1600 is smaller, lighter and more affordable that the conventional desktop computers. The EL-1600 is just one-third the size of a normal PC. The 8.5 Ltr size desktop is an ideal choice for the users having less desk space.  

The EL-1600 features a single-core Intel Atom processor 230, a SATA Serial Hard disk of up to 160 gigabytes, 1 GB RAM, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, High-Definition audio, and up to 8 USB Ports. The EL-1600 can do all types of normal computing works including office productivity, listening to music, watching videos and surfing the Web.

The Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, S Rajendran said, "The EL 1600 heralds the arrival of a much-needed computing solution that appeals to the larger audience with an astute combination of pricing and specs. We are confident that with the revision of prices, the EL 1600 will make a significant dent on the Indian PC market. Consumers can now for the first time get a no compromise MNC standard & quality tested desktop for under Rupees ten thousand in the Indian market. Today our country has a PC penetration rate of just over 3 percent. We believe that this offering will significantly help grow the overall market for PCs in India by offering the entry level PC user a no compromise, full fledged performance machine at a previously unimaginable price.”

The Acer EL-1600 desktop is available through all Acer registered channel partners, Acer’s widespread network of 2500 channel partners, and over 250 Acer retail outlets in India.