South African computer maker Sahara Computers has made announcement about the launching of its newest entry-level-8-inches notebook computer - Sahara S-NB522434 - EB00, in the Indian market

Targeting entry-level users, pupils, and everyday travelers, the new feature-rich, sleek, stylish and reasonably priced S-NB522434-EB00 weighs just 1.1 kg, and offers up an extended battery life of 4.5 hours. This newest model comes with many features in a small package.

While speaking about the product, George Van Der Merwe, COO Sahara Computers & Electronics Ltd. said, “With a legacy of breaking the price point barrier of 30K and launching sub 10K PC and having lead the way in bringing PC awareness and penetration in B, C & D class cities of Indian Market, we have further expanded our reach with our latest entry level notebook for bridging the digital divid.”

The latest addition to Sahara's Image ‘Book’ Series, Sahara S-NB522434 - EB00 laptop comes with a 60 GB hard drive and runs on an AMD Geode LX 800 Processor.

The newly launched laptop has a 8" LCD TFT display screen, which is bright and sharp. Besides, it is Linux-based, Wi-Fi enabled notebook that also features a PCMCIA slot and a card reader.

George Van Der Merwe, COO Sahara Computers, noted, “The introduction of Sahara’s latest image book NB522434- EB00 is part of our strategy to introduce innovative mobile computing at an unbeatable price point. The 8 inch screen with 60 GB hard drive and the 4.5 hrs battery life speak volumes of our quality product making it more user friendly and apt for the Indian consumers, unlike other notebooks in the same segment which come without the hard drive and offer limited features. In this new category of entry level notebooks, we will prove to be the front runner among our competitors.”

Buyers can purchase S-NB522434 - EB00 laptop computer for just Rs. 14,999 through the company’s authorized Channel Partners and all ITJ stores across the nation.

Together with one-year warranty, it comes encased in a leather carry bag.