Reliance Jio, the Indian telecom giant, has recently launched its first laptop – the JioBook. The laptop is listed on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal and is priced at INR 19,500. The JioBook is equipped with in-built 4G LTE support, making it an attractive option for users who are looking for an affordable laptop with internet connectivity.
Specifications of JioBook:
The JioBook comes with an 11.5-inch TN display with 1366×768 HD resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and has Adreno 610 GPU. The laptop has 2 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32 GB inbuilt storage. The JioBook runs on a custom version of Android that has been designed specifically for laptops. It is expected that the JioBook will be made available for the general public during the festive season of Diwali.
The JioBook’s overall build looks solid, even though it is made of plastic. The laptop is lightweight and comes in a sleek blue color with JioBook branding at the bottom of the screen. The Jio logo is placed on top of the laptop.
With the launch of the JioBook, Reliance Jio is taking on both Telco rivals and smartphone makers in India. The JioPhone, the company’s ultra-cheap feature phone, has already been a huge success in the Indian market. The JioPhone Next, priced at INR 6,499, was launched last year, and it is expected to give tough competition to established smartphone makers.
Reliance Jio’s foray into the laptop market comes at a time when there is a growing demand for affordable laptops in India. With the pandemic forcing people to work and study from home, there has been an increase in the demand for laptops across the country. The JioBook is expected to cater to this growing demand and offers an affordable option to users who are looking for a laptop with internet connectivity.
The JioBook is a significant addition to Reliance Jio’s product portfolio. With its low price and 4G LTE support, the JioBook is expected to appeal to a large section of the Indian population. It will be interesting to see how the JioBook fares in the Indian market and whether it can compete with established players in the laptop segment. Are you planning to get the Jiobook? Let us know by commenting in the section below and stay tuned for more.
