The Hindu Business Line : PocketSurfer: Datawind in parleys with telcos

Hyderabad, March 21 Canadian technology company Datawind is in parleys with Indian telecom carriers to roll out their handy Web interface device called PocketSurfer.

The company, which has already launched this device in the UK, expects to offer it in India in the second quarter of the year.

The PocketSurfer is slightly smaller than the size of palm, sleek and features a screen that is bigger than that of Nokia Communicator, and makes surfing a pleasure, Mr Harjinder Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Indian Operations of Datawind, told Business Line demonstrating the device and its features. “We challenge any one across the world to match this product and its features and its surfing capabilities and take one free,” he said.

This provides wireless Internet access and supports only data downloads. This model does not have voice capability. All that one needs is a SIM card from any operator offering GPRS network, and he is ready to surf. The device is backed by a server at operator network, he said.

The PocketSurfer will be priced at Rs 10,900 and comes with free usage of 2,100 minutes a month and 25,000 minutes a year. Those wanting unlimited surfing option need to pay Rs 99 a month. The other details and plans are under discussion, he explained.

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