HCL launches new ME Connect 2G 2.0 phablet

HCL launches new ME Connect 2G 2.0 phabletHCL Infosystem has announced the launch of its new HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 smartphone cum tablet in the Indian market.

The phablet will be powered by 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor with 1GB DDR3 RAM and come with 4GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB, the company said in a press release. The HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 will run on Google Android Jellybean 4.1 OS and offers support for 11 local Indian languages and face recognition for locking and unlocking the device.

The smartphone comes with a 0.3MP camera on the front and the rear camera is no better at just 2.0MP. The device also comes with 3G connectivity through a USB datacard WCDMA/EVDO for the customers. The device lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity but has integrated Wi-Fi router that can create a wireless hotspot. The device is set to compete with the likes of Karbonn or Micromax in the country.

The HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 is priced attractively at just Rs. 8,499 in the Indian market. HCL Infosystems a US$1.8 billion firm, which is a part of the $6 billion HCL multinational company (MNC).