Datawind PocketSurfer GZ with Linux OS, one year free internet launched for Rs. 1,499

Low-budget tablet maker Datawind's PocketSurfer series offers smartphones at an affordable price bundled with a year of free internet browsing. So far, the company has launched three smartphones under the series – 2G4X, 3G4X and 3G 5 priced between Rs. 2,499 to Rs. 5,999.

Now Datawind has launched the most affordable smartphone of the series dubbed PocketSurfer GZ at Rs. 1,499. Building on last year's partnership with Reliance Communications, the PocketSurfer GZ comes bundled with RCOM’s service offerings that will allow users to enjoy free Internet access for a year.

The phone runs Linux operating system, has a touch screen display and rear camera with flash. There are no details on other specifications as of now.

The phone will be available via company website, as well as retail stores across the country.

According to IDC, DataWind leads the tablet market in India with 27.6 percent share.

CES 2015 : Intel's Smallest PC 'Compute Stick' runs Windows And Linux

Intel took it wraps off a new tiny sized computing device dubbed the Compute stick at this year's CES 2015. The miniature machine comes pre-loaded with Windows 8.1 or Lunux to provide full PC experience. You can plug the Compute Stick into any HDMI-equipped device like TV or monitor.

The Intel Compute Stick is a four-inch-long (10-cm) dongle which transforms any HDMI display into a computer. Intel says the Compute Stick is great for "light productivity, social networking, web browsing, streaming media, and games,". 

The Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor, paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage with microSD card support. connectivity options include HDMI, Wi-Fi, micro-USB, and Bluetooth 4.0. The Linux variant will offer 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt memory.

The Compute Stick Windows 8.1 varian will be priced at $149 (Rs. 9,500), while the Linux edition will cost $89 (Rs. 6000) and will go sale later this year.