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First Smartphone With Intel Inside Launches In India Today

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The first smartphone with Intel inside launches in India today, brought by Intel and mobile handset makers Lava International. The phone costs approximately INR 22000 or around $500.

The XOLO X900 is based on Intel’s smartphone reference design featuring the Intel Atom processor Z2460 with Intel Hyper Threading Technology and supporting HSPA+ 3G connectivity.

The XOLO X900 is available for purchase to customers from Croma and Xolo.in. It will be available in other retail chains, general trade and online stores from early May.

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