PocketSurfer2, Fastest Handheld Internet Device, Comes to India

The World's fastest handheld internet device PocketSurfer2 lands in India. Eyeing the huge market in India Datawind, a provider of wireless web access products and services, in connection with HCL Infosystems bring the sleek mobile device in Indian markets.

How come PocketSurfer2 the fastest mobile Internet device? The answer is Datawind's own algorithm! Their server pushes web pages to the device on user request. The vital part is the compression algorithm which could compress the web content to a factor of up to 30. This make the device even faster than most 3G handheld devices, says Datawind.

Unlike other mobile devices where users surf in through a smaller screen and insufficient memory and processing power the PocketSurfer2 provides a really wide screen and offers web pages in its original form providing a desktop like browsing experience. It also sports a QWERTY keyboard with large keys. See full specification here.

Now Datawind offers both free and paid Internet access. A free usage of 35 hours per month and the unlimited service comes at a cost of just Rs. 99(approx. $2) per month for the first year. Second year of service will cost users Rs. 999 with 35 hours per month for year. The device is priced Rs.11,990 for Indian market.