Simmtronics along with IBM and Canonical has announced that the Simmtronics netbook, the Simmbook, is available to emerging markets at a low price of US$190. Simmtronics is working closely with IBM to provide low-cost computing in emerging markets around the world.  In addition to African countries, the low-cost Simmbook will also be available in India, Thailand and Vietnam.
Available first to emerging markets such as South Africa, the Simmbook is preloaded with IBM Client for Smart Work, which includes IBM Lotus Symphony, access to IBM LotusLive cloud collaboration services and choice of adding other IBM Lotus collaboration software like Lotus Notes and Lotus Sametime.
"Netbooks are quickly becoming the norm instead of desktop computers for many businesses worldwide,” said Indrajit Sabharwal, Founder & Managing Director, Simmtronics Semiconductors Limited. “In emerging markets such as South Africa, businesses need a solution that addresses both price and value. The Simmbook solution does just that – delivering a cost-effective, high value and performance system with access to the collaborative tools that businesses need to run efficiently, including email, Web access and instant messaging. It is an ideal product for low total cost of ownership.”
Designed specifically for mobile computing, the Simmbook provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body. IBM Client for Smart Work is IBM and Canonical's complete desktop package that is open, easy to use, and offers a security-rich alternative to costly, proprietary PC software, such as Microsoft Windows. It can help lower costs by up to 50 per cent of a typical Microsoft PC
