Xiaomi Rolls Out First Laptop to Take on Lenovo, Apple
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi today rolled out its first laptop, testing the waters in a market that has been flooded with premium tablets.
The laptop Mi Notebook Air, runs on Microsofts Windows 10 operating system, sells for 4,999 yuan (around USD 749) for a 13.3-inch display.
A slimmed-down version for office use is also available for 3,499 yuan. The laptop is priced at a discount compared to many models with similar specifications from leading brands such as Lenovo, Dell, HP and Apple.
It is the Beijing-based firms latest attempt to press ahead with its strategy of releasing top-spec devices at low prices.
"Xiaomi will continue to roll out budget devices with key components in the same league as those on premium devices," Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun said during product la...