HIGHLIGHTS
* The new product is considerably lighter than its predecessor.
* Upcoming JioBook will be also sold through Amazon India in the country.
* It could cost under Rs 20,000 to be affordable for price-conscious buyers.
* Reliance Jio will launch the new JioBook laptop on July 31.
* JioBook is expected to come with budget-range specifications.
* JioBook laptop launched last year came with Snapdragon SoC.
A landing page of the upcoming JioBook has emerged on Amazon India.
The page confirms that the budget-friendly notebook will be announced on July 31 in India.
The landing has also confirmed some of the key features of the device.
To recall, Reliance was listed with a price tag of Rs 19,500 on the Government-eMarketplace (GEM) in India in October 2022.
It was later listed on Reliance Digital with a price tag of Rs 15,799, but there was no official announcement on its arrival.
Now, the device is all set to go official on July 31.
Here is a look at the key features of the device.
JioBook listed on Amazon with Features, Specifications
A dedicated microsite for the upcoming product has been set up on Amazon India. In a series of teaser images, some features of the laptop have been confirmed.
The first notable change is the lighter body, as the successor will weigh 990g as compared to the 1.2kg weight of last year’s model.
While the brand has not elaborated on any of the specs, it has confirmed that the laptop will feature 4G connectivity similar to its predecessor.
The new JioBook will be powered by JioOS (based on Android) and an octa-core processor.
The company is promising an all-day battery life too.
JioBook Price (Expected)
The brand launched its first-generation JioBook at a price tag of Rs 15,799 through Reliance Digital stores.
The laptop featured an 11.6-inch display, a webcam, two USB ports and a headphone jack.
It was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC.
The new generation product could come under Rs 20,000 and will be available through more retail partners such as Amazon.
This will be Jio’s second product launch in the country in the month of July. The company earlier unveiled its Jio Bharat 4G feature phone which is priced at Rs 999.
As a 4G SIM is required on JioBook too, it could come with similarly affordable data plans to make the laptop more accessible for price-conscious consumers.
JioBook Specs, Design, and Features
The all-new JioBook laptop is scheduled to be launched on July 31st, and it is designed to cater to all age groups, providing productivity, entertainment, and gaming capabilities, as revealed in Amazon listings.
The upcoming laptop will offer 4G connectivity on the go and is expected to support Wi-Fi as well.
Unlike its predecessor, the new JioBook will come with JioOS, a user-friendly interface designed for learning, and it will come with multiple apps from Jio.
Under the hood, the laptop will be powered by an octa-core chipset, though the specific name of the chipset is yet to be confirmed.
The listing indicates that the SoC will enable the laptop to handle HD videos, multitask between apps, and run advanced learning software.
The battery life of the all-new JioBook is expected to last a full day.
Additionally, the laptop will feature a front-facing webcam for video calls.
Regarding design, the new JioBook will weigh 990 grams, making it relatively light for a laptop and at least 200 grams lighter than the 2022 model.
As for the previous-generation JioBook, it featured 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and an 11.6-inch display with a 1366 x 768 pixels resolution.
The laptop used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC and had a 5000mAh battery, providing up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge.
It supported a 4G SIM card, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi, and featured an HDMI port. Other specs included dual speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 2MP webcam at the top of the display.
The weight of the earlier model was approximately 1.2 kg. With the all-new JioBook, Jio is expected to maintain its strategy of aggressive pricing, aiming to make it more accessible to consumers across India by selling it on Amazon.
Full details, including pricing, availability, offers, and specifications, will be disclosed on July 31st.
JioBook 2022: Specifications
| Specification | JioBook |
|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch HD+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 665 |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Operating System | JioOS |
| Battery Life | 6+ hours |
| Front Camera | 2-megapixel |
| Speakers | 10W stereo speakers |
| SIM Support | Yes |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Weight | 990 grams |
Faqs
1) Remarkably light JioBook laptop set to launch in India on July 31.Details?
Ans) Earlier, Jio had announced its new 4G Android-based laptop, JioBook in India. Now, as per an Amazon teaser, JioBook launch date has been revealed. It is expected to be the new version of JioBook. Amazon revealed JioBook 2023 which will be available by the end of July. Along with the teaser, it also announced some specifications of the upcoming Laptop on the Amazon website. The older version is only available in Reliance Digital stores.
All-new JioBook
As per the Amazon Listing, the upcoming JioBook will launch on July 31, which is designed for all ages, productivity, entertainment, and play. The design is quite similar to the October version of JioBook. The laptop will be equipped with 4G connectivity and an octa-core processor for high-definition video streaming, multitasking between applications, various software, and more.
The JioBook 2023 will weigh 990 grams and that is less than the previous version. Additionally, the new JioBook will support JioOS.
JioBook 2022 specifications
The JioBook laptop came with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage with expandable storage of up to 128 GB. It features an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels. The laptop is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC. It supports a 5000mAh battery which will offer up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge according to Jio.
Additionally, the laptop includes an HDMI port, a Bluetooth 5.0 chip, and a 4G SIM card slot. On the top of the display is a 2MP webcam, dual speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As a final point, the Jio laptop weighs about 1.2 pounds. In India, the laptop is priced at Rs.20000.
As the 2022 version came with an affordable price range, we can assume that the new JioBook 2023 version might also come at a reasonable price that everyone can afford. Now, we have to wait till the actual launch for more clarity on the new JioBook and what features it brings to the audience.
2) What is JioBook price ?
Ans) The brand launched its first-generation JioBook at a price tag of Rs 15,799 through Reliance Digital stores. The laptop featured an 11.6-inch display, a webcam, two USB ports and a headphone jack. It was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC. The new generation product could come under Rs 20,000 and will be available through more retail partners such as Amazon.
3) What is Reliance JioBook launch date, expected price?
Ans) The Reliance JioBook will launch on July 31 in the country.
We expect it to be available on Amazon, JioMart, and retail stores, although, the company is yet to confirm the availability details.
The new JioBook is expected to succeed the JioBook launched last year in October.
4) What are JioBook 2022 specifications?
Ans) To give a recap of the older JioBook, the laptop sports a compact form factor. It has an 11.6-inch display with an HD resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The screen has a 60Hz refresh rate and there are noticeable bezels all around. It has a 2MP camera on the top of the screen for doing video calls and meetings. The laptop is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. For the unversed, it’s an 11nm process-based SoC that is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Jio didn’t offer much RAM and storage, likely because this was also intended for students with low to moderate usage. The laptop was meant for e-learning and the upcoming model will also be sold with the purpose. As for the battery, it packs a 5,000mAh battery that will offer up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. The laptop has dual speakers of 1W. It has a 4G SIM card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It boots on JioOS skin based on Android.
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