Zinox Group Chairman Backs Innjoo to Disrupt PC Market

Leo Stan-Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group has tipped Innjoo, has tipped Innjoo to compete favourably in the personal computer market.

InnJoo is a technical startup born with internet DNA. Based in Dubai, InnJoo became the fastest-growing company by providing smart devices and software services in the MEA area.

The Company launched its presence in Nigeria three years ago partnering Technology Distribution (TD), a subsidiary of Zinox Group, in its quest to penetrate Nigerian and West Africa markets at large.

It was an exciting moment for guests at the public unveiling of the company’s latest flagship- Innjoo LeapBook M100 and LeapBook A100, super slim feather light personal computers (PC), selling for less than N100,000, held at the Technology Times (TT) Outlook Summit 2017 held in Lagos.

Speaking at the public launch, Stan-Ekeh, said that Innjoo is already disrupting the PC market with their resilient, creative and innovative devices.

“When I looked at the Company, the owners, and their sustainability plan, I strongly believe they will cause global disruption in the PC market.

“They are disruptors in the smartphone market and with the latest PC launch which is affordable, slim and stylish, they are making bold means and we will give them every needed support to succeed”.

The Zinox Boss said that his approval of Innjoo products is based on the need for local and foreign products to meet and interact for cross-fertilization of ideas and mutual growth.

“For us as a country to achieve 100% local content in IT, we must learn from others, correct our mistakes and put the necessary structures in place. And no country is an island in today’s global village, this we must recognize”.

InnJoo is venturing into producing its first Windows 10 powered laptop computer few weeks after the Chinese Mobile Phones maker announced its first 6GB  RAM powered device; the Innjoo Pro 2.

This is following its huge success stories in smartphone, tablets, television and other accessories manufacturing, Innjoo, said Rakesh Rocque, country manager, Innjoo  (Nigeria), who also disclosed that the laptops can be charged using 10,000mAh (Milliamp Hour)  power bank capacity, car-charger and above.

The 14.1-inch Windows 10 powered computer is a portable sized laptop that can be easily carried about without being noticed.

The InnJoo Leap Book A100 body is made of sleek plastic design and features a 14.1-inch HD non-touch display, with a 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. The screen is brilliant for watching movies and browsing the web.

It has a dimension measuring 334 x 220 x 18.2mm respectively while weighing just 1550g. The Leap Book A100 is available in two colour variants of Business Silver & Noble Gold.

The laptop PC is equipped with an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Quad-core CPU, Intel HD Graphics Gen8-LP 10/12EU up to 600MHz and offers a generous 2GB of RAM for smooth computing experiences. To add to these, Leap Book A100 crams in a 32GB SSD. Luckily, the storage is expandable up to 128GB via micro SD cards, and that should be good enough for most users.

Speaking at the launch, Rocque, said, “We are happy that three years after entering the (Nigerian) market we are launching the slimmest and cheapest laptop in this market, even as we are excited to be partnering Technology Distribution with great pedigree in this environment.

“Yes, tablet and phablets are good, but has diminishing points just like smartphone, especially with regards productivity we want Nigerians to do more seamlessly”.

What is InnJoo Leap Book A100 Price and Availability Status?

InnJoo Leap Book A100 is coming on Yudala, Konga, Jumia and other leading online retail platforms in Nigeria by first week of March, as pledged Chioma Chimere, MD, Sales and Marketing, Technology, the sole distributors of the product in Nigeria.

She confirmed that InnJoo Leap Book A100 price in Nigeria is expected sell at less than N100,000 depending on the colour and retail store.

Chimere said, “Looking at the laptop, there are three things that come to mind. First, it is stylish and portable- it has the advantages of all those ‘bogus’ ones out there; and TD Plus is ready to support potential customers have value for their money. Secondly, the price is pocket-friendly, in the sense that while dollar-naira issue is there Innjoo still wants Nigerians to get the best at cheaper price.

“Thirdly, this launch signifies a true test of partnership as it goes to shows that in the last three years we have worked with Innjoo in this market they have grown from not only manufacturing smartphones, tablets, television, to now personal computers. We will keep supporting the innovations coming from Innjoo”, the MD, Marketing of TD added.

The Windows 10 powered Innjoo Leap Book A100 comes with a large capacity rechargeable battery of 10,000mAh (Milliamp Hour) that the company claims to last up to last 8 hrs of regular usage when on a full charge, 6.5 hrs of video playback and 300 hrs on standby mode.

The device also has a powerful built-in 8Ω/1W speaker, gives support for USB 2.0 ports sports a single HDMI slot.