KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- iDola version 2 (v2) or better known as "komputer rakyat 1Malaysia", a netbook developed by Mimos Bhd, is capable of bringing desired information from the Internet directly to the user with just a single click, said Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili.

He said the intelligent Service Delivery Platform netbook spared users from having to use search engines as normally required in conventional notebooks and netbooks.

"The new innovation has given rise to the best local netbook and the ideal device for the roll-out of the national broadband initiative," he told a media briefing at the Information Communication and Culture Ministry here on Monday.

Also present was Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Ongkili said the artificial powered netbook was equipped with Mimos-developed Jemapoh software v2, which could also be deployed in desktops, notebooks and mobile phones.

"iDola boasts full-fledged PC (personal computer) capabilities, including 1GB RAM (optional upgrade to 2GB), 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth connectivity, and 1Pv6 enhanced multicasting technology.

"Content is categorised based on icons providing faster access to iDola's multilingual content in three clicks," he said.

Ongkili said the product was designed for anyone and everyone towards reaching the 50 per cent domestic broadband adoption, and ultimately creating broadband as a utility.

"It will also deliver government services directly to the public. As such, it is an excellent government value-add delivery service platform that enhances Government and citizens' interactivity," he added.

Ongkili said as the product was still new, the ministry had yet to fix a specific price for it but it orders exceeded 1,000 units, the price could be as low as RM900 a unit, and a the moment the idola v2 was still at the commercialisation stage.

Meanwhile, Rais said he would ask Ongkili to brief the Cabinet on the advantages of the iDola v2 as its previous version did not meet the specifications required.

"This iDola v2 is more sosphistciated and attractive and is something that can be considered by the government," he said, adding he would update Prime Minister Seri Najib Tun Razak on the product before it was showcased at the Pekan Digital Exposition in Pahang at the end of this month.

Rais said he would also hold discussions with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on how best to promote the product to the public.

"Mimos and MCMC can plan how best to market this model as we are confident it can open a new chapter on computer use among Malaysians," he said.

He said the model would also help realise the government's goal of seeing schoolchidren and kampung committee members equipped with computers a reality.