KIIT Laptop Distribution: An Insight into the 2019 Model

As a student at KIIT, you might be curious about which laptop will be provided to you in 2019. This article aims to give you an in-depth look at the specifications and details of the laptop distribution. This year, KIIT has chosen the HP ProBook x360 440 G1, with some customizations that make it a standout choice for academic and personal use alike.

Previous Year's Distribution

Going back to the previous distribution in 2018, KIIT provided students with the HP ProBook 440 G1 x360. This model included specifications such as 16 GB DDR3 RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce MX130 with Intel UHD Graphics. The distribution for this model started on July 15th and was completed by the last week of July. All batches received their laptops during this period.

2019 Model: HP ProBook X360 with Custom Specifications

This year, KIIT has taken custom specifications to the next level, offering a highly versatile and state-of-the-art laptop. The model, while not directly available in the HP website, is a customized version of the HP ProBook x360 440 G1.

Here are the detailed specifications of this year's model:

Main Features

FHD color IPS touch display, 15 inch, 10 touch points Intel i5 8250U 8th gen, clocked at 1.6GHz to 3.4GHz auto overclock Intel UHD 620 and NVIDIA MX 130 with 2GB GDDR5 shared memory for GPU boost 16 GB DDR4 RAM 512 GB SSD (no HDD) Bio metric fingerprint reader 2 x USB 3.0 1 x Type-C 1 x Memory Card Reader 1 x HDMI 1 x Ethernet 1 x Audio Jack 1 x IR Camera Windows 10 Home default OS, activated

Although this model is available on Amazon India, the laptops provided to students at KIIT are likely a custom version or a foreign version, as detailed by a senior student.

Price and Inclusions

At the counseling, you will pay approximately INR 75,000, which includes a 10,000 INR counseling fee, bringing the net cost to approximately INR 65,000 for the laptop.

Enjoy Your Campus Life

Welcome to KIIT, a fantastic journey awaits you! While the exact laptop model might be a mystery, rest assured, it is a well-equipped one. Seniors have reported that they can run games like GTA V smoothly on their laptops. If you haven't received the WiFi password yet, it will be provided on the day you receive your laptop. In the meantime, enjoy exploring KIIT's large and vibrant campus, and the equally big and welcoming hostels.

Hopefully, this information helps you in planning your academic and personal life at KIIT. Happy studies and enjoy your time on campus!