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2 in 1 laptop or basic notebook (25k)

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/2-in-1-laptop-or-basic-notebook-25k.195318/

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udaylunawat Original post #1
Oct 26, 2015 at 9:26 PM
Is there any cons in buying 2 in 1 laptops. ?
i would also consider buying used laptop.

1) What is your budget?*(INR or USD)
25k max

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or lessThin and Light; 12" - 14" screenMainstream; 15" - 16" screenDesktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
Thin and light. Need to know if 11 inch display size is enough for basic purpose ?

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?*
Basic media consumption , coding , cs/it bachelor usage
I already have a gaming desktop so won't need any heavy usage from it.
5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?


4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Nope


6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution*(*768p*(HD)*/ 900p / 1080p*(Full HD)*)Battery back up*(*normal*(3-4hrs)*/ extended*(5-7hrs)*)Purchase place*(*Online*(eg - flipkart, infibeam)*/ Local / Abroad*(do mention the country)*)
Minimum 720p . prefer online or else Nehru place
pulkitpopli2004
Oct 26, 2015 at 11:19 PM
cons of 2 in 1 laptop are
1. high price
2. low durability
3. short life
4. screen size is not big. mostly are less than 13" only
5. Convention laptop + tablet weight <= 2 in 1 laptop


for 2nd hand laptop you should try OLX/quickR