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A light but strong laptop?

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AsharRM18 Original post #1
Jun 16, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Hello folks!

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
under ~42000

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
As light as possible. I used my cousins Macbook Pro and was really impressed.

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Not specific
b. Dislike:Apple, Acer

4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Moderate Gaming.
Graphic designing. Especially with exceptionally large vector graphics.
Java Development

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
Res : As great as possible
Type : N/A

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Don't care much about the after sales.
I hate it when laptops overheat.

7) Minimum Specs

Core i5 (i reckon I'll need turbo boost)
RON28
RON28 #2
Jun 17, 2012 at 1:01 AM
HP Pavilion G4 Series G4-2036TU Laptop (Sparkling Black) (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win7HB): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook

Toshiba Satellite C740 Satellite L740-X4211 Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Toshiba Notebook
aroraanant
Jun 17, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Sorry bro but you won't get a ultrabook with i5 in that budget.
Increase your budget mate.
I think you need to shell out around 60k to get something good like Macbook pro
Vyom
Vyom #4
Jun 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM
@OP: so you were impressed by Mac book but dislike, Apple. Kinda sounds ironic to me. :lol:
Gollum
Gollum #5
Jun 17, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Graphic designing. Especially with exceptionally large vector graphics.
Java Development

for this you need either a Probook or an Elitebook by HP
However, you wont find these on stores, you might need to buy them online.

Review HP Elitebook 8540w Notebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews
A
Jun 17, 2012 at 5:12 PM
so you were impressed by Mac book but dislike, Apple. Kinda sounds ironic to me. :lol:

Haha. Yes, it seemed ironic as I typed but fact is that he paid 1700 swiss franks (98,998 INR) for it. I dislike apple because they're overpriced. Though the macbook pro in itself was amazingly light. Plus I'm not a fan of the Mac OS since the gaming titles are just way too limited.

Anyway, thanks guys! I'd already figured that a small and light laptop with such features would not be found. Just thought you guys would know better. I think I'll just compromise on the size/weight aspect and buy myself a heavy laptop that gets the job done.

Also, how is the Asus K53SM-SX010D / 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/750 GB/2GB graphics DOS ?
RON28
RON28 #7
Jun 17, 2012 at 9:46 PM
if the weight of laptops doesn't matter then go for DELL INSPIRON 15R, but don't know whether AMD graphic will suffice your graphic designing requirements or else go for the above one ASUS which you suggested.