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A query on laptop from USA

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Faun
Faun Original post #1
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:27 PM
K guys here is the thing.

One of my bro's friend is going to USA next week. So we thought on getting one laptop for my bro :D from there.

Here are few questions:
1) Is it possible to get one ?
2) Which one should I recommend (RAM should be within 1GB to 2GB)
3) It would be nice to have XP by default and there shouldn't be stupid OS restriction, means I can install linux on it too:D
Abhishek Dwivedi
Jul 31, 2008 at 2:39 PM
1) Yes, it possible and if he brings only 1 laptop with him, its free (means no tax)
2) Buy any, recommnd Compaq/HP laptops.
3) You'l probably get Vista home Premium preinstalled in most of the Laptops now (with 1GB RAm)...

Also chk if that model has warrnty/garrnty in india...as if somethings goes wrng, u wudnt like to rush back to US to get it fixed :p
abhijit_reddevil
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Question is how much is the budget?

Now most laptops in US have 2GB RAM and windows vista home premium preinstalled.

I would recommend a toshiba, sony vaio or an asus one.

Check www.deals2buy.com for best daily deals.
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Chirag #4
Jul 31, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Dell ftw, you get xbox elite free with 1720.. xps i think.. and 1350,1530 got some 500$ discount..
Pat
Pat #5
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:14 PM
keep an eye on www.deals2buy.com
You will find some amazing deals. And ofcourse, every person is allowed to carry one laptop when coming to India.

Recommendation for brands: Dell or HP
Faun
Faun #6
Jul 31, 2008 at 11:00 PM
thanx, am thinking abt Dell lappy

will there be guarantee in India for Dell ?
narangz
narangz #7
Jul 31, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Dell has international warranty. Correct me if I am wrong.

Toshiba is also a very good option. It also has international warranty.
iMav
iMav #8
Jul 31, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Don't go for Toshiba, they look ugly IMO.
abhijit_reddevil
Aug 1, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Don't go for Toshiba, they look ugly IMO.

You should have checked the one I have, the toshiba satellite x205-s9800, bought for $1399 last feb.

*www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-X...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217573164&sr=8-1
Pat
Pat #12
Aug 1, 2008 at 12:50 PM
thanx, am thinking abt Dell lappy

will there be guarantee in India for Dell ?

Dell laptops normally carry international warranty. However, its better to confirm before buying.

nice site
do they make overseas delivery?:D

It is a site that lists all the greatest deals available on different stores like newegg, compusa etc. If only those stores shipped to India :(
abhijit_reddevil
Aug 1, 2008 at 2:21 PM
It is a site that lists all the greatest deals available on different stores like newegg, compusa etc. If only those stores shipped to India :(

As long as the laws don't change in India, it is doubtful that amazon, newegg, compusa, buy, circuitcity, bestbuy will ship to India.:mad: :(