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Advice on buying laptop.

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/advice-on-buying-laptop.128202/

J
jaikanth Original post #1
Jun 14, 2010 at 1:30 PM
I am a Civil Engineering student and want to buy a laptop for study purposes. My budget is around Rs.35000-40000. I will be using the Laptop for AutoCAD,typing notes,watching lecture videos,listening to music and occasional gaming. Screen size should be either 14" or 15" and the keyboard should be comfortable to type on. Battery life should be a minimum of 3 hrs of basic usage. Please suggest a good laptop for me that will be future proof for at-least 3-4 yrs. I would prefer brands like Dell,Sony,Lenovo or Asus.

Also,is a graphics card compulsory for AutoCAD,and will I be able to run it on i3/i5 without one. Similarly for games on low res.

P.s: One bad thing about the Dell Inspirons I have observed is that they are fingerprint magnets because the lid is extremely glossy. So,I would prefer a laptop which isn't like that.

Thanks in advance!:)
Empirial
Jun 14, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Hi,

Sony Vaio VPCEB24EN *www.sony.co.in/product/vpceb24en is a pretty good option available for you.
gagan007
Jun 14, 2010 at 6:04 PM
lot of discussion has already been made in these topics. do check them out in leisure:

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126709
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127964
J
Jun 14, 2010 at 10:21 PM
I've checked out the threads. They were nice,but replies more specific to my requirements will be appreciated.

Also,how good are Asus laptops and are they available in India? How is the service? And is there an Asus Lappy at this price point?
ashu888ashu888
Jun 15, 2010 at 1:21 PM
^^

y the double post..??? :confused: i already answered a similar type of query asked by u here ----> *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128241

plz use a single thread for all ur identical type of querries and confusions.. please.. :)
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