Budget laptop/netbook required urgently!

K

Hey everyone... I need to buy a laptop/netbook tomorrow as my age old Toshiba Satellite lappy is dead and i'am on a very tight budget of 20k... I went through a few similar threads but none could satisfy me. I'll be using this mainly for browsing,watching HD movies,light photo editing using picasa/GIMP and listening to music. Absolutely no gaming... So I kindly request you members to please suggest me a good machine at this price point. The budget CANNOT be extended...
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
INR20,000/-
2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
a. Netbook; 10inch screen or less
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12'' screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17" screen
b.or d....11.6inches to 15.6inches...
3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:Asus,Lenovo,HP,Samsung
b. Dislike:HCL,Acer,Sony
4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Music,Browsing,Light photo editing,HD movies.
5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
Minimum 1368*768
6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg:local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
It should have a good screen and speakers and I'll be buying it tomorrow locally in Mangalore.

This- Samsung RV Series RV513-A02IN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Notebook

Should be available for less in local market :wink:

K

@thetechfreak
thanks... I bought a Toshiba Satellite C665-P5012 locally for 22k. That was the cheapest I could find here in Mangalore.

If you can increase your budget by 2-4k you will get pretty good options.
In strict 20k budget no good options are available.