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Buying a laptop with a budget of 50K need help

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mack1983 Original post #1
Dec 7, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Guys,

I want to buy a laptop with a budget of 50K.I have kept 5k adiitional to the amount for buying extended warrenty.

My requirements are very basic laptop will be used mainly for surfing doing some MS office tasks and occational movie viewing.

Please suggest good laptops I intend to keep it for next 3-4 years for the above requirment only.
pulkitpopli2004
Dec 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM
IdeaPad Y560 Laptop - 06465AU
IdeaPad Y560 Laptop - 06465BU
IdeaPad Y560 Laptop - 064658U - this one has blu-ray also.. and i think some discount is also goin on.. check dis in market..
all there belongs to same lenovo series difference is in processor... and so in price range..
and definately go for extended warranty..
i purchases my lenovo laptop with 4yr warranty.. now 1 yr is left..
M
Dec 8, 2010 at 11:52 AM
While going through the forum i have come across many post saying lenovo y560 is having some screen issues.
pulkitpopli2004
Dec 8, 2010 at 9:46 PM
ohk den if u will nt use ur laptop for gaming or oder high end application like photoshop,etc Dell Studio XPS 16 Laptop it has got ultimate display..

or Sony Vaio VPCS133GN/B - battery life upto 4hr.. bt nt meant for gaming and oder high end application..

neways.. u dnt play games or use oder video/picture editing software?
desiibond
Dec 9, 2010 at 10:14 AM
1. Dell XPS 14 or 15
2. Sony Vaio E-series
3. Apple Macbook 13
M
Dec 9, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I won't be using any photoshop or any video editor. but i usually convert my HD videos fron sony handycam to mpeg-4 format so that i can watch them on my tv. I saw xps 15 with i5 and 4 GB RAM it fulfills my requirement.But with 2 years of complete coverage its costing me 61K.
desiibond
Dec 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM
check Inspiron too. i think a mid range config is enough.
pulkitpopli2004
Dec 9, 2010 at 10:06 PM
how can it be 61k..?? how much they are charging for extra warranty??
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Dec 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM
i'll provide the break up:-

Base system with i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard disk, 1GB graphics card---49900/-
Additional warranty for 2 years is 5500/-
i also opted for 9 cell battery -- 1500/- additional with 15 months of Macfee 900/- and backlit keyboard for 800/- something

Total comes around 58800/-

3years XPS support and complete cover costs 12K additional to 1 year standard warranty.

now yest I called DELL customer care they are offering 5% corporate discount with 2 years warranty and 8% with three years for my company employes( If you are working with an MNC u mentioned it to them and they will tell u if u r eligible for a discount)
this offer is valid till this month ends as per them.

now after this i opted for 3 years warranty and total system with additional changes as mentioned above came to 66700/-

after discount they gave me a quote of 61300/- and promised delivery in 10 days.
pulkitpopli2004
Dec 10, 2010 at 10:29 PM
i mst say warranty is quite costly now.. so final wid this model??
and dont buy macfee for 900/-... install avira antivirus that will work too..
JohnephSi
JohnephSi #11
Dec 22, 2010 at 6:31 PM
go for SONY VAIO..

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mack1983 #12
Dec 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Thanks Guys for all your suggestions i bought Dell XPS 15 i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard disk, 1GB 420M Nvidia + 3 years complete cover,the system is in transit.
VarDOS
VarDOS #13
Dec 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM
good purchase!
pulkitpopli2004
Dec 23, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Thanks Guys for all your suggestions i bought Dell XPS 15 i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard disk, 1GB 420M Nvidia + 3 years complete cover,the system is in transit.

gr8 congrats post sum pics.
btw how much does it costs u??
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serina #15
Jan 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM
13.3" NotetbookMatches brings DVD related configuration
CPU Intel D510 binuclear 1.66GHz, 1MB L2 Cache,45nm
Chip set Intel NM10
Obviously card New generation NVIDIA the ION independent obviously card, the 512M board carries obviously saves, brings Optimus electricity saving technology
LCD Be ultra-thin 13.3 inch LED back light liquid crystal box, 16:9, resolution 1366X768
Memory 1G/2G DDR II 667/800MHz
Hard disk 160G/250G/320G,2.5”, SATA connection
Wireless WiFi 802.11 B/G/N
Camera 1,300,000 picture element
The light drives Built-in DVD-RW or COMBO
Sound card HD Gao Qingka
HD high clear sound card
Microphone and earphone connection
Built-in microphone
Communication 10/100 LAN
Wireless LAN, 802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n
The blue tooth (may choose)
Keyboard 78 chocolate big keyboard
Windows key, functional key
Supports multi-country language
I/O connection HDMI × 1,VGA × 1
USB 2.0 × 3
Microphone * 1
Earphone * 1
Built-in microphone * 1
Power source connection * 1
RJ45 network interface * 1
The method of three-in-one reads card * 1
SIM card slot * 1
Mini the PCI-E slot expands 3G * 1
Adapter 19V, 65W,3.5A
Battery Main battery: 3 core, polymer,2200mAH
The light drives the position battery: 3 core, polymer,2600mAH
Operating system DOS/WINXP/VISTA/WIN7/LINUX
External dimensions 340mm(W)×230mm(D)×26mm(H)
Weight Approximately 1.8kg (including battery and adapter)

It's cost below Rs 30k, one year warranty provided. What do you think of it pls?

13.3" NotetbookMatches brings DVD related configuration
CPU Intel D510 binuclear 1.66GHz, 1MB L2 Cache,45nm
Chip set Intel NM10
Obviously card New generation NVIDIA the ION independent obviously card, the 512M board carries obviously saves, brings Optimus electricity saving technology
LCD Be ultra-thin 13.3 inch LED back light liquid crystal box, 16:9, resolution 1366X768
Memory 1G/2G DDR II 667/800MHz
Hard disk 160G/250G/320G,2.5”, SATA connection
Wireless WiFi 802.11 B/G/N
Camera 1,300,000 picture element
The light drives Built-in DVD-RW or COMBO
Sound card HD Gao Qingka
HD high clear sound card
Microphone and earphone connection
Built-in microphone
Communication 10/100 LAN
Wireless LAN, 802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n
The blue tooth (may choose)
Keyboard 78 chocolate big keyboard
Windows key, functional key
Supports multi-country language
I/O connection HDMI × 1,VGA × 1
USB 2.0 × 3
Microphone * 1
Earphone * 1
Built-in microphone * 1
Power source connection * 1
RJ45 network interface * 1
The method of three-in-one reads card * 1
SIM card slot * 1
Mini the PCI-E slot expands 3G * 1
Adapter 19V, 65W,3.5A
Battery Main battery: 3 core, polymer,2200mAH
The light drives the position battery: 3 core, polymer,2600mAH
Operating system DOS/WINXP/VISTA/WIN7/LINUX
External dimensions 340mm(W)×230mm(D)×26mm(H)
Weight Approximately 1.8kg (including battery and adapter)

It's cost below Rs 30k, one year warranty provided. What do you think of it pls?
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mack1983 #16
Jan 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM
13.3" NotetbookMatches brings DVD related configuration
CPU Intel D510 binuclear 1.66GHz, 1MB L2 Cache,45nm
Chip set Intel NM10
Obviously card New generation NVIDIA the ION independent obviously card, the 512M board carries obviously saves, brings Optimus electricity saving technology
LCD Be ultra-thin 13.3 inch LED back light liquid crystal box, 16:9, resolution 1366X768
Memory 1G/2G DDR II 667/800MHz
Hard disk 160G/250G/320G,2.5”, SATA connection
Wireless WiFi 802.11 B/G/N
Camera 1,300,000 picture element
The light drives Built-in DVD-RW or COMBO
Sound card HD Gao Qingka
HD high clear sound card
Microphone and earphone connection
Built-in microphone
Communication 10/100 LAN
Wireless LAN, 802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n
The blue tooth (may choose)
Keyboard 78 chocolate big keyboard
Windows key, functional key
Supports multi-country language
I/O connection HDMI × 1,VGA × 1
USB 2.0 × 3
Microphone * 1
Earphone * 1
Built-in microphone * 1
Power source connection * 1
RJ45 network interface * 1
The method of three-in-one reads card * 1
SIM card slot * 1
Mini the PCI-E slot expands 3G * 1
Adapter 19V, 65W,3.5A
Battery Main battery: 3 core, polymer,2200mAH
The light drives the position battery: 3 core, polymer,2600mAH
Operating system DOS/WINXP/VISTA/WIN7/LINUX
External dimensions 340mm(W)×230mm(D)×26mm(H)
Weight Approximately 1.8kg (including battery and adapter)

It's cost below Rs 30k, one year warranty provided. What do you think of it pls?


With a budget of 30k i'll go and pick up Inspiron 14R with core I3 + Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64 bit (English) +2GB+ 320Gb HDD.
check out sony laptops VPCEB31EN/BI it is little over 33k and VPCM126AG/P for 23k something.
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prakhar18 #17
Jan 5, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Thanks Guys for all your suggestions i bought Dell XPS 15 i5, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard disk, 1GB 420M Nvidia + 3 years complete cover,the system is in transit.

hey how did you pay for it? online or at dell store.

are they any extra charges for payment via dell india online store?

Even i have the same requirements at yours. So which one will you suggest me?

also will there be any difference in price including customs(if any) if i purchase from DELL US STORE online?
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mack1983 #18
Jan 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM
hey how did you pay for it? online or at dell store.

are they any extra charges for payment via dell india online store?

Even i have the same requirements at yours. So which one will you suggest me?

also will there be any difference in price including customs(if any) if i purchase from DELL US STORE online?


I paid it using my credit card after calling there customer care using there IVRS, there are no extra charges.
Don't go to dell store u will not get any discounts or offers directly call there customer care.In my personal opinion thats the best and fastest way to buy from dell.

If you have same requirements like me then i will suggest you my config only.

If you are purcahsing through Dell US site you need to provide a local address in US,they won't ship to INDIA, then you have to bring it here by your own means.If you are asking somebody to bring that system with him just ask him not to bring the packing just bring it in luggage. there won't be any custom duty to be paid.But that person should carry one only laptop with him.

I'll will suggest you to buy from INDIA only i also checked it that way there is not much of a difference in price after considering everything and you can't transfer your DELL US warrenty to INDIA.