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Buying Laptop and need advise.

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charanbir Original post #1
Mar 20, 2013 at 7:03 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)

Rs 55K-60K


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen



Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen



3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:-
b. Dislike:Toshiba,Dell.


4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?

Gaming(will play games like BF3,Batman,Max Payne 3 and other games), Net Browsing and Programming.


5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?

1366 X 768 Pixel or better

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)

Nothing, just that i can buy it online if it is cheaper else I'll buy Locally.


Thank you.
$hadow
$hadow #2
Mar 20, 2013 at 9:03 AM
Get lenovo y500
Gam3boy
Gam3boy #3
Mar 20, 2013 at 10:03 AM
You should definitely go for y500 its 65k with gt650 sli which can easily handel those game in high setting....
$hadow
$hadow #4
Mar 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Well I should say that y500 is available for about 63k. Or you can consider dell inspiron 17" here
*www.snapdeal.com/product/dell-insp...eID=Dell_Computers & Peripherals_product_2;73
omega44-xt
Mar 20, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Get Lenovo Y500 if you can increase your budget by 3-4k max. Its worth it.... FullHD display, 650M & ofcourse the backlit keyboard. Check my signature for review....

If you budget is strictly <60k, then get Samsung NP550P5c S05IN
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Mar 20, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Thanks for your input's guys, I heard y500 has trackpad issue, can someone having that laptop please let me know about this?