Help neede for this very specific usage.

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1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
Not fixed, will spend as much required still the cheaper the better.

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 15.6 preffered

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Running ide, vm, multiple os
Mainly needed for coding. Have a desktop rig already for gaming and heavy programs etc.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
I would lile a i3/A8 as a minimum as i require virtualisation which my current lappy does not have.
Fhd display, backlit keyboard and a ssd.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:
Like Dell for their accidental warranty
Dislike particularly acer.

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) )
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )
Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) )

I would like the laptop to be fhd in resolution, with a backlit keyboard. I like ssd too as I need fast booting times, spoiled by my desktop

Should offer a long battery life and should be lightweight. Dont need a graphic card or touch display.
4gb ram in 1 slot or a total of 8gb is needed.
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This laptop almost meets my needs, if it wasn't for that 1.7ghz processor. It might be enough, but don't want to take chances.

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Perfomance is not frequency depended but depends on architecture.

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Minion said:
Perfomance is not frequency depended but depends on architecture.

I know that very well but without even turbo boost I have my doubts over multitasking efficiency and running virtual machines on just 1.7ghz haswell proccy.

The machine you suggested, I saw that one already and it just has a 820m? I think. Its better to not have a gpu at all infront of this puny one. I don't think its even 2x powerful than igp on the processor itself. I don't need the added weight or redundant drivers of nvidia on a machine I know I will never use for gaming

Any other suggestions?
I am thinking of the laptop i was leaning to buy in the op or 256gb rmbp/ mac book air 13.

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Found this one
*www.amazon.in/Lenovo-59429728-14-inch-Windows-Graphics/dp/B00OM2IAUO

1.9ghz with hyper threading ought to do all the stuff.

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which one did you buy? I am currently eyeing on Flex 2-14, i5 one.

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I haven't bought ut till now, but will get the 1.9ghz i3 one. My friend has got the flex 2 i5 with 820m and hd display. Viewing angles are poor on that laptop, rest is fine.

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^oh :/ I had some hopes on it cos of display. It's the only IPS FHD within 45-50k budget. Despite poor viewing angle why are you going with it? Did you find any laptop with better screen?

Also, wouldnt you want to wait till Flex 3 are launched (i5 5th gen)?

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That was the 720p model, hopefully fhd will be better. Had ordered it already but now new asus ux 305 has come out. If its giving 512gb ssd for 50k I will buy it for that alone

Flex 3 will take half a year to come out. 5th gen ulvs haven't even launcged internatiinally. I would wait for zen apus if i could.