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help on selecting laptop under 40k

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Fayad Original post #1
Jun 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
40k INR
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
14'' preferably..may consider 15'' and above also..

3) Which country will you buying this notebook?
India
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: dell sony
b. Dislike:


5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
video playback, normal games and applications..
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
both
7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
not much of a gamer
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
can i expect 3hrs min
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
would like to see
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
windows 7


Hii guys i need a laptop with good built quality and reliability....i am considering a toshiba laptop as its configuration seems good and also good vfm over dell and sony.Model No.: L640-X4310 but i am not sure about the built quality of toshiba laptops..i need some expert advice on this...and i am open to consider other laptops in this price range..
aroraanant
Jun 18, 2011 at 1:01 AM
look for the laptops available from sony(dnt know abt exact model as their models keep on changing so its better u contact ur nearest sony dealer in that case) or u can increase ur budget a lil bit n go for dell xps.
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Fayad #3
Jun 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM
how reliable are toshiba laptops..i might go in for the toshiba satellite L640-X4310 or should i settle in for a lower spec dell/vaio? need some expert opinion guys
desiibond
Jun 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM
how reliable are toshiba laptops..i might go in for the toshiba satellite L640-X4310 or should i settle in for a lower spec dell/vaio? need some expert opinion guys

Toshiba is among the best when it comes to reliability (sits beside Apple, ASUS)
aroraanant
Jun 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM
toshiba laptops are good but sony laptops are more durable and also perform very good.
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Fayad #7
Jun 22, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Toshiba is among the best when it comes to reliability (sits beside Apple, ASUS)
thanks bro for your comments...shall i go ahead with this model? i ve been hearing good comments about toshiba from my friends too..
toshiba laptops are good but sony laptops are more durable and also perform very good.
thanks bro for your comments... i did consider vaio and dell laptops too but i would get only a lower spec model..
if toshiba aint recommended i 'll consider them..