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Help regarding buying a laptop

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/help-regarding-buying-a-laptop.139673/

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tom Original post #1
Apr 23, 2011 at 2:57 AM
Hello,
I am a college student and I move around the campus a lot and also travel once a month. I am traveling to US this summer and intend to buy a laptop from there. I need a lightweight, sturdy laptop which can be taken around easily and is good for reading, browsing, Office applications, and once-in-a-while movie watching. I currently own a HP-Pavillion dv4 1242-tx, which is not very lightweight, has a poor battery life, and major heating issues. My budget is around 700$. Can you please suggest something.
Anish
Anish #2
Apr 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Look for the thinkpad laptops from lenovo for robust use.. but they offer lightweight laptops for above 1200USD
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tom #3
Apr 23, 2011 at 5:47 PM
But what are my options under 700$ if portability, battery life, office applications, reading and browsing are the major requirements...
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justin.nc #4
Apr 28, 2011 at 1:58 PM
For $ 700 you can own a relatively stable configuration. With the Dell or ASUS
Anish
Anish #5
Apr 29, 2011 at 2:18 AM
@OP: Dell vostro series falls under your category
and also acer travelmate (personally i dont recommend acer)