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Laptop buying help under 40k

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aanderful Original post #1
Feb 17, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Laptop for an architecture student:

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1) What is your budget? (INR)
under 40k

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
None whatsoever

5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
CAD and some gaming

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
yeah, both

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
~Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Not an issue.

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?
Seeing online is okay

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows
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IMP:
PS: It must be able to FLAWLESSLY run the following:
1) Autocad 12/15
2) Sketchup Pro 8
3) Archicad 15
4) Revit
5) 3d Max
6) Call of Duty MW3
mailshobhon
Feb 17, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Go for Asus K Series K53SV-SX520D best laptop under 40k try local dealers it not available in flipkart here is the link. after sales support is onsite so not to worry and its great i have the same laptop just with i7.

*www.flipkart.com/computers/laptops/asus/itmdfhr4fmgq55aw?pid=comdfhr33ghw6xqr&_l=MZ_TJ4THpeMCklz gaxWQw--&_r=fbyeP3akqhnoMUCAI4gCZA--&r

try this asus toll free number 18002090365 they will give you all the details of shops near you to buy this laptop
A
Feb 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM
many thanks, mailshobon.
thetechfreak
Feb 17, 2012 at 3:37 PM
yes. its a decent laptop. you should be able to play modern warfare 3 at medium setting rather well.
but would reccomend a desktop for your purpose.
aroraanant
Feb 17, 2012 at 9:12 PM
^^^ Me too suggest you the same....