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Laptop buying suggestions. (30k).

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/laptop-buying-suggestions-30k.176753/

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little Original post #1
Aug 11, 2013 at 10:59 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
45k. Maximum upto 50k.

2) What size and weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen Shouldn't be more than 14".

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: HP, Dell. b. Dislike: None.

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

Mostly office work. Working with documents, typing. Watching movies and surfing the web. Using MS-Office 2007 Home and Student ver. Occasional gaming (very light).

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
1366×768 seems just fine for me. Glossy or matte, anything is ok for me.

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
The laptop should be of good build quality and lightweight.
Battery should be good enough for around 4 to 6 hrs. of very less demanding tasks like typing etc.

Edit : The laptop should be thin, lightweight and good-looking.
A dedicated GPU isn't required, neither is a optical disk drive.
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Aug 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM
I bought Dell Inspiron 15 for my friend @ 30.5k [3rd gen i3, 2GB, 500GB] Very good build quality. Another one we checked is lenovo G500 with same config @ 28k :lol:
RON28
RON28 #3
Aug 12, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Have a look at this laptop

This laptop has good screen

Dell vostro for 29k with backpack
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little #4
Aug 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM
@a2mn2002 this laptop is for my uncle and he already owns a HP 15.6" model but he finds it too big to carry with him so he is looking for a 14" model.
@RON, the 2420 (i5) looks really nice. Thanks for replying.
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little #5
Aug 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM
First post has been updated guys.
Budget has increased upto 45k (+/- 5k).
RON28
RON28 #6
Aug 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM
Awesome screen quality with sub woofers and 4 hour battery back up.