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Laptop for gaming and general usage

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khattaboy Original post #1
Sep 3, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Hi,
I am a college student, looking to buy a VFM laptop for 20-25k. I will be using it for internet, movies, MS Office and counter-strike 1.6. Please suggest.

Here is the questionnaire:

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
20,000 - 25,000 INR


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?

At least 14 inches, no net books please




3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Not in particular


4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet, Movies, CS 1.6, MS Office


5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
any


6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
a) Must be able to play CS 1.6 smoothly
b) If possible, runs on a win XP 32 bit edition
c) Sturdy body, I will be carrying it around from place to place where ever my team plays. I already have a good YGL bag to carry it around.
rider
rider #2
Sep 3, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Samsung NP300E5Z-A0TIN Laptop (2nd Gen PDC/ 2GB/ 500GB/ DOS): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Notebook
Best in your budget!!
K
Sep 3, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Samsung NP300E5Z-A0TIN Laptop (2nd Gen PDC/ 2GB/ 500GB/ DOS): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Notebook
Best in your budget!!

Laptop is looking nice, are there any competitors of it?
Can it run CS 1.6 smoothly?
Can we install XP on it? It looks like a 64 bit laptop.
Thanks.