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Laptop for IT support

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deemee1988 Original post #1
May 10, 2012 at 4:20 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
30 - 40K

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
Blacklit keyboard or a light to work in darkness(as some Thinkpad has)
Inbuilt 3G/4G modem.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) - Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) or AMD V enabled CPU.
HDMI connectivity.
It would it great if my hardware has a capability to turn my wifi antenna to hotspot.
Hardware support for popular Linux Distros and ofcourse buggy Win 7 /8 will be a part of it.I am really concerned about the hardware support WIN 8 compatibility.
Should bear CPU heat.

b. Dislike:
Speakers qualities...

4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Working with Virtualization product like Vmware Workstation 8.0,virtual PC,XEN etc...
Sometimes I play NFS most wanted,Max Payne,Serious SAM and try out some New games aswell.

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

Should play 1080p movie without lagging,I have seen few situations like while playing a 1080p of more 8GB will make some lag on few laps,but a 1080p of 1 or 2 GB will play fine.
Not much considered about resolution.

No idea on glossy/matte

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
If online purchase with EMI option is possible that would be great.
I love to have a skin on my laptop :D
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Jripper #2
May 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Umm...the 3rd question is for which "brands" you like amongst laptops. Its not asking which features you like in a laptop :p
saswat23
May 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM
You can't get any lappy for 40k with such specs. SONY VAIO CB45 is the best and cjeapest option for you. But it costs around 50k.
Sony VAIO C Series VPCCB45FN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Sony Notebook
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sarthak #4
May 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Your budget is too less for your requirements. And you will get linux support only in Dell Vostro, which won't satisfy your other requirements.
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May 10, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Umm...the 3rd question is for which "brands" you like amongst laptops. Its not asking which features you like in a laptop :p

I am not sticking to a particular brand :)
dashing.sujay
May 10, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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aroraanant
May 14, 2012 at 12:57 AM
If you can extend the budget then Sony CB45 is the best option for you.
Otherwise go for thinkpad or even Asus laptops are pretty good.
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May 14, 2012 at 3:16 AM
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Any pros and cons for this make ??
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May 14, 2012 at 3:18 AM
If you can extend the budget then Sony CB45 is the best option for you.
Otherwise go for thinkpad or even Asus laptops are pretty good.

Looks good but it's out of budget and 15" screen :(
dashing.sujay
May 14, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Any pros and cons for this make ??

Pros : Everything + matte finish/display + sturdy built (you can literally throw it)

Cons: No dGPU (which hardly matters in your case)
aroraanant
May 14, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Then go for thinkpad suggested above.
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aalina88 #12
Jun 13, 2012 at 4:09 PM
It supports companies are best as they provides IT Support for small to medium sized businesses.