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Laptop for windows dev 80k

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fz8975 Original post #1
May 18, 2017 at 4:20 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
80k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
  • Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
  • I want a lightweight 14'' inch one since I need to carry it around. Looking for quad core CPU if possible in this range.


3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Development (Visual Studio), multimedia, basic tasks etc.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
min Core i5
min 8 GB RAM (future upgrade to 16 GB)
good build.
I like macbook but not sure if Visual Studio for Mac has all features

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:
No preferences

6) Anything else you would like to say?
  • Screen resolution : min FHD
  • Battery back up above 6-7 hrs
  • Purchase place - online or store (can tell someone to carry from US)
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fz8975 #2
May 20, 2017 at 2:43 PM
BUMP......
SaiyanGoku
May 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Try to get the new XPS 15 from USA. Indian model is overpriced AF.
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fz8975 #5
May 25, 2017 at 1:38 AM
bump