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Laptop or tablet?

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/laptop-or-tablet.160941/

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monkey Original post #1
Jul 31, 2012 at 2:43 PM
I need to buy a laptop for my dad.



1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
Around 50k


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen



3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Sony, HP
b. Dislike: HCL


4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet, mailing, some office work

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
Doesn't matter

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
Apart from low weight I need long battery life. Also some people have suggested to opt for iPad 3 instead. Please suggest.
randomuser111
randomuser111 #2
Jul 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Get an Ultrabook :)
*www.flipkart.com/lenovo-ideapad-u-...YZCQ&ref=985ea8a7-1af7-4d95-b816-3faae71dd745
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monkey #3
Aug 1, 2012 at 2:18 PM
I was inclined towards Sony SVT11113FG or HP Envy 4 series ultrabook. How are they?
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akkib89 #4
Aug 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM
No need to buy a tablet. No professional work can be done on tablets. Buy hp or dell. Cheap sony vaios are not reliable. For you the BEST option will be Dell inspiron series.
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monkey #5
Aug 2, 2012 at 12:52 AM
Dell Inspirons are not light or are too expensive (for thin and light). Some have also suggested Ultrabooks by Lenovo. I am not much inclined towards this brand but will still consider if they are indeed good.
aroraanant
aroraanant #6
Aug 2, 2012 at 2:24 AM
Sony VAIO S Series SVS13112EN is the best option.Just go for it.
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akkib89 #7
Aug 2, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Well, I was not recommending Vaio because earlier , in college, I had advised four of my friends the same. They bought the E series. 2 survived, 1 had motherboard failuRe and 1 had HD failure. Earlier I thought of Sony as a very trustworthy brand. My views have now changed. I was until currently using Hp but it got smashed on the floor. Apart from the heating issues and poor keyboard, rest was great.
randomuser111
randomuser111 #8
Aug 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM
^
Sorry to hear about the bad experience your friends had, but then I can say the same for HP, Dell, Apple Samsung and every other brand. All notebooks can fail, without any exception.

Anyway, I wouldn't suggest the Sony T13 simply because it uses 2nd gen i3 so Lenovo U310 is recommended :)
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monkey #9
Aug 24, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Bought Vaio SVS13112ENS. Thanx for the suggestions.
aroraanant
aroraanant #10
Aug 25, 2012 at 12:15 AM
^^^
Congrats...
A small review will be really helpful for many :)