laptop with good graphics

^^none for 25k-30k!!

Yeah, at that price, you will probably get pentium 4 laptops, which I believe are no good.

oh sorry, guys little mistake. make that 2 35-40k

AFAIK, even 40k will not get you a C2D with good graphics. Here are a few I've checked recently:

Acer Aspire 5536 - AMD, HD3200, 2GB, 320GB - 28k
Acer Aspire 5536G - AMD, HD4570, 3GB, 320GB - 31k
Acer Aspire 5738G - C2D, NVidia 105M, 4GB, 320GB - 42.5k
Dell Studio 15 - C2D, 3-4GB, HD4570, 320-500GB - 42-47k

I saw some lappys with 37-38k c2d ,250gb hard-disk and all

brands were Dell & acer ......

If not then what is budget I should have

+1 to Dell studio 15. You get ATI HD 4570M gfx. Anyway, I don't know how much a laptop can handle in terms of CPU load... Not sure about heavy work.

+ 1 for dell.... but also upgrade 2 year extra warrenty with is essentail

if you are really into 3D desgin etc, you better get a good rig for 40k and you will feel much more flexible.

I allready updated my budget to 40k... so what are the choices & which is the best

clmlbx Sure u need a laptop only? As for a budget of 40k u can buy a far more powerful rig which will be able to handle all your work like a charm.

Go to Dell's website and check out Inspiron series Laptops.

@clmlbx, even for 40k, max you can get is entry level Graphics and a low end core2duo and that will struggle to do 3D design work.

anyways, check these:

Dell Inspiron
HP Pavilion DV6-1204AU (Athlon X2 QL=65, 3GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, vista home premium, 15.6" display, ATI mobility radeon HD3200, 1yr warranty): 40k-43k

you can check HP Pavilion DV6-1211AX (Turion X2 RM-75 2.2GHz, 4GB ddr2, 320GB HDD, vista home premium, 15.6" display, HD4650 graphics,1yr warrany) : 46k-48k

^^ok I will check it out ... @techalomaniac I allready have a good rig (desktop) so I am looking for Laptop.. I thought about a laptop because my friend bought one with core2duo 2+ghz, 2gb ram, 160 gb Hdd & good graphic card @ 37K brand is Dell.. don't know about exact model number as we have just talked on phone .. I have not seen it ... I will
take more info of his laptop & will let u know all .

^Test ur apps on his laptop and check for BSOD and stability. Excellent opportunity for you to gauge performance levels.

If you want to do 3D work increase your budget and get a MacBook or Macbook Pro.

That should work out excellent, But be ready to shell out a bomb for it.

Better wait for core i7 based laptops. Releasing soon.

and they would cost a bomb and will be atleast 70k if I am right

^Would still be better than macbooks if I am right.

guys I checked dell site and found some good lappys. Inspiron 14 series but can I upgrade graphix card in it ...I don't know much abouy lapp's so I am asking ... as current config cost around $700 (around RS 32900) .. so I buy that and upgrade my graphix card. I checked dell's Personalised pages and I could not find option to upgrade graphix card.

So can I upgrade
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And i7 starts from $1400 (around RS 65800)
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And i7 starts from $1400 (around RS 65800)

Saar, the core i7 laptops start from $999., but its only 1.6GHz and the 2.6GHz model is $1299

*www.dell.com/us/en/home/core_i7_systems/fs.aspx?refid=core_i7_systems&s=dhs&cs=19

Closest to your budget, I think you will get this :

*configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=in&cs=indhs1&kc=&l=en&oc=S540811IN8&s=dhs

46k...

Guys I got my hands on my friends Lappy he has inspiron 17 inch ...My work is impossible on it ...It lacks only in Graphics ... so is it possible to upgrade just graphics in it ..

You can buy an Inspiron with HD4330 gfx, but i dunno if it is good enough for your work.

*configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=in&cs=indhs1&kc=&l=en&oc=S540818IN8&s=dhs

I saw that all but can't I upgrade to gtx260 or better .

^laptops arent that flexible to upgrade. Plus you are looking to shoot costs above 50k with good graphics in mind + better processor.

I'd only buy a laptop for its only benefit I see -> Portability.
I don't need that as of now so Ill remain anti-laptop

And anyway, AFAIK, GTX260M is simply a rebrand of the 9800GTM. Agreed with Xeno.

I think u should have a look on the newly launched high performance Zenith laptops
I think u should have a look on the laptop Zenith SFO Director Plus Ultra available at 37.5k in Online

The configuration is

Processor - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 2.26 GHz, 3 MB Cache, 1066 MHz FSB
Operating System - Free Linux
Chipset - Intel® PM45 + ICH9-M Chipset
Memory - 2 GB DDR2
Optical Drive DVD R/W
HDD - 160 GB SATA
Web Camera ntegrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
Display - 15.4” WXGA+ Wide TFT display – WXGA (1280x 800)
Video Controller NVidia GeForce 9600M GS Discrete Graphics Controller with 512 MB Dedicated Video RAM
Keyboard - 86 Key, Keypad with Windows function keys
Pointing Device Built-in Touch Pad with 2 way Scroll Function
Wireless - Integrated Wireless Card
Communication Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN Integrated Bluetooth
Modem - 56K Modem V.90/92 support
Expansion - PCI Express Card Slot / 54 Support
Memory Card Reader Supports Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Audio System Built-in High Definition Audio – 2 Channel; 2 Stereo Speakers; 2 Omni-Directional Digital Microphones
I/O Ports - CRT Port, 2 USB Port Version 2.0, RJ45 Connector For Ethernet,1 RJ 11 Connector For Modem,2 Audio Jack For Headphone–Out, Mic. In, 1 e-SATA/USB Combo Port; HDMI Port, Port replicator Port
Power Supply 6 cell Li-Ion Battery Pack
Power Management Full feature ACPI Power Management; stand-by, suspend to disk, suspend to RAM. ACPI 2.0 supported with Intel SpeedStep
Indicators - Power on/Suspend, Battery charging, Wireless LAN, HDD Access, , Caps Lock And Num Lock
Security - Kensington Lock Hole
Accessories Power Cord, System Driver CD
Warranty - One Year Comprehensive Warranty



This laptop is one of the most powerful laptops available at a unbeatable price. It is having the latest Penryn processor (1066MHz fsb) all the other laptops even with higher price range as 45k r only having C2D 6500 with 800 MHz FSB. It is also offering the 9600M GS Gfx card. Performance is like the Desktop 9500GT.

I know Zenith is not as famous as the other brands mentioned in the thread, they are one of the oldest laptop/Desktop manufacturer in India. One of my friends got it last week and is really happy with it. we are able to play Stalker, Bioshok and Mass Effect with higher setting in this machine.