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Lightweight laptop, budget INR 70-80k

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/lightweight-laptop-budget-inr-70-80k.195037/

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aakashblue Original post #1
Sep 30, 2015 at 2:49 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)

70-80k (would be open to anything starting from 50k as well, if it suits my needs)

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

Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen

Screen size strictly no more than 14'' (Prefer 13'')
Need a lightweight laptop to carry around most of the time


3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?

Browsing, Movies, MS Office (Read: heavy excel files)
Gaming - No

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eyeing for ?


Should have: SSD
Not important: Disk drive, graphics card

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:Acer


6) Anything else you would like to say?

Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) )
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )

Have Macbook Air in mind, but that would be a compromise on Screen - not sure which Macbook Pro to substitute (and the weight factor)

Dell XPS 13 is 50% more than my budget.
The standard models suggested here - Lenovo Y50, Asus ROG etc are too heavy to carry around for my liking.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2
Sep 30, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Check these
*www.flipkart.com/computer/compare?ids=COME6H4EHXFNHRYJ,COMDZUUH87SQRHFH
tkin
tkin #3
Sep 30, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Try to find out if these are sold in India: LG gram 14 inch 14Z950-A.AA3GU1 Ultra-Slim Laptop | LG USA
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #4
Sep 30, 2015 at 11:16 PM
LG doesn't sells laptops in India and that's the first time I've read about them making one.
Stormbringer
Stormbringer #5
Oct 1, 2015 at 9:58 AM
SaiyanGoku said:
LG doesn't sells laptops in India and that's the first time I've read about them making one.
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They used to sell in India around 4-5 years back.It never took off.
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aakashblue #6
Oct 1, 2015 at 11:27 PM
Thanks all...I liked the Macbook model suggested - slightly above my budget but seems worth the price. Anything I should keep in mind (caveats) before making the purchase? I know sounds vague, but would like to hear before investing the amount.

PS: LG one seems a real beauty, but for availability in India
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #7
Oct 1, 2015 at 11:29 PM
Lenovo Flex 2 could be a good option for lower budget. And if possible, check out the Surface Pro 3 and Thinkpad X1 Carbon.
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aakashblue #8
Oct 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM
SaiyanGoku said:
Lenovo Flex 2 could be a good option for lower budget. And if possible, check out the Surface Pro 3 and Thinkpad X1 Carbon.
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Thought of Thinkpad X1 Carbon - above my budget. Lenovo Flex 2 looks promising - would have a look at store. Thanks!
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aakashblue #9
Oct 8, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Lenovo Yoga 3 (14-inch) review: A 2-in-1 worth considering for mainstream users - Tech2

^ any views on this one?