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Low cost VFM Laptop

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shashank_re
shashank_re Original post #1
Sep 30, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Iam planning to buy a laptop for basic use such as browsing,programming in C,C++,and using MS Office. And no gaming at all.I wont even play Minesweeper*www.techenclave.com/forums/images/smilies/tongu23e.gif
My budget is 25k max*www.techenclave.com/forums/images/smilies/54645.gif
Brand: Any brand!
And also please tell me where to buy it in Bangalore........
shashank_re
Oct 2, 2007 at 9:00 AM
So no one knows about laptops?!!!
slugger
slugger #3
Oct 2, 2007 at 9:23 AM
if u plannin to go for a brand new lappy den for 25K u shud get sumthin from ACI

dey got sum extreme entry-level lappys

AFAIK recently dey introduced/plannin to introduce 15K lappys
shashank_re
Oct 2, 2007 at 12:04 PM
I have seen aci-asia.com but there are no price details.Any other site which has price details?
Sourabh
Sourabh #5
Oct 2, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Your options:

Compaq Presario V6404TU for 27k
Acer Aspire 5310NWXCi for exactly 24k

Both the configs feature similar specs - Celeron M proccys, 512MB RAM, GMA950 graphics, 2-2.5hrs battery life. The Compaq has a DVD Burner drive while the Acer has a Combo drive. Make your choice.

Don't go for Sahara, ACi, etc... Most of them settle for non-Intel chipsets to bring down the cost. Not a nice thing to do in a laptop.
shashank_re
Oct 3, 2007 at 6:49 PM
I think i will go for Acer Aspire 5310NWXCi.Whats the present cost of 512Mb RAM? And will i be able to run Vista(with Aero) with 1gb RAM on this lappy?
J
janitha #7
Oct 3, 2007 at 11:03 PM
If you add your own RAM ie not getting upgraded by Acer, you may have warranty probem.
shashank_re
Oct 5, 2007 at 1:26 PM
Where can i get this lappy in b'lore??????????
shashank_re
Oct 10, 2007 at 3:51 PM
Someone please answer my question.......................

I have stuck a deal with Dell for following config:
AMD X2
512RAM
80GB HDD
15.4" Widescreen
No OS!!!
All this For Rs.29,650 inc tax.
Hows the config?they are asking 2k more for 1gb RAM!
bikdel
bikdel #10
Oct 11, 2007 at 8:02 PM
*www.zenith-india.com/LaptopProductDetails.aspx?ptype=56&cat

this is the product URL for Zenith director...

Excellent build quality and value for money...

Pentium Dual Core T2080
512 MB DDR2 667 Mhz, 2 GB Max.
Ati Radeon Express 200m graphics chipset
DL DVD Writer
1 Yr On Site/carry in (not sure0 warranty)

The Only CON is OS - Windows Vista Starter Edition

But For Just 24,990, its really a steal :)
Add up more RAM if u can manage...

I'd say, go, rather JUMP for it...... no better deal

PS: you can give the remaining 10 rs to me for this advice