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Need guidance for new laptop (office work): Budget 30k-35k

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-guidance-for-new-laptop-office-work-budget-30k-35k.184777/

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Gauravchi Original post #1
Jun 20, 2014 at 6:24 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
30,000 - 35,000

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

13" - 15"



3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Microsoft Office, Internet surfing (approx 50 pages simultaneously)
Movies and music (a lot), Games (sometimes), Video-calling.


5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
In this budget, I think i-3 would fit well. Might be I can get a graphics card as well.


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



6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution 1080p (Full HD) )
Battery back up extended (5-7hrs)
Purchase place: India

*A good looking one would be appreciated. I heard about some touchscreens in my budget.. how are they?
seamon
seamon #2
Jun 20, 2014 at 8:12 PM
lol FHD in this budget. :lol:
Try to get Lenovo G500.
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Jun 22, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Any other option.. Preferably from hp, dell or Toshiba??
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HBK007 #5
Jun 22, 2014 at 11:45 PM
lol FHD in this budget. :lol:
Try to get Lenovo G500.
But he wants to browse 50 tabs simultaneously, I don't think 2GB RAM will handle it.
OP should probably go for the Lenovo Essential G505S with AMD APU's. They are both selling around on flipkart for Rs.36/39k
A10 Version
A8 Version
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Jun 23, 2014 at 1:11 AM
No.. Not AMD. Want to go with Intel only. N.. Gaming is not a priority.
seamon
seamon #7
Jun 23, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Ram can be easily added later and is very cheap. Just 2-3k for 4 gb.
G
Jun 23, 2014 at 7:47 PM
yes, but becomes quite expensive considering the replacement of existing ones due to limited slots.
BTW... any option for lappy ?????
seamon
seamon #9
Jun 23, 2014 at 7:55 PM
yes, but becomes quite expensive considering the replacement of existing ones due to limited slots.
BTW... any option for lappy ?????

You can sell the removed RAM for extra savings.

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and...no.
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Gauravchi #10
Jun 24, 2014 at 7:58 PM
How about Toshiba Satellite U40-A I0110?? It really got some look :)
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Gauravchi #11
Jun 26, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Hello guys,
Should I extend my budget? I think i3 would get obsolete in near terms and I will definitely use the laptop for more than five years. What say
seamon
seamon #12
Jun 26, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Hello guys,
Should I extend my budget? I think i3 would get obsolete in near terms and I will definitely use the laptop for more than five years. What say

yes..