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Need help to buy a new laptop

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neerajvohra Original post #1
Apr 13, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Please help me out guys..there are so much in store nowadays that I'm getting really confused...I need to buy a new laptop for a budget of 35k (+2k max).

I'm kinda noob on this...I have chosen the Dell Inspiron 15 (S541217IN8)
From Rs.35,900.00

Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-330M (2.13Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
Memory
3GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1x1GB + 1 x 2GB)
Hard Drive
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Video Card
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330
Batteries
48WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

If you can suggest me any other model ...please help me out

Is the video card good enough to play hd movies and play gta 4 ??
khmadhu
khmadhu #2
Apr 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
better go for core i5 for good performance,if not atleast increase RAM speed to 1333 mhz,

if harddisk RPM is 7200 it would be still better,rest is fine..:)
Cilus
Cilus #3
Apr 14, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Go for the Acer Aspire 5740G-332G32Mn

Acer 5740G 15.6-Inch Laptop - Core i3, 4GB, 320GB, 512MB Graphic card, Windows7 Features
# Intel core i3 2.13Ghz
# 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz RAM
# 320GB Hard Disk Drive
# 15.6 inch LED Backlight Display (Max Resolution 1366X768)
# Windows 7 Premium
# 512MB DDR3 ATI Radeon HD 5470 DirectX 11 Graphic
# DVD Writer
# Wireless (b/g/n)
# Modem
# 4 USB
# Bluetooth
# Integerated 1.3 Mpx Webcam
# Carry Case
# Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium
# 1Year warranty

Price is around 37.5k
N
Apr 14, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Well as per the acer stuff..I heard that the quality is little bulky?? My budget doesn't allow to opt for i5 processor ...what about the SONY VAIO VPC-EB14EN ? is this one better than the Dell Inspiron 15 New Laptop (S541217IN8) Budget upto 40k

What would you suggest from the three models :

SONY VAIO VPC-EB14EN
Operating system installed
Windows 7 Home Basic(64Bit)
Processor type
Intel® Core™i3 Processor M330
• 2.13 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB
Standard memory
3072 MB
Memory type
DDR3 1066MHz
Memory layout
(1 x 2048 MB )
Colour Styles Black
System features
Internal drives
320GB
Hard disk drive speed
5400 rpm
Optical drive type
DVD RAM (Tray in ) DVD+ RW / DVD RAM (Tray in )
Display size
15.5" Clear Bright LCD Lite WXGA
Display resolution
1366 x 768
Graphic subsystem name

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 Graphics
Dedicated Video Memory 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM

External I/O ports
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1, 1 RJ-45, 1 Stereo headphone-out, 1 Microphone in, HDMI
Speakers and microphone
2 Speakers
Webcam
Webcam with Integrated Microphone
Network interface
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless technologies
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Product weight
2.7kg
Power supply type
65 W AC Power Adapter
Battery type
6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery

Dell™ Inspiron 15 New Laptop (S541217IN8)

Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-330M (2.13Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache) edit
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64bit (English) edit
Memory
3GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1x1GB + 1 x 2GB)
Hard Drive
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Video Card
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330
Batteries
48WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Acer 5740G 15.6-Inch Laptop - Core i3, 4GB, 320GB, 512MB Graphic card,

# Intel core i3 2.13Ghz
# 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz RAM
# 320GB Hard Disk Drive
# 15.6 inch LED Backlight Display (Max Resolution 1366X768)
# Windows 7 Premium
# 512MB DDR3 ATI Radeon HD 5470 DirectX 11 Graphic
# DVD Writer
# Wireless (b/g/n)
# Modem
# 4 USB
# Bluetooth
# Integerated 1.3 Mpx Webcam
# Carry Case
# Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium
# 1Year warranty
Cilus
Cilus #5
Apr 15, 2010 at 9:08 PM
From the 3 laptops, the Dell one is no for me. Dell does not have a very good battery backup. The config for the Acer one and the Sony is almost same, except the Ram is 3 GB for Sony. If you want stylish look, then Sony is better suited for you. But Acer is having 4 GB ram, 4 USB(compared to 3 for the Sony). This Acer model is also having better battery life. As per the weight, this model is not bulkier. It is around 6 lb, i.e. around 2.8kg, average for a 15.6" laptop.
SO acer one is also a good buy if you like the performance of it.
latino_ansari
Apr 16, 2010 at 9:57 PM
overall i would tell u to buy. sony VAIO VPC-EB14EN.... . acer's after sales service is too bad...
N
Apr 17, 2010 at 1:01 AM
thanks buddy...bought sony today and its awesome :D
U
May 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM
hi
Can you give me info regarding the battery backup of sonyvaio vpceb14en? and also of dell if you have an idea
N
Jun 10, 2010 at 10:53 PM
hi
Can you give me info regarding the battery backup of sonyvaio vpceb14en? and also of dell if you have an idea

provides almost 3+hours wid browsing through wifi and listening to music. nt sure abt dell.
gagan007
gagan007 #10
Jun 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM
dude neerajvohra...are you really banned or you have just updated your custom title!
this is bad...