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Need suggestion for Programmer's Laptop

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-suggestion-for-programmers-laptop.176979/

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im.h.s Original post #1
Aug 18, 2013 at 11:14 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
<70k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen


3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenevo, Hp, Asus
b. Dislike:Dell, Samsung(all plastic material)


4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
I need to run every IDE (eclipse, Netbeans), VMware, Adobe Photoshop,Dreamweaver,Lightroom,etc.
Especially i need it to run Android Application Development IDE i.e. Eclipse "properly" and it should be able to perform properly even for the next atleast 6 years without any lag

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
HD+

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
Nope
RON28
RON28 #2
Aug 20, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Lenovo Y500

This reason why i suggested you this laptop is you need a QUAD core laptop to get your work done and and STRONG discrete graphic card.

the only drawback is it has 768p screen.
aaruni
aaruni #3
Aug 21, 2013 at 1:22 AM
This might fit your needs : HP Pavilion G6-2236TX Laptop (3rd Gen Ci7/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ 2GB Graph) - HP: Flipkart.com
dashing.sujay
Aug 21, 2013 at 12:42 PM
@op- Whatever laptop you get, DO get a SSD. You'll not regret your decision.