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Need Suggestions for Laptop below 30K

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-suggestions-for-laptop-below-30k.150575/

pmkarun
pmkarun Original post #1
Dec 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
30K (+) or (-) 2K:razz:
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
15-16 inch

3) Which country will you buying this notebook?
India, Karnataka
Mostly will order online

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: ASUS, Lenovo, Dell
b. Dislike: COMPAQ, HP, ACER, SAMSUNG, LG

5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Mostly watching movies, browsing internet, working with software like VS2010, SQL Server 2008 etc.. , Casual Gaming even though not an extreme gamer.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both, Traveling will be twice in a month

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Not a extreme gamer, still play few games like FIFA, and some strategy based games

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3 Hours

9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Mostly ordering online only.

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Anything is fine:razz:
Niilesh
Niilesh #2
Dec 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Check This-
Asus X53TA-SX096D - Price:Rs. 28735
A6-3400M(1.4 Ghz - 2.3 Ghz), 2 GB DDR3, 15.6" HD, 6520G+6550M, 500 GB HDD(5400 RPM)
pmkarun
pmkarun #3
Dec 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM
I wanted to know which processor is better?
intel core i3 second generation
or AMD A6-3400M:?
Niilesh
Niilesh #4
Dec 28, 2011 at 8:57 PM
^
i3 will be better but A6 has better integrated graphics

BTW you can also get i5 in that budget
pmkarun
pmkarun #5
Dec 29, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Suggest me some other models also.
Is it okay if I go with ASUS

How about these models?

Lenovo
Dell

Also is it worth to get a laptop with WIN7

@Niilesh: Is ASUS is really a VFM:?
aroraanant
Dec 30, 2011 at 1:58 AM
Go for Sony

The one with a graphic card and 2nd gen i3/320gb and a 512mb graphic card is VPCEH25EN
Niilesh
Niilesh #7
Dec 30, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Suggest me some other models also.
Is it okay if I go with ASUS

How about these models?

Lenovo
Dell

Also is it worth to get a laptop with WIN7

@Niilesh: Is ASUS is really a VFM:?
How much will you game?
FIFA and strategy based games will run on HD 3000
then i think i5 is your best bet
I will check and reply :)


if you want to know about processor then core i5 is the best processor.
Ya i5 is the best processor in his budget
But if you are taking about best processor than i think it will be i7-3960X
pmkarun
pmkarun #8
Jan 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Hi All,

Extended my budget by extra 7K and ordered ASUS
Hope it will be a better choice