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new budget laptop for college use

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/new-budget-laptop-for-college-use.179173/

bestpain
bestpain Original post #1
Nov 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
25k to 30k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

15 -16 inch

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
i am a cse 1st yr student.....will use this laptop for next 4yrs so will do programming and whatever used in next 4 yrs....including any graphics related software.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
core i3 only

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:any company having bad after salle service.


6) Anything else you would like to say?


Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) ) picture quality should be very good
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )any
Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) )locally
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Nov 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM
u can gt HP e038tx i3 3rd gen/2gb/500gb hdd/1gb gfx for 32k +2gb ram for 1.5k so 33.5k u ll gt good laptop
bestpain
Nov 6, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Is graphics card important n for which apps?

is this ok
*www.flipkart.com/hp-2000-2d28tu-laptop-3rd-gen-ci3-2gb-500-gb-dos/p/itmdmka9vzexzz5z?pid=COMDMKA2DGB3U86P&ref=9ca974b5-11da-4712-85c2-2806b58a7d3e
how are hp laptops in after sale service?

hp LAPTOP 2000-
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Nov 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM
d model u posted HP 2000-2d28tu is similar to one i quoted but without gfx card and no usb 3 port...
Bettr to get 1 wid gfx card b a little future proof coz latr u cant modiffy
bestpain
Nov 7, 2013 at 7:20 AM
How is hd 8670 gpu...can it handle all apps
omega44-xt
Nov 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Since u are a college student, you would game in your laptop at some point (seriously, I know about it. Some of my friends are regretting about their laptops w/o GPU)

HD8670 is decent enough for the price