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Seeking a lap

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/seeking-a-lap.174163/

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dayslleepper Original post #1
May 25, 2013 at 10:41 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
Ans: 35000 inr

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

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Ans: a. Like: Dell, Lenova
b. Dislike: HP, Samsung, Acer

4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Ans: Entertainment

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
Ans: Screen Resolution: 1366*768p, and Matte Finish

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
Ans: Local Purchase from UP or Bihar, very much concern abt ASS,

Please advise a good laptop according to the above questionnaire...:|
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #2
May 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Dell Vostro 2520 Laptop (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Linux) - Dell: Flipkart.com


Should be sufficient. Will handle HD movies and even light gaming(casual games). You should find it at a local store at similar price.

HP has an AMD counterpart, but since you dislike HP I haven't recommended it :)
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dayslleepper #3
May 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM
thetechfreak said:
Dell Vostro 2520 Laptop (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Linux) - Dell: Flipkart.com


Should be sufficient. Will handle HD movies and even light gaming(casual games). You should find it at a local store at similar price.

HP has an AMD counterpart, but since you dislike HP I haven't recommended it :)
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Thanks for the suggestion but it doesnt have backlit keyboard and its too heavy 2.36kg :(
Vintech009
Vintech009 #4
May 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Check

SONY VAIO E Series
Dell Inspiron 14R
HP G6-1200TU
HP Pavilion G6 series