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Seeking laptop buying advice

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/seeking-laptop-buying-advice.184912/

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Sindy Original post #1
Jun 25, 2014 at 5:22 PM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD) - 700 USD

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
General Entertainment, moderate gaming, occasional programming & testing

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
8gb ram, i5 4th gen

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenovo, HP
b. Dislike: Samsung

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Purchase place - US
Would like something that has a life of at least 3-4 years.
seamon
seamon #2
Jun 25, 2014 at 8:23 PM
See if you can fit this laptop in your budget. It has core i7 4700MQ+GT 740m+FHD screen.
XOTIC PC | GIGABYTE Q2556N-CF3 - 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop
$hadow
$hadow #3
Jun 26, 2014 at 10:46 AM
custom made laptop is a good option