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Wanna buy a new laptop

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lilpirate Original post #1
Jun 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM
1) What is your budget? 50k INR


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Apple,Dell, HP, Lenovo, Viao
b. Dislike: All others


4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
This is in the order of preference:
1. Movies
2. College work (I'll be opting for Civil Engineering)
3. Gaming


5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
No preference.

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
Local purchase from Nagpur.
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sarthak #2
Jun 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM
HP dv6-7012tx but if you don't game a lot then Sony CB45.
saswat23
Jun 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM
HP well known for heating issues.
But i suggest you to wait atleast a month for brands to launch 3rd gen. iCore processors with decent pricing.
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sarthak #4
Jun 3, 2012 at 5:09 PM
^^^^ There are no heating issues in newer models.
pranavgautam67
Jun 3, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Saswat23- wrong
Sarthak - True Bro !!

cb54-if less gaming preferences.
hp dv6-6265tc if more like INTO gaming !! (though, it will be had to find in local shops now, its out of market now, though u can buy it on internet
aroraanant
Jun 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Sony CB45 will be a very good option for you, it costs around 51k