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Want to buy a new laptop

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arjotsingh Original post #1
Aug 3, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Need to buy a new laptop please help me with your suggestions



1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
INR 80000

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?


Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen





3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming and programming + Multimedia entertainment hub

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
Core i7 quad core (not that dual core ULV processor), 1TB HDD preferably a hybrid drive dedicated nvidia graphics card atleast 1GB, Optical disk drive, more than 4GB ram

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:lenovo, dell, toshiba
b. Dislike:none


6) Anything else you would like to say?

Screen resolution preferably Full HD
Battery back up normal (3-4hrs)
Purchase place Local
seamon
seamon #2
Aug 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Lenovo Y50.
C
Aug 3, 2014 at 11:52 AM
Hi Arjot,

Just check this : HP ENVY 15-j111tx Notebook PC , I just came accross this. The specs are powerful . But what lays down is the graphis card which is NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M (2 GB DDR3 dedicated) incomparision with 800 cards (new), also the screen is not IPS.
OR else u can check out Alienware new 17 .. but too costly .. thanks. :)
S
Aug 3, 2014 at 12:26 PM
Hi Arjot,

Just check this : HP ENVY 15-j111tx Notebook PC , I just came accross this. The specs are powerful . But what lays down is the graphis card which is NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M (2 GB DDR3 dedicated) incomparision with 800 cards (new), also the screen is not IPS.
OR else u can check out Alienware new 17 .. but too costly .. thanks. :)

why will he spend 70k+ bucks juz for a nvidia 740m,moreover its not full HD....even the 55k lenovo z510 has i7 4702MQ+ nvidia gt 740m 2GB and HD display.......
rather get a lenovo y50...the GTX series GPU is much bettr + full HD display + the sleek stylish look......the screen being the only drawback(thats what some people are claiming,not sure though)....or u can think about the asus one too,it fits ur budget.....
SaiyanGoku
Aug 3, 2014 at 1:51 PM
+1 to Lenovo Y50
prometheus
Aug 3, 2014 at 2:57 PM
+1 for Lenovo Y50
GTX860m == way less heat+ton of perf given the OP's budget
+ fkn 1:cool:([YOUTUBE]*www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4u2CnxAu-8[/YOUTUBE])
S
Aug 4, 2014 at 12:25 PM
Lenovo Y50.

hey...(juz a mere query about HP)...i dont understand why people buy the HP envy series laptops like j048tx/j111tx for 68-70k when almost same specs(i7 4700m+nvidia 740m vs i7 4702MQ+740m) are available in z510 for 55k....do u have any idea why HP priced it so high?? is it for looks n build quality?? i have heard HP-i7s has heating issues too....still i find several people recommending envy series...
seamon
seamon #8
Aug 4, 2014 at 2:34 PM
hey...(juz a mere query about HP)...i dont understand why people buy the HP envy series laptops like j048tx/j111tx for 68-70k when almost same specs(i7 4700m+nvidia 740m vs i7 4702MQ+740m) are available in z510 for 55k....do u have any idea why HP priced it so high?? is it for looks n build quality?? i have heard HP-i7s has heating issues too....still i find several people recommending envy series...

Its because of the brand name. Most people just see core i7 and 2GB graphic card.
$hadow
$hadow #10
Aug 6, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Y50 looks good