The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

devarshi84 · 3rd February 2009, 22:41

But will help when the user changes to the new N routers. Believe me, Sales of the Draft N in India have been phenomenal.

I got a 64-bit AMD 5 years ago and I am using 64-bit UBUNTU on it since 2 years.

harry10 · 4th February 2009, 15:43

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

But will help when the user changes to the new N routers. Believe me, Sales of the Draft N in India have been phenomenal.

I got a 64-bit AMD 5 years ago and I am using 64-bit UBUNTU on it since 2 years.

Could you elaborate a bit more about this?
In my SOny Vaio i am using - Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g*10 ・Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection ・Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) *11 ・Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g).

I think this is the same one as - Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Half Mini Card. Any idea?

Also the screen am using in Vaio is - 13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: Single Lamp, Standard View).
Now is this CCFL or Wled?

bhp1 · 4th February 2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Blue-ray is an option but only on the high-end laptops (the xps) because its explicitly expensive in India and not everyone wants it. I wouldnt suggest it to you though as its too expensive.

Not so with HP! They are offering Blue-Ray Tech. at ~ 65-70k.
If Im not mistaken, the precise model is DV5 1016TX.

harry10 · 4th February 2009, 18:42

Also does Studi 14 has a HDMI port?

@Mods- Kindly delete this one.

harry10 · 4th February 2009, 18:42

Also does studio 14 has a HDMI port?

devarshi84 · 4th February 2009, 21:24

The dell studio does have an HDMI port.

For your queries on Draft N please refer to this Link. It extremely benificial in home networking speeds.

IEEE 802.11n - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Originally Posted by bhp1

Not so with HP! They are offering Blue-Ray Tech. at ~ 65-70k.
If Im not mistaken, the precise model is DV5 1016TX.

Is that not already high-end?

bhp1 · 4th February 2009, 21:29

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Is that not already high-end?

Still lower to XPS & offers much more.

A customized Dell Studio sits pretty close!

devarshi84 · 4th February 2009, 21:35

one should not compare XPS and HP pavilion face to face. XPS is a premium brand. leathers, backlit keyboard, high-end graphics cards and many other features make them expensive. The most integral part is the dedicated xps service.

Studio 15 comes with an option for blu-ray starting approx 61K.

bhp1 · 4th February 2009, 21:47

That's why I never called HP high end, XPS takers that crown!
But certain HP models had even XPS beat on Graphics card.

harry10 · 4th February 2009, 21:57

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

The dell studio does have an HDMI port.

For your queries on Draft N please refer to this Link. It extremely benificial in home networking speeds.

IEEE 802.11n - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Is that not already high-end?

Will check out the link.
Thought so it should have a HDMI port as most laptops these days got one.
Anyone has idea how much the cable costs to get it connected to the LCD?

SirAlec · 4th February 2009, 22:59

Devrashi!
thanks for the email. But i bought two from NP today at unbelievable price.

Thanks again man!

devarshi84 · 5th February 2009, 03:34

Congrats on the purchase. Ask me if you have any doubts or need some help with the company.

Harsh: I think the cable prices start from 1400 but they maybe cheaper in Delhi.

nirmalts · 5th February 2009, 12:02

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Originally Posted by harry10

Anyone has idea how much the cable costs to get it connected to the LCD?

There are different ranges within HDMI cables. The Chepeast chinese ones would be in the range of Rs.700-1000. The more expensive ones from Monster starts at Rs.5500. I tried many of these and honestly couldnt find any difference in quality. (Maybe because mine is a Heady Ready TV and not full HD. Maybe it makes a difference on Full HD.)

Nirmal

Gill · 5th February 2009, 13:22

What would be the price for this Config:-

IBM ThinkPad T43 2668-CA2
Pentium M 750 1.86 GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB HDD, 14.1in 1400x1050 LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon X300, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint Reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro.
It has used for around three years and battery last for an hour.thinking of buying it used.

motorheadinc · 5th February 2009, 15:02

I am not an expert but my take would be in the range of 10k to 12k..

Plus I would strictly advice against getting this config as it is almost prehistoric these days. Wont serve you much apart from browzing and watching movies

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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	But will help when the user changes to the new N routers. Believe me, Sales of the Draft N in India have been phenomenal. I got a 64-bit AMD 5 years ago and I am using 64-bit UBUNTU on it since 2 years.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	one should not compare XPS and HP pavilion face to face. XPS is a premium brand. leathers, backlit keyboard, high-end graphics cards and many other features make them expensive. The most integral part is the dedicated xps service. Studio 15 comes with an option for blu-ray starting approx 61K. Last edited by devarshi84 : 4th February 2009 at 21:37.
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bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 5 Times	That's why I never called HP high end, XPS takers that crown! But certain HP models had even XPS beat on Graphics card.
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	Devrashi! thanks for the email. But i bought two from NP today at unbelievable price. Thanks again man!
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5th February 2009, 03:34	#1497
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase. Ask me if you have any doubts or need some help with the company. Harsh: I think the cable prices start from 1400 but they maybe cheaper in Delhi.
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5th February 2009, 13:22	#1499
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	What would be the price for this Config:- IBM ThinkPad T43 2668-CA2 Pentium M 750 1.86 GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB HDD, 14.1in 1400x1050 LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon X300, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint Reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro. It has used for around three years and battery last for an hour.thinking of buying it used.
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motorheadinc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: University of Bath Posts: 296 Thanked: Once	I am not an expert but my take would be in the range of 10k to 12k.. Plus I would strictly advice against getting this config as it is almost prehistoric these days. Wont serve you much apart from browzing and watching movies
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