The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

Gill · 5th February 2009, 16:16

Thanks for feedback!Would appreciate more feedbacks, I am looking for used laptop only.

devarshi84 · 5th February 2009, 17:53

try for an AMD Turion machine. Should be same price but is more future proof and flexible.

Depending on the condition of the laptop, I would say 14 from a shop and 11-12 in personal purchase.

Gill · 5th February 2009, 18:56

The seller has quoted around 25k,i think it's sky high.Where should i look for AMD Turion mAchines?Any pointers.

nirmalts · 5th February 2009, 19:14

You could buy a new one with an avg configuraton for 25K. Stay away from the seller.

harry10 · 5th February 2009, 19:43

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

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.

Will check on the cable prices. Could you also tell me if i opt for Wled screen will that have a webcam as in the site i cant see webcam mentioned if i choose Wled screen.

Gill · 5th February 2009, 19:44

Would 15k be an agreeable amount?

SirAlec · 6th February 2009, 00:23

12-13k will be good I guess.

considering that its a gamble. as parts like battery, hdd, ram screen of this model will be expenisve if you have any trouble. As its out of warranty.

My bet will be not to go with turin or any AMD based system, as far as lappy are concerned.

I have two of them lying. even company is not able to source its mobo. One is Acer based on ATI mobo and other a HP compaq based on nvidia.

PS: if anybody can source its mobo, it will be of great help.

devarshi84 · 6th February 2009, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill

Would 15k be an agreeable amount?

12-13 shoulde be it. Better still I would suggest you a brand new Netbook from Asus for 22-23K.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Will check on the cable prices. Could you also tell me if i opt for Wled screen will that have a webcam as in the site i cant see webcam mentioned if i choose Wled screen.

WLED has 2mp cam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

My bet will be not to go with turin or any AMD based system, as far as lappy are concerned.

I have two of them lying. even company is not able to source its mobo. One is Acer based on ATI mobo and other a HP compaq based on nvidia.

PS: if anybody can source its mobo, it will be of great help.

PM me the details of the MOBO. Let me see what I can do. Acer is the last company to go to for after sales. It's not AMD's fault. Hp should have them as they are into AMD's big time lately.

Gill · 6th February 2009, 09:28

Thanks for the inputs,forum members.I will revise my offer to seller based on your advice.

SirAlec · 6th February 2009, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

12-13 shoulde be it. Better still I would suggest you a brand new Netbook from Asus for 22-23K.

WLED has 2mp cam.

PM me the details of the MOBO. Let me see what I can do. Acer is the last company to go to for after sales. It's not AMD's fault. Hp should have them as they are into AMD's big time lately.

HP Compaq 3612 AU (amd+nvidia mobo)

mobo info, is made by shiba.

HP Pavilion dv2100 Series Main Board (Motherboard)

and

Acer (5101 AMd+ati mobo)

Acer Aspire 5051AWXMi Main Board (Motherboard)

but they are out of stock

Proxima · 7th February 2009, 17:58

Does the Aser Aspire One (latest model) support the PCMCIA card? Or do I have to go with the UISB modem only?

SirAlec · 7th February 2009, 22:21

no it does not have PCMCIA.
actually PCMCIA is long gone. After advent of 9xx series intel mobo, PCMCIA has been scrapped for PCI Xpress slot.

trrk · 11th February 2009, 20:08

Hi devarshi84,

I finally received the replacement on the 6th when I was out of my shop. I got a call from a person asking about whether I received it. I asked him to pickup the old one. He said he will arange for it to be picked up.

On 8th he again called to know about the battery performance. I again reminded him about the pickup and he said he will get back to me. He did not.

Today I called a number of the person who sent the battery. A lady picked up and said the person is in a meeting. When i called an hour later, another lady picked up and asked me the reason I was calling for. I told her about the old battery pickup. She told me to courier it to them. When I asked her at my cost, her answer was: After all it os only the battery!

Since I am bound to send the old battery in 10 days time I have sent it by courier at my expense.

This is in contrast to what I had been told earlier.

harry10 · 11th February 2009, 23:11

Does anyone knows from where can i get a Laptop carrying case in Noida, faridabad or delhi?

SirAlec · 11th February 2009, 23:28

nehru place is full of them.

also check out Laptop Originals | One Shop - Unlimited Options

their prices are bit expensive, but you will have the idea of product. Don't buy online and go directly to them.

5th February 2009, 16:16	#1501
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Thanks for feedback!Would appreciate more feedbacks, I am looking for used laptop only.
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5th February 2009, 17:53	#1502
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	try for an AMD Turion machine. Should be same price but is more future proof and flexible. Depending on the condition of the laptop, I would say 14 from a shop and 11-12 in personal purchase.
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5th February 2009, 18:56	#1503
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	The seller has quoted around 25k,i think it's sky high.Where should i look for AMD Turion mAchines?Any pointers.
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5th February 2009, 19:14	#1504
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	You could buy a new one with an avg configuraton for 25K. Stay away from the seller.
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5th February 2009, 19:44	#1506
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Would 15k be an agreeable amount?
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6th February 2009, 00:23	#1507
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	12-13k will be good I guess. considering that its a gamble. as parts like battery, hdd, ram screen of this model will be expenisve if you have any trouble. As its out of warranty. My bet will be not to go with turin or any AMD based system, as far as lappy are concerned. I have two of them lying. even company is not able to source its mobo. One is Acer based on ATI mobo and other a HP compaq based on nvidia. PS: if anybody can source its mobo, it will be of great help. Last edited by SirAlec : 6th February 2009 at 00:29.
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6th February 2009, 09:28	#1509
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Thanks for the inputs,forum members.I will revise my offer to seller based on your advice.
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7th February 2009, 17:58	#1511
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 909 Thanked: 298 Times	Does the Aser Aspire One (latest model) support the PCMCIA card? Or do I have to go with the UISB modem only?
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7th February 2009, 22:21	#1512
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	no it does not have PCMCIA. actually PCMCIA is long gone. After advent of 9xx series intel mobo, PCMCIA has been scrapped for PCI Xpress slot.
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11th February 2009, 20:08	#1513
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Dead Dell battery Hi devarshi84, I finally received the replacement on the 6th when I was out of my shop. I got a call from a person asking about whether I received it. I asked him to pickup the old one. He said he will arange for it to be picked up. On 8th he again called to know about the battery performance. I again reminded him about the pickup and he said he will get back to me. He did not. Today I called a number of the person who sent the battery. A lady picked up and said the person is in a meeting. When i called an hour later, another lady picked up and asked me the reason I was calling for. I told her about the old battery pickup. She told me to courier it to them. When I asked her at my cost, her answer was: After all it os only the battery! Since I am bound to send the old battery in 10 days time I have sent it by courier at my expense. This is in contrast to what I had been told earlier.
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11th February 2009, 23:11	#1514
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	Does anyone knows from where can i get a Laptop carrying case in Noida, faridabad or delhi?
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11th February 2009, 23:28	#1515
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	nehru place is full of them. also check out Laptop Originals \| One Shop - Unlimited Options their prices are bit expensive, but you will have the idea of product. Don't buy online and go directly to them.
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