The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

Shashank.A · 4th August 2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by MCR

The package costed me 36,800/- OTR

. Now awaiting delivery.

No extended warranty ?

MCR · 4th August 2010, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Shashank.A

No extended warranty ?

No. I did not opt for it

.

The booking process was super smooth. No other computer vendor can match this.

Shashank.A · 4th August 2010, 15:30

WOW !! Just got this deal -

Dell Vostro 3700

17.3” High Definition+ Wide LED Anti-Glare Display
Intel i3 processor
3 GB DDR
250 GB 7200 RPM HDD
1 year complete cover and warranty
Delivery and tax

INR 36,600

Isn't that sweet

EssYouWe · 5th August 2010, 23:36

Isn't there an issue with buying Vostros for personal use? I heard something on those lines.

Shashank.A · 6th August 2010, 08:25

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Originally Posted by EssYouWe

Isn't there an issue with buying Vostros for personal use? I heard something on those lines.

Its not for personal use. I am a business owner, and this is for office use.

Gurudatta Nayak · 6th August 2010, 20:21

Now, I have finally decided to stick to Acer 5740.

Acer 5740
# Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
# LINUX OS
# 3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1066Mhz
# 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
# 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
# Intel media 4500MHD

I have seen an Ad on Times of India - Bangalore Edition on Aug 02, 2010.
Acer Aspire 5740 + Goodies for 28,999/- + Tax

Kindly suggest me a good place to buy Acer in Bangalore. I am planning to buy tomorrow evening.

ashthedivx · 7th August 2010, 12:58

Any reliable place where-in Laptop spares can be purchased online ??

chevelle · 7th August 2010, 14:38

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Originally Posted by EssYouWe

Isn't there an issue with buying Vostros for personal use? I heard something on those lines.

Could you be please more forthcoming. I would like to know what issue it is.

EssYouWe · 7th August 2010, 15:06

The company does not retail these (business laptops) for customers with a personal use requirement. But there are ways around it.

I am not sure if this is actually true. This is what a Dell Reseller told me.

chevelle · 7th August 2010, 16:27

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Originally Posted by EssYouWe

The company does not retail these (business laptops) for customers with a personal use requirement. But there are ways around it.

I am not sure if this is actually true. This is what a Dell Reseller told me.

Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking of buying a vostro for my bro. I have used vostro in USA and its a great laptop for its price. I was able to get it as a personal use too. So just asked.

Thanks

Shashank.A · 8th August 2010, 09:02

Picked up a Vostro 1014 a couple of days back. Core 2 Duo with 4 GB DDR2. Should be good to run Outlook, word and Excel...

joe1980 · 9th August 2010, 15:56

I'm planning to buy a Sony Vaio Z series (13") and I would like to know if any one here already owns this machine and if yes, then did you try running Ubuntu and if yes, then did you face any driver compatibility issues? Would be kind if anyone can post their comments!

joe1980 · 9th August 2010, 16:00

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Originally Posted by chevelle

Regarding your above query, Dell is better than Lenovo's. I have a Dell Vostro 1500 and Lenovo G460.

Not fair comparing the Lenovo G series against Dell. Lenovo high end machines are awesome especially the T series. Just own one and you will find the difference.

chevelle · 9th August 2010, 16:05

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Originally Posted by joe1980

Not fair comparing the Lenovo G series against Dell. Lenovo high end machines are awesome especially the T series. Just own one and you will find the difference.

Both the laptops i have owned 1500 and G460 are budget level laptops. For me its apples to apples comparison. Why would i bring a high end Lenovo just bring Vostro 1500 down? Wouldn't i do the same by bringing XPS and Latitude range in Dell?

I have used my friends XPS range, and trust me it great. No comments on T series of Lenovo as i haven't come across one.

joe1980 · 9th August 2010, 19:42

The intention was that when you go for Lenovo, better go for the T series. The other lower end versions from Lenovo are not that good and you are right that Dell low end machines are much better. But for the high end ones, I'd say the Lenovo T series to be the ultimate buy. I own both XPS and a R-61 Lenovo and I find my Lenovo R61 give be better performance than the XPS with the fact that both have the same configuration. To tell you what the Lenovo machine is rugged. Unnoticed many times, my daughter sits on it, jumps on it and nothing has ever happened. If R series itself would be so rugged, then T series which is the top end should be even more better.

4th August 2010, 15:30	#2508
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	WOW !! Just got this deal - Dell Vostro 3700 17.3” High Definition+ Wide LED Anti-Glare Display Intel i3 processor 3 GB DDR 250 GB 7200 RPM HDD 1 year complete cover and warranty Delivery and tax INR 36,600 Isn't that sweet
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5th August 2010, 23:36	#2509
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Isn't there an issue with buying Vostros for personal use? I heard something on those lines.
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6th August 2010, 20:21	#2511
Gurudatta Nayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 208 Thanked: 245 Times	Acer 5740 Now, I have finally decided to stick to Acer 5740. Acer 5740 # Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4Threads, 3M cache) # LINUX OS # 3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1066Mhz # 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive # 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD # Intel media 4500MHD I have seen an Ad on Times of India - Bangalore Edition on Aug 02, 2010. Acer Aspire 5740 + Goodies for 28,999/- + Tax Kindly suggest me a good place to buy Acer in Bangalore. I am planning to buy tomorrow evening. Attached Thumbnails
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ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 24 Times	Any reliable place where-in Laptop spares can be purchased online ?? Last edited by ashthedivx : 7th August 2010 at 12:59.
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7th August 2010, 15:06	#2514
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	The company does not retail these (business laptops) for customers with a personal use requirement. But there are ways around it. I am not sure if this is actually true. This is what a Dell Reseller told me.
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8th August 2010, 09:02	#2516
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Picked up a Vostro 1014 a couple of days back. Core 2 Duo with 4 GB DDR2. Should be good to run Outlook, word and Excel...
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9th August 2010, 15:56	#2517
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	I'm planning to buy a Sony Vaio Z series (13") and I would like to know if any one here already owns this machine and if yes, then did you try running Ubuntu and if yes, then did you face any driver compatibility issues? Would be kind if anyone can post their comments!
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9th August 2010, 19:42	#2520
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	The intention was that when you go for Lenovo, better go for the T series. The other lower end versions from Lenovo are not that good and you are right that Dell low end machines are much better. But for the high end ones, I'd say the Lenovo T series to be the ultimate buy. I own both XPS and a R-61 Lenovo and I find my Lenovo R61 give be better performance than the XPS with the fact that both have the same configuration. To tell you what the Lenovo machine is rugged. Unnoticed many times, my daughter sits on it, jumps on it and nothing has ever happened. If R series itself would be so rugged, then T series which is the top end should be even more better.
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