The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

NetfreakBombay · 3rd March 2008, 17:20

You can try putting it on sale on Ebay. Even if you don't intend to sell it on Ebay, bids will give you an estimate.

gopz · 3rd March 2008, 18:45

This is an AWESOME lappy for 37k!!! Intel Penryn T9300

Acer launches latest notebook â€œAspire 2920â€ for Rs 37,115 | Top News

CaliAtenza · 4th March 2008, 17:50

just got a Santa Rosa based macbook pro today..it was on sale

. 2.4 ghz core2duo, 256 mb NVIDIA 8600 GT video card, 2 gb ram, 160 GB HD

2theMax · 5th March 2008, 11:20

Ahem ! wondering how do you guys clean your laptop screens especially the shiny ones ?, also where can i get MS office (vista compatible ) in chennai (gray

)

PS : Can't do any downloads now ...

S@~+#0$# · 5th March 2008, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theMax

Ahem ! wondering how do you guys clean your laptop screens especially the shiny ones ?

There is a laptop cleaning kit from HP that works well on laptop screens. It comes with a cleaning liquid, cloth(microfibre), brush et all. I bought this from a Computer Hardware shop in Bangalore. IIRC, cost me around Rs.450.

metropolis · 5th March 2008, 11:34

What to do for cleaning the external body

devarshi84 · 6th March 2008, 00:26

use a damp cloth, partly dry and partly damp.

vivekiny2k · 6th March 2008, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theMax

also where can i get MS office (vista compatible ) in chennai (gray

)

What is a software in grey? it's either black, or white.

Beemer · 8th March 2008, 01:31

I placed an order of Dell xps 1330 on 18th feb and havent yet recieved it .. at the time of booking the sales guy promised me it would be delivered on either 3rd or 4th march ... Now when i call on his no. he doesnt pick up and theres no response regarding delivery date from dell .. The order status shows 11 march

... Is this how dell people work ?

gopz · 8th March 2008, 06:22

@beemer: Why dont you email the sales rep? In fact, they would have sent you a quote through email before you ordered..if you look into that, you will find the email ID of the sales rep's manager...CC that person and see if you get any response. Normally they claim 21 days for delivery, so you are within that limit I guess (though I got my XPS m1330 within 9 days)

devarshi84 · 8th March 2008, 10:37

If I were you, I would demand extra freebies and upgrades. XPS is their premium line and such service is certainly not acceptable. Tell them you will cancel your order.

Beemer · 10th March 2008, 01:30

Thanks for the replies gops and devarshi .

gops - I sent the e-mail on sat afternoon and i should be getting the reply by monday . Its been more than 21 days now .. how come you got it in 9 days and howz the overall experience ?

devarshi - ya i 'll try to get the best possible freebies . I 've asked for the refund ..

woof · 1st April 2008, 17:42

I have a three year old Dell Laptop - Inspiron 9300. I am planning to upgrade its RAM from 1GB to 2GB (the manual says that 2gb is the max it supports). Where can I get this done in Delhi? And how much it is going to cost?

I could have asked Dell Support, but based on my previous experiences, I know they will charge 50-60% more than the market rates.

Thanks!

alto99 · 1st April 2008, 18:16

Guys, which laptop in 25-30K range would be best. basic prioritized requirements are
1. max possible RAM and HD memory
2. max battery life.
3. wifi enabled.
4. at least 15 inch monitor.

iraghava · 2nd April 2008, 01:08

Woof (And no I ain't barking!!) - PM me for details of a good place to get it done. But IMO it's a simple DIY job once you get the correct RAM.

3rd March 2008, 17:20	#946
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	You can try putting it on sale on Ebay. Even if you don't intend to sell it on Ebay, bids will give you an estimate.
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3rd March 2008, 18:45	#947
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	This is an AWESOME lappy for 37k!!! Intel Penryn T9300 Acer launches latest notebook â€œAspire 2920â€ for Rs 37,115 \| Top News
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CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 20 Times	just got a Santa Rosa based macbook pro today..it was on sale . 2.4 ghz core2duo, 256 mb NVIDIA 8600 GT video card, 2 gb ram, 160 GB HD
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2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 338 Thanked: Once	Ahem ! wondering how do you guys clean your laptop screens especially the shiny ones ?, also where can i get MS office (vista compatible ) in chennai (gray ) PS : Can't do any downloads now ... Last edited by 2theMax : 5th March 2008 at 11:21. Reason: added note
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5th March 2008, 11:34	#951
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 57 Times	What to do for cleaning the external body
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6th March 2008, 00:26	#952
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	use a damp cloth, partly dry and partly damp.
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8th March 2008, 01:31	#954
Beemer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 384 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I placed an order of Dell xps 1330 on 18th feb and havent yet recieved it .. at the time of booking the sales guy promised me it would be delivered on either 3rd or 4th march ... Now when i call on his no. he doesnt pick up and theres no response regarding delivery date from dell .. The order status shows 11 march ... Is this how dell people work ?
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8th March 2008, 06:22	#955
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	@beemer: Why dont you email the sales rep? In fact, they would have sent you a quote through email before you ordered..if you look into that, you will find the email ID of the sales rep's manager...CC that person and see if you get any response. Normally they claim 21 days for delivery, so you are within that limit I guess (though I got my XPS m1330 within 9 days)
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8th March 2008, 10:37	#956
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	If I were you, I would demand extra freebies and upgrades. XPS is their premium line and such service is certainly not acceptable. Tell them you will cancel your order.
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10th March 2008, 01:30	#957
Beemer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 384 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the replies gops and devarshi . gops - I sent the e-mail on sat afternoon and i should be getting the reply by monday . Its been more than 21 days now .. how come you got it in 9 days and howz the overall experience ? devarshi - ya i 'll try to get the best possible freebies . I 've asked for the refund ..
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1st April 2008, 17:42	#958
woof BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 140 Thanked: 28 Times	I have a three year old Dell Laptop - Inspiron 9300. I am planning to upgrade its RAM from 1GB to 2GB (the manual says that 2gb is the max it supports). Where can I get this done in Delhi? And how much it is going to cost? I could have asked Dell Support, but based on my previous experiences, I know they will charge 50-60% more than the market rates. Thanks!
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1st April 2008, 18:16	#959
alto99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 71 Times	Guys, which laptop in 25-30K range would be best. basic prioritized requirements are 1. max possible RAM and HD memory 2. max battery life. 3. wifi enabled. 4. at least 15 inch monitor.
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2nd April 2008, 01:08	#960
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Woof (And no I ain't barking!!) - PM me for details of a good place to get it done. But IMO it's a simple DIY job once you get the correct RAM.
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