The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

aZa · 20th January 2009, 22:59

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Originally Posted by shajufx

I am getting an Acer Aspire One for my wifee tomorow. Main usage is wi-fi browsing at home (emails, messengers, voice chat etc.) and MS Office/PDF components for her work. Present offer is 15600 for Linux OS with 1 GB RAM and 160 GB HDD. Should I stick to Linux OS or prefer Win XP Home ? I have an original Win XP Pro installation CD which I had bought for my home desktop 1 year back. Can I install Win XP Pro myself (if you suggest Win XP OS better) using my original CD or ask the showroom to install XP Home duplicate (comes free) ? Experts please advise ! Thanks.

use nLITE and strip down the XP installation. End result would be a fast and lean operating system.

devarshi84 · 21st January 2009, 00:01

If you are easy with the linux, I dont see a reason to strip it down. with proper Application settings, Linux can be pretty fast. But yes, Do make sure its Ubuntu.

@harry : the new dell is xps is not the studio 13. The New XPS will debut soon. The warranty on the Dell brought from abroad can always be transferred to an Indian warranty as per the Dell policy.

harry10 · 21st January 2009, 02:58

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

@harry : the new dell is xps is not the studio 13. The New XPS will debut soon. The warranty on the Dell brought from abroad can always be transferred to an Indian warranty as per the Dell policy.

It is indeed my friend, here is the link for Studio Xps 13 - Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop Details

Elaborate more on warranty cos as far as i know its not transferred and you need to buy international one.

Nitin · 21st January 2009, 03:25

I have a question about my laptop.

I've been trying to hook up the laptop to my TV so that I could watch movies online. My TV is a Toshiba 56" ( 1080p..etc etc..).Its hooked to a Panasonic home theater system. My laptop is a HP dv4 Pavillion. Its just 3 months old.I tried using a HDMI cable to hook the laptop to the TV. I was able to watch a movie for 4-5 minutes,after which I lost audio but the video stayed right on.
I tried this with different movies,but its the same no matter what. I uninstalled the speaker drivers (and ended up having to get HP to re-install everything ).

Is there any setting that I'm missing? Has anyone else experienced this?

Any inputs would be appreciated!
Thanks

devarshi84 · 21st January 2009, 05:29

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Originally Posted by harry10

It is indeed my friend, here is the link for Studio Xps 13 - Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop Details

Elaborate more on warranty cos as far as i know its not transferred and you need to buy international one.

my bad. I thought you talking about the studio 13. Yep that's the one with leather accents.

@nitin : Try bypassing the amp and let us know if it works. HDMI standards compatibility is a very widely known issue. I have mostly heard of panasonic Displays or components having the issue though seconded by Samsung.

svsantosh · 21st January 2009, 17:35

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,
How did you measure? Did you use any application for that?

sorry - did not check this thread for a long time...!!!

no - no application, just the feeling in my palm (my Latitude doesnt get this warm even after a days 8hr run - my both acer does get warm - may be the lack of A/c in home??)

absynthguzzler · 21st January 2009, 18:20

Dell Latitude E6400

Intel P9500 2.5Ghz , 6mb cache
3gb ram
256mb Nvidia NVS 160 graphics
9 cell battery
160gb 7200rpm drive with free fall sensor

and the rest is the same as any laptop i guess.No webcam and fingerprint reader though.

I'm getting the above for 76,000 + taxes . what say gurus ?

My choices are limited towards the HP Elitebook , Thinkpad T series and the Dell Latitude E series. Looking for a long lasting business laptop basically but with a wee bit of potential to handle Autocad and Director.

Nitin · 21st January 2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

@nitin : Try bypassing the amp and let us know if it works. HDMI standards compatibility is a very widely known issue. I have mostly heard of panasonic Displays or components having the issue though seconded by Samsung.

I tried a direct connection from the laptop to the TV.I didn't try connecting the laptop to the home theater system,as I have just 1 HDMI port in the receiver/player.

devarshi84 · 21st January 2009, 21:28

I would've chosen a Thinkpad anyday. But I am not sure if they still carry that charm of quality and ergonomics anymore. Otherwise Dell latitude is an excellent buy.

D.V.R · 21st January 2009, 23:13

Can anyone provide the review of HP tx2z?Is it good or the Dell Studio is better .

FlyingSpur · 22nd January 2009, 00:26

I just picked up a Samsung NC10 after much deliberation and research on netbooks. Anyone having any questions, feel free to ask!

thirst4torque · 22nd January 2009, 01:36

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Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

Guys, I powered on my laptop today morning, I noticed that the display is blank & not working. Does it have something to do with BIOS.

Btw I can see the green light blinking on the connected ethernet cable but there is no display.

Need your help on this.

cheers:

Take the RAM out and power it up. If you see the display then the RAM is busted

ashthedivx · 22nd January 2009, 11:33

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

I just picked up a Samsung NC10 after much deliberation and research on netbooks. Anyone having any questions, feel free to ask!

Hope you aren't going to use it for any graphic intensive application or gaming !!

mithun · 22nd January 2009, 15:47

How is Dell Inspiron 1525 ? Anyone using that ?

abhibh · 22nd January 2009, 16:49

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Originally Posted by mithun

How is Dell Inspiron 1525 ? Anyone using that ?

Good laptop. My friends are using it

Alot of members are using it here too.

21st January 2009, 00:01	#1412
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	If you are easy with the linux, I dont see a reason to strip it down. with proper Application settings, Linux can be pretty fast. But yes, Do make sure its Ubuntu. @harry : the new dell is xps is not the studio 13. The New XPS will debut soon. The warranty on the Dell brought from abroad can always be transferred to an Indian warranty as per the Dell policy. Last edited by devarshi84 : 21st January 2009 at 00:04.
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21st January 2009, 03:25	#1414
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	I have a question about my laptop. I've been trying to hook up the laptop to my TV so that I could watch movies online. My TV is a Toshiba 56" ( 1080p..etc etc..).Its hooked to a Panasonic home theater system. My laptop is a HP dv4 Pavillion. Its just 3 months old.I tried using a HDMI cable to hook the laptop to the TV. I was able to watch a movie for 4-5 minutes,after which I lost audio but the video stayed right on. I tried this with different movies,but its the same no matter what. I uninstalled the speaker drivers (and ended up having to get HP to re-install everything ). Is there any setting that I'm missing? Has anyone else experienced this? Any inputs would be appreciated! Thanks
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21st January 2009, 18:20	#1417
absynthguzzler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 651 Thanked: 245 Times	Dell Latitude E6400 Intel P9500 2.5Ghz , 6mb cache 3gb ram 256mb Nvidia NVS 160 graphics 9 cell battery 160gb 7200rpm drive with free fall sensor and the rest is the same as any laptop i guess.No webcam and fingerprint reader though. I'm getting the above for 76,000 + taxes . what say gurus ? My choices are limited towards the HP Elitebook , Thinkpad T series and the Dell Latitude E series. Looking for a long lasting business laptop basically but with a wee bit of potential to handle Autocad and Director.
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21st January 2009, 21:28	#1419
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I would've chosen a Thinkpad anyday. But I am not sure if they still carry that charm of quality and ergonomics anymore. Otherwise Dell latitude is an excellent buy.
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D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 277 Thanked: 14 Times	Can anyone provide the review of HP tx2z?Is it good or the Dell Studio is better .
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22nd January 2009, 00:26	#1421
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,935 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	I just picked up a Samsung NC10 after much deliberation and research on netbooks. Anyone having any questions, feel free to ask!
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22nd January 2009, 15:47	#1424
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	How is Dell Inspiron 1525 ? Anyone using that ?
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