[JMaruru]

Originally Posted by Prowler

If you have all the original software with you, then it is always preferable to start afresh and install OS and all other software. But if that is not possible owing to misplaced original DVDs/CDs for the software, then clone it. You can use AOMEI partition Assistant to resize the drive as you need.

It is about the business applications which are installed, which needs a specialist to re-install on a fresh OS.

I shall look into AOMEI partition assistant.

Originally Posted by Prowler

Yes. Remove the Videos and pictures before you start the cloning as it would save lots of time - if you have a lot of Videos/Pictures. Use an external drive to store them.

Yep! I have moved all of them to my external drive.

Thank You!

[Leoshashi]

Got the Omen, albeit a higher model. Since this was a bulk order, we got a decent deal.

Specs:

• Core™ i7-8750H (2.2 GHz base frequency, up to 4.1 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 9 MB cache, 6 cores)
  
• 32 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2 x 16 GB)
  
• 2TB HDD @7200rpm+128 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
  (HDD will be replaced by 1TB Samsung SSD)
  
• (15.6) diagonal FHD 144 Hz IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
  
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 dedicated)
  
• 3 Years Warranty

Enjoy the pics













































With my old 2015 HP Envy 15



Didn't pickup MSI purely because there wasn't any local retailer or service. Otherwise the specs were phenomenal.

Regards,
Shashi

[francis_vaz]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Got the Omen, albeit a higher model. Since this was a bulk order, we got a decent deal.

Yes MSI retails mostly though online stores especially via Amazon.
The omen is one badass looking laptop especially with the backlit keyboard and the design on the top.

[car-dent]

Originally Posted by Skidrow

I just bought a laptop for my daughter who is going to college with the exact same specs (win10 Gen 8 i3 processor 14 inch screen 1 TB HDD) for Rs.35,399/- A very sleek and light Lenovo Ideapad 330S from Lenovo online Back to campus Special. Check it out!

Can you provide a feedback about this? Is it satisfactory in performance? I am planning to buy the same for my wife. Her use case is minimal. Just some light ms office and surfing. Getting it for about 30-31k on paytm. Thanks in advance.

[tacho9000]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Got the Omen, albeit a higher model.

Woah. Killer looks and equally impressive specs. Congratulations bro.

Any specific reason for not considering the Alienware?

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by tacho9000

Woah. Killer looks and equally impressive specs. Congratulations bro.

Any specific reason for not considering the Alienware?

Alienware had very less customization options. For example the base model was priced at Rs. 1.27 lacs, and the next model was close to 1.7 lacs. HP Omen was competitively priced, and had upgrades at every price point. Add to that, the local Dell dealer wasn't enthusiastic in selling us an Alienware, and was busy promoting the Inspiron series.

Regards,
Shashi

[gkveda]

Dear friends
Suddenly, some of the keys on my personal laptop keyboard has stopped working. The keys that are not working : q, u, y, t, j,h, m, n

If you see the pattern, all the three rows has two keys not working and they are all one below the other.

Nothing has changed or played upon. It is just lke that they stopped working. How can this be resolved ? Is it that entire Key board has to be changed ? OR can any service centre do some magic ?

Model Lennovo - W540

Please suggest

[5hadow]

Originally Posted by gkveda

Dear friends
Suddenly, some of the keys on my personal laptop keyboard has stopped working. The keys that are not working : q, u, y, t, j,h, m,
Please suggest

In one word - repairable.

I remember watching a youtube video on exactly how to repair this issue. It talked about how one of the lines/wires on the keyboard connector goes faulty and needs to be fixed.

[Skidrow]

Originally Posted by car-dent

Can you provide a feedback about this? Is it satisfactory in performance? I am planning to buy the same for my wife. Her use case is minimal. Just some light ms office and surfing. Getting it for about 30-31k on paytm. Thanks in advance.

the one on Paytm is (I think)the 15.6 in model which is not light or too sleek. Please check.
As far as the 14 in model which I got the performance so far has been good!

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Got the Omen, albeit a higher model. Since this was a bulk order, we got a decent deal.

Deadly looking laptop, dude. Congrats!

How does the build feel?

How is the weight?

Any options to extend the warranty further? How is the after-sales rating?

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by GTO

Deadly looking laptop, dude. Congrats!

Thanks a lot.

How does the build feel?

Let me post a mini review about the device. The pictures which I am posting are taken from the internet.

Build quality is awesome, one of the best I have seen in HP, and right up there with the Macs. It features aluminium on top and high quality plastic construction everywhere.

*The display is one of the best I have experienced till date.

*Keyboard is one of its highlights: very positive and tactile feel. Almost feels mechanical. Trackpad is also excellent.

*If there is something I didn't like, was the tinny audio it has. Now again, it's when I compare with other gaming laptops.

*Another downside is, considering all its firepower, it does get considerably hot while gaming. But thanks to the dual fan setup, it cools down instantly too. Cooling pad is a must during gaming. For regular usage, it remains very cool.

*Battery backup during casual web browsing is around 5 hours.

*One thing I loved about it was the ease with which one can upgrade. Just 8 or 10 screws at the bottom, and the lid pops off exposing all its internals. Maintenance will be super easy. Battery isn't accessible from outside unlike normal laptops.

*No fingerprint sensor, unlike my previous HPs

How is the weight?

This one is lighter than my erstwhile Envy, and feels super compact. It's weight is approximately 2.3kgs. It isn't thin like the ultrabooks, but feels almost as light

Any options to extend the warranty further? How is the after-sales rating?

I have opted for 3 year complete cover(Accidental damage protection(ADP) + On Site warranty) for Rs. 14k. HP's aftersales is one of the best in the market IMO. I have owned Dell and Asus in the past too, so I can compare.

I am yet to receive my OMEN Backpack

Some pics, taken from Notebookcheck.net:

The lid is probably aluminium, doesn't flex at all.



The bottom: Ventilation is adequate



This isn't backlit, unlike the Omen X



Maximum opening angle



Bezels are thin



After removing the back cover, maintenance is super easy



Some ports on the Left side



Yup, it has dual functional exhausts.



Regards,
Shashi

[carboy]

Has anyone used Keyboard Protector Films for Laptops? I see several on Amazon but some of the reviews are not good. If anyone has used one & knows of a good brand, let me know. I have a Dell Inspiron.

[CliffHanger]

Guys, looking to buy a Laptop with a budget of up to 25k. Have Amazon pay balance of around 23k, want to use that up, so can buy this Laptop only from Amazon.

Requirements:

1. Good screen(prefer reasonably sized ones)
2. Not heavy
3. Brand should have good service backup
4. Good Battery backup
5. My usage is basic - Checking mails, browsing, watching Youtube videos, etc

Please suggest models(which I can buy from Amazon). Thanks

[Rehaan]

Originally Posted by gkveda

Nothing has changed or played upon. It is just lke that they stopped working. How can this be resolved ? Is it that entire Key board has to be changed ?

I'm guessing re-seating the keyboard flat-ribbon cable into the clamp-connector on the laptop will probably fix this.

Youtube "Lenovo W540 keyboard replacement" and you'll find the instructions to open it up. All you'll need to do is re-seat this cable.

If not, replacing a keyboard is pretty easy. Usually just a bit more difficult that replacing a HDD or RAM.

[thoma]

Originally Posted by gkveda

Dear friends
Suddenly, some of the keys on my personal laptop keyboard has stopped working. The keys that are not working : q, u, y, t, j,h, m, n

If yours has stopped working, some of my keys are automatically getting pressed and keeps being pressed!!! Can't even enter the password properly.

Lenovo Ideapad 320, less than half a year. I had this same issue with my erstwhile Dell for which I replaced the keypad but the issue came back after a year. I guess it's a hardware issue.