The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

neo_gr8est1 · 6th July 2007, 15:15

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

your only choice for the real stuff is the dell xps. But do wait before buying. dell is ready to unleash something really big. I can tell you this becausethey have lost some good numbers last year and they want to get back.

gaming systems are usually high end so be sure that what you buy is future compatible. Nvidia 8K series and ati 2K series are a must (they are dx10 supported)along with a 64-bit dual core cpu. Newer games do make use of these technologies.

hi
do u really think i should wait?Because even if they launch something great it would be really expensive and i may get a new xps in about 150000.
Would the XPS-M1710 last me comfortably for 5-6 years?And would i get dell support for it since its not launched here?Can u guys suggest any more models?

devarshi84 · 6th July 2007, 16:34

This is a tough one.

Windows vista is going to last a while. DX10 is specially being developed for vista too. In this case better go for a more compatible system than a value for money system that wont play anything after a while.

Dell is pretty good at support. Dont expect warranty though.

unknown · 7th July 2007, 20:00

Suggest a laptop Under 65k max Dell or hp ? - how much does macbook cost's ?

devarshi84 · 7th July 2007, 22:12

for 65K I would recommend HP Pavilion range. For prices on Macbook check out apple India website. the 13 incher is the bestseller but 15.4 incher is better overall.

lurker · 8th July 2007, 10:55

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Originally Posted by unknown

Suggest a laptop Under 65k max Dell or hp ? - how much does macbook cost's ?

Under 65K I would suggest Dell XPS M1330.

s0uljah · 16th July 2007, 10:58

For A Sony Vaio purchased in India what is the servicing / repairs like ?

My friends budget is around 1-1.15 and he is set on either Apple Mavbook or Sony Vaio. There is no specific reason he needs it for, basically just wants to burn money

Some one told him that Sony does not service machine's locally and it take 2 - 3 months for repairs. I find that hard to believe.

bill1182 · 16th July 2007, 15:11

Hi,

I am planning to sell my Acer 4021 NWLCI for 20K. If anyone interested please send me a message. Config is as follows.

1.6 mhz Intel Centrino
60gb HDD
256 MB DDR2 Ram
CD R/RW DVD Combo Drive
15.4 wide screen
Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g

Computer is in excellent condition.

amitoj · 13th August 2007, 14:01

Hey Gadget Gurus

I am looking for a new branded laptop, that has the following minimum stuff:
1.8 GHz Dual Core (AMD preferred over Intel)
2 GB Ram
120 GB Hard Disk
At least 128MB dedicated video card
14" screen would be nice.

Budget 60K max (including OS)

Not very keen on HP right now, but still I am willing to be convinced if someone has the right arguments for HP.

Any suggestions?

gkrishn · 13th August 2007, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

(AMD preferred over Intel)

Whyyyy so?? Budget related??

amitoj · 13th August 2007, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkrishn

Whyyyy so?? Budget related??

Yeah kind of. For example, there are two HP models. One with 1.5GHz Intel dual core and 2GB RAM, and the other with 1.8GHz AMD Dual Core with 1 GB RAM. The price diff is nearly 10K, with AMD one being cheaper. Upgrading to 2GB would cost me 3000/-

The only disadvantage with the AMD model is that its video card does not have any dedicated memory, whereas the intel model has 128MB dedicated memory.

Plus, i have a soft corner for AMDs

compenn · 13th August 2007, 14:41

Recently LG launched a 19" inch widescreen laptop. Is it available in the market now?

Does any other company have a 19" screen available?

AshOnTheRocks · 13th August 2007, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

Hey Gadget Gurus

I am looking for a new branded laptop, that has the following minimum stuff:
1.8 GHz Dual Core (AMD preferred over Intel)
2 GB Ram
120 GB Hard Disk
At least 128MB dedicated video card
14" screen would be nice.

Budget 60K max (including OS)

Not very keen on HP right now, but still I am willing to be convinced if someone has the right arguments for HP.

Any suggestions?

Hi ,

I have recently bought Dell Inspiron 6400 notebook with the following specs :

Intel Core duo processor (T2450) 2 GHz, 2 MB Cache 533 MHz FSB
1 GB (2X512) 667 MHz dual channel DDR2 SDRAM
120 GB hard disk
15.4" widescreen XGA TFT display with tru-life
DVD/R/W combination drive with dual layer write capablilites
Roxio creator
Windows vista basic
Intel Media accelerator 950

The notebook costed me INR 41K from Singapore. The performance is great. I suggest you look at this machine as well as other offerings from Dell (the new Inspiron series). SHould cost around INR 50K in India.

amitoj · 13th August 2007, 16:12

Ash, is 1GB RAM enough for Vista? I read somewhere that 2 GB is required for Vista to run "comfortably".

Also, does anyone know what is the difference between Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Core 2 Duo processors?

And, last but not the least, how good is the NVidia GeForce 7150M video adapter compared to the 8400M version?

amitoj · 14th August 2007, 10:31

Seems its not a very popular thread anymore!!

Anyway, i am thinking of finalising on a Lenovo laptop, with the following specs:
Intel Core2 Duo 1.8GHz T7100
2 GB RAM
160GB Hard Disk
14.1" screen
.... and the works.

All for about 62K/-

Now the retailer is saying that its a new model, belongs to the lenovo Y500 45Q series. I searched and searched but couldnt find anything about this model. Does anyone else know anything about this model?

Cheers
Amitoj

Rtech · 14th August 2007, 10:38

What's the word on Acers? They seem to be offering fantastic deals recently. I'm thinking about picking up the ultra-portable 12.1" screen model which is selling for around 45K with a dual core, 1GB ram, 160GB HDD and (i think) a DVD burner.

Is there a catch to this? Just seems too good!!

6th July 2007, 16:34	#737
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	This is a tough one. Windows vista is going to last a while. DX10 is specially being developed for vista too. In this case better go for a more compatible system than a value for money system that wont play anything after a while. Dell is pretty good at support. Dont expect warranty though.
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unknown BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 439 Thanked: 23 Times	Suggest a laptop Under 65k max Dell or hp ? - how much does macbook cost's ?
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7th July 2007, 22:12	#739
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	for 65K I would recommend HP Pavilion range. For prices on Macbook check out apple India website. the 13 incher is the bestseller but 15.4 incher is better overall.
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s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	For A Sony Vaio purchased in India what is the servicing / repairs like ? My friends budget is around 1-1.15 and he is set on either Apple Mavbook or Sony Vaio. There is no specific reason he needs it for, basically just wants to burn money Some one told him that Sony does not service machine's locally and it take 2 - 3 months for repairs. I find that hard to believe.
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16th July 2007, 15:11	#742
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 165 Thanked: 312 Times	Hi, I am planning to sell my Acer 4021 NWLCI for 20K. If anyone interested please send me a message. Config is as follows. 1.6 mhz Intel Centrino 60gb HDD 256 MB DDR2 Ram CD R/RW DVD Combo Drive 15.4 wide screen Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g Computer is in excellent condition.
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13th August 2007, 14:01	#743
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,092 Times View My Garage	Hey Gadget Gurus I am looking for a new branded laptop, that has the following minimum stuff: 1.8 GHz Dual Core (AMD preferred over Intel) 2 GB Ram 120 GB Hard Disk At least 128MB dedicated video card 14" screen would be nice. Budget 60K max (including OS) Not very keen on HP right now, but still I am willing to be convinced if someone has the right arguments for HP. Any suggestions?
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13th August 2007, 14:41	#746
compenn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125 Thanked: 4 Times	Recently LG launched a 19" inch widescreen laptop. Is it available in the market now? Does any other company have a 19" screen available?
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13th August 2007, 16:12	#748
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,092 Times View My Garage	Ash, is 1GB RAM enough for Vista? I read somewhere that 2 GB is required for Vista to run "comfortably". Also, does anyone know what is the difference between Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Core 2 Duo processors? And, last but not the least, how good is the NVidia GeForce 7150M video adapter compared to the 8400M version?
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14th August 2007, 10:31	#749
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,092 Times View My Garage	Seems its not a very popular thread anymore!! Anyway, i am thinking of finalising on a Lenovo laptop, with the following specs: Intel Core2 Duo 1.8GHz T7100 2 GB RAM 160GB Hard Disk 14.1" screen .... and the works. All for about 62K/- Now the retailer is saying that its a new model, belongs to the lenovo Y500 45Q series. I searched and searched but couldnt find anything about this model. Does anyone else know anything about this model? Cheers Amitoj
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14th August 2007, 10:38	#750
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	What's the word on Acers? They seem to be offering fantastic deals recently. I'm thinking about picking up the ultra-portable 12.1" screen model which is selling for around 45K with a dual core, 1GB ram, 160GB HDD and (i think) a DVD burner. Is there a catch to this? Just seems too good!!
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