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[blademast3r]

hey guys..
basically i need a laptop for my engineerin...budget round 35k...
not for gaming...powerful processor..atleast 1gb ram nd 120 gb hdd required...pls suggest...ty

[arunks]

@blademast3r
hey go for hcl or acer ...u will easily get a good one in this range
or see compaq 3424 if u prefer hp compaq

[vivektheone]

Hi friends,

Hope all of you would help me in choosing a Laptop....I would like to buy a laptop within the range of 35 k to 45k(any company would do...preferably Acer,HP Compaq and Dell)...My requirement is for 1gb+ ram and 160 gb hdd and a DVD Writer and also preferably good graphics card.AMD or Intel doesn't matter as I am ready it compromise if price matters. Also i would not like to have Windows Vista with it. Instead I prefer going for XP Pro. So I would like to purchase a copy of it as well...Please give ur suggestions ASAP...Thanks in ADVANCE...

[gr8usr]

Which is the most economical 17 inch widescreen laptop??

[visky]

:rolleyes: my dad is plannin to take a compaq presario v3424tu for me @ 43000 can any one plz tell me can i go for it or is there any other product better available i wanna btter processor n its of intel dual core 1.73 ghz is dual core very much inferior to core 2 duo

[return_of_vengeance]

hey friends,
how abt Acer Aspire 9300 series laptops?/?
good on performance or not?

AMD Turion X2 TL54 1.9Ghz 2X512KB cache
17"
niVidia GeForce Go 7300 128mb
180gb HDD
1Gb DDR2

DO write, is it good to buy or not?

[arunks]

:rolleyes: my dad is plannin to take a compaq presario v3424tu for me @ 43000 can any one plz tell me can i go for it or is there any other product better available i wanna btter processor n its of intel dual core 1.73 ghz is dual core very much inferior to core 2 duo

hey r u sure ...it is bit expensive price that u r saying....3424 is available at much less than 43000

[dragonlord]

hi guys, order my Dell XPS M1330. Base Configuration+3 yrs completecover+addon gfxcard+extra 9 cell battery. Got it for 62K (with a whopping discount of 15K, through dells emplyee purchase program - thru a dell employee friend)

[earthen61]

hey..............cld ne1 plz tell wat da taxes on a configured dell laptop amount 2?....................i mean, if da total comes 2 around 55k without taxes, wat'll it b with taxes n delivery added?

[Ankur Gupta]

The price without the taxes is the final price and no taxes are added if you dont want the laptop before 15 days...if you want it before 15 days they charges the taxes..
And you even get a good discount on that price if you call them and tell them you are a student or bargain with them...

[anujtripathi]

I am in a super delimna about dell laptops.
Here is the base config which i have thought of :

2.0 Ghz Core 2 Duo 2MB Cache 800Mhz FSB/ 2GB RAM/ DVD Writer/14" screen/ Hard disk has no limitation

Now i configured a dell inspi 1420 on dell.ci.in for arnd 51K.

anyone has any suggestions ? Any other brand which is comparitive.

Moreover I am paying 2.5K more for .3 Ghz proc speed and 133Mhz FSB.
I may get 1.66 Ghz core 2 duo 2MB cache 667 FSB for arnd 48.x K

What say ?

[earthen61]

@ ankur

thanks mate

[dragonlord]

hey..............cld ne1 plz tell wat da taxes on a configured dell laptop amount 2?....................i mean, if da total comes 2 around 55k without taxes, wat'll it b with taxes n delivery added?

U wont need to pay any taxes if u give them a declaration while placing the order saying that lappie is not for resale(normally this happens when u place the order confirmation).

[arunks]

How to know whether infra red is there or not in a laptop.... I m not able to figure it out in my friends laptop..
He has purchased a secondhand laptop..


So now tell how should we confirm abt infrared port as it is not visible anywhere on outside..

[talkingcomet]

Help!!!!
Guys I hav a Compaq laptop with Vista home pre installed.
I tried to install XP... and there..
I cant find the drivers..
The problem is that I lost my recovery disk set too..
Can any one tell me how I can get a new set of disks from HP?
After all I paid them for the OS too!!! :sad:

[Garbage]

Hey, can anyone please suggest any good laptop for Linux

I need following configuration -

Intel C2D / AMD Turion
1 GB DDR2 RAM
120 / 160 GB HDD
Graphics cards (mostly nVidia)

[ShekharPalash]

I'm planning to buy HP Pavilion 9507 TX by October 25

Here's the specs...

• Intel® Centrino® Core™2 Duo processor T7100 1.8 GHz
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 2 GB DDR2 (667 MHz)
• 240 GB SATA 5400 RPM (120GB x 2)
• LS SM DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) DL,
• NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400GS, 256MB
• 17.0” WXGA HD BrightView 1440 x 900

Will cost me 67K including taxes.

Mianly I'm looking for a 17" (1400x900 or above), around 2GB ~ + and ~ 256MB GFX... as I have heavy-duty works... So far Pavilion 9507 TX seems good...

I checked other options, but couldn't find anything alternative...
If you guys have came across something let me know... Thanks...

PS: HP HDX Series is also here, damn it's 1L+...

[infra_red_dude]

What kinda heavy duty work? grafix? If so then don't buy the one with 8400. But something with at least 8600.

[ShekharPalash]

What kinda heavy duty work? grafix? If so then don't buy the one with 8400. But something with at least 8600.

Thanks infra.... Yea, GFX... mainly.
Could you tell me the diff between 8400 and 8600?
Or, Please suggest any alternative lappy...??

[nikeel]

I needed to know a couple of things about the Dell 1420:

1. What is the current expected shipping time for Dell Inspiron 1420?

2. Sony has recently announced its NR series of Vaios which are supposed to be in the Budget category but have similar specs to the Dell 1420. Is it worth waiting for the Sony NR series?

3. What is the difference between Dell's Inspiron & Vostro series?

Lastly, I know that resale value of desktops is really low these days. But if I have to sell off my old desktop, is there any place anyone can recommend which can give the best price?

[deepakchan]

I needed to know a couple of things about the Dell 1420:

1. What is the current expected shipping time for Dell Inspiron 1420?


The shipping time is around 25 days. It was 18 days when I had ordered. But due to the pink color (its for my sis) and Bluetooth mouse, it got delayed I was told. They have promised delivery on 13th October. Placed the order on 17th September.

2. Sony has recently announced its NR series of Vaios which are supposed to be in the Budget category but have similar specs to the Dell 1420. Is it worth waiting for the Sony NR series?


Will Sony service the laptop at your doorstep? That's the main reason anyone buys a Dell.

3. What is the difference between Dell's Inspiron & Vostro series?

As far as I know, Vostro is the business series and Inspiron is the Multimedia/Entertainment series. No major difference as such.

[Ankur Gupta]

@ShekharPalash
HP DV9507TX is an excellent lappy for its price..
And yes FYI it has nvidia 8600GS...check out the link below...
http://www.cyberparkindia.com/laptops/hp-pavilion/pavilion-dv9507tx.htm

[CadCrazy]

My friend want laptop for vista and watching movies. His budget is 35000/-. Suggest any with 15.4 inch screen

[ShekharPalash]

@ShekharPalash
HP DV9507TX is an excellent lappy for its price..
And yes FYI it has nvidia 8600GS...check out the link below...
http://www.cyberparkindia.com/laptops/hp-pavilion/pavilion-dv9507tx.htm

Great info man... thanks :)
99%... I'll go for this ;)

[sivarap]

Atlast a proud owner of DV6500t(thats right got it from US)

HP Pavilion dv6500t
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!
- 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Microphone
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
- 120GB 5400RPM Hard Disk !
- SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Hows it? :D

[infra_red_dude]

Everythings fine :)

Things which could've been better:
1) nvidia 8400 could've been 8600
2) 160GB instead of 120GB
3) at least a 9cell battery instead of 6cell.

Mentioning this as you've got it from the US. Things will surely be cheaper there (due to no import duty).

[infra_red_dude]

Everythings fine :)

Things which could've been better:
1) nvidia 8400 could've been 8600
2) 160GB instead of 120GB
3) at least a 9cell battery instead of 6cell.

Mentioning this as you've got it from the US. Things will surely be cheaper there (due to no import duty).

[sivarap]

8400 was the max available for 15". I also wanted 8600 :(
I find it difficult to manage HDD with huge space.....Most of them go a waste in temporary files or forgotten files. I like to have my files in DVDs.
I'll be using it mostly at home or @work with a dock station. So.....

[visky]

hey r u sure ...it is bit expensive price that u r saying....3424 is available at much less than 43000






mm so how many bugs can i spend for v3424tu
and can i hav a graphic card along with a tv tuner card in 3424tu

[Ankur Gupta]

Atlast a proud owner of DV6500t(thats right got it from US)

HP Pavilion dv6500t
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!
- 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Microphone
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
- 120GB 5400RPM Hard Disk !
- SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Hows it? :D

Everything is perfect except the battery....you should have definitely gone for a 9 cell battery....anyway it is a pretty good config..
How much did it cost you...must be around 50-52k....

[sivarap]

Everything is perfect except the battery....you should have definitely gone for a 9 cell battery....anyway it is a pretty good config..
How much did it cost you...must be around 50-52k....

There was only 12cell available....that wld make the thing heavy and bulky.....I'll don't travel much....

Yeah almost.....I cld have saved abt 5 more k if I had waited for 3 days...there was a better offer :( ..... anyways got it atlast....(in deep debts though).....

And....can someone tell me hummach will a express slot tv tuner card cost?

[~Phenom~]

Hi,
I am planning to buy a laptop within next 1-2 months. My budget is max. 50,000 but can be extended but it is really worth it.

I am intel fan. I will use this laptop as my desktop replacement. I know nothing about laptops.
What I want from my laptop is :
1.It should be able to run Vista Ultimate with all graphic effects like aero etc.
2.It should be able to run all the latest Linux distros, I mean it should be able to display their graphics like beryl effects,compiz etc.
3. It should be durable and futureproof for atleast next 2-3 years.
4.As I am a software engineer, It should be able to run all programming languages with their development environments like Java, VB, .NET, Maya, Abobe softwares, etc. and should support multitasking.
5.As I am an audiophile,It Should have good audio system.
6.I am not a hardcore gamer but like to play games occassionally , so laptop should allow that also.
7. I will use this laptop for continous long hours say 6-8 hours but I will mostly use at my home or at my workplace..not much on the move.

8.It should have wireless card, bluetooth and decent camera, also slots/ports for all latest cards/devices.
9.It may not have any windows pre-installed because I can install/use linux or windows myself.

My preferred brand is Dell as I have heard that dell is good but you may suggest other brands also. what in my mind is to have atleast intel core 2 duo 1.5 GHz and 2 GB RAM will be good.
Please suggest the best I can get in this budget....
Also tell me where to buy laptop, I mean can i buy it from anywhere just like desktops( my computer vendor dont sell laptops) or these are to be ordered online( what is the procedure for that) ???

[ax3]

budget lappies have battery life of max 4 hrs ......

whot abt costy lappies ?

[CadCrazy]

My friend want laptop for vista and watching movies. His budget is 35000/-. Suggest any with 15.4 inch screen

Any suggestion

[thewisecrab]

read chotocheeta's review in review section of d forum on acer4710z

[sivarap]

hulo....I asked abt express slot TV tuner card.....

[~Phenom~]

someone please reply to my query also...

[Ganeshkumar]

^^^^^^^^^^
I think Dell Inspiron 1520 would be suitable for u!


Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T5450 1

1.66 GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB

Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium - with AERO experience

Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module

Dell(TM) PC-Restore

PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity.

The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment.

System Driver DVD Kit (Vista)

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver

Added performance for entertainment and movie making. Features the new 3D Aero

graphics interface. Includes Windows Media Centre functionality,

Movie Maker, advanced photo features and DVD authoring. 2GB+ RAM recommended.
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour) 1

1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)

Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries for Notebooks with 1 Yr NBD
Dell Services: Installation Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1
Item included in the System 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

8-in-1 media card reader

Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0

Regulatory Label

Shipping Mod with Powercord

Mod Specs Info (India)

Dell(TM) Support
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Internal 56K Modem 1

RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Dell(TM) Media Direct 1

Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Display 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife (TM) 1
Memory 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software 1
Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory 1

Base Assembly (Discrete)
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
Hard Drives 160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1

Roxio Creator 9.0
Wireless Network Solution Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card 1
Color Kits Jet Black Color with Matte Finish and camera 1
Adapter 90W AC Adapter 1
Primary Battery 6-cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case DELL Large Nylon Case 1

Shipment Box for Case
Remark Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1
Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply. 1
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1
Delivery & Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

This Comes arnd 58K :(
But shuld be the best config!

Also customize DELL VOSTRO & C that tooooo!

[~Phenom~]

^^Thanx a real lot GaneshKumar. I dont want any Vista or other OS , Can I get this Config without this OS and other softwares ??I hope this should reduce cost by 5 K. I think that 2MP web cam is missing from this config, also what if I go for "Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory " ? What will be the new price then ?? Also should I order it online or through local vendors, what will be cheaper and better option ??

[~PunK~]

hey wozza??
i'd lyk 2 purchase a laptop for roun <80k.
i prefer dell
ma required specs r as follows
intel core 2 2.4 or 2.2
2gigz ram
200> HDD
15"screen
dvdrw bluray anythin
fingerprint reader
etc
suggest a good laptop
~Peace ouT~

[Ganeshkumar]

^^Thanx a real lot GaneshKumar. I dont want any Vista or other OS , Can I get this Config without this OS and other softwares ??I hope this should reduce cost by 5 K. I think that 2MP web cam is missing from this config, also what if I go for "Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory " ? What will be the new price then ?? Also should I order it online or through local vendors, what will be cheaper and better option ??


u r welcome!! :):)

U can only order through ONLINE / Phone.. U have to tell them Credit card details or u have to pay be cheque/DD!
No Dealers for them & bcoz of that only u r saving some amt in our lappy! :)

One disadvantage is that u have to w8 for a min. of 10 days to max. of 20 days for lappy to be delivered!:(

In Vostro series u have the option not to choose OS!
Here in the config i customized... u can go for Home basic Vista and can save arnd 1.5K! But in Inspiron it is must to choose atleast a Basic Vista that wuld cost RS. 3K

Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory
... i think u have to pay arnd 3K more!
U can c these things in their website

And also the specification i posted as Web camera...

Hope clarified all ! :)

[~Phenom~]

^^thanx again for all the clarification.

[Abhishek Dwivedi]

i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....


plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...

[Ganeshkumar]

Jus now i saw the price n config of Vostro series laptops...

Seems they had increased the price!!!!!! :)
months back wen i saw they were giving a high clock speed processor for the sme rate... but now they r giving only 1.4GHz processor !!!

i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....


plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...

Search in the compaq website... in the support section of ur model!!
u will get it!

have u tried that?

[deepakchan]

@Ganeshkumar I ordered a laptop for my sis Dell Inspiron 1420 on sept 17th. Today only (oct 13th) it has come. And I've asked the installation person to come today itself. They said the he's got two calls today and can schedule mine only on Monday. Two days keeping the laptop just like that am i crazy. I asked them to come whatsoever today itself. They said they'll send by 7.30pm but if the Dell people call, they asked me to say that the installation person came before 6pm. I said ok.

So the delivery can take up to a month. Beware!

[Akshay]

i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....

plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...

Download drivers for HP Pavilion DV6150 (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=in&dlc=en&product=3289609&lang=en)or Compaq Presario v6000 CTO (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=in&dlc=en&product=1842078)

[~Phenom~]

One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?

[Sourabh]

One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?

Vostro is a new product family which was introduced by Dell a few months back. It's mainly for the needs of Small and Medium Business. Hence the simple look and slightly lower price.

[~Phenom~]

^^Do u have any idea , whether Dell anounces any attractive offers/discounts at Diwali, Christmas or New Year??Because I am in no hurry if wait can save me some good bucks. Also , Should I go for nvidia 128 MB or 256 MB as I am not a hardcore gamer but Will definitely want all aero effects of vista and beryl, compiz, etc. to run in full glory.Also I want my system to be future proof for atleast 2-3 years as far as graphics of different OS are concerned. I am planning to go for C2D 2.0 GHz , 2GB RAM and 6 Cell battery as 9 Cell one dont fit in completely and looks bad outside. Please tell me if my decision is right or not ..

[Charan]

Please check this laptop and give me your suggestions.

HP Pavilion dv9502AU Entertainment Notebook PC (http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/1090709-1116637-1116665-1116665-1116665-80243650-80426939.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_INEN#null)


Its 47K + taxes.

[deepakchan]

One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?

Just received the laptop. Pestered the local guy for same day installation. Got it up and running. Got a Creative EP630 noise cancellation earphones free with the laptop. It was there in the quotation itself. Just that I didn't notice it. :grin:

[Pathik]

@charan do u really want a 17" lappy.. it ll be too bulky...
rather get the dv6502 au..

[Charan]

@charan do u really want a 17" lappy.. it ll be too bulky...
rather get the dv6502 au..

Sorry pathiks I missed your post.I droped the idea of that 17" one. Now I am considering DV6502 AU (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c01184507&cc=in&lc=en&dlc=en&dlc=en&lang=en) or DV6602 AU (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c01185337&cc=in&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_INEN)

Both are almost similar.
6502 has TL-56 processor, max 4GB RAM , and 6602 has TL-58, max 2 GB RAM

Which one do you recomended?

[Sourabh]

dv6502au is a good buy. The other one would be a bit more expensive with little performance difference. You are never going to install more than 2GB of RAM on this laptop, so don't worry about that.

dv6502 gives you the looks, feature and design of the higher end Pavilion notebooks for an affordable price of 45k. So, it's nice VFM. If you plan to use it as a desktop, why not get the 17-inch counterpart of the same? Just a few grands more and you get a 17-inch laptop.

[Charan]

^^^ Thanks a lot for the reply. The laptop is for my father, he will only be using it for watching DVD and TV ( retirement investment :p ) Still checking with DV9502AU (http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/1090709-1116637-1116665-1116665-1116665-80243650-80426939.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_INEN#null) 17", so thats also one of my options but weight is the only problem. I will go to some HP dealer and check out all 3 models.Final selection will be done by my father :p

[~Phenom~]

Do Dell anounces any attractive offers/discounts at Diwali, Christmas or New Year??Because I am in no hurry if wait can save me some good bucks. Also , Should I go for nvidia 128 MB or 256 MB as I am not a hardcore gamer but Will definitely want all aero effects of vista and beryl, compiz, etc. to run in full glory.Also I want my system to be future proof for atleast 2-3 years as far as graphics of different OS are concerned. I am planning to go for C2D 2.0 GHz , 2GB RAM and 6 Cell battery as 9 Cell one dont fit in completely and looks bad outside. Please tell me if my decision is right or not ..

[Charan]

Just enquired about DV6602 AU (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c01185337&cc=in&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_INEN) it is Rs. 44780 /- Inclusive of all taxes. Its a higher version of DV6502 AU (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c01184507&cc=in&lc=en&dlc=en&dlc=en&lang=en) which costs approximately the same.

[infra_red_dude]

Hey Charan, the DV6602AU specs don't mention any HDMI port. Are you sure its there?

And it has 2 headphone out + 1 line in. So you can hook up your 5.1 to it :)

[Charan]

Yea anirudh. Looks like I over looked HDMI port. I have to check this model myself.

[~Phenom~]

someone please reply to my query also...

[vkumar_89]

hey pals....i m plannin 2 buy a laptop........most probably dell 1520........i want to use it for gaming purpose........and i want a future proofing for atleast 4 years........my budget is arnd 55k .......so which combo shud i go for.....1gb ram with nvidia 8600m gt graphics card or 2gb ram with nvidia 8400m gs graphics card so dat i can play hi-def games in coming 4yrs or so......plz help me.......i wud b highly obliged.......

[sivarap]

This is really funny....I tried to use my SD memory disk pro duo in the inbuilt card reader in my HP6500t....it was detected, i did some copying and all that....but I didn't know how to take it out..... :D ...... so later I pulled it out using a tweezer......Someone enlighten me on how to eject the memory disk....or will I have to carry a tweezer in my laptop bag :)

[infra_red_dude]

Most of the memory card readers need you to push the card inside till a spring pops it out. Try if it works for you.

[deepakchan]

Most memory card readers especially in laptops, take in Memory Stick Pros but not Pro Duos. At least in mine. Check if you could use a MS adapter. Just like a mini-SD to SD converter..

[sivarap]

@infra....tried that....but no...
@deepak....you might be right....duo is not listed.....but I am able to access the files.....the slot seems big even for pro....Ihave to give it a try....and I don't think you get a adapter for duo to pros...cos the size is abnormal....Think I'll have to go with the tweezer :D

[Abhishek Dwivedi]

thx for da download link guys....can ne 1 tell me whats da demerits of installing XP-2 on compaw V3424au...

[~Phenom~]

Whats this tru Life thing in Dell Inspiron Screen??Should I go with this Tru Life or not ???

Someone advised me to use local RAM instead of buying from Dell, but using local brand RAM may violate warranty of the laptop , isn't it ??? Also , Dell is charging around 4000 for upgrade of RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB.For how much will I get 2*1 GB RAM from outside and which brand will u suggest ?? Also what will I do of that 1 GB ram that I will get with Dell laptop. And can I replace the RAM in lappy myself , else who will ??? Mind u I am a complete noob when it comes to laptops.
Also , I was just searching net to gather some info about my purchase and got following links which shocked me. The prices on which these people have bought their lappies is unbelievably cheap . The config I m getting for 65 k now , they have purchased it for 50 K , two months ago, hows that possible ??? also something like dell coupons ( which they say are freely available all over net , which can give huge discounts upto 500 $) is mentioned which I m completely unaware of. Please tell all about them. Also, can i bargain over prices with dell people on phone or their prices are fixed ???


http://www.fastrackcomputing.net/for...ead.php?p=2134

http://www.reviewpub.net/2007/07/inspiron-1520.html

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=141260


please reply.....

[deepakchan]

@~Phenom~
The Tru Life is just like BrightView in Hp/Compaq or CrystalBrite in Acer.
It is just a common technology to increase the brightness of the LCD beyond the normal and render a sharper image. I noticed that there is no price difference between normal and TruLife now. A year and half ago, I paid 1k extra for Tru Life. When I bought my sister's laptop last month, I didn't pay anything extra for it. So u can safely choose Tru Life.

Those discount coupons I think can be used only in the US. Here in India, I've heard that towards the end of the week (Friday evening) or last day of the month, you can press for discounts 2-4k, as the marketing executives strive to achieve targets and give some of their incentive to you. Try that tactic.

[vkumar_89]

hey pals....i m plannin 2 buy a laptop........most probably dell 1520........i want to use it for gaming purpose........and i want a future proofing for atleast 4 years........my budget is arnd 55k .......so which combo shud i go for.....1gb ram with nvidia 8600m gt graphics card or 2gb ram with nvidia 8400m gs graphics card so dat i can play hi-def games in coming 4yrs or so......plz help me.......i wud b highly obliged.......

[~Phenom~]

@deepakchan and all others, I have heard trulife is very shiny and too reflective and can only be used inside rooms having dim light not in sunlight/daylight. Is that true ?? I will also do a lot of reading and programming stuff on my lappy . so I cannot tolerate glare , please tell me are there any such issues ???

Also , which warranty u choosed ??? The dell agent was telling me to go for 3 year complete cover , the cost of which is 8000 , but if i take 1 yr complete cover , it will cost 1 K because they already provide 1 year limited warranty. what will u suggest ???

Lastly about color, Which color should be chosen ?? Earlier I decided to for default jet black because I was on US site and their it was default and other colors costed 50 $ extra but on India site , all colors are same rate , so what color will u suggest Because I cant really get the exact idea how color will look in real ?

[prakhar18]

hey guys suggest me a good laptop......my budget max limit is 1.1 lakhs...
brands can be any....but i will prefer HP ,SONY..
i want windows vista...
atleast 1 GB ram..
more than 1.8 Ghz
more than 120 Gb
excellent graphics card
light weight
dvd or blu ray writter
etc,,,

[arunks]

hey buddy 1.1lakh :shock:
in this u can get a decent decent and super decent configuration easily..

:D:D

[deepakchan]

@~Phenom~

Ya. In bright sunlight, it is a bit difficult to read. You have to weigh how much u use indoor and how much u use outdoor. I hardly use it 10% or even lesser in the car. So more than 90% indoors only. So I chose TruLife. U cannot have the best of both worlds. U have to choose that or this. In indoors without TruLife, there is no life only in the screen. That's why the name I guess. I havent experienced any glare unless there is some direct sunlight coming from a window behind. Cos the screen is a little glossy with TruLife.

I chose 3 yr complete cover. It costed only 5.5k extra. Initially he said 7k, then suddenly he reduced the price after I said I've already bought a laptop from Dell. If you say you want the 3 yr complete cover for 5k and just keep off the phone saying, if you can provide me at that price, call me back, definitely you'll get a deal. They'll be behind you to complete the sale. Instead of being desparate to buy a laptop, let him be desparate to make you a sale.

Color is completely personal choice. My sister chose Pink. Don't go for Alpine White, very prone to scratches. I personally like Black or Blue.

[~PunK~]

am looking fer a laptop; preferably dell or toshiba
dont prefer oder brands as i reside outside india.
specs r as follows:
Intel core 2 duo 2.0Ghz or higher
2 gb ram
160+gb hdd
dvd-writer
bluetooth
wi-fi
card reader etc will be an added bonus
reply @ d earliest
~Peace ouT~
~PunK~

[gurujee]

why people say ACER lappy is not good ???? any particular reasons ?

[~Phenom~]

Hi, I am planning to buy dell inspiron 1520.
Well, I have decided to wait till diwali, please tell me if its a wise decision? Is there any possibility that prices may go up that time ??? Because I am thinking that prices will go down but if went high I will be screwed up.
I have decided following config:
Intel C2D T7250 2.0 GHz
Vista Home premium
3 Year Complete Cover
15.4" widescreen WXGA 1280*800 display with truelife
2 GB RAM
Integrated sound blaster audigy advanced HD audio software
Nvidia 8600 GT 256 MB
160 GB SATA HDD
8x DVD writer
Ruby Red color
9 cell battery

I am getting this config in 67 K , is it a fair deal ??
is my config good enough ??
Also , I am bit confused about battery, 9 cell does not fit in completely and look bad but gives extra backup. So which one should I go for ??? Also , what is the battery back up time of 6 cell and 9 cell ???

Now , about color I am confused between Ruby Red , Jet Black and midnight blue. I dont know how they will look in real coz u dont get complete idea from pics in advetisements. Any suggestions ???

[azaad_shri75]

^^ seems to be ok, and if not interested in 9 cell battery you can opt for spare 6 cell one for few extra bucks.

[deepakchan]

if you are not going to use it extensively on the move, then it is not advisable to get a 9 cell, there is a considerable weight difference between the 6 and 9 cell batteries and will add to the already heavy 1520. for normal usage 6 cell will give 2-3 hours backup based on the apps used. for 9 cell it is 3.5-4.5 hours.

[~Phenom~]

Thanx for replies guys , I have decided to go for 9 cell.

[valtea]

what the cheapest i can get for intel based processor (not celeron)

[bikdel]

guys i want a laptop having followig features...

Dual Core (any, intel or amd)
1 GB RAM
120 GB + HDD
DVD DL Writer


Budget ~35 k

[gurujee]

guys i want a laptop having followig features...

Dual Core (any, intel or amd)
1 GB RAM
120 GB + HDD
DVD DL Writer


Budget ~35 k
acer 4710z

[bikdel]

^^^

Isnt Acer 4520 available... it has Nvidia Geforce 7000M gfx...
and AMD tl-56 x2....1.8 ghz dual core... its good enough but i dont like the model style........

isnt any compaq model available?

[MetalheadGautham]

I have been following Asus-Tek's EEE PC for a long time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eee_pc

1. It comes bundled with Xandros, but I prefer ubuntu. It lacks a cd drive. do you think I may be able to install ubuntu in it?

2. Do you think it can make a good light weight notebook?

3. I was originally saving up for an iPod Video(to upgrade from my transcend T Sonic 610). But now, I feel The Asus EEE PC will make a better investment, seeing they ar both similarly priced, and I lack a notebook. Is eee pc worth it?

[ksundar]

I've spent horrible sleepless nights while trying to convert my Laptop's (Compaq 3225) OS from Vista to XP.

Drivers are either not available or not working after hours of downloading!

hp/compaq is more concerned about newer products,they ignore old lappies or give useless weblinks for downloads!

Some people suggested few 'hardware experts' doing this,With lot of doubts I met people from 'tndsystems.com' in Chennai!

Thank God! They really helped me and now I have my 3225 with XP working great! Eventhough it looks expensive but worth trying it!

XP is far better than Vista! No doubt!

[ax3]

u may find my ? most WEIRD 1 bt its simple 1 .......


how did u purchased ur laptop, using CC or cash or bank loan or .. ?


coz am abt 2 bt confused ........

[JohnephSi]

What is the starting price of a laptop having core 2 quad. processor.Any idea guys.

[drrevv]

HP Pavilion DV 6602 AU AMD Turion TL58/ 1024 MB/ 160 GB/ DVDRW/ BT/ Vista Premium/
priced around 42k very good lappy..

[squid]

Hi
I will be buying a notebook next month. My budget is upto 38000
I have selected the following configuration from DELL.
Please suggest a good notebook at this price range
I will be using it for browsing and for occasional movies

Dell Vostro 1000

CPU AMD Athlon X2 TK-55
Windows Vista Home Basic
Integrated ATI Radeon 1150 256MB
Display 15.4" widescreen TFT
HDD 120 GB Sata
RAM 1 GB 533Mhz Dual Channel DDr2 SDRam
Internal 8X DVD+/RW Dual Layer Writing
MsAffee Security Center 15 Months
90W AC Adapter
9 Cell Lithium Battery

RS 36011/-


DELL Inspiron 6400

Pentium Dual Core T2080
Windows Vista Home Basic
Artic Silver with Alpine White accents on a black base
15.4" XGA TFT Display with Tru Life
1 GB(2*512)MB DDR2 667Mhz
Intel Media Share 950 Graphics/ 224MB Shared Memory
120 GB Sata HDD
Internal 8X DVD+/RW Dual Layer Writing
90W AC Adaptor
9 Cell Lithium iON Battery

Total 38500/-

Should I go for INspiron 6400 or Vostro 1000 or else suggest a better notebook at this price range.

[abhishek_del]

I want to know the various options for internet on laptop using data card/mobile etc.

Currently i am using airtel mobile office, n the speed really sucks.

I want decent speeds around 64-128 kpbs.....Is there any alternative....I can't have wired connections.

Pls suggest me options and provide the cost also
Thanks

[JohnephSi]

What is the starting price of a laptop having Intel core 2 quad. processor.Any idea guys.

[ax3]

how did u purchased ur laptop, using CC or cash or bank loan or .. ?

[JohnephSi]

Iam planning to buy 1 .What is the starting price of a laptop having Intel core 2 quad. processor.Any idea guys.I will purchase it using cash

[earthen61]

hey ppl!.............is dell likely to have any seasonal offers on?..........i mean, like a 10% discount or sumthing?


..........nd about da core2quad thing..............don't u think it'll b wiser to jst add in some xtra ram nd a betr grafix card............unless ofcourse, u've already maxed out those criterias...........

[~Phenom~]

^^ the current prices will be revised on 3rd nov , prices may go down or may increase also.

[nikeel]

All the Compaq Notebooks available in the market today come with only Win Vista Home Basic. If I want to buy a Compaq notebook with Home Premium on it, what is the procedure of getting this upgrade from Compaq/Microsoft?

[JohnephSi]

What is the starting price of a laptop having Intel core 2 quad. processor.Any idea guys.I will purchase it using cash

[deepakchan]

Windows Vista Home Premium: Suggested retail price for full package product, $239.00 USD. Suggested upgrade retail price, $159.00 USD

Source : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/homepremium/default.mspx

[squid]

please give your suggestion
Compaq Presario V6608AU
AMD Turion TL-58 1.9Ghz 1600Mhz FSB
1 GB 5300 DDr2
160 GB SATA 5400RPM
8X DDL DVD Writer
Geforce Go 7150M GS upto 287MB
15.4" TFT Widescreen
Altec Lansing Speakers
6 Cell Lithium Ion
Integrated 10/100 BaseT, 56K Modem, 802.11b/g,
Express card/54 Slot, Bluetooth HP module
5 in 1 Digital Media Reader
Windows Vista Home Basic

Dealer has quoted the price @Rs.38000

Is this a good deal or is there any other better notebook at this price range
thanx

[~Phenom~]

Hi, just checked their dell website . my customised 1520 which was earlier showing Rs. 74,655 is now Rs. 69,786. Wow.
Now. officially they are saying the prices will be revised on 2 nov . So , should I wait till 2 nov (hoping further decrease in price) or shall I place the order today only( becoz the current price decrease may be becoz its end of month, and prices may go up on 2nd nov )prices ??? Please Please Please help...

I have decided following config:
Intel C2D T7250 2.0 GHz
Vista Home premium
3 Year Complete Cover
15.4" widescreen WXGA 1280*800 display with truelife
2 GB RAM
Integrated sound blaster audigy advanced HD audio software
Nvidia 8600 GT 256 MB
160 GB SATA HDD
8x DVD writer
Midnight Blue color
9 cell battery

Link on dell site : http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=in&cs=inbsd1&l=en&s=bsd
Please reply...

[gdatuk]

The following is my expected configuration of notebook that i intend to purchase. Could you suggest me some improvements or changes that ought to be done in this list. Also it would be great if you suggest me a brand which i could purchase. My price range is between 50k to 70k.
Important note is i dont need any OS to be installed with this
MY LAPTOP / NOTEBOOK CONFIGURATION
· Processor shall be of INTEL – CORE 2 DUO.
· Chipset shall be of Intel 965 series type like that of (Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset)
· Processor Cache Memory shall be of atleast 4 MB.
· Front Side Bus be atleast 800 MHz
· Processor Speed shall be from 2 to 3 Ghz
· RAM shall be of 2GB to 4GB.
Upgradeable slots to be provided so that RAM such that it shall be upgraded to 6 – 8 GB in future if necessary
· The inbuilt hard disk shall be of 120 to 160 GB
· A good DVD writer ( Sony shall be avoided )
· Display Screen Size – not less than 15“ to 17”
· The Display resolution shall be atleast of 1280 x 800 / 1440 x 900
· Video Display Card – NVIDIA ( Ge Force) – dedicated type of atleast 1 (One) GB.
· It shall have Built – in camera with resolution of atleast 2MP
· Its shall have Internal Modem of 56Kbps
· Network Adapter which supports Network / Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi shall be present
· Battery shall of preferably Lithium ion with atleast 6-cell to a 9-cell one.
· The computer interfaces (ports & peripherals)
v Express Card option / PCMCIA
v Serial Port
v S-video
v USB Port ( 3 to 5 nos)
v Firewire
v Bluetooth
v Infrared Port ( Optional )
v Digital Media Reader ( at least 5 in 1 to 8in 1)
· TV tuner card shall also be present
· The other options it shall have
v Sound Card
v Speakers
v Mic
v Headphones (Optional)
v Remote (Optional)
Mouse shall be of Touchpad type.
Colour shall of Jet Black, if not Sliver is preferred.

[~Phenom~]

I have just placed the order of same config . thank u all for all ur help.:)

[gurujee]

One of My friend is going to buy a lappy this diwali. Since I heard acer's price reduced recently and also I am currently using acer 4710z, I recommended him to go for acer because it is very good value for money.

Now his requirements are only watching DVDs, listening music, internet and sometimes TORRENT. So i suggested him to get a acer 4310(Celeron) but since he is buying he wants to make the purchase futureproof to some extent. So suggest 4520 or 4710z. for What he should go for ??? Whenever I think of AMD processors, I dont feel good. Thats why I am asking....

here is config of both-

acer aspire 4710z
ntel® Pentium® dual-core T2080(1 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
Mobile Intel® 943GML Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory
# 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM (512MBx2)
# 160GB 5400RPM 2.5-inch SATA HDD
# 8x DVD Burner with Dual Layer Support
# 14.1-inch WideScreen Acer CrystalBrite LCD (glossy display) capable of 1280×800 resolution
# 802.11b/g WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet
# Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
# 5-in-1 multiple card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
# Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam (VGA/0.3 megapixel)
# S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output for digital speakers
# ExpressCard Slot (Express Card/54)
# 6-cell Li-ion battery
# Dimensions: 342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35/38 (H) mm
# Weight: 2.67Kg
# Warranty: 1-year Internation Traveler’s Warranty from Acer.

acer aspire 4520
AMD (Turion) Athlon 64 X2 Processor - TK-53 (1.7GHz, 512kB L2 Cache combined)
# Nvidia nForce 610M chipset
# NVIDIA® GeForce® 7000M with up to 896 MB of TurboCache™ (256 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 640 MB of shared system memory)
# 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM (512MBx2)
# 160GB 5400RPM 2.5-inch SATA HDD
# 8x DVD Burner with Dual Layer Support
# 14.1-inch WideScreen Acer CrystalBrite LCD (glossy display) capable of 1280×800 resolution
# 802.11b/g WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet
# Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Infrared
# 5-in-1 multiple card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
# Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam (VGA/0.3 megapixel)
# S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output for digital speakers
# ExpressCard Slot (Express Card/54)
# 6-cell Li-ion battery
# Dimensions: 342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35/38 (H) mm
# Weight: 2.67Kg
# Warranty: 1-year Internation Traveler’s Warranty from Acer.

Or should he go for Celeron instead ? His budget is max 32K.

[Tuffleo]

HI
i want to buy a new laptop in next 5 days
and i am going to buy it from net because i have to send it to my brother in U.k
and the money is not a limitation i have a budget of 2000 pounds or about 1,80,000rs

but the laptop should be small about 13.3 in or a little more but not 15 inch
and should give out the best gaming performance in its type.
and i need 4gb ram out of the box .
a good battery life.
i dont care of the harddisk space.
Can anyone please suggest a good laptop

[Pathik]

Tell him to go for the acer 4520 @ gurujee..
@tuffleo if u can use a 17" then go for this...
if u want a smaller screen go for a pumped up dell xps m1330 or a asus g1s

[Tuffleo]

@tuffleo if u can use a 17" then go for this...
if u want a smaller screen go for a pumped up dell xps m1330 or a asus g1s
dude actually he allready has a macbook pro and with the highest configs
he need a laptop which he can take to Uni , and in his bag so it should small
i love the asus g1s but its just a little big and battery life is just 2.30hours max
M1330 is a really good option but i was wondering if there was anything near that
like a second option
cuz if there is nothing else i will buy M1330
btw does anyone know how long the dell people will take to ship the laptop if i configure it with the max options available like 4 gb ram , 9 cell battery ect
thx for the reply tho

[gurujee]

Tell him to go for the acer 4520 @ gurujee..
@tuffleo if u can use a 17" then go for this...
if u want a smaller screen go for a pumped up dell xps m1330 or a asus g1s
thanks for the reply...:)

just a query, I just read 4520 has keyboard lagging problem. Is it true ?

[sivarap]

dude actually he allready has a macbook pro and with the highest configs
he need a laptop which he can take to Uni , and in his bag so it should small
i love the asus g1s but its just a little big and battery life is just 2.30hours max
M1330 is a really good option but i was wondering if there was anything near that
like a second option
cuz if there is nothing else i will buy M1330
btw does anyone know how long the dell people will take to ship the laptop if i configure it with the max options available like 4 gb ram , 9 cell battery ect
thx for the reply tho



hey....its much easier to get it online in Uk than in india.....it certainly wld be cheaper there....and there is also the problem of warrenty and other things..... I think there is a site called warehouse or something.....try buying from a UK site itself.....

[dragonlord]

Late reply but still..

If you opt for 3 years complete cover, dell will give you a discount of 1.5 to 2k. They wont agree at first, but just call directly to their call centre and talk to some other guy.It sure did work for me.

Also, if you can catch hold an a firend who works for DELL, you can get amazing discounts under their EPP program. I got a fully loaded 1330 for 62K (actual price was 77K).

Gud luk

Hi, just checked their dell website . my customised 1520 which was earlier showing Rs. 74,655 is now Rs. 69,786. Wow.
Now. officially they are saying the prices will be revised on 2 nov . So , should I wait till 2 nov (hoping further decrease in price) or shall I place the order today only( becoz the current price decrease may be becoz its end of month, and prices may go up on 2nd nov )prices ??? Please Please Please help...

I have decided following config:
Intel C2D T7250 2.0 GHz
Vista Home premium
3 Year Complete Cover
15.4" widescreen WXGA 1280*800 display with truelife
2 GB RAM
Integrated sound blaster audigy advanced HD audio software
Nvidia 8600 GT 256 MB
160 GB SATA HDD
8x DVD writer
Midnight Blue color
9 cell battery

Link on dell site : http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=in&cs=inbsd1&l=en&s=bsd
Please reply...

[Pathik]

dude actually he allready has a macbook pro and with the highest configs
he need a laptop which he can take to Uni , and in his bag so it should small
i love the asus g1s but its just a little big and battery life is just 2.30hours max
M1330 is a really good option but i was wondering if there was anything near that
like a second option
cuz if there is nothing else i will buy M1330
btw does anyone know how long the dell people will take to ship the laptop if i configure it with the max options available like 4 gb ram , 9 cell battery ect
thx for the reply tho
if u want it to be shipped to the UK then it shd be very fast.. btw actually the 9cell battery wont look good on it... and adding 4gb ram etc ll increase its cost greatly.. its like blowing up money... 2gb shd be enuf for normal gaming and usage.. u can get a really decent config in just 1000GBP

[ax3]

how did u purchased ur laptop, using CC or cash or bank loan or .. ?

[~Phenom~]

^^Cash/DD

[gunzz]

Please help me choose!!! :(
For immediate purchase availing the Diwali discounts (or should I wait??? :confused:)

Which would be VFM - between Compaq Presario v6608U (Rs. 35,000) vs Dell Inspiron 1540 (Rs. 44,000).

Config of both given below. Other than the 2GB memory of 1540 (and of course processor C2D T 5250), is Dell Inspiron 1540 worth the additional 9,000/-??

Am looking forward for the members valuable inputs, please!!!
(am also posting it in the general Forum too!!)


TIA
- Gunzz :confused:

==========================
Compaq Presario V6608AU Notebook PC Features (Rs. 35,000)

* AMD Turion 64 X2 Processor TL-58, 1.9 GHz, Dual Core Processor, AMD PowerNow Technology, HyperTransport Technology
* 1-MB L2 Advanced Transfer Cache, 1600 MHz FSB
* NVIDIA MCP67M Chipset
* 1024-MB PC2-5300 DDR2 (667 MHz), 2 SODIMM Slots (maximum 4 GB)
* 160-GB Serial-ATA Hard Drive, 5400 rpm, 150 MB/sec transfer speed
* 8X SuperMulti Drive Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer
* 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) WXGA TFT display, 1280 x 800 pixels resolution in 16:10 Aspect Ratio, BrightView Screen Technology
* NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M Graphics chipset, upto 128 MB Video memory
* Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g
* Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 module
* 56 kbps v.52 modem/fax card
* Realtek 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN interface
* Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
* 3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader supporting Secure Digital, SDIO, Multi-media card, Memory stick, Memory stick pro and xD picture card.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
* 6-cell LiIon Battery, 2.5 hrs backup
* Dimensions: WxDxH - 14.05 x 10.11 x 1.29/1.56 inches
* Weight: 2.99 Kgs (without power pack and media card)
* Headphone, Web camera as part of Promotional offers


Dell Inspiron(TM) 1520 Notebook # E-VALUE CODE : Q541102N (Rs. 43,500)

* Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T5250 1.5 GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless)
* 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
* Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Basic 32 bit (English)
* Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
* 8-in-1 media card reader
* Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
* Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
* Internal 56K Modem
* 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display
* Jet Black Color with Matte Finish and camera
* Integrated Stereo Sound
* Integrated Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive
* Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
* Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
* 90W AC Adapter
* 6-cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
* DELL Large Nylon Case

[anjuanand]

if anybody have following invitation???



http://www.bwtorrents.com/

http://www.dctorrent.com/

ples give me also

if anybody have invitations
www.bwtorrents.com
www.dctorrent.com
my id gupta_anjuin@yahoo.co.in

[Akshay]

@gunzz

If u hav d budget, go wit Dell.. I feel dat extra 9k is worth its value...

[solidashraf]

Go For Compaq Pressario v6608U for the best Value for money.It has got superb configuration in this Range.

[gunzz]

Thanks Akshaya, solidasraf for your inputs! Well, 50 - 50 recommendation :o. I do own a Compaq Presario x1000 for the last three years - which has been pretty reliable, and touch wood, no issues at all! But I do feel it is a bit bulky! Have not seen/used a Dell Lappy - but I guess at nearly 3kg+ it sure would be as bulkier!! Anyone has experience of both??

[nikkyan]

Hi
I am planning to buy a laptop.The ads i see in newspapers show different types of intel dual core processors models names and do not mention speed(eg E2160) .Sometimes it gets very difficult to understand it.Can somebody help me out how to solve it ?

nikkyan

[Link Edited. Please don't post irrelevant links and use the post for signature.]

[gunzz]

Read this and you will be enlightened!!!
http://islandgamers.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/notebooks-intel-core-2-duo-vs-amds-turion-64-x2/#comment-4555

Helped me decide on Compaq v6608AU over Dell Inspiron 5140!! :p
Realised that all the talk of C2D and Graphics card are good selling points and price rise - but not exactly useful for a 'gamer' - at the current config of the machines actually!:cool:

[hackers2005.3721]

only delll nhting elseee

[shaan23]

Hello guys.....i must say this is one of the most informative threads about laptops that i could google out!!! Pls help me out as well, as I'm desperately looking for some specific answers about the laptop model i've almost decided to buy.....
Model Name: Dell VOSTRO 1000 N-Series Notebook

Doubt 1> The OS is "DOS Factory Installed (English) - No Genuine Windows OS", and it says on the web site that a "N-Series System Driver DVD Kit" will be supplied....does it mean i will be able to install Win XP Professional using that Driver DVD kit? Also, will the driver kit contain drivers for Vista as well ?

Doubt 2> I don't want the "Basic System Install" if all they do is to open the box and check if everything is ok.... ( got this info from this thread only...) so is there anyway to cancel it totally? I tried to uncheck the box online, but Dell won't accept it.......

Doubt 3> As i primarily would be using this laptop for programming, can u suggest a good Linux Distro for it ?

Pls give me a response quickly.....

[Sourabh]

N-series Dell laptops have pre-installed DOS. The 'N-Series System Driver DVD Kit' is a CD/DVD which has drivers for XP and Vista. Yes, you can install any one of these OS and use the driver CD. Even if they don't provide the driver CD, all the drivers are available for download from the Dell website.

You can't skip the Basis System Install. Wonder why they have to be so precise and transparent about it. When you get the laptop, even the N-series with no OS, you'd get a call from their support team (in my case Wipro) asking if you need any help setting up your PC for the first time. Politely refuse if you can manage on your own.

No idea about a Linux distro. Most distros will run fine because the main chipset and integrated GPU is from the Xpress 1150 chipset which is quite old. So, there won't be any driver issues.

Very good choice (Vostro 1000 N-Series). Good luck!

[Ganeshkumar]

Hi Shaan23!! :)

I dont think Driver for the laptop would be a problem!! (Being New model )U can get drivers for all Windows OS in their website!

When i bought my Inspiron 6400, I unchecked that option... But now v could not uncheck it... Anyway while Ordering Ur lappy.. Demand them i wont waste 1K for that.. and tell them i wont go for dell if it is so..

For Inspiron model.. one of my frnd installed Ubuntu linux.. and made all things work properly!! dont know for vostro!! :(

[shyamno]

Hi..guys...can anyone help me in deciding which laptop which I recommend to my friend..his budget is 40-42k....

Meant for ...low end to mid range gaming and ... little bit of ...multimedia..that's all..

I have no idea in this field...and I think you will guide me to a right path....

Also .. tell me which models are upcoming ones, for which he can bet and ..should wait for that..if any such cases are there..

[Ganeshkumar]

Dell Inspiron 1420 or 1520!!

Allrounder!! Customize urself in DELL website!!

[gunzz]

Well, have made my choice - picking up my lappy on monday. Earlier in the forum I had queried about the choice between Compaq v6608AU (35K) and Dell Vostro 1500 (43K). After lots of rounds with dealers, hands on with the systems (yess, got hold of a Dell Inspiron 1420 from afriend), pouring over reviews and various forums views, I have decided to go in for the HP Pavillion dv6602au (available at about 41K - will bargain more!!).

Reasons:
Dell Vostro 1500. Ok, Dell has a great config and seems VFM. But I realsied that the C2D advantages do not add up much as against Turion 64 X2 TL-58 - even for gaming. The NVIDIA 8400 graphics is a distinct advantage - but I am not much of a gamer - plus most games today runs easily on lower hardware, and for real graphics intensive games - even the NVIDIA 8400 on the lappy will not be good enough. Check out:
http://islandgamers.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/notebooks-intel-core-2-duo-vs-amds-turion-64-x2/#comment-4555

Where Dell lost out was on the looks, key board (does not have the crispiness!!), weight (yup - big factor - its like a brick) and overall having a clunky feeling. I dunno - just could not connect. And lost out horribly on the entertainment section - lots of cribes about poor sound, screen graininess etc etc (all from the Dell forum cribs!!)

Compaq v6608au. I consider this the best VFM at 35K. You can easily get it upgraded to 2GB at an additional 2K (kingston). Slim and sleek looking. Great looks. My initial choice!! Only issue - it was a bit vulnerable looking and has a bit of flex when you hold the notebook. My opinion. those who own it swear by its robustness!! :-) [ hey, you also get those promotional goodies]

HP Pavillion v6602au. This is similar to the CP v6608au - except that it has a fingerprint reader, web cam, lightscribe DVD writer etc. Lookwise it is great! Seems tough and no nonsense. I was bowled over by its looks (my opinion again!!). Also the promotional offer goodies were just right. so thought could spare a 3-5K more than the compaq for this beauty. After all it will be with me for the next three to four years at the least!!

Guys feel free to comment on MY views!!!:o

[Pathik]

^^+1 the dv6608au is an awesome VFM lappy..

[nsbindra]

Hi friends,
I want 2 buy a laptop with a budget of approx 65-70k. One option is to configure Dell 1520/Dell1720. What r the other options available? My tentative config is the following:-
C2D T7250 (or thereabouts)
Windows Vista Home Premium or above
At least 2 GB RAM
Discrete graphics card (preferably 256 MB)
At least 160 GB HDD
At least 15 inch screen
Bluetooth/Wi Fi/ Card reader/ Webcam

I will be using it as a multimedia centre (music/video), surfing, Email and casual gaming (not very important). I don't travel much, so weight is not that critical a factor.

What r ur suggestions? HP Pavillion/Toshiba/Sony / Lenovo or any other? Please give model numbers. Help will be greatly appreciated.

Any suggestions pleeeeeease ??????

Well, have made my choice - picking up my lappy on monday. Earlier in the forum I had queried about the choice between Compaq v6608AU (35K) and Dell Vostro 1500 (43K).

Congrats gunzz on ur new acquisition. Did u see/ consider other lappies while u did market research. what r ur suggestions? Thanx

[Pathik]

^^ if u dont need a big screen go for a dell xps m1330.. it rocks/.

[shyamno]

Hi..guys...can anyone help me in deciding which laptop which I recommend to my friend..his budget is 40-42k....

Meant for ...low end to mid range gaming and ... little bit of ...multimedia..that's all..

I have no idea in this field...and I think you will guide me to a right path....

Also .. tell me which models are upcoming ones, for which he can bet and ..should wait for that..if any such cases are there..

please give me some other models..also from HP or Compaq

How is acer ..??

[gurujee]

please give me some other models..also from HP or Compaq

How is acer ..??
best will be dell 1420. Hp is expensive, wont fit to your budget.

I have used the acer's new aspire gemstone series. Its awsome- price,performance and looks. I will recomend
*acer 4520(amd x2,1.80ghz, 1gb ram, 160gb, NVIDIA® GeForce® 7000M)28/29k+tax
*acer 4710(core2duoT5300,1.73ghz, 1gb ram, 160gb, Intel GMA 950)35k+tax
*acer 4920(core2duoT7300,2.0ghz, 1gb ram, 160gb, Intel GMA X3100)50k+tax >>> just upgrade to 2gb ram, and it is one of the fastest :-P

[Pathik]

+1.. the black gemstones look gorgeous..
get a acer aspire 4520 or else get a loaded hp dv 6608au..
Remember dont take any gma 950 lappy..

[Mohak]

hey i have a hp nx5000 which gets very hot. i wanna know how to clean the fan. can anybody tell me which screws and what i will have to open? and also i want to buy a graphics card and ram for it...so will they be the same size as a normal desktop or will they be of a different size.
And finally, i don't know whether i have a DDR 1 slot or DDR 2 slot. so how can i find it? thanx

[gurujee]

today, me and my friend had been to acer mall to purchase a acer 4520. And we returned empty handed because the vendor quoted price 34k incl.tax. Last
tuesday, there was an AD of Acer with the price of 4710z 30k+tax. Now how in this earth possible now that 4520 is 34k ??? He said
2500handling,frieght+1500vat,in this way showroom price is 30k, isn't it ? Then 4710z is equal to 4520 !!!what's the hell....

can some of you tell what 4520 costs in your states ??

[awestriker]

Hi Folks,
I am going to purchase a Dell Inspiron 1420. But all credit goes to this forum, as I have done an extensive study of almost all the posts and selected this system.
Thanks to all those guys who are the torchbearers, went ahead and brought the Inspirons and gave a hands-on review.
Before going ahead with the deal, ofcourse I would like to get my configuration and price quoated review by you folks.
I am getting the below configured system at 54,420/- . Please let me know, is the deal worth it.
Any changes, suggestions are appreciated and welcomed.
Dell Inspiron 1420 Configuration Details:
************************************************
-Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7300 2.0 GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB
-2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
-NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 Dedicated graphic memory
-160GB SATA Hard Drive
-Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
-Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
-Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Basic 32 bit (English)
-14.1” Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(TM)
-Jet Black Color with Matte Finish and Integrated -2MP Webcam
-1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARD -S)
-8-in-1 media card reader -
-Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
-Internal 56K Modem
-Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
-Noise Isolation Ear Buds 1
-Integrated Stereo Sound
-No Floppy Drive
-Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
-1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour)
-1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)

Regards,
Awe :)

[deepakchan]

Go for 3 yr complete cover.. will cost around 5k extra.. but totally worth the money..

[INS-ANI]

Hi guys,
This thread had been very informative. Especially Acer 4520 suits my requirement very well....
I wish if u can advice me some products with this configuration

AMD Turion(>1.5Ghz)
1 GB RAM
160GB HDD
Free DOS

I wasn't able to find any DELL lappy with this configuration

[aryayush]

OK, I have a budget of around Rs. 50,000 and I need a notebook from any company.

I need it for the purpose of interior design and it should run AutoCAD 2008 and 3DsMAX properly. There is no other requirement.

Are both these applications fully compatible with Vista?

Thank you! :)

[JohnephSi]

Hi guys plz tell me the laptops which have a quad. core processor.Wht is the starting price of it.

[acharpriya]

Hello,
I am thinking of buying this laptop : Sony Vaoi -VGN CR 23G. Can anyone pls. tell me anything about this? Recommendations? Whether I should go for this or not? If someone has used and like to share anything?
priya

[deepakchan]

You might want to consider Dell Inspiron 1420.

[Ganeshkumar]

+1
mainly bcoz of its price comparision with sony!! :)

[hayabusa_ryu]

hello friends,

Can anyone plz tell me which laptop will be best for me under price range of 35000/-? I'm not going for AMD.Suggest an intel processor's based laptop.I m a student. thanx

[maxknr]

Hows Compaq Compaq Presario V3611AU / 3611 (http://fastrackcomputing.net/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21_50/products_id/1474?osCsid=f29d2824b0c118cc485618ee463f58f9) in comparison with pentium dual core processor based notbooks
its mobile athlon based . does that heating problems ?

[gurujee]

hello friends,

Can anyone plz tell me which laptop will be best for me under price range of 35000/-? I'm not going for AMD.Suggest an intel processor's based laptop.I m a student. thanx
acer 4710z

[indranilmaulik]

i bought acer 4710z last week.

its a neat balanced performer. good value for money.
good configuration. driver for xp and vista provided.
cost :: 33,000/=

i have installed windows xp pro sp2.

[arunks]

Hey guys my laptop has got some problem...

I m not sure whether it is really a problem or not :D

Actually when i use laptop on the bed then sometimes the touchpad mouse stops working .. It seems like it gets hanged for sometime(the mouse cursor hangs, operating system never hangs).. after sometime or after changing the position of laptop it starts working again..

SO plz tell me is laptop not recommended to be used on the bed...????
Is this a problem with touchpad mouse or what.....?
pLz explain

[Ganeshkumar]

YES!! u shuld not use it in keeping bed!! Allow some Air circulation.. bottom of laptop for hot air to escape...

so u better buy some cooling pads or keep a Book below ur laptop while using like me :D :D

[arunks]

hey is air circulation related with touchpad mouse working???????

is this problem in every laptop or only in mine?????????

plz understand the query and reply..

thanx in advance

[Akshay]

@arunks

Ur bed blocks the air circulation of the laptop. This results in heating up of area near your mousepad thus affecting the working of it. I normally keep a box between my bed and laptop so air flow is not affected.

I experience sluggish performance and overheating of keypad and mousepad when air flow of my laptop is blocked.

[hayabusa_ryu]

And which is the best laptop under price range of 40000/- to 45000/-? Almost for every purpose like playing games ,watching movies, future proof etc. I prefer only Intel Processors.

[sivarap]

@arunks

1.it could be because of the shock to the hdd when you move the laptop around.
2.it could be because of heat which is slows ur entire machine... not only ur mouse movement.
3.might sound silly but could be because u accidentally turned the touchpad off. does it happen always?
what laptop do you have? what OS?
When u take it to your bed (only literal meaning meant......:D) i assume you unplug the power cord.....the transition to battery mode power setting cld also be the reason.
As the guys suggested, use a flat surface to keep ur notebook so that there is a lil gap between the laptop and the surface(due to the shoes provided at the base of the laptop)

[Ganeshkumar]

@arunks

Ooops!! :(

[arunks]

it only happens with mouse cursor and tht too happens sometimes and that for little time..

and power is there ...
I will try placing some book below laptop

[sivarap]

and did u try using the shorcut keys when u say that hte mouse pointer is stuck????? then u can narrow down that its a problem only with ur touch pad...
also try reinstalling the driver for ur touch pad....

[arunks]

ya shortcut keys work.. and i already know that it is touchpad related problem

but i was asking that whether this is physical problem or just becoz of irregular air ventilation due to placing it on bed

[Sunny1211993]

my sis wants to buy a lappy under 35 k.
which one do she go for???
she likes compaq but r there any better notebooks???

[s18000rpm]

how's HP dv9507tx ?

it comes wit 8600M GS, is it good enuf to play NFS PS, Crysis, BioShock, Colin McRae DiRT ??? :))

actually its for my father, office will get the laptop (free:D)

budget=1 lakh

it comes wit Vista Home Premium, but i've asked for Vista Business or Ultimate.

whats better, PCMCIA data card or USB for internet?

.

btw how much Office 2007 costs?

[Cerebral Assasin]

Hi i want to buy a laptop under Rs 35000. I need a laptop that i can configure as a client and connect it to my server. First of all it should be from HP or Lenovo, they are the most reliable brands, Also it should have the following configurations

Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo
15.4" TFT
Integrated camera 1.3 megapixels
Atleast 2 GB RAM
Atleast 160 GB hard disk
DVD Writer
10/100 Ethernet

Please tell me about the right option and the right price, including taxes and installation charges.

[Ganeshkumar]

^^

I dont think the above mentioned brands have laptops of ur configuration below 35K! iT WILL GO @LEAST 10K more....

[warrior]

Recently im having IILM (Notebook N222S) which requires Audio & Graphics Driver. I'm unable to find it thru google, can anybody help

[gurujee]

Hi i want to buy a laptop under Rs 35000. I need a laptop that i can configure as a client and connect it to my server. First of all it should be from HP or Lenovo, they are the most reliable brands, Also it should have the following configurations

Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo
15.4" TFT
Integrated camera 1.3 megapixels
Atleast 2 GB RAM
Atleast 160 GB hard disk
DVD Writer
10/100 Ethernet

Please tell me about the right option and the right price, including taxes and installation charges.
acer 4710-> 35k+taxes ..............................it has 1gb ram
acer 4920-> 50k+taxes ..............................t7300 2.0ghz 965graphics

[Batistabomb]

can we connect a PC harddisk to Laptop harddisk

[bal1961]

i like to have a small screen preferably touch ,
which is the best and also least cost..
someone kindly help?

[rollcage]

my sis wants to buy a lappy under 35 k.
which one do she go for???
she likes compaq but r there any better notebooks??? 35k .. try Dell - V1000
(my friend has taken it its good .. and service is also good in metros)
try this for current updates.. http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=in&cs=indhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn
wait for jan I suppose new models are coming
and there are better cos. but in ur budget .. hmm DELL is good,
I dont like Compaq or Lenovo (both looks cheapo)
if u go up in budget IBM, Dell, Apple, Sony, are good.

For Those who want a 35k Laptop :cool:

Item Description Qty Price Amount


Q541201N - Dell Inspiron(TM) 1420 Notebook

Base System Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5450 1
1.66 GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB

Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Basic 32 bit (English) For basic PC use (does not include the new Vista Aero graphics interface).

1GB+ System Memory configuration recommended for optimal performance.
Dell Services: Installation Basic System Installation 1
Item included in the System 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

Mod Specs Info (India)

Dell(TM) Support

Dell(TM) Support Center

8-in-1 media card reader
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Dell(TM) PC-Restore 1

PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity.

The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment.
Dell(TM) Media Direct 1

Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Internal 56K Modem 1

RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Display 14.1” Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(TM) 1
Memory 1GB (2 X 512MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Stereo Sound 1
Video Card Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
Hard Drives 160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1
Roxio Creator 9.0

Security Software McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) – 30 days trial
Bluetooth Module Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
Wireless Network Solution
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card

Color Kits
Midnight Blue Color with Microsatin Finish and Integrated 2MP Webcam
Adapter 65W AC Adapter 1

Primary Battery 9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case No Case

Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour) 1
1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday) Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply.
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1
Delivery & Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

Total Amount Rs 37,586.00
Total Amount Before Tax Rs 37,586.00
CST / VAT Rs 0.00
Total Amount Before OCTROI TAX Rs 37,586.00
OCTROI Rs 0.00
Total Tax Rs 0.00
Total Amount After Tax Rs 37,586.00

Copyright 1999-2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. (Terms of Use ) India Customers Only

[Sunny1211993]

^ thnx

[vortex_mak]

For those of you who have laptops with 3d cards .... How is the performance in real world gaming?
I want to play Half- Life episode 2 and other new games at decent settings and frame rates but I cannot afford a full fledged gaming laptop, just something below 50-55k

Will an 8600GT do?
How low (graphics card) can I go?

How about if I get it from the USA? Is the warranty valid here?

Thanks a lot

[ratedrsuperstar]

my friend is planning to buy a lappy in march-april.will the 9xxx series of video cards be available then.his budget is 45-50k.

is there a company which offers laptops without vista.he basically needs a pc with

the next intel procc.(2-2.2Ghz)
2GB RAM
Nvidia's next series card
2MPX cam(optional)
15 inch display will do.

the first 3 are very imp.

any current brand and model offering the above with current series of hardware.he doesn't need vista he uses ubuntu and red-hat.

[MetalheadGautham]

This might just be a semi hypothetical question, and not a serious one, but still:

Can someone give me a list of laptops that don't force you to buy a Windows licence with each book? I am talking about the High End Segment with the following(and I am talking about one which can come out within the next 6 months)

1. Min 2 cores
2. Min 2.4 GHz clock speed per core
3. Min 4 mb L2 cache
4. Min 4 GB RAM DDR2 @ 800 MHz Dual channel
5. Min DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL3 compatible Graphics Card
6. Min 1GHz clock speed of graphics card without OCing
7. Min 1 GB DDR 3 RAM
8. Min 5 Hours battery life
9. Min 320 GB HDD

My Neighbour asked it, and I have NO IDEA why he wants such a good machine:confused:

He bought the OEM Version of Windows Vista Ultimate, which he uses in the two computers at his home, his dad's two laptops(one of them is crippled, so no aero), his mom's laptop and his 6 office machines. Thats the reason he does not want Vista, because the OEM version comes with 100 Licences. He offered me an install, but I obviously refused.

[ratedrsuperstar]

^lol 5hrs battery that's gonna cost equal to the GC + Procc.

me too want a good lappy without OS or linux.even i have 1000licences of vista(lolz :D)

[MetalheadGautham]

^lol 5hrs battery that's gonna cost equal to the GC + Procc.

me too want a good lappy without OS or linux.even i have 1000licences of vista(lolz :D)
howcome 1000 licences?:confused: I know the OEM gives 100.:???:

[Choto Cheeta]

This might just be a semi hypothetical question, and not a serious one, but still:

Can someone give me a list of laptops that don't force you to buy a Windows licence with each book? I am talking about the High End Segment with the following(and I am talking about one which can come out within the next 6 months)

1. Min 2 cores
2. Min 2.4 GHz clock speed per core
3. Min 4 mb L2 cache
4. Min 4 GB RAM DDR2 @ 800 MHz Dual channel
5. Min DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL3 compatible Graphics Card
6. Min 1GHz clock speed of graphics card without OCing
7. Min 1 GB DDR 3 RAM
8. Min 5 Hours battery life
9. Min 320 GB HDD

My Neighbour asked it, and I have NO IDEA why he wants such a good machine:confused:

He bought the OEM Version of Windows Vista Ultimate, which he uses in the two computers at his home, his dad's two laptops(one of them is crippled, so no aero), his mom's laptop and his 6 office machines. Thats the reason he does not want Vista, because the OEM version comes with 100 Licences. He offered me an install, but I obviously refused.


The BEST One can buy in notebook segment is,

Iether MAC Book Pro 17" or, an Alienware (http://www.alienware.com/Product_Pages/notebook_all_default.aspx)

[rahulrajen]

hi ppl..
i own a inspiron 1720 notebook.. its really awesome..
wen i went thro' the manual i noticed the option for inserting the sim in the slot provided for it in the battery compartment.. but they've not mentioned the use of it.. i tried inserting and it fits perfectly... but it shows no sign of any change when pc is turned on... what is it for???

[CadCrazy]

I want laptop with 17' screen. Budget is 50000/-. Dell 1720 is 62000 out of my budget. Any cheaper option with AMD procy

[sudhir_mangla]

I want to buy a new laptop. My budget is around 50,000 to 55,0000 rupees.
I would use laptop for programming purpose mostly using visual studio 2005 or 2008. and sometime for net surfing

Kindly suggest me best configuration laptop for this price range.

Choto Cheeta (A member of digit forum) hs suggested me to choose between Dell 1520 and HP Pavilion dv6516TX Entertainment Notebook PC.

is there any other laptop availabel for my budget or these are the best available option. I am findling Dell 1520 as good option.
I would like to know experts comments.

[Pathik]

Dell 1520 FTW.

[Sourabh]

I want to buy a new laptop. My budget is around 50,000 to 55,0000 rupees.
I would use laptop for programming purpose mostly using visual studio 2005 or 2008. and sometime for net surfing

Kindly suggest me best configuration laptop for this price range.

Choto Cheeta (A member of digit forum) hs suggested me to choose between Dell 1520 and HP Pavilion dv6516TX Entertainment Notebook PC.

is there any other laptop availabel for my budget or these are the best available option. I am findling Dell 1520 as good option.
I would like to know experts comments.
I would suggest you to consider XPS M1530. The specs and price are similar. M1530 has a brilliant design, sleek looks, slot-loading optical drive, GDDR3 VRAM, touch-sensitive media buttons, fingerprint reader, thinner and of course lighter.

Stock config costs 50k, configure it with GeForce 8600M GT for additional 3k and you're good to go. Any day better than the Inspiron 1520. I guess I forgot to mention, XPS M1530 also features a built-in HDMI port to hook it up to a bigger LCD TV if you have or want to. Opt for the one which works out the best for you.

[CadCrazy]

I want laptop with 17' screen. Budget is 50000/-. Dell 1720 is 62000 out of my budget. Any cheaper option with AMD procy

Abe kisi ko meri post dikayi nahi de rahi kya :D

[gurujee]

Abe kisi ko meri post dikayi nahi de rahi kya :D
hp offers 17inch too but price ka kya kehna :D

[CadCrazy]

Hp 9502 for 38500/- . I want something better than that as i can extend my budget to 50000/-. Any other option plz

[Pathik]

Dell 1720.

[gurujee]

what is best for video editing ??AMD or INTEL ???

[Sledgehammer]

Hi!
I'm a student doing engineering in computer science and engineering and am planning to buy a laptop for myself.
I dont really need a notebook which gives really high performance.Im not a hardcore gamer either.Programing and animation to a certain extent along with the usual music and movies is the stuff i need my machine to be able to do.my budget is around 35-40k.the cheaper the better...;)..
Please guide me on the following issues and suggest some possible options too..(i want to stick to either of hp,compaq,dell or lenovo only)
1)what does the Ghz rating mean and how does it affect the functionality of my laptop?( i was looking at something between 1.7-2)
2)how useful is cache memory for me?
3)what is the difference between an amd athlon turion and a core 2 duo?
4)i found that the compaq presario V6608AU was quite like a thing i needed.. kindly comment.
Actually im still not really sure a bout an AMD.does this presario come with an intel thing?

thanks!




I also found Dell Inspiron 1420 and 1520 interesting... kindly advice...

[MetalheadGautham]

is acer Aspire 4520 a good buy in the VFM(features to cost ratio) segment?

[Pathik]

Hi!
I'm a student doing engineering in computer science and engineering and am planning to buy a laptop for myself.
I dont really need a notebook which gives really high performance.Im not a hardcore gamer either.Programing and animation to a certain extent along with the usual music and movies is the stuff i need my machine to be able to do.my budget is around 35-40k.the cheaper the better...;)..
Please guide me on the following issues and suggest some possible options too..(i want to stick to either of hp,compaq,dell or lenovo only)
1)what does the Ghz rating mean and how does it affect the functionality of my laptop?( i was looking at something between 1.7-2)
2)how useful is cache memory for me?
3)what is the difference between an amd athlon turion and a core 2 duo?
4)i found that the compaq presario V6608AU was quite like a thing i needed.. kindly comment.
Actually im still not really sure a bout an AMD.does this presario come with an intel thing?

thanks!




I also found Dell Inspiron 1420 and 1520 interesting... kindly advice...
You can get the dv6608au.. It used to be the best vfm.
But now 1420 and 1520 prices hav been slashed too much..
@mhgautam wait for some time... and dv6608au is much more vfm than 4520.. Dell prices may come down more..

[CadCrazy]

Dell 1720.

Its out of my budget(50000+). Available for 60800 for now.

[MetalheadGautham]

You can get the dv6608au.. It used to be the best vfm.
But now 1420 and 1520 prices hav been slashed too much..
@mhgautam wait for some time... and dv6608au is much more vfm than 4520.. Dell prices may come down more..
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/1090709-1116637-1123071-1123071-1123071-80637409-80841672.html
wow... I still can't breathe properly. Does HP sell it without Vista(I use linux)?
And by Dell, tell me something they have thats better than even this baby.

[gabbar]

Hi,
One of my friends is coming to india from US. He could bring along a laptop for me. I wish to know whether its a good idea to buy a laptop lets say DELL 1720 from US (price $1099 --> approx 45,000 INR) and buy the 3yr-warranty package in india or I should buy it from india only ??

Also If I get it from US then should I buy the DELL 1720 or any other brands ??

Thanks in advance

[Akshay]

@gabbar

Doubt if dell India will provide u extended warranty for the laptop u've got from US. U can 1st call up their toll free no. and find out.

New Viao's are also available 4 arnd 60k but dell 1720 is d best option 4 u

[sudhir_mangla]

Hi I have just ordered Dell 1520 But no they said dell has stop this model and a new model would be launched soon. I feel cheated now. New model would be more costlier. Kindly suggest another model.

[Pathik]

Hi I have just ordered Dell 1520 But no they said dell has stop this model and a new model would be launched soon. I feel cheated now. New model would be more costlier. Kindly suggest another model.
Yup they will be launching 1525 soon.

[gabbar]

@gabbar

Doubt if dell India will provide u extended warranty for the laptop u've got from US. U can 1st call up their toll free no. and find out.

New Viao's are also available 4 arnd 60k but dell 1720 is d best option 4 u

Hi,
I talked to the DELL representative and he told me that I can actually purchase the warranty package which will come out to be 8,000/- for 1 yr and 13,000/- for two years for 1720. Is this the correct price.. because it looks quite steep to me ? What do you guys suggest ??

[Ganeshkumar]

^^^
Just Insure ur Laptop... thats enough in case of any heavy damage for ur laptop... U will get the money after some depreciation...

[xplusak]

Hi,
One of my friends is coming to india from US. He could bring along a laptop for me. I wish to know whether its a good idea to buy a laptop lets say DELL 1720 from US (price $1099 --> approx 45,000 INR) and buy the 3yr-warranty package in india or I should buy it from india only ??


All cos have International warranties. So think like it is you who bought it in US and brought it here. It is covered for whatever is paid for there, 1-2-3 years. It may take time but they have to service it here (if International is the extended warranty). Only thing they may not extend warranty here, so plan it beforehand.

And WTH, 62-45=17k (minus+minus check the custom duty if any) saved! you can pay all repairs from this savings if u get unlucky, and that can happen.

BTW, i suggest u get 9 cell packed, it is <2k extra.

On the lighter side - can he:cool: carry 2 pieces - JJ.

hi ppl..
i own a inspiron 1720 notebook.. its really awesome..
wen i went thro' the manual i noticed the option for inserting the sim in the slot provided for it in the battery compartment.. but they've not mentioned the use of it.. i tried inserting and it fits perfectly... but it shows no sign of any change when pc is turned on... what is it for???


Phew.... what da techy says? i also wannna know?
BTW did you opt for 9 cell pack (and addi AV cable set) they say makes 5 hrs go by. More qtns - what bill?

[ax3]

me 2 buying a new 1 ........ bt how much battery life is MAX ?

as am always on move ........

[Cyclone]

Finally, Its my turn!!! Been reading all the posts on this threads for months, watching and learning, and waiting to get the green signal from my parents! Now that they've said yes, i have to decide the model. I'm pretty set on the HP Dv6602AU, the Compaq v6608AU's big brother. Somehow, picking up a stripped down dell doesn't agree with me, when I'm getting this power-packed baby for a steal. But thats just me.

Alright fellas, start shooting. College student, a little gaming, a little studying, and a lot of AutoCAD and ProE. Budget ~40k. Options - HP Dv6602AU, Dell 1520/1420/1525 (I'm rather hesitant about 'ordering' a laptop, esp since my college is in an out-of-the-way place), and Acer Aspire 4720.

My roommate just bought the last one, and to tell you the truth, i'm not that impressed by its looks - the plasticky decor rather put me off, it reminded me of one of those toy computers i used to mess around with when i was in my diapers. Is it a better performer than the HP 6602? <please, for the love of god, say no!!! You'll break my heart!!! :-( >

Cyc Out!

[ratedrsuperstar]

plz any lappy without vista and with 8600

[INS-ANI]

hi guys...
well.. i was hoping to buy dell inpiron 1420..
i got a quotation of Rs. 36800 for that!
i request u to advice if it is a good price?
i am getting Intel C2D 1.66Ghz, GB ram, 14.1" Truelife TFT screen,etc

[seriuslyblack]

Well hello Digitians
i contacted Dell to enquire abt XPS M1530 (which i thnk is a superb notebook)...also i asked abt ny discounts as me n my frnd r planning to buy it together...however d sales exec(or whoever) said he cud simply not do dat for d XPS series as it was a premium lineup n said he wud definitely get a gud deal for ANY other viz., 1420,1525 n d lot....

so wat do u thnk? shud i make a few more calls or jus go on wid d buy?

thnx

[Pathik]

Tell them to bundle more warranty for less. They can do that surely. Or get some accessory free.

[INS-ANI]

Good news!
I just booked my 1420 just now for 37k (includes 3% MH octroi.... which