ALL LAPTOP RELATED QUERIES HERE ! ! !

[desiibond]

^^ for laptops, NO!!!

[warrior]

option for external card????

lenovo provides few models which are having Grafix cards.... can i update that one?

[m-jeri]

there is a Asus .. external soln... a XG something... its not in india though.. i dont know much..a frnd of mine who is in animation told me..

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/laptops/asus-xg-station-is-worlds-first-external-laptop-graphics-card-226648.php

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/hands-on-with-the-asus-xg-station-external-gpu

[pravesh nagar]

recently got aspire 4930 basic model but it is not suppporting win xp os and on installation showing blue screen error i have tried 2-3 xp cds

[utsav]

recently got aspire 4930 basic model but it is not suppporting win xp os and on installation showing blue screen error i have tried 2-3 xp cds

what error was it giving in that bsod. Mention it here if possible

[gurujee]

recently got aspire 4930 basic model but it is not suppporting win xp os and on installation showing blue screen error i have tried 2-3 xp cds
here u will get everything u need and will need..
http://komku.blogspot.com/2008/09/acer-aspire-4925-4925g-aspire-4930.html
http://komku.blogspot.com

[williamkane]

2) Computer manufacturers take one GB as 1000 MB and 1 MB as 1000 KB and 1 KB as 1000 bytes. Now
(1000(bytes)x1000(KB)x1000(MB)x250(GB)) / (1024(bytes)x1024(KB)x1024(MB)x250(GB)) = 232.83 GB

3)YOur missing space most probably be taken by SYSTEM RESTORE feature of Windows. Assuming u have VISTA, go to My Computer-->Properties-->System Restore and UNCHECK those drives you want to disable system restore on!

4) No idea

Hi Shwetanshu,

Perfect reply. Now I have answers to all my questions :). Special thanks for giving the calculation of how disk space works. I seriously didnt know this. And yes the remaining part of the memory has been occupied bcoz of the system restore. And for my fourth question, it is not a slot for remote but for express card (according to some people), whatever it is, it definitely answers my question there. Thanks again for your reply. But, I have some questions for you (call it the effect of your reply :D) -

1) Is that perfectly fine if I just uncheck system restore?. As in what are the chances of me saying "Ohno, I shouldnt have done that" sometime in future?..The reason I am asking this question is that I just want to know if system restore will ever be of use to me. I dont experiment much with OS, so i dont see the need to restore my settings anyday. Please answer.

2) I read in some forums that for HP DV6700 edition, we cannot install any other OS but we will have to use Vista alone. Is that true?.

3) I didnt get any Vista CD, so does that mean even if this Vista that I am using fails or something else happens, I cannot format my system and install fresh Vista again?. Arent they supposed to give me a CD as this effectively means I bought the notebook along with the OS?.

Three questions this time, but I am sure smart minds are all in here..Please respond soon :) .

[desiibond]

1) System Restore is necessary. It saved me many times. I take weekly backup of my windows drive using "Windows backup and restore" feature.

2) Most of the manufacturers stopped supporting XP. Either use Vista or use linux

3) If anything fails, there should be restore option. You need to check with the manufacturer about this. varies from brand to brand. For my thinkpad, came with xp and in boot up there is an option for error recovery. Very fast and effective.

[shwetanshu]

all of ur ques have been answered but for third, u said that u have recovery drive... as stated above u u must be getting recovery options during start-up.... that will help u sort of format ur system... it will make ur lappy in the same state that it came in! that means with default settings, default softwares and other ****!

Now my Query: I m planning to buy dell inspiron 1525 without OS (Free DOS is what they will be giving). Now if i want to install certain Dell Apps, can i download them from Dell Site and install them on my installation of Vista ??

If i want to buy Dell Remote separately after sometime, can i buy it and download the requisite application later and hence use it???

I m planning to install Ubuntu only at first but later on Vista when my bro returns!

[williamkane]

1) System Restore is necessary. It saved me many times. I take weekly backup of my windows drive using "Windows backup and restore" feature.

2) Most of the manufacturers stopped supporting XP. Either use Vista or use linux

3) If anything fails, there should be restore option. You need to check with the manufacturer about this. varies from brand to brand. For my thinkpad, came with xp and in boot up there is an option for error recovery. Very fast and effective.

Thank you Mr.Bond. I take your answer to question 2) like this - we can install ubuntu without any problems. So, system restore of great help to you. I didnt understand this weekly backup principle. Could you please elaborate on that?.

all of ur ques have been answered but for third, u said that u have recovery drive... as stated above u u must be getting recovery options during start-up.... that will help u sort of format ur system... it will make ur lappy in the same state that it came in! that means with default settings, default softwares and other ****!

Now my Query: I m planning to buy dell inspiron 1525 without OS (Free DOS is what they will be giving). Now if i want to install certain Dell Apps, can i download them from Dell Site and install them on my installation of Vista ??

If i want to buy Dell Remote separately after sometime, can i buy it and download the requisite application later and hence use it???

I m planning to install Ubuntu only at first but later on Vista when my bro returns!

Hello Shwetanshu, I didnt know that my other queries have been answered before, could you please give me a hyperlink for that?.

And for your question, what can be the issue there?. I think you are authorized to download stuff from dell site as soon as you have bought a DELL machine. Isn't that so?.

btw, for how much are you planning to buy this No OS laptop from DELL?. My friend is thinking about something similar, he loves Ubuntu and he wants only Ubuntu on his machine.

[davidbeckham]

I own a compaq presario v3070tu laptop n i want to buy a genuine spare parts - a good battery and laptop charger . as both of them are beyond repair.

What is the cost of these two (in Chennai , India)?

Where can i get it here ?

Also please suggest for RAM and hard disk upgrades ..

[desiibond]

Thank you Mr.Bond. I take your answer to question 2) like this - we can install ubuntu without any problems. So, system restore of great help to you. I didnt understand this weekly backup principle. Could you please elaborate on that?.




http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/backup.aspx

Takes around 13gig of backup. have 400gb+ space and it's a very reliable method for me to keep the OS safe.

Takes less than 10 minute to restore os to previous stable state. no more reinstall's required.

[sureshmicro2007]

my laptop model is compaq presario c7oo i want it sm driver,sound driver

[aritrap]

Is any spare battery which will give extended battery life, available for the Acer Aspire 4530. The Aspire 4530 is great VFM with a good price but the only problem is its low battery life. It is the only thing which is stopping me from going for this notebook.

If any battery is available, plz try to mention its price also.

[warrior]

Can anyone know the prices of below laptops @delhi

ThinkPad R61i 8932A87
ThinkPad SL400 2743AQ
Thinkpad SL500 274652Q
Lenovo Y410 775763Q
Lenovo Y410 775762Q
Lenovo N3000 0769AB2

Answers appreciated

[Ricky]

I looking for Laptop for ~30K though can stretch budget to 35K but ~30K is preferred.

I want to avoid intel GMX 3100 but looking for some nvidia graphic on board like 9100M etc. While other feature I need that must have TV out. And yes, should have decent battery life.

Also, whatever it is I am looking for some latest config but decent .. shouldn't be based on some old chipset etc.

Lastly, this Lappy will be running Linux all the time hence do not want any preloaded OS..

I hope this query won't die with bunch of other queries.

[fawks]

hello....
i wanted to buy a laptop wid a budget <50k having....
good processor preferably the 1 with intel centrino 2 platform..
3gb ram
250gb hdd
a good gpu which cn run high graphics game..(better if it is from nvidia 9 series)

-is hp dv5 and dv4 special edition vailable in indian market? what is the cost of these laptops??
i have heard that we can bargain with dell people by calling them..can u give me 1 such call center number???
which is a better lappy in the price range of <50k...dell or hp????
pls...suggest me satisfying the above config...u can even suggest me if a better config is available for that price range...basically i want a lappy wid very gud graphics

[Ricky]

Welcome .. lets see how much time it will take you to get answer in this official thread.. 4 din toh mere query ko hi gaye hain.. still no response on it...

[desiibond]

hello....
i wanted to buy a laptop wid a budget <50k having....
good processor preferably the 1 with intel centrino 2 platform..
3gb ram
250gb hdd
a good gpu which cn run high graphics game..(better if it is from nvidia 9 series)

-is hp dv5 and dv4 special edition vailable in indian market? what is the cost of these laptops??
i have heard that we can bargain with dell people by calling them..can u give me 1 such call center number???
which is a better lappy in the price range of <50k...dell or hp????
pls...suggest me satisfying the above config...u can even suggest me if a better config is available for that price range...basically i want a lappy wid very gud graphics


HP DV5 cost should be around 65k.

I don't you will get centrino2+9xxx laptop under 50k. Dell has not yet updated their laptops to 9xxx GPU. They are still giving 8600 or 8400 for dedicated GPU.

gaming laptop under 50k, your best bet would be XPS 1530 with 8600GT

I looking for Laptop for ~30K though can stretch budget to 35K but ~30K is preferred.

I want to avoid intel GMX 3100 but looking for some nvidia graphic on board like 9100M etc. While other feature I need that must have TV out. And yes, should have decent battery life.

Also, whatever it is I am looking for some latest config but decent .. shouldn't be based on some old chipset etc.

Lastly, this Lappy will be running Linux all the time hence do not want any preloaded OS..

I hope this query won't die with bunch of other queries.

Your query produced 0 results. You want new chipset, 9xxx GPU, without an OS and inside 35k.

My suggestion to you is to go and check in Acer and compaq showrooms.

[fawks]

hey..how is ATI radeon hd3450 graphic card????does it run games like crysis??wats the equivalent graphics card from nvidia..???wats the cost of nvidia 9200m gs with 512 mb dedicated memory????can i hve external nvidia graphics with sell studio 15 lappy????

[ray|raven]

Can someone tell me the price of the Inspiron 13 in India?
The dell site doesnt seem to list it.

[desiibond]

hey..how is ATI radeon hd3450 graphic card????does it run games like crysis??wats the equivalent graphics card from nvidia..???wats the cost of nvidia 9200m gs with 512 mb dedicated memory????can i hve external nvidia graphics with sell studio 15 lappy????

both are crap. you will not be able to play crysis on them. get atleast 9600M based laptop.

[mskgadv]

What is the current waiting time to get an Dell XPS 1530 delivered (Dell says the standard 1 weeks time), but ppl who ordered already, should have an exact idea.... Anyone ???
(Shiiping to TamilNadu - Chennai)
Max 4 working days

[Ricky]

I find that all popular version of DELL are available through their dealers on the spot !

[Mike84]

Hi All,

I am from Kolkata and i want to buy a HP DV 7 laptop. Does anyone know where can i find one in Kolkata?
Any Idea about the current price of these laptops? Just to get an idea so that i don't get cheated in the shop.

The config am looking for is P8400, 4Gigs, 320GB, 512MB 9600MGT,fingerprint reader, cam, and the rest usual stuff. Whats the price of this lappy? I hope they are giving the DDR3 version of the card

I am going to buy a lappy with atleast a DDR3 9600GT. Any one with a better laptop in mind? I can spend around 70-80K for it.

Thanks in advance.

[View Sonic]

Ok, so I want to buy a laptop for graphic art work. Mainly for drawing, using soft wares like Flash, the adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, premier etc…), 3D Max.
I want the laptop mainly as a stand in for a PC, because I don’t want to get a PC right now, which means I’m not going to travel with it, just take it around the house, or if I have problems to get it repaired or something.
The main thing is I do a lot of drawings, and my old computers freeze, ditto with the flash, I make these animated cards, slideshow things, and it freezes, also the rendering in 3D max, it takes time, so a good graphics card is a must.
Anyways, I decided on a Dell XPS M1530 (for the NVIDIA graphics card) or a Dell studio 15 (for the 3GB memory). So I was deciding, because studio 15 has the ATI graphics card, and I read on reviews that ATI is slower and eats up more power. So we went to the laptop shop, (I live in Pune), and the dealer suggested an HP DV 6910 TX.
We have to remove Vista and install XP in any of my choice, because Vista doesn’t work on many of the graphics soft wares. Also, I initially wanted an Apple, but it is not used widespread here, and I don’t have a good soft ware dealer (Actually I don’t even have one). The HP DV 6910 TX, seems to be the same, like the DELL. 3GB, Nvidia graphics card, heavy HDD.
I do have a doubt though, I went to the HP site, India and US, well, unlike the Dell site, I couldn’t find the tech specs nor a good photo of the laptop, also there is not a single review on the international boards about this laptop, it sort of seems like it didn’t do well on the market there and they just dumped it here? Am I wrong? Can someone get me an online review?
I read a few pages previous (on this laptop thread) someone who was very happy with his/her HP. Can you please tell me if you use this for graphics?
I know HP is better for graphics (actually I am presuming, because it sponsors the show “the engine room” on VH1. anyways, I f anyone can help me make my decision based on what I’m using the computer for.

Does anyone have any other HP models you can recommend for graphics artists?
Has anyone had Vista removed from their laptop, and had HP added and has anything happened to the functioning of said laptop?
Which really is better Ati or Nvidia?

Other than my choice that I have discussed above, does anyone have any experience with a laptop, that can be as good as a PC, or nearly as good, used for graphics?

thanks for taking the time to read my query, I hope someone can help me out J

[achu_182]

I am going to buy a Dell Studio 15 (http://forum.notebookreview.com/autolink.php?id=195&script=showthread&forumid=26), so this is my query-

I want to play the following Games: FIFA 09 (and if possible subsequent FIFAs), CS, NFS MW and GTA IV

Graphics Card + RAM: i have 2 options here(due to budget constraints)-
1. 3GB (1X1 + 1X2) DDR2 SDRAM with 256 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 3450HD
2. 4GB (2X2) DDR2 SDRAM with Intel GMA 4500MHD

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz, 3MB Cache, 1066 MHz FSB)

320 GB SATA Hard Drive

Which GFX Card + RAM combination should i buy?

Thanx in advance!
Achyuth Sanjay

[Ricky]

Go for mob. radeon 3450 HD and 3GB RAM and guess what.. you can most of the games at very good fps. Its a good VFM lappy Gfx card :)

Intel GMA 4500 is good but 3450HD is atleast 3 times better than it and GMA 4500 is no match to M Radeon 3450HD .

[s_arka_r]

Can u guys suggest me a Lappie with great config. for 70k....
My prime concern is config n not the style quotient....
Altho i have thought of the Dell studio 17 or the XPS 1530 as good choices.....
but i needed to kno if i have any more choices there.....

[Mike84]

Hmm... well, dv5 1016tx would be good. 69K

centrino 2 GHz 9600GT(512MB DDR2) 3GB 250GB FP reader wifi blue ray webcam.
15" screen.. and pretty cool looks

pretty good config if u ask me.

[tanvir]

hi
i have a hp pavilion dv 6516tx laptop.....i brought it last year...but now a days i am facing few problems with the battey....the battery life i am getting is only for 45min - 1 hr max......is there anyway i can increase my battery life...mine's a 6 cell lithium battery....
please help me....

[Anurg]

Can anybody suggest a good laptop for 50K. I will mostly play games on it.

Hey guys i wanna buy a laptop with 9600m GT.Budget 50K-55K.

[azaad_shri75]

for that budget you will not get a gaming laptop, for your budget dell studio suits better.

[vamsi360]

Can anybody suggest a good laptop for 50K. I will mostly play games on it.

Hey guys i wanna buy a laptop with 9600m GT.Budget 50K-55K.

Brother 9600GT laptops are not present yet in any country. But you can get DELL M1530 with 8600GT graphics starting at 53000. Choose a good processor atleast 2.2Ghz for good gaming experience.

I find that all popular version of DELL are available through their dealers on the spot !

You are lucky one year back people have to buy in the internet to get DELL. I too bought my lappy via internet.

[Vibhu12]

Hi Guys, me just joined dis forum....

I want to buy a good gaming laptop and 80k is my budget...I stay at hostel so cannot buy a desktop.have considered the following, kindly give me ur expert opinions and views:

1.) Acer 8920g - 18.4" HD screen, blue-ray, 5.1 speakers, nvidia 9600GT 512
2.) HP dv5-1016TX- 15.4", bluray, nvidia 9600GT 512
3.)Dell XPS 1530

Guys please help me out, dere's an offer wid pavalion dats gets u a philips 5.1 home theatre system worth RS.10,500 only fr dis month, so if i hv to buy a d hp 1016tx, will hv to buy it by d end of this month.

All help greatly appreciated.

[Vibhu12]

Guys...me bought the hp dv5 1016tx....but it gets heated up really fast....any of d other owners experienced it???

plz lemme know wat to do..or is dere any problem wid my laptop.....

[jax_diu]

hello frienddssss...
i want to buy a new laptop which would be about 45k.
and which have 2gb ram, 260gb sata,grafic card for latest games,higher than 2 giga heartz...
pls give me full detail.....
thanx.....

[c2tarun]

i own DELL STUDIO1535
i got windows vista installed in it
i want to remove this and install WIN XP and LINUX
can anyone tell me that from where i can get the drivers for my laptop.
for both operating systems

[azaad_shri75]

^ from dell's website.

[c2tarun]

^ from dell's website.

hi azaad
i tried to download driver from dell website....
but for my laptop [Studio 1535] they are just giving the drivers for Vista 32 bit and Vista 64 bit.....
Any Suggestions????

[azaad_shri75]

ya I also saw on the website , its not showing for other oses, why don't you chat with them.

[mAYHEM]

Want to buy a laptop between 45K - 55K with good multimedia and connectivity options.Any recommendations.

[Akshay]

@mayhem

HP 1104AX (AMD processor with 512MB graphics card) or HP 1104TU (with C2D and no graphics card)

Both are below 50k and come with 3GB ram, 320GB HDD, DVD writer

[Samyajit]

I require a tough laptop with loads of RAM-3~4GB for processor intensive applications. For applications which proc is the best AMD or Intel's? Budget:<=35000INR. Pls post the config if possible. The laptop should be on the cooler side.
Thanks in advance.

[ankushkool]

in that budget i think u will only get a Acer AMD laptop. dont know de exact config though.

[izzikio_rage]

Is the graphics ram in the dell studio 15 ddr2 or ddr3 ....and is changing from 256 to 512 going to improve performance significantly? The laptop has a ATI 4570 graphics card..

[desiibond]

^^ It definitely would.

[prashantmaxsteel]

Hullo, everybody,
My friend want to buy a laptop with a budget of Rs48,000
His uses are minimal but want to buy the best 48k has to offer.
He aims to replace his desktop with a laptop but must be portable enough and must be high on connectivity.

Can you suggest me some models that are the best within the range.

I checked sony models, but with this budget the available models are lack lustre.

[izzikio_rage]

dell studio 15 (48K) the Zenith director plus ultra too (44K)....there are lots of discussions going on about it on other threads....check it out

[pagol123]

HI I AM HAVING AN "ACER EXTENSA 4630" LAPTOP.

can any one tell me do i add graphic card in it. that means is it have a graphic card slot????:cry:

[warrior]

Guys ...Need some urgent info regarding a laptop.

Lenovo 3000 G430 415333Q: this piece of lappy has good futures like dual core 2.00 GHz @ FSB 800 in New Montevina Platform, 1GB RAM@667, nVidia 9300M 256 and can be available in a price of 28500+4% VAT. so its a value for money. but need some info as i have found some mismatch details about it.

1. does in has 256 or 128 MB nVidia, i have spooked to dealer and they said its 256 as well as website also. Chip forum says its 128 and few says 256.
2. Can i upgrade the ram means additional slot available or not, if yes upto how much.

this piece lacking of attached bluetooth and camera, but both can be arranged within 1000 bucks.

if all going well, i will take it on 5th March.

[kiah]

Hi. I want to buy a new laptop. The Dell Studio 15 caught my eye.
I am going to customize it - 512 mb GP (ATI Radeon mobility HD4570), 64-bit Vista Premium (just coz it costs 100 more)

Now my question is whether to update the processor or not ?

its default is Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz - there's the option of making it 2.66 GHz at the cost of 9k. My only reason for considering it is whether the 2.4 processor can reaaaally max out the 512 mb gfx card

Excluding the processor customization the net cost is 52k

I am open to suggestions - please let me know if there are better config available at this price

I've seen some hp models offering nearly the same at cheaper prices but with AMD processors (Turion 64 X2).I am not quite confident about them

any help will be welcome

[zero77cool]

I was looking for a laptop to buy.
My budget is upto 75,000.

These are my main requirements

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Processor: Intel 2.2 GHz onwards (If same speed, priority to TXXXX over PXXXX coz of 6 MB lvl. 2 cche)
RAM : 4GB DDR3
Hard Drive: 320 GB or more but must be 7200 RPM
Graphics Card: 512 MB. Willing to switch to 256 if not available.
Screen Size: Doesnt matter as long as its above 14".
Optical Drive: DVD multi. Not very keen on Blu-Ray.
Connectivity: WLAN, Bluetooth essential
================================================== ================================================

P.S. Looks dont matter. Performance is priority.

I'v narrowed my search to a customized DELL Studio XPS 16. It shows Rs. 72000, but taxes are extra and wont be shown till I add to cart. Has anyone bought from the dell site? How much would the taxes come upto and is it reliable?

Dell is not my only choice, please give do me your opinions. Brands dont matter, as long as it has a year or more warranty in India with service centres.

Oh, and is there an Alienware outlet anywhere in the country? Just curious :)

[desiibond]

Dell XPS 16 is perfect for you need. get it with 4670 gpu.

[narasimhan1990]

my father is going to buy a laptop. the company is hcl (can't change it). suggest the best hcl laptop out in the market. i visited hcl website http://www.hclleaptops.in/ and the price of the maximum laptop was Rs57000. i was hoping to find a good gaming laptop but the top hcl laptop (HCL Leaptop Z-3919 ) has only "Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M-HD - Inbuilt in GM45 chipset" which won't play any of the new games even in low graphics. but other company laptops at the same price have good gaming capacity. but my father wants only hcl( as his friend works for hcl). so which is the best hcl gaming laptop? please suggest fast. thanks. sorry i didn't see this thread so i started a new topic.

[techno0065]

plz suggest a good laptop...my budget is around 70000 ..i want a screen 15 inch or higher wid good graphics for gaming n gud build quality as i will not change my lappy soon...is it worth spending extra on thhe studio xps from dell or should i go for the studio 15 by having a 512 mb graphic card wich makes it rather similar in configuration to the xps model???

[azaad_shri75]

plz suggest a good laptop...my budget is around 70000 ..i want a screen 15 inch or higher wid good graphics for gaming n gud build quality as i will not change my lappy soon...is it worth spending extra on thhe studio xps from dell or should i go for the studio 15 by having a 512 mb graphic card wich makes it rather similar in configuration to the xps model???
look for studio 16.

[Silicon Chip]

Is Asus G50VT-X1 available in India.
It retails for $1000 in US.

[ayanavish]

Guys ...Need some urgent info regarding a laptop.

Lenovo 3000 G430 415333Q: this piece of lappy has good futures like dual core 2.00 GHz @ FSB 800 in New Montevina Platform, 1GB RAM@667, nVidia 9300M 256 and can be available in a price of 28500+4% VAT. so its a value for money. but need some info as i have found some mismatch details about it.

1. does in has 256 or 128 MB nVidia, i have spooked to dealer and they said its 256 as well as website also. Chip forum says its 128 and few says 256.
2. Can i upgrade the ram means additional slot available or not, if yes upto how much.

this piece lacking of attached bluetooth and camera, but both can be arranged within 1000 bucks.

if all going well, i will take it on 5th March.

1. 128 MB Nvidia...chcked in Computr Warehouse
2. Upto 4 GB (2 GB each)
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my father is going to buy a laptop. the company is hcl (can't change it). suggest the best hcl laptop out in the market. i visited hcl website http://www.hclleaptops.in/ and the price of the maximum laptop was Rs57000. i was hoping to find a good gaming laptop but the top hcl laptop (HCL Leaptop Z-3919 ) has only "Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M-HD - Inbuilt in GM45 chipset" which won't play any of the new games even in low graphics. but other company laptops at the same price have good gaming capacity. but my father wants only hcl( as his friend works for hcl). so which is the best hcl gaming laptop? please suggest fast. thanks. sorry i didn't see this thread so i started a new topic.

Check in Chroma
2 models have nVidia graphics with upto 256/512 mb of dedicated graphics
Price below 40k

[chirag_leo]

I am looking for a laptop for MBA purposes and den later for job purposes. Looking for good portability(light weight) and for watching movies..
ppl have suggested me to go for 14 inch laptop..so the options r very limited for me,i guess..
one is Dell studio 14(nt many ppl buying it apparently)
second is Hp pavilion Dv4-1240tx/Dv4-1242tx .

I actually liked Dell studio 15 bt i feel its more of a desktop replacment...
plz help me with the above two models...also, plz suggest if thr is ay other laptop which can fit the bill(my price range is : 40000 to 60000/- ).

Thanks in advance..

[Plasma_Snake]

My sister is about to buy a Lenovo S10, the guy is selling it for 22K and also offering an external laptop DVD drive(laptop's optical drive in a casing) for 3K, is it a good deal? I mean how much wud this drive cost out there in places like Nehru Place etc ? 8)

[desiibond]

^^dude. seriously, 25k for a netbook+external dvd drive???

And that too second hand??

For another 1k you get Acer 4530
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I would rather get a 12" ultraportable instead of a worth-for-nothing netbook :)

[desiibond]

If you really like netbooks, here is what you get for 16.5k:

Asus EEE PC
Model No : PC 904H-XP-80G
Specifications
LCD : 8.9" 1024x600 (WSVGA)
CPU : Intel Mobile
Memory : 1 GB DDR II
HDD : 80 GB
Audio : Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Camera : 0.3 M Pixel
WL : 802.11/b/g
USB : 3
Card Reader : MMC /SD
Battery : 6 Cell (7 Hr)

Sony/samsung dvd burner: 1.1k
3.5" external case: 500 bucks

Total: 18k-19k

Add another 4k-5k and you will get EEE PC with 10" display.
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Samsung netbook for some 24k

Part No : NP-NC10-KA01N
CPU : Atom N270,1.6Ghz
Indent : Sapphire Blue
LCD : 10.2"WSVGA LED Backlit
Memory : 1GB, DDR2 667Mhz
HDD : 160GB
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Samsung netbook for some 24k

Part No : NP-NC10-KA01N
CPU : Atom N270,1.6Ghz
Indent : Sapphire Blue
LCD : 10.2"WSVGA LED Backlit
Memory : 1GB, DDR2 667Mhz
HDD : 160GB

[Plasma_Snake]

Bhai Sahab, the prices I mentioned are all for the first hand product, nothing second hand here. :-D

[desiibond]

oooooh okay.

[desiibond]

is there any budget constraint??

HP has released a new ultra portable 12" laptop (HP DV12) with AMD's new neo platform (1.6GHz Athlon processor + ATI graphics) and it's lot lot faster than any netbook available in the market now.

[Plasma_Snake]

Yes Budget is the biggest constraint, it was 20K and going for this config also means going overboard. :-?

[technocrack]

Friends,

I got a problem with my Sony Vaio (VGN-NR430E). It is not switching on at all. When given to Sony service centre, they said motherboard is gone and need to be replaced. The estimate given is Rs.21,000. Though the laptop is only 9 months old, it doesn't have warranty as it was bought in US :x

What shall I do? :sad:

[reddick]

Hello Guys!

I want to buy a laptop.My Budget is 50K and the requirements are :-

17" screen
Good speakers
Long battery life
reliable service after sale (it is must)

Basically I need it for surfing internet,watching movies,Games (average ones).
I want to buy of DELL and I like 'Studio 17' series.

But some of my friends advice me to go for HP as there r only limited service centers (here in Chandhigarh in Punjab) of Dell.I have heard that it's drivers n softwares are hardly founded and is costly than HP laptops.
Please advice me which one to choose - HP or DELL?
And if Dell,than what r the advantages of it than HP
Please reply to my questions.
Thanks a lot :)

[Plasma_Snake]

Who says u can't get the service for Dell. Dell has the best service and after sales support in all of the MNC laptop companies. U don't have to exactly go to the service center like in the case of HP/Compaq, just ship the product and u r all done. As for comparing between the 2, Dell beats HP hands down. Dell maybe expensive a tad bit but that's what u r paying for the quality of the product and quality of the service. HP/Compaq devices have run into battery trouble lately and won't suggest it to anybody. As for support to, in Chandigarh, I've been to their center and it is operated by a complete bunch of mad@ss n00bs.
My friend's laptop, a HP-DV-4 series had its battery conked out and when we went for replacement, we explained the whole case but still they adamantly replied,"Sir, Iske barey main company ka engineer hi dekh k bateyega, hum aise battery replace nahin karke de sakte" :x After 15 days we got the laptop back but not with a new battery but a refurbished one. :x
I purchased 2 laptops last week only and none of them is HP/Compaq. I bought a Lenovo S10 for my sister and a Dell Studio 15 for myself. 8-)

[reddick]

So is it wise to buy 'Studio 17' series, as it fits my requirements
Only customised options I want to do is buying :

9-cell Battery
1 GB RAM more
and a stylish Bag for laptop

I have to pay extra for these upgrades.
I plan to buy in mid of the may (may b the price will slashed down)

So is this is d right laptop for me or other options...

Thanks again for reply.

[reddick]

AnyOne :cool:

[Plasma_Snake]

Yup! Go ahead for it, its a good laptop but remember its gonna cost between 55-60K. ;-)

[reddick]

I know
Thanks a lot for ur replies :)

[harmik]

I needed some advice for a laptop.
Intended usage:
Some student work, presentations etc, Movies,little Gaming and internet.
Budget: about 50K.

I am looking for a config and have the foll specs in mind:
Processor: dualcore 2GHz+, 2+MB L2Cache
RAM: 2+GB 800+MHz DDR2 (or DDR3 even :D )
Screen Size: 15-16 inches.
Resolution: would prefer 1440x900 or higher (or 1366x768)
Gfx: good enough for little gaming.
OS: would really prefer sys to be w/o an OS (but most of the systems nowadays have Vista).

Till now, Dell Studio 15 seems the best bet.
with Core2Duo P8600, 3GB DDR2, 15.6", 320GB 7200rpm, 512MB Radeon HD4570 price comes to around 53K.
is it possible somehow to get this sys w/o Vista nd shave off a few bucks?
Is there a huge performance diff b/w 256 MB & 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 ???

Please advise if u knw any other better config, than the one stated....
Thanks...

[izzikio_rage]

Check out the other threads on this forum for laptops in this range.....will give you a fair idea of what all is available for this price range.....as far as I believe this is the best config ...however you are stuck with vista

[harmik]

Check out the other threads on this forum for laptops in this range.....will give you a fair idea of what all is available for this price range.....as far as I believe this is the best config ...however you are stuck with vista

Hmm... I had already checked out existing threads on the forum. However, most of them are pretty old and most of those models are now phased out.
So any new suggestions are welcome...
thnx

[izzikio_rage]

http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107265
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113481
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109085

yup they are a little old ...but will give you a fair idea of what is in the market right now...

[harmik]

Thanks a lot for the posts. Had already read 2 of them.
3rd was pretty informative.
Reading the reviews for Dell Studio 15 is tipping the scales in its favour. :)
But still, any new suggestions are welcome...

[hackerzlab]

i'm planning to buy a laptop and my budget is 60K

m gonna install windows xp or may be windows 7 if it comes out. m looking for atleast c2d 2.0 (minimum) with which can support upto a 4GB RAM atleast. a simple graphics card cuz playing games is not in the list. although will be dealing with movies and photo editing.

i want a laptop which is light and also whch doesn't get heated up easily and yeah thin too if possible. how's apple in the market?

m looking at apple mac... how about any dell or lenovo, or sony models?

[hackerzlab]

sorry. double post./

[technocrack]

Friends,

I got a problem with my Sony Vaio (VGN-NR430E). It is not switching on at all. When given to Sony service centre, they said motherboard is gone and need to be replaced. The estimate given is Rs.21,000. Though the laptop is only 9 months old, it doesn't have warranty as it was bought in US :x

What shall I do? :sad:

Any suggestions?

[Mike84]

i'm planning to buy a laptop and my budget is 60K

m gonna install windows xp or may be windows 7 if it comes out. m looking for atleast c2d 2.0 (minimum) with which can support upto a 4GB RAM atleast. a simple graphics card cuz playing games is not in the list. although will be dealing with movies and photo editing.

i want a laptop which is light and also whch doesn't get heated up easily and yeah thin too if possible. how's apple in the market?

m looking at apple mac... how about any dell or lenovo, or sony models?

Del Studio XPS 16

[bigron]

Planning to buy a laptop.Screen size 12-13 inches and weight less then 2kgs.optical drive and all the necessary paraphanelia.budget not a constraint. kindly suggest.

[se7en_sg]

Hi All,
I am interested in buying a netbook/mini notebook under 20K to supplement my desktop. The primary use will be surfing the web (downloading lots of files..), reading large PDFs & documents on the go and some basic multimedia viewing (viewing pictures, videos, songs).

I visited a few shops in Chandni Chowk, Kolkata but the only netbook under 20K
was the ASUS EeePC 900HA (1.6GHz Atom, 1GB RAM, Win XP Home, 160GB HDD, 5 hrs battery life)
It was available for Rs.17.5K + taxes.

I couldn't find the Lenovo S9/Acer Aspire one 9" models.
Lenovo S10 was really impressive; so was SAMSUNG NC10, but it was way beyond my budget.

Are the Acer/Lenovo 9" netbooks are still available in India ?

Also, how good is the ASUS Eee PC after-sales support?

Also, I hope the Atom 1.6Ghz CPU can handle firefox, thunderbird, VLC, Acrobat & Openoffice (not all at the same time though!:-) ).

[geek_rocker]

Hi everyone,
I'm going to buy a laptop. My budget is Rs. 50,000. I've been looking at the Dell Studio 15 and I think it's a good deal after upgrading the HDD to 500 GB. It has good graphics too.
I shall use my notebook for Internet/E-mail, Programming, Audio recording/editing, and some gaming. The ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4570 256 MB is good enough for games like F.E.A.R. but I think it cannot run Crysis. :| Will the 512MB version be better?

Also, I want to know if I have better options within my budget.

Thanks in advance,
~GR~

[desiibond]

HD4570 won't be able to play crysis whatever amount of RAM it has. You may be able to play at ultra low resolution.

[varunparakh]

I want to buy a notebook mainly for gaming.Suggest me which one is better for playing the latest demanding games like crysis,gta 4 etc..

Chioice 1:Dell Studio 15

Processor
Intel® Centrino® 2 Mobile Technology Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor P8600
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Operating System
Chipset
Intel® Cantiga GM45 Chipset
Memory
4GB Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 2GB)
Hard Drive
320GB 7600RPM SATA Hard Drive
Display/Monitor
15.6” 720p WLED (1366x768) TrueLifeTM
Graphic Card
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Disk drive
Slot Load 8X max DVD+/-RW D with DVD+R double layer write capability
I/O Ports
VGA, HDMI 3x USB 2.0 (1x USB/E-SATA combo, 2x standard) IEEE 1394a / Gigabit NIC (no RJ11 – via dongle for USB External Modem) 1x Stereo in, 2x headphone/speaker out 8 in 1 media card reader ExpressCard 34

Approx 55K

Choice 2:HP DV5 1221TX

Processor
Intel C2D T6400(2GHz,@MB L2 Cache,800 MHz FSB)
15'4" Infinity Flush Glass WideScreen
HDMI v1.3 with HDCP Key
Hybrid TV Tuner Card
4GB PC-26400 DDR2(800MHz)
320 GB Serial ATA (5400RPM)
nVIDIA GeForce 9600 M GT(512MB)
FingerPrint Reader,Integrated Web Camera & Microphones
Blu-ray Drive with SuperMulti DL(8.5GB)DVD Writer
Windows Vista Home Premium(32bit
Three USB 2.0 Ports, • One IEEE 1394a Port (4 pins), Two Stereo Headphone Jacks, One RJ-11, One RJ-45, One VGA Out, Expansion port 3 - Docking port


Costing Approx 59K

[rajhot]

HP one is a better choice but if u can spend 10k more u can get DELL XPS 16

[desiibond]

I want to buy a notebook mainly for gaming.Suggest me which one is better for playing the latest demanding games like crysis,gta 4 etc..

Chioice 1:Dell Studio 15

Processor
Intel® Centrino® 2 Mobile Technology Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor P8600
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Operating System
Chipset
Intel® Cantiga GM45 Chipset
Memory
4GB Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 2GB)
Hard Drive
320GB 7600RPM SATA Hard Drive
Display/Monitor
15.6” 720p WLED (1366x768) TrueLifeTM
Graphic Card
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Disk drive
Slot Load 8X max DVD+/-RW D with DVD+R double layer write capability
I/O Ports
VGA, HDMI 3x USB 2.0 (1x USB/E-SATA combo, 2x standard) IEEE 1394a / Gigabit NIC (no RJ11 – via dongle for USB External Modem) 1x Stereo in, 2x headphone/speaker out 8 in 1 media card reader ExpressCard 34

Approx 55K

Choice 2:HP DV5 1221TX

Processor
Intel C2D T6400(2GHz,@MB L2 Cache,800 MHz FSB)
15'4" Infinity Flush Glass WideScreen
HDMI v1.3 with HDCP Key
Hybrid TV Tuner Card
4GB PC-26400 DDR2(800MHz)
320 GB Serial ATA (5400RPM)
nVIDIA GeForce 9600 M GT(512MB)
FingerPrint Reader,Integrated Web Camera & Microphones
Blu-ray Drive with SuperMulti DL(8.5GB)DVD Writer
Windows Vista Home Premium(32bit
Three USB 2.0 Ports, • One IEEE 1394a Port (4 pins), Two Stereo Headphone Jacks, One RJ-11, One RJ-45, One VGA Out, Expansion port 3 - Docking port


Costing Approx 59K

Processor: Dell (more cache, lower power consumption, faster)
Display: Dell (LED display rocks)
HDD: Dell (faster rpm)
Battery backup: Dell (low power processor and LED display means more battery life)
Graphics: same
ram: same
support: dell
multimedia: HP

[varunparakh]

Does ATI radeon 4570 n nvidia 9600 m gt has the same performance?benchmarks show a significant dif...this is the main aspect m lukin forward to..plz tell me which one as overall better for gaming?

[k4ce]

^ http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html ...... compare the two cards here .... wid individual game benchmarks

[varunparakh]

I have already seen this,i wanted to know how is the performance going to be with the above mentioned config.??

So plzz tell me which of the above 2 lappy is best for gaming..

[desiibond]

This is the final time I am saying, That Dell laptop will be lot faster (faster HDD, processor and similar GPU). If you want speed and excellent support, go for Dell.

[damngoodman999]

I have already seen this,i wanted to know how is the performance going to be with the above mentioned config.??

So plzz tell me which of the above 2 lappy is best for gaming..

dude that 9600MGT is better than 4570 , but that HP model has HDD & battery back up problem as for gaming go for MSI which comes with same 9600MGT

as for CRYSIS u can expect the good resolution in the laptop & also 9600MGT or 4570 is not future proof for the games upcoming .

get a decent laptop and good gaming desktop .

the gaming LAPTOP that too plays CRYSIS @ 1280 X 1024 with all high settings is DELL XPX 1730 ... which costs a LAKH & above , it comes with 9 cell battery only backup for 1 & 1/2 hrs thats all ..

[varunparakh]

So one last question
1.Suggest me any other laptop(best for gaming) within 60K(any company)
2.Are MSI lappy's availble in india??
3.Should i get a lappy from U.S(less expensive,wider range of choice HP or Dell or any other)
4.Should a wait for the Budget which is going to be released on July 31st??

Plzz help me..I am a student pursuing B.Tech(C.S.E)

[damngoodman999]

So one last question
1.Suggest me any other laptop(best for gaming) within 60K(any company)
2.Are MSI lappy's availble in india??
3.Should i get a lappy from U.S(less expensive,wider range of choice HP or Dell or any other)
4.Should a wait for the Budget which is going to be released on July 31st??

Plzz help me..I am a student pursuing B.Tech(C.S.E)

if u play @ & below 1024 X 768 @ medium grafix for CRYSIS , go for HP that one but get a 9 cell battery

r u living in a DORM/HOSTEL ???

[varunparakh]

I live in a PG...what advantage can i get with 4 gigs of ram on 32 bit...3 is enough..bt dell ship der lappy with 4gigs...should i upgrade mine to 64-bit...but games??will any of those run on 64-bit..i suppose no..
nyway..i spoke to a dell xecutive he said the lappy would cost Rs.54,102...including shipping and taxes!!
Dats kewl..i will also be getting a Bluetooth mouse with it!!!
So i am pretty much inclined towards the dell one now..Will be getting one after my exams,that is by the end of next month..Jus cant wait!!
Thanks evryone..if u see anyone by the time..please let me know.

[damngoodman999]

I live in a PG...what advantage can i get with 4 gigs of ram on 32 bit...3 is enough..bt dell ship der lappy with 4gigs...should i upgrade mine to 64-bit...but games??will any of those run on 64-bit..i suppose no..
nyway..i spoke to a dell xecutive he said the lappy would cost Rs.54,102...including shipping and taxes!!
Dats kewl..i will also be getting a Bluetooth mouse with it!!!
So i am pretty much inclined towards the dell one now..Will be getting one after my exams,that is by the end of next month..Jus cant wait!!
Thanks evryone..if u see anyone by the time..please let me know.

Good dont even think abt of playing CRYSIS !!

Studio 15 GPU is 4570 lower than 9600MGT !!

[azaad_shri75]

I live in a PG...what advantage can i get with 4 gigs of ram on 32 bit...3 is enough..bt dell ship der lappy with 4gigs...should i upgrade mine to 64-bit...but games??will any of those run on 64-bit..i suppose no..
nyway..i spoke to a dell xecutive he said the lappy would cost Rs.54,102...including shipping and taxes!!
Dats kewl..i will also be getting a Bluetooth mouse with it!!!
So i am pretty much inclined towards the dell one now..Will be getting one after my exams,that is by the end of next month..Jus cant wait!!
Thanks evryone..if u see anyone by the time..please let me know.

double check with sales guy, generally they dont send the bluetooth mouse and when asked they would give some lame excuses.

[izzikio_rage]

finally got my dell studio 1555 ....a few questions....is it better for the battery if I keep the lap plugged in at all times? I am using it as a desktop replacement so AC power is available......

2) I connected it to another dell studio 1555 via wifi ..the laptop shows the other laptop but when I double click on it .it asks me to check the spelling of the name of the other laptop ....I even tried using the ip address ....the firewall is off ...

[desiibond]

1) http://www.laptop-battery.org/batterytips.html

[techno0065]

i am getting dell studio 1555 wid da following config-
p8600 processor 2.4 ghz
4 gd ddr2 ram
512 ati 4570 gr320 gb 7200 rpm hard disk
topo black colour
backlit keyboard and creative soundcard
windows vista 64 bit
total price comes out to be rs57435
i am gettin a bluetooth mouse free
is dis a good config????
any issues wid dis laptop???WILL IT BE ABLE TO RUN DA LATEST GAMES EVEN AT LOW SETTINGS???
kindly advise...

[damngoodman999]

i am getting dell studio 1555 wid da following config-
p8600 processor 2.4 ghz
4 gd ddr2 ram
512 ati 4570 gr320 gb 7200 rpm hard disk
topo black colour
backlit keyboard and creative soundcard
windows vista 64 bit
total price comes out to be rs57435
i am gettin a bluetooth mouse free
is dis a good config????
any issues wid dis laptop???WILL IT BE ABLE TO RUN DA LATEST GAMES EVEN AT LOW SETTINGS???
kindly advise...

u have to understand one thing about the laptop especially the laptop under 60K r not much capable of playing all the games
with HD 4570 u can some games @ medium level , but not the crysis ,farcry2 @ medium .. horrible grafix

[izzikio_rage]

I got the same ....the lap is great .....you'll be able to run crysis and all at medium settings, bioshock at almost full and quite a lot more at near the top levels ....My only advise is to check the soundcard thing...its creative's sound enhancement software ..not a sound card ...by the way the one that is default is pretty good.


guys ..help me connect to another studio 15 in vista...

[damngoodman999]

I got the same ....the lap is great .....you'll be able to run crysis and all at medium settings, bioshock at almost full and quite a lot more at near the top levels ....My only advise is to check the soundcard thing...its creative's sound enhancement software ..not a sound card ...by the way the one that is default is pretty good.


guys ..help me connect to another studio 15 in vista...

@ what resolution u run crysis ??

[IronManForever]

Guys, I need a laptop. No, not a netbook.

Purpose: Should run Linux (Ubuntu) flawlessly. Field computer. Should be comfortable to work with. Should have a DVD drive.

Price: 20k to 30k. Basically this isnt about speed or hardware or anything. Any budget full size notebook with RAM upgradeable to 4GB (if possible).

Do I have choices?

[techno0065]

hi rage
since u hve bougt dis lappy can u tell me sumthing more abt dis...lik i hve heard dat deres some colour problem in da screen??? n also does it heat up too much??? ...plz share ur experience wid dis lappy so far...

[damngoodman999]

Guys, I need a laptop. No, not a netbook.

Purpose: Should run Linux (Ubuntu) flawlessly. Field computer. Should be comfortable to work with. Should have a DVD drive.

Price: 20k to 30k. Basically this isnt about speed or hardware or anything. Any budget full size notebook with RAM upgradeable to 4GB (if possible).

Do I have choices?


dell vostro 1310 series are good & also the acer Extensa series goes good for the LINUX

[azaad_shri75]

dell vostro 1310 series are good & also the acer Extensa series goes good for the LINUX

avoid vostro.

[IronManForever]

@damngoodman999
It was kinda hard to look up Dell Vostro 1310. A product link? I think these models are expensive? Cuz the ones I got were 1,000$+.

Also which Acer Extensa model is within the range?

@azaad_shri75
I think Acers are less dependable than Dells?
----

I just need an inexpensive notebook that runs Linux well. Any hardware prerequisites can be neglected.

[azaad_shri75]

I said vostro not all dell models,

[techno0065]

hey can neone tell me sumthing more abt dis studio 1555...lik i hve heard dat deres some colour problem in da screen??? n also does it heat up too much??? ...plz share ur experience wid dis lappy so far...neone???

[damngoodman999]

@damngoodman999
It was kinda hard to look up Dell Vostro 1310. A product link? I think these models are expensive? Cuz the ones I got were 1,000$+.

Also which Acer Extensa model is within the range?

@azaad_shri75
I think Acers are less dependable than Dells?
----

I just need an inexpensive notebook that runs Linux well. Any hardware prerequisites can be neglected.

Acer Extensa which comes which core2duo 2GB RAM 160GB HDD costs u 29500/- , i dono exact model no i let u know by today !

[izzikio_rage]

about the dell studio 1555 ...nope the screen is great ...no colour problems yet, altough the factory settings for the contrast and gamma and all could have been better ....am looking for some software to set these optimally, will let you know more on this soon...

As far as heating is concerned ..no it does not heat up too much as long as the vents are not obstructed so no lying on the bed and using the lappy...Long hours of gaming and all will heat the lap to some extent but then also the palm rests and all do not heat up too much ....also I have a 9 cell battery so it gives a nice front tilt to the laptop creating even more space for air circulation ....

the lap is pretty good ..looks ...keyboard ...features and all....vista is a pain but then dell have now oficially released windows XP dirvers for this model so will move to XP soon....

You can check out other reviews in the reviews section of this forum ....will post a longer review there soon....

[techno0065]

hey thanks rage
i hve just ordered da da dell studio 1555 wid da following config
p8600 processor 2.4 ghz
4 gd ddr2 ram
512 ati 4570 gr320 gb 7200 rpm hard disk
topo black colour
backlit keyboard and creative soundcard
windows vista 64 bit
total price comes out to be rs57398
m gettin a bluetooth mouse free and a bag worth 840
will be gettin dis widin a week...hope derse no prob wid da screen in mine tooo!!!

[cool_techie_tvm]

hey can neone tell me sumthing more abt dis studio 1555...lik i hve heard dat deres some colour problem in da screen??? n also does it heat up too much??? ...plz share ur experience wid dis lappy so far...neone???

I am using the product since the past two weeks. No such screen problems, at least for me. Heard that they are replacing the faulty screens with newly calibrated screens.

The laptop doesn't heat up much. I spend hours playing GTA IV and obtained 43~48 FPS with the latest ATI catalyst 9.5 drivers (modded to work with Dell s1555, by myself ;)) Even after playing for hours, the product does not get heated up. I am not using any form of notebook coolers..

[cool_techie_tvm]

hey thanks rage
i hve just ordered da da dell studio 1555 wid da following config
p8600 processor 2.4 ghz
4 gd ddr2 ram
512 ati 4570 gr320 gb 7200 rpm hard disk
topo black colour
backlit keyboard and creative soundcard
windows vista 64 bit
total price comes out to be rs57398
m gettin a bluetooth mouse free and a bag worth 840
will be gettin dis widin a week...hope derse no prob wid da screen in mine tooo!!!

I got the same for 52500/-. Base config with the addition of 512MB GPU and back lighted keyboard. How come they charge u 4900/- extra? No freebies extra of course.

The creative addon is just software, no hardware changes.

[cool_techie_tvm]

finally got my dell studio 1555 ....a few questions....is it better for the battery if I keep the lap plugged in at all times? I am using it as a desktop replacement so AC power is available......

I started something similar in another forum, please check it out in here http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1210941

[izzikio_rage]

thanks cooltechie will check it out.....by the way is there any free software that can help me set my screen contrast and other things....I remember there was one in which you were shown coloured cubes and things and had to change the settings accordingly to get the perfect display ...any idea where I can get it?

By the way the ans to my own problem the dell gives some problem connecting to others due to the mcaffee firewall...I need to turn it off and then access the LAN.

[cool_techie_tvm]

I used http://www.photofriday.com/calibrate.php to calibrate the LCD ..

[cool_techie_tvm]

Newer A06 Bios Released for S1555

[techno0065]

I got the same for 52500/-. Base config with the addition of 512MB GPU and back lighted keyboard. How come they charge u 4900/- extra? No freebies extra of course.

The creative addon is just software, no hardware changes.
i think the taxes have raised my price...i belong to punjab bt i suspect 4900 is too much...excluding taxes the price was 52772..

[izzikio_rage]

@cool_techie_tvm: is the new bios worth updating to?

@techno0065: I think all the taxes are mandatory .....being in punjab you'll be getting a concession that is equal to your VAT paid ....don't worry too much, the laptop's great and worth every paise you put in....

[cool_techie_tvm]

@cool_techie_tvm: is the new bios worth updating to?

I do not know. But i updated it to be on the safe side :)

[techno0065]

bt how cum u get it 4900 less cool techie....did u get da p8600 processor or da default t6400?? n can u plz tell da amount u paid in taxes???I got the same for 52500/-. Base config with the addition of 512MB GPU and back lighted keyboard. How come they charge u 4900/- extra? No freebies extra of course.

The creative addon is just software, no hardware changes.

[cool_techie_tvm]

bt how cum u get it 4900 less cool techie....did u get da p8600 processor or da default t6400?? n can u plz tell da amount u paid in taxes???

I opted for the P8600.

Here is a screenie of the last page which depicts the sums involved

http://imgur.com/3ELDO.jpg

[izzikio_rage]

I paid rs 53K ..the only changes being 512MB graphics card, 9cell battery, topo black colour and 4GB of RAM ...this should come out to 52K now .....

You get the best price if you buy online straight from dell...

[cool_techie_tvm]

53k for 512MB GPU, 9 cell battery and 4GB RAM is really good indeed.

I got 512 MB GPU, 6 cell battery and 3GB RAM for 52500/- :(

[techno0065]

hey how come its 5000 more for me????.........hey techie can u plz send ur final quotation wich dell sends to confirm order in pdf to me at mann0265@yahoo.com

[cool_techie_tvm]

I have emailed the quotation PDF, according to which i had made the payment of 52500/-.

The only changes were 512MB GPU and back lighted keyboard. Now they are giving away 4GB RAM, when i ordered only 3GB was available. The rest are the same (P8600 and 320GB HDD etc etc).

[damngoodman999]

^^ those who go for DELL studio15 , they can surely go for ASUS laptop which has 9600Mgt GDDR3 GPU with P8600 proccy costs 59000/-

[techno0065]

I have emailed the quotation PDF, according to which i had made the payment of 52500/-.

The only changes were 512MB GPU and back lighted keyboard. Now they are giving away 4GB RAM, when i ordered only 3GB was available. The rest are the same (P8600 and 320GB HDD etc etc).
thanks a lot techie......as i figure out mine is costlier duie to 4 gb ram,320 gb 72oo rpm hard drive (i think urs is 5400 rpm),topo black colour,creative sound solution,carrying case,windows 64 bit....all dese things add up to make mine expensive dan yours...i think dis may b da case..wht do u thnk???

[cool_techie_tvm]

thanks a lot techie......as i figure out mine is costlier duie to 4 gb ram,320 gb 72oo rpm hard drive (i think urs is 5400 rpm),topo black colour,creative sound solution,carrying case,windows 64 bit....all dese things add up to make mine expensive dan yours...i think dis may b da case..wht do u thnk???

The extra RAM and HDD can be added to the laptop, without voiding the warranty. They are available at cheaper rates than that is being given away by Dell.

The creative add on is just software. Many have reported not much use in the case of this product. Besides u will be able to use them for a maximum of three re-installs only. And every time u reinstall the OS, u will have to request for a new key from Creative. Quite cumbersome in my opinion.

64bit OS is necessary and the carry case is essential.

[techno0065]

The extra RAM and HDD can be added to the laptop, without voiding the warranty. They are available at cheaper rates than that is being given away by Dell.

The creative add on is just software. Many have reported not much use in the case of this product. Besides u will be able to use them for a maximum of three re-installs only. And every time u reinstall the OS, u will have to request for a new key from Creative. Quite cumbersome in my opinion.

64bit OS is necessary and the carry case is essential.
bt i thnk its gud to get it from dell itself....besides dis i m also gettin 1 yr acidental cover wich costs abt 1200 more dan da normal warranty...so adding all dese things make my lappy expensive dan urs n i thnk it still gives a gud value at dis price wid all dese things included...n btw how is ur lappy performing in games,techie??

[cool_techie_tvm]

Yes, it is better to opt from Dell itself, if u hate the idea of opening up and tinkering with the product :)

I have only tried GTA IV and i was able to obtain 40~48 FPS for the game using 9.5 catalyst drivers (which i had modded for Win XP). Formatted and installed Win XP SP3 the day i got the product. Completed the game too ;) (a must play if u ask me!!)

Saw in many forums that laptops cannot be used for gaming and various other bla bla bla. Trust me, i have spent many all-nighters playing GTA IV and the product performs consistently. Of course i am on the stock cooling and the fan noise is quite low even when they are on high speeds. I am using the product as a desktop replacement and hence have removed the battery and use an UPS instead. For my "mobile" needs, i have another work supplied laptop. Make sure to invest on an external keyboard and mouse if gaming is on your mind. U will be able to find USB to PS2 adapters in ebay. Now u do not want to ruin the delicate keys by consistent gaming, right?

Frankly it is been sometime since i left the arena of gaming, so am unsure about the latest games. I have come across youtube videos depicting good crysis gameplay using the same.

[izzikio_rage]

tried playing GRID on it....works great even at a resolution of 1024X786 with all the settings at high or ultra ....

Burnout paradise starts stuttering albeit breifly at 1360X786 but is still playable in most areas ....

I tried running 3d mark vantage on it but got the error that the min resolution of 1200X something is not supported ....altough the native resolution is 1360X786 ...need help on this issue....

[techno0065]

it means it performs well in da gaming dept...yeah ill b using da bluetooth mouse wich s free wid dell n my logitech wireless keyboard for gaming ..hey wht do u mean by modding da drivers..how did u do dat...n can u plz tell me to install xp by keepin da vista wich comes preinstalled

[cool_techie_tvm]

I will copy-paste something i had posted in an Australian forum some days ago ..

Catalyst Drivers released by ATI cannot be installed on OEM products. This is due to some foresaken tieup between these firms (OEMs and ATI). But the official drivers can be installed on OEM systems. We just need to "cheat" the system. Suitable changes in the inf files (not on the driver kernel) and it can be installed on OEM systems.

This is what i did. Changed and added some entries in the inf files so that it matched dell's specifications and lo! i was able to install the official catalyst 9.5 drivers for my 4570. Anyone will be able to do it for their desired OS. U will need to compare and seek the difference in the inf files (between ATI official drivers and Stock ATI drivers supplied by Dell).

[cool_techie_tvm]

it means it performs well in da gaming dept...yeah ill b using da bluetooth mouse wich s free wid dell n my logitech wireless keyboard for gaming ..hey wht do u mean by modding da drivers..how did u do dat...n can u plz tell me to install xp by keepin da vista wich comes preinstalled

Logitech softwares (which come with their products) are known to effect the normal working of Dell's Quickset. Quickset is the integrated software which controls backlighting and various other features like power management.

U will not be able to install XP straightaway. The laptop comes with three partitions. Of these two are reserved for recovery and diagnostics. The main partition comes with windows vista installed. I formatted that partition and divided it into more partitions of 40GB (it was 290GB as a single partition). Installed windows xp in one of the partitions. Since i created more partitions, i will be able to install vista/win 7/linux is any of the partitions.

[izzikio_rage]

you don't even need to format ....I used a free partition manager to make them ....EASUS or something (its mentioned in the freeware fast track of digit). now I have 4 partitions ....

[varuog]

Guys, I need your advice.

For a Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz / 1066 FSB) , which one would be better ? - 4 GB DDR2 RAM or 3 GB DDR3 RAM ???

[damngoodman999]

3GB DDR3 RAM is better than 4GB DDR2

[williamkane]

Hi I have a query regarding hard disk free space.

I have a HP dv6700t with hard disk size of 250gb

Of late I have been downloading stuff so much that I didnt bother to check what is the free space. Now when I finally did it yesterday, I saw that it's only 5gb ..so it is like this now

Local Disc (In which I have all the data) Total space = 220 gb, Free space = 5gb
HP_Recovery Total size = 12gb, Free space = 1.99gb

But when I checked the folders individually, I found that the space was primarily consumed by

The folders created by me (movies etc) = 120 GB

Windows = 14 gb

program files = 5gb

documents and pics = ~ 6gb

So the actual space consumption, as I see it, is only 145 gb and I must see a free space of 75 gb!!! in the drive (220-145) :???: ..can anybody please let me know where all the space might be hiding and how to get it back?..I do a shift del so it is not in the recycle bin...Is there any software which can show me the individual sizes of all the folders I have on my system and their sum, so that I can compare that with the free space available?.

[paroh]

This is because of TWO reason.
1)Check system restore is on or off (If it is on it is taking lot of space)
2)Run a chkdsk on ur drive (If there is some problem with FREE space allocation mark as free space is marked as allocated)

[izzikio_rage]

one really stupid question ......how do I use the memory card reader in the dell 1555 .....I put in my sony memory stick pro duo and the whole thing went in ....had to pull it out with a compass.....so how do I use this card reader , the manual says that it can be used for a memory stick... HELP

[Power UP]

^^ those who go for DELL studio15 , they can surely go for ASUS laptop which has 9600Mgt GDDR3 GPU with P8600 proccy costs 59000/-

Dude which model ?? G50V ??

[cool_techie_tvm]

one really stupid question ......how do I use the memory card reader in the dell 1555 .....I put in my sony memory stick pro duo and the whole thing went in ....had to pull it out with a compass.....so how do I use this card reader , the manual says that it can be used for a memory stick... HELP

No such problems for me. The stick fits properly, just like the blank provided with the laptop..

[izzikio_rage]

its a sony memory stick pro duo (the one supplied with the sony cybershot cameras) ...the stick has a width less than that of the blank ....

[Mike84]

Suggestion required:

My friend requires a laptop and i need your suggestion in this.

Budget: 35-45K

Requirements: [As stated by my friend :) ]
Core 2 Duo ..............(>=2.0 Ghz)
Beeeg HDD---------------(>=250GB)
Good RAM................(=3Ghz)
Fingerprint Reader(must have)
Camera(must have... preferrably with face recognition software)............(>=2.0MP)
Bluetooth............I guess its there in all laptops
less than 17" screen but will watch movies..........(so 14" or 15")
Bright and sweet colors(pink red green...)....................(anything that is swwet would do... like bright and glossy with led lights... backlit keyboards... cool vinyls... anything sweet-for a girl) :)


Please suggest something that matches these... :smile::smile::)

[techno0065]

hi guys...i got my studio 15 today...its awesome bt i hve found it heats up quickly...even in an ac room it heats up fast...how to prevent it frm heating too much?? n wht r some initial tweaks i do wid da lappy lik in da graphics dept..etc..for good performance...i want to retain da original windows vista...n r dere ne sort of updates of ne drivers available i need to install on my new dell studio 1555???

[drvarunmehta]

Get a laptop cooler

[soham]

Hey guys, can anyone tell me how good is the ACER 5738G which has been recently launched. Price is around 41k. The configuration is as follows:

CPU: Intel Core2 Duo CPU T6400 (2 MB L2 cache, 2 GHz, 800 MHz, 35 W),supporting Intel 64 architecture
Screen: 15.6 inch HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal
Memory: 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz RAM
Operating System: Genuine Vista Home Premium
Hard Disk: 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive: 8X DVD Super Multi double-layer drive
Wifi: Yes
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Modem: (RJ 11) port
USB: 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio: Dolby 8-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 512MB VRAM - Dedicated Graphics
Carrybag: Yes
Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion battery
Warranty: 1 Year Limited International Travelers Warranty
Camera: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam, featuring 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
Others: HDMI port with HDCP support,(VGA) port, Microphone-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port,Headphone/speaker

http://www.newtechnology.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/acer-aspire-5738g.jpeg

http://www.newtechnology.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/acer5738g.jpg

[izzikio_rage]

@techno0065 in an AC room it may seem like the laptop is heating up a lot....but check the temperature that the processor and all are running at (use everest or something like that ) before you decide to invest in a laptop cooler. as per my experience the lap does not heat all that much ...

[techno0065]

@techno0065 in an AC room it may seem like the laptop is heating up a lot....but check the temperature that the processor and all are running at (use everest or something like that ) before you decide to invest in a laptop cooler. as per my experience the lap does not heat all that much ...
yeah i think in an ac room lappy tend to feel heating up too much...i can certainly do widout a cooler...btw can u tell me ne driver updates as i mentioned before for my studio wich will enhance da gaming capabilties and overall performance of da sysytem n som tips to speed up da vista...i want to stick to vista only

[izzikio_rage]

the latest updates are all available on the dell website under the support...the whole set is around 600MB ...and to really enhance gaming turn off all the bells and whistles of vista ...there are detailed tutorials and softwares for it on the net....

BTW: try a game first..the lap gives pretty good performance even without any tweaking ...

[techno0065]

all da driver updates are before da date of my studio being deliverd ...so i think it must have da latest drivers???

[gunzz]

Anybody using Linux (Say Ubuntu 8.10 or 9.04) on Dell Studio laptops? Any issues of drivers for audio, display etc?? I intend going in for Dell Studio 15 and have to use Linux on it.

[gunzz]

Also anyone from Mumbai, please recommend a good laptop dealer (Acer, toshiba, HP etc - with good discounts than in authorised show rooms??) in Mumbai based on your experience, maybe in Lamington road etc.. with whom you have done purchases!!!

moreover, though it is advisable to do Dell purchases online, i have seen many shops in Lamington Road, Mumbai, sell Dell machines off the counter (in sealed/packed condition) with discounts of a couple of thousands that the online listed/configured prices? Any experiences on this?

thanks in advance

[cool_techie_tvm]

Did anyone order the creative software upgrade with their S1555? If so, could u please upload the CD contents to rapidshare or any other file sharing website?

I want to run the software as trial and invest on it, if it is worthy enough.

PS: I do not want your serial key, i just need the utility. It is actually a 30 day trial. :)

[techno0065]

hey guys m new to laptop gaming....do u guys ysually use an external keyboard mouse for gaming on da lappy???....n will my logitech wireless keyboard mouse work fine wid ma dell studio??..plz advise

[damngoodman999]

hey guys m new to laptop gaming....do u guys ysually use an external keyboard mouse for gaming on da lappy???....n will my logitech wireless keyboard mouse work fine wid ma dell studio??..plz advise


what game do u play ??

use any USB keyboard , if u using Desktop gaming then u can opt for higher end keyboard this is Ok ,, any Cordless or corded

[drvarunmehta]

External keyboard - not necessary
External mouse - Yes

And yes, your wireless kbd/mouse will work with the Dell Studio.

[techno0065]

what game do u play ??

use any USB keyboard , if u using Desktop gaming then u can opt for higher end keyboard this is Ok ,, any Cordless or corded
currently m playing bioshock and stranglehold..

[izzikio_rage]

you need a mouse only if you are into FPS ....for racing the keyboard is enough.

[Mike84]

Hi Guys,
Am having a strange problem... Can someone please help me???
I have an MSI GX720 Laptop for 5 months now, and it is running great with the vista home premium provided with it.
The strange problem is that... i cannot upgrade my Nvidia driver. the 176.XXX version provided with it works... but when i download the latest ones from nvidia after the activeX scanning from the nvidia site even, its not working... While installing it is only recognizing the HD audio drivers and upgrading it. Its not detecting any gcard hardware on the system(the setup). There is no problem with install, as all games and gpuz are detecting the card perfectly and it is also working great without a single glitch so far...
Any ahs any idea about this issue???
Am playing Lost Planet adn i think upgrading the driver will improve performance... Its running great anyways... just want to shift to high gear on the eye candy part.. ;)

[gunzz]

Hi Friends
Anybody using the Acer Travelmate 5730?? Want to go in for the same. any reviews/experiences?
TIA
- Gunzz

[apacheman]

I've got an internal SATA HDD, I wanna connect it to my laptop which has an eSATA port, how do i do that? is there some kinda cable for that sorta connection?
lemme know please...

[varunparakh]

Hii..ereryone..

I got another laptop to talk about..
Wish to buy it..but m confused..So help meh..

Should i get the
Dell Studio 15 with T8600 and 512 MB of ATI RADEON 4570(No touch bottons or Remote or LED's or Dedicated buttons for Wifi and Bluetooth)


or the

HP Pavillion dv6-1110AX Portable with
AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-74(2.2GHz,1MB L2 Cache,Up to 3600 MHz FSB,64-bit)
15'5"" HD widescreen
4GB(800MHz) RAM
320GB HD
*"ATI Radeon HD 4650 with 1GB dedicated Graphics"*

Basically i am confused because of the processor,should i get an AMD over C2D or not..
No dought the GPU is far more better..

So plzz lemme know ur views over AMD procc..

[varunparakh]

hello guyzzz plzzz reply..i need to get the lappy asap..
plzzz

[thetillian]

Hii..ereryone..

I got another laptop to talk about..
Wish to buy it..but m confused..So help meh..

Should i get the
Dell Studio 15 with T8600 and 512 MB of ATI RADEON 4570(No touch bottons or Remote or LED's or Dedicated buttons for Wifi and Bluetooth)


or the

HP Pavillion dv6-1110AX Portable with
AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-74(2.2GHz,1MB L2 Cache,Up to 3600 MHz FSB,64-bit)
15'5"" HD widescreen
4GB(800MHz) RAM
320GB HD
*"ATI Radeon HD 4650 with 1GB dedicated Graphics"*

Basically i am confused because of the processor,should i get an AMD over C2D or not..
No dought the GPU is far more better..

So plzz lemme know ur views over AMD procc..

Bro, i heard that AMD processors get more hot than Intel's (I only heard from some one). So to india's temp intel are best i think. But Look before you leap

[varunparakh]

Bro, i heard that AMD processors get more hot than Intel's (I only heard from some one). So to india's temp intel are best i think. But Look before you leap

Still...d confusion exists..wht to buy...n wht to leave>.???

[rajhot]

DELL studio 15

[varunparakh]

I am inclined towards the HP one..HP are also giving a lappy..dnt noe the model no..
with C2D t6200 i sppse or may b 8600..and 512 mb Nvidia 9600GT

[drsubhadip]

I want to buy a gaming laptop with budget around 40 to 45 thousand rs
can any one help to buy it
which company do i go
Dell :-),hp, hcl, acer, or zenith
what is ur suggestion
help me please
well it has to be having a graphiz card

[desiibond]

there is one in Zenith but I don't trust it's reliability.

For Dell/HP, you need to put atleast 55k for a good gaming laptop.

check these:

1) Dell Studio 15
2) Lenovo Ideapad Y430 (comes with c2d and 9300M) only for casual gaming
3) Dell Studio XPS with HD4570 ( i think)
4) HP pavilion dv5
5) ASUS and MSI gaming series notebooks.

[drsubhadip]

Help me to select laptop
what about zenith
is it reliable
can i go for it

[desiibond]

Can't say how reliable zenith is. I would rather go for brands like HP/Dell/Toshiba/Acer/ASUS/MSI/Samsung over zenith.

[Gursimran]

The mute key of my dell studio 15 has come out.... what to do guys??
do i need to call dell or simply go to local laptop repair center.

it is under limited hardware warranty

[azaad_shri75]

^ dell's built quality is not satisfactory, call dell and bash them.

[desiibond]

Just call Dell and get it fixed. And make sure they don't charge anything for that.

[Gursimran]

but it was my fault.....power plug fell on it....but the buttons are too delicate, sometime they get jammed and i 've to press it very hard to normalize it...

[varunparakh]

I want to buy a gaming laptop with budget around 40 to 45 thousand rs
can any one help to buy it
which company do i go
Dell :smile:,hp, hcl, acer, or zenith
what is ur suggestion
help me please
well it has to be having a graphiz card
There is no point in even thinking of Acer or HCL or Zenith
The comp is btw Dell and HP..
I'd suggest go for HP Pavillion dv6-1110AX
Its powered with AMD Turion X2 procc(2.2GHz)
4Gigs of RAM,320Gb of HD and all other features as dell or any other laptop has!!

Most importantly its got a 1Gig of Graphic Card ATI Mobility Radeon 4650
Which can play GTA IV,Crysis,Prototype and all other recent games fluently at medium settings!
Its worth just 47K(in my town that is)
I myself will be getting it pretty soon..Jus cant wait!!!
And ahann...u get a tata photon+(1200 rs extra) or a tata photon whiz(700 rs extra)(depending upon the service availble in ur town)by promotion offer given by HP..so hurry!!
And do ask ur dealer,whether he can avail u the offer HP recently stopped,1gb Phillips mp4 player for rs 1500(worth rs 4500) or a MOTOROLA Rokr E8 for rs 5450(worth approx 9-10K)

[drsubhadip]

Thank u
in kolkata hp dv6 1110ax is around 45 thousand
do not Any thing about other offers
i love this specification of this laptop

[drsubhadip]

Basically i'm thinking between two laptop

one is hp pavilion dv6-1110ax portable

second is acer 5536 g laptop

in this acer model there is Same Amd turion
3 gb ddr3 ram
ati hd 4570 card with 512 mb
others r same
dos
price is 36000

i'm confused between these two
please help me guys
also tell me about the company ACÉR

[desiibond]

What is the config of dv6-1110ax.

Don't worry about Acer. It is now no.2 PC manufacturer (desktop+notebook+netbook) only second to HP (pushed Dell to 3rd spot).

[drsubhadip]

Where from do u got the information about the second spot of äcer
do u really know that dell is after that in 3 rd position
ru sure
well see the previous reply u'll know the specification
thanks
but i 'm still confused between acer and hp:-)
:-)

[desiibond]

Am pretty sure about Acer's move to 2nd place, thanks to it's stronghold in European and Asian markets. Moreover, netbooks helped them a lot in getting more sales.

[drsubhadip]

So what do i do
go for acer or for h p
please advice me

[drsubhadip]

Also can any one tell me in which edition of digit there is review of laptops
i forgot that

[desiibond]

check this months' PCWorld.

[drsubhadip]

Tell me here what u've read
which one is good

[varunparakh]

Except for mr.Desi bond!!...no onez sure bout d Acer thingie..
I'd suggest go for the HP one..atleaast u ll have that certainty of getting a product form the No 1 company instead of some other..
Go amigo go!!:?

[drsubhadip]

Ya
that's also bothering me
as h p brand value is so good
but the price of acer is almost 9000 rs less
for this i'm searching
that's all
but over all i like hp

also any one else please help me to decide between hp and acer

[soham]

Actually bro, currently Acer sells the second highest number of personal computers next to Dell. So rating Acer as a second rung company isn't really justified.

[desiibond]

Except for mr.Desi bond!!...no onez sure bout d Acer thingie..
I'd suggest go for the HP one..atleaast u ll have that certainty of getting a product form the No 1 company instead of some other..
Go amigo go!!:?

There are many Acer laptop users in this forum. Am not sure how you came to a conclusion that I am the only one who is sure about Acer. Dig the forum kiddo!!!!

[varunparakh]

There are many Acer laptop users in this forum. Am not sure how you came to a conclusion that I am the only one who is sure about Acer. Dig the forum kiddo!!!!

Oooh..thanks for all that gyan sir..i thank you!!..
So..paaliiiisss guys listen to sir desi bond n go for ACER!!
and ol u ppl with brains go for HP!!

[desiibond]

@varunprakash, enough of this rants on Acer.

FYI, Acer is now no.2 PC Manufacture (global) and HP is no.1. Moreover, Lenovo too is breathing down the neck of Dell.

I do recommend Dell/HP for budget above 50k but anything less than that, Acer is the one with most VFM.

I would be better if you learn that fact else you will be left as one of those forum users who did nothing rants and eventually leave the forum.

[drsubhadip]

Please don't say any thing which will hurt any one of this great forum
i'm sorry for all these
please
and i don't think any one is going to be paid from hp or acer if i buy my laptop from either of those company
so please don't go for each other
healthiz healthy discussion is needed
i think from my personal point of view that hp dv6 1110ax modal is good
so i don't know what i'll do
but also thinking of other models also
thank u all buddy

[varunparakh]

@desibond...

its varun parakh..get it..??
nyway..fine..lets just chuck the matter..

[drsubhadip]

Hey guys stop this matter now please

[soham]

@ varun parakh
If you really feel Acer sucks, why don't you put your reasons forward? All you are doing is creating hullabaloo..

[himadri_sm]

can anyone help me with this- http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119302:cry: (http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119302):( (http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119302)

[girish.g]

hey what's the difference between
Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card and
Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card??

[varunparakh]

Hey fellas..plzzz help me out with this..
Which of the 2 is better for heavy gaming and programming

AMD Turion X2 RM-74(2.2GHz) with 1mb L2 + ATI Radeon 4650 1gb DDR3
OR
Intel C2D P8600(2.4GHz) with 2mb L2 + ATI Radeon 4570 512mb DDR2

[azaad_shri75]

processor wise it does not matter much with intel having upper hand, however the one with amd has igb gpu with ddr3, this looks better.

[letmein]

Buying a new laptop guys, full post here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=405629

since I am unable to post a new thread for some reason.

[ssk_the_gr8]

Hey fellas..plzzz help me out with this..
Which of the 2 is better for heavy gaming and programming

AMD Turion X2 RM-74(2.2GHz) with 1mb L2 + ATI Radeon 4650 1gb DDR3
OR
Intel C2D P8600(2.4GHz) with 2mb L2 + ATI Radeon 4570 512mb DDR2

go with the amd + radeon 4650

[kjd_1122]

Hi all,

Please suggest a good cooling pad for HP Pavilion DV6 laptop. (15.6", HD4650, C2D P8600, 4 GB, 500GB)

Thanks

[techno0065]

hey guys i own a dell studio 1555 laptop wich i ought 2 months bak...it runs perfectly well bt nw da games need for speed undercover n virtyal tennis 2009 tend 2 stuck a little...dese games ran vry well when i first installed dem bt frm da past 5-6 days dey tend 2 stuck lik dey dont run dat smoothly...i already finished hitman blood money n crysis on dis lappy wid no problems at all bt nw dey dnt run dat smooth...wht mst b da problem...do i need an upgrade???...plz advise

[desiibond]

Hi all,

Please suggest a good cooling pad for HP Pavilion DV6 laptop. (15.6", HD4650, C2D P8600, 4 GB, 500GB)

Thanks
there are couple of CoolerMaster laptop coolers available in the market. What's your budget?

[kjd_1122]

budget would be at max 2.5K

Also, I googled a bit and got to know that zalman cooling pads are excellent. Some NC-2000 or something.
Are they also available in India?

[kjd_1122]

@varunprakash, enough of this rants on Acer.

FYI, Acer is now no.2 PC Manufacture (global) and HP is no.1. Moreover, Lenovo too is breathing down the neck of Dell.

I do recommend Dell/HP for budget above 50k but anything less than that, Acer is the one with most VFM.

I would be better if you learn that fact else you will be left as one of those forum users who did nothing rants and eventually leave the forum.

YES indeed. IF you are really gonna get Lappy below 50K, you should Always think about Acer, HCL, Lenovo etc. etc.

Check out his link of HCL
http://www.hclleaptops.in/
All the models which are there, are below 50K.

Even Acer models also, very few must be priced beyond 50K.

So IMHO, these products are meant to be sold in Indian market.
And another case is budget over here. At-least 60-70 % of the crowd who's gonna buy a laptop will not think for going beyond 50K for it. They would purchase PC instead.

But there are people who are having main concern as portability, plus and whatever their reasons are for purchasing a good lappy. They would consider their own budget for buying a lappy.

So in indian market dell has to launch laptop like studio 15 ,whose build quality is not that good, there are having heating issue. (Am strictly not biased to any brand). But still it's with Full HD, lower middle class GPU, middle class power saving Proccey and etc etc. build quality downgraded for Performance.

It's like, there's cooler master HAF cases at 9K, but you can also go with Cooler master elite 33X series at 2K, whether you game or not.:-|

If you have visited dell website thoroughly, you would have marked one thing. Why upgrades which are there in studio 15 are cheaper, in comparision of another lappy.
Coz they want this product to reach to max public who's gonna buy lappy. In short to improve competition with other brands.

I dont know that which brand is number one,
But I recently purchased HP pavilion DV6 1154TX @ 66K
It's an exellent product. Right now top model in Pavilion series IMO. And If I play like 1 to 1.5 hours, it's getting quite hot. But that's lappy's one main charactoristic. You know what I mean!

As far as varun parekh's query is concerned, I think you should go with HP Pav lappy if you are gonna game a lot.
AMD proccy is not that bad when it comed to heating, But ya, they are on 2nd rank when compared to intel.
And If not gonna game a lot on your lappy. go with whatever brand you like. Whether it's acer or HP or Dell or whatever. (Well, I dont have much info about cheap lappys which are not built for middle level gaming)
I think I would go with Inspiron 15 of dell in this case. C2D T6400/T6500, HD 4330, Full HD, Blu-ray rom, around 45K

Sorry for typos it any.

[letmein]

Dude, are you serious? HCL has the worst quality ever, same with Acer.

[kjd_1122]

I have used HCL laptop for like 3 years, And that also in full portable conditions.
It has worked like a charm for me.
And regarding warranty, I did not face any issue.
In my case....
After 2 years lappy's fan goes down, And within 2 days fan was replaced.
Now still my father is using that lappy. He is also traveling a lot with that.
And He has not faced a single issue.
And in three years, Not a single times I have formatted the lappy or installed OS again. inspite of having full usage of internet and download.

No offense to you and still dont know about other, But this is my review.

May be it depends upon how you use your product sometimes dude.

[kjd_1122]

And Dont have much idea about acer,
But some of my friends are having acer lappy, and they all seems to be satisfied with'em

[kjd_1122]

there are couple of CoolerMaster laptop coolers available in the market. What's your budget?

Budget would 2500 at max.
HP pav DV6 1154TX
C2D P8600
HD 4650
4 GB
500 GB
Vista HP

[hackerzlab]

i am thinking of getting Lenovo G450 - 294955Q for personal use. i wont be playing games. the web price is about 32K but the actual market price is about 36k!!

how do u guys think of this? any better product in this range?

my minimum preferred criteria is:
c2d 2.0, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, cam, bt, etc etc.. and ~14" inch screen and Free DOS is fine by me. i get legal copies from my college.

[desiibond]

for price of 36k I think Acer 5738 or 5739 should be good choice.

[williamkane]

Hi guys,

Need help regarding HP REMOTE CONTROL, Ive a hp dv6700 special edition and today, for the first time, i tried to use its remote. Sadly only one button (Switch screens) was working and the rest are not. I tried removing the cell and placing it again n other small things but they didnt really help. Here is more info about my laptop:

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium

Note: When I bought this, I saw that there are too many hp softwares installed and then the quick play was really bugging me so i uninstalled those hp video/quick play softwares. So now the two quick play buttons on my laptop dont function but I am fine with it. Can that be a reason for the abnormal behavior of my remote control???.

Even if it is, it still has to perform all the windows related functionalities and should not work for quick play right?..Please help me in this regard.

[hackerzlab]

well i was hoping for a better response! :(

[desiibond]

Budget would 2500 at max.
HP pav DV6 1154TX
C2D P8600
HD 4650
4 GB
500 GB
Vista HP
Cooler master notepal infinite R9-NBC-BWCB-GP should be good for 1.5k

[kjd_1122]

thanks for the reply.
After googling a bit, I got to know about zalman pads. Are they available online?

[k.mandar]

Hello forum users,

I've seen lots of threads and posts where users keep asking for Laptops and quotes according to their specifications and requirements....

So , For better and centralised way of finding the right information , Which can include a new Laptop , Mobile Processors , Prices , or Mobile Graphics GPU's , this thread can serve your purpose .

Happy Posting People !

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Moved to the Mobile Monsters sub-forum. All the general laptop queries can be continued to be posted here.

Sourabhhi i m mandar i m looking 4 a new laptop 4 my dtp work on it so plz suggest me a cheapest and fastest laptop model frm any brand plz reply fast thank u.:-)

[damngoodman999]

dell inspiron , its DTP work means go for 15.4" square model laptop i think Dell Vostro & Acer travelmate HCL

[antoniobc]

Hey guys... I need URGENT help and quick replies cause I'm in a hurry to buy a laptop... Im stuck between buyin a HP DV6 1152tx vs a Dell Studio 15.

The HP DV6 specs are given here: http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/model.jsp?model_id=59636

Dell Studio 15 specs can be obtained from: http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=in&cs=indhs1&kc=&l=en&oc=S540811IN8&s=dhs

Please help me...

[damngoodman999]

^^ DELL studio 15 comparing to HP !!

DELL studio 15 is my choice , what is ur need ??

[antoniobc]

^^ DELL studio 15 comparing to HP !!

DELL studio 15 is my choice , what is ur need ??

Well, im a computer engineering student. Its a basic overall greed for power. Plus the HP DV6 comes with Altec Lansing speakers, a remote, plus an inbuilt dialup, a full keyboard with numpad, multimedia touch buttons, a great look, etc... which arent available on the dell...

The Artistic themes for the DELL are way too expensive. The HP is an all in One package.

Any special reason why you would suggest the DELL?

[damngoodman999]

^^^ But they have AMD processors ! AMD processors are not good @ notebooks , check out the HP DV6 screen with Studio screen
Num pad is really not essential if u need go for USB keyboard , Dell is good @ servicing & replacement , Do u really like in built speakers in Laptop ???

Dial up modem is still no need !! the way USB datacard is available much cheaper .

Studio comes with HD4570 is moderate Grafix for all multimedia .

[dextervardhan]

Hello Guys! I've planned to buy a new Acer laptop... 5738G... It's got AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor RM-75 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.20 GHz, DDR2 800 MHz, 35 W) / AMD M780G Chipset / ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with 512 MB dedicated VRAM / 3 GB DDR2 RAM / 15.6" HD / DVD Writer/ 320 GB HDD / BlueTooth/ MultiCard Reader / Gigabit LAN / WebCam/ 4 x USB Ports / Dolby Stereo Speakers/HDMI/ Fingerprint Reader etc. But many of my friends scoff me for choosing Acer. They accuse that Acer's got the worst build quality, and that it crashes too often. I've got 3 extra choices- HP DV61211AX (or) HP DV1110AX (or) Dell Studio 15. I'm utterly confused on choosing the right lappy. Please show me a way outta this maze.

[kjd_1122]

Well I would say go with HP pav DV6 1110ax, as IT's coming with HD4650. So IT's far far far more better then HD4570. And I am using 1154tx with Intel Processor. And Build quality of 1154tx and 1110ax are the same. I have seen both the laptops personally while purchasing mine. And Build quality is good.
Dont think to go with studio 15. IT HAS uncountable issues. List is too long. See following link about discussion over Studio 15 laptop.
http://www.techenclave.com/laptops/gaming-laptop-for-50k-138502.html
You can see review of studio 15 on www.notebookcheck.com (http://www.notebookcheck.com) also

[rishabh_s]

Hello guys. I need a laptop for around 30k. I think acer has a good price vs features ratio but ppl say its not good (i dont really know).
So what would you say? Otherwise i think i'll go for Hp

[aman3645]

i know this one has been asked a zillion times here but now that lenovo has come out with S10-2 model which looks quite decent which proves to be a good buy.
i am currently using a compaq celeron M laptop for 3.5 years and need a good replacement and have zeroed on these two netbooks.
I was quoted 19.3k for acer aspire one 6cell model and 20.7k for lenovo s10-2.
feature wise it is difficult to choose between different netbooks these days but what matters is looks and after sale service.
Can you guys pitch in with your experiences with the both models and is there any other good netbook upto 25k .
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i know this one has been asked a zillion times here but now that lenovo has come out with S10-2 model which looks quite decent which proves to be a good buy.
i am currently using a compaq celeron M laptop for 3.5 years and need a good replacement and have zeroed on these two netbooks.
I was quoted 19.3k for acer aspire one 6cell model and 20.7k for lenovo s10-2.
feature wise it is difficult to choose between different netbooks these days but what matters is looks and after sale service.
Can you guys pitch in with your experiences with the both models and is there any other good netbook upto 25k .

[solidashraf]

So much has been written for the best package a budget Laptop Should have.But what about Acer 5536g,Which has a marvelous Configuration under Rs 31500.The configuration can be seen here. http://www.acer.co.in/acer/product.do?l ... xHistory=1
One of the Acer 5536g which has some scaled down version than the Indian Model is Reviewed here which tells the whole story.http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Ace ... 192.0.html

[desiibond]

i know this one has been asked a zillion times here but now that lenovo has come out with S10-2 model which looks quite decent which proves to be a good buy.
i am currently using a compaq celeron M laptop for 3.5 years and need a good replacement and have zeroed on these two netbooks.
I was quoted 19.3k for acer aspire one 6cell model and 20.7k for lenovo s10-2.
feature wise it is difficult to choose between different netbooks these days but what matters is looks and after sale service.
Can you guys pitch in with your experiences with the both models and is there any other good netbook upto 25k .
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Posted again:
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i know this one has been asked a zillion times here but now that lenovo has come out with S10-2 model which looks quite decent which proves to be a good buy.
i am currently using a compaq celeron M laptop for 3.5 years and need a good replacement and have zeroed on these two netbooks.
I was quoted 19.3k for acer aspire one 6cell model and 20.7k for lenovo s10-2.
feature wise it is difficult to choose between different netbooks these days but what matters is looks and after sale service.
Can you guys pitch in with your experiences with the both models and is there any other good netbook upto 25k .


Why not a Sony Vaio W 10.1" netbook? It looks damn good and has very good build quality.

[oromis]

Hey

need some advice about purchasing a laptop. my budget is 50k Rs, and im looking for something which can run most recent games, has dedicated gfx card memory, decent screen size etc.

also, it should be capable of supporting visual softwares like autoCAD, solidworks etc.

i had seen a HP pavillion DV6 series laptop, for around 50000 rs, with 1GB Ati radeon card etc, is that a good buy for this price?

[desiibond]

Dell Studio 15 or XPS with HD4670 (if available)

what radeon card are you getting on that HP DV6. and yes, afaik, DV6 is a good model.

[izzikio_rage]

the dell studio 15 ....recently got one and it does all of the above....although you'll have to settle for medium settings on some games....

[oromis]

HD4650 1GB is what comes with dv6. the 1121ax to be more specific

[ssk_the_gr8]

Guys could you please check out my thread. 'laptop for 45k ' and help me out. I cant post the link cause i'm using my mobile for net.

[azaad_shri75]

guys how are zenith notebooks, could we go for it or acer would be better choice.

[phuchungbhutia]

Yeah nobody talks about zenith nowadays . . Zenith ultra c2d 6500 with nvidia 9600 2 gb ddr2 ram and priced around 33.5 k . .

[azaad_shri75]

yeah you are right, I needed a notrbook with follwing specs

display 15.6"
hdd-250-320gb
ram -2-4gb
cpu -P8400 atleast
gpu 512mb dedicated

within 40k with or wihtout OS, if with OS then with disc.

[desiibond]

hmm. Did you check Dell Studio 15?

[azaad_shri75]

hmm. Did you check Dell Studio 15?

yes,other than dell, which is more reliable.

[desiibond]

Acer 5739G (http://www.acer.co.in/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&changedAlts=&kcond48e.c2att101=-1&CRC=2759084358#wrAjaxHistory=0)

HP dv4 maybe

also, macbook pro 13 is available for 60k-65k (student offer).

[rishabh_s]

Hello guys. I need a laptop for around 30k. I think acer has a good price vs features ratio but ppl say its not good (i dont really know).
So what would you say? Otherwise i think i'll go for Hp


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no replies??

[desiibond]

^^yes. You can check Acer and Compaq. my suggestion is to increase budget to 35k and you may be able to get Dell Inspiron.

[rishabh_s]

thanks for replying will check out.

[azaad_shri75]

DV6 1211AX, am interested in this model, however its not on display on hp site,

""Its a brand new model with AMD Turion X2 2.2 GHz, 4GB DDR2 800MHz Ram, ATI 4650 1GB DDR3 Ram, 320GB HDD 7200RPM, WIFI with ABGN, yes also Draft N, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 15.6" WLED HD Display, yes again LED backlit display and the cost is just INR 45000 in Mumbai including VAT. Its the best performing model in AMD from HP in DV6 series. Its the replacement of DV6 1110AX which had standard display means no LED backlit & 320GB 5400RPM HDD.
This model gets hot but the same problem also with DV6 1154TX as both of these use high performance ATI 4650 1GB DDR3 RAM Graphics card.

But don't worry as the 1211AX doe not get that hot. Its simply awesome model...

Simply SUPERB.................""

this was a review on same site by one consumer, is it possible to get this piece without OS preloaded thus possible price reduction- suggestions from the experts is solicited:smile: