Laptop Decision

[asingh]

Hi,

My friend wants to buy a laptop, and the budget is maximum 35K, can go upto 37K (this would include VAT/Shipping/Accessories)

Requirements:

1. Non Gaming.
2. Non programming.
3. Original OS.
4. Good looks.

I narrowed down to the two:

1. DELL Inspiron 15" (S540503IN8 ) - ~RS. 36,900
Intel C2D T6500
3GB RAM
320GB HDD
15.6" Display
Intel Graphics Accelerator 4500
Vista Premium x32

2. LENOVO G - 430 Series (4152C2Q) - ~RS. 35,000
Intel C2D T6400
3GB RAM
250GB HDD
14.1" Display
Intel Graphics Accelerator 4500
Vista Basic x32
Integrated Camera with Face Recognition


Both have:

1. Card Readers.
2. DVD +RW.
3. Carry bag.

Which would be a better option. I do not have any experience with Lenovo. Other suggestions are most welcome.

thanks...

Anil

[kjd_1122]

Go with the Dell one, within 2 models. You will not have to worry about after sales service. And Also that inspiron model is coming with optional Blu-ray drive (At the cost 0f 5K). So later on you can also see blu-ray on your lappy.
Plus this will be coming with HD ready 720p (13xx X 720) resolution.

Compared to Lenovo It's having bigger screen, Vista Premium, and wide range of upgrade options.

But including VAT/TAX these laptops will cost you beyond 37K IMO.

Here are some other models for you.
1) Compaq Presario CQ40-317TU Notebook PC (NJ182PA)
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/321957-321957-3329742-89318-89318-3781140-3870911.html
8)2) Dell Inspiron 14-Back to college
http://www1.ap.dell.com/in/en/home/n...=dhs&cs=indhs1
3) HCL Leaptop K38
http://www.hclleaptops.in/

(Prices are alredy indicated in related pages)

There are other brands Like HCL, Acer, Toshiba etc etc. as you know.
But IMO I would go with Dell Inspiron 14 BAck to college edition.
IT will definitely get covered within you budget. And You will enjoy with your lappy.

[foruamit2004]

Acer 5738z ~ 27 - 27.5 k can also serve your peupose. has all the things that you get in dell inspiron ( may not be LED). check the specifications -

# Windows Vista® Home
# Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T4200 (1 MB L2 cache, 2GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 35 W) supporting Intel® 64 architecture
# Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
# 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
# Up to 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz memory (Up to 8GB using two soDIMM modules (for 64-bit OS))
# Display 15.6-inch HD 1366×768 pixel resolution, high-brightness
# Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD,16:9 aspect ratio,8 ms high-def response time
# Graphics Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (Intel® GMA 4500M) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 , supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
# Dual independent display support
# Audio
# Dolby®8-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
# Storage
# 160/250/320/500 GB or larger hard disk drive
# 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card,
# MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory
# Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
# Optical media drive1 DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
# I/O ports:
# 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
# Four USB 2.0 ports
# Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader1
# HDMI™ port with HDCP support
# External display (VGA) port
# Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
# Microphone-in jack
# Line-in jack
# Ethernet (RJ-45) port
# Modem (RJ-11) port
# DC-in jack for AC adapter

[saqib_khan]

Yes, +1 Acer 5738z. Its a good lappy and is really a great VFM.

[Vensanga]

Yap, go for Acer its more cheaper than others but have all the same confi...some of the lappy were just costly becoz of their fame...