A value for money laptop at around 45k

[windchimes]

I wish to receive your suggestions for a value for money laptop at 45k. I heard about Dell series starting from the 40's with 3GB Ram? Are they good enough? My considerations would be good display, high RAM and seconday storage AND A GOOD KEYBOARD too (have to type here a lot).

[gopz]

OK you said "value for money" laptop so I cannot think of anything other than Acer and Compaq...

Dell is not VFM below 50k

[Pathik]

1525 or Studio 15

[MetalheadGautham]

Dell Inspiron 1525 if you don't need to do GPU intensive tasks.
Dell Studio 15 if you need to do light GPU tasks and want some class.
Dell XPS 1550 for light gaming.

[amrawtanshx]

I will go for Dell...
Dell Insipiron 1525 can be cusstomized acording to your needs....
Should cost u around 45k.

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by amrawtanshx

I will go for Dell...
Dell Insipiron 1525 can be cusstomized acording to your needs....
Should cost u around 45k.

1525 is simply THE most VFM laptop at Rs. 45K, but it comes with only GMA X3100 as graphics chip. So you will get bad macbook like performance with gaming. So if you want to game, do NOT get 1525. Its more for multimedia and more CPU intensive tasks.

[windchimes]

Thanks for the feedback. Not much into gaming since I have a workstation for the same.
This is mostly to do with documents and may be watching videos at times.

amrawtanshx says Dell Insipiron 1525 can be customized. So is it like we can give the
specifications to the dealer and they would get the same without any delay as with their
already existing ones.

Also wish to know on the processor side.How much we need to worry on the
CPU here..??

[gopz]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

1525 is simply THE most VFM laptop at Rs. 45K, but it comes with only GMA X3100 as graphics chip. So you will get bad macbook like performance with gaming. So if you want to game, do NOT get 1525. Its more for multimedia and more CPU intensive tasks.

You might wanna take a look at Acer 4920 which is THE most VFM laptop according to me.

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by gopz

You might wanna take a look at Acer 4920 which is THE most VFM laptop according to me.

AFAIK, Acer has been VFM only below 35K... need to check on this one

[gopz]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

AFAIK, Acer has been VFM only below 35K... need to check on this one

Show me something which equals this laptop at 42k:

Acer Aspire 4920 Notebook PC Features

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300, 2.0 GHz speed
• 2MB + 2MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB, supporting Intel 64 architecture
• Mobile Intel GM965 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, Santa Rosa platform
• 1024-MB DDR II SDRAM, 667 MHz (max 4-GB using two soDIMM modules)
• 160-GB Serial-ATA hard disk drive, 5400rpm
• 8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer Optical Drive
• 14.1-inch (35.81 cm ) WXGA TFT LCD with Acer CrystalBrite Technology, 1280 x 800 resolution, high brightness 200nits
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (Intel GMA X3100) with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG1, 2 (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi network connection
• DOLBY Certified 5.1 Surround Sound System, Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Dolby Stereo Sound
• Two built-in Stereo Microphones
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• Integrated 1.3 Megapixels WebCam
• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
• Intel/PRO Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g) Connection
• 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet LAN card, Wake-on-LAN ready
• 56 kbps v.92 fax/modem
• Type II PC Card slot
• AC/MC 97 soundcard and modem
• 44.4 W 4000 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 2.6 hrs backup
• Windows Vista Home Premium (preinstalled)
• Dimension: WxDxH - 13.5 in, 9.7 in, 1.45 in / 1.65 in
• Weight: 2.6 Kgs

[MetalheadGautham]

^^wow...
But the hard disc is still tiny and there is no dedicated graphics solution.

[realdan]

1gb of ram is low ..at least 2gb

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by realdan

1gb of ram is low ..at least 2gb

+1
That laptop mainly gets the eyes because of its CPU. Everything else is average, and I think Dell Inspiron 1525 can easily tie with it in terms of absolute VFM. Besides, add EPP to Dell and you get a killer.

[gopz]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

+1
That laptop mainly gets the eyes because of its CPU. Everything else is average, and I think Dell Inspiron 1525 can easily tie with it in terms of absolute VFM. Besides, add EPP to Dell and you get a killer.

Not everyone gets EPP and it cannot be a basis for deciding whether a laptop is VFM or not.

1GB RAM can be upgraded to 2GB (by Acer) by paying 1500 extra (in exch for the 2 x 512MB )

So effective cost will still be 43k only, I am sure a Dell 1525 with similar specs would cost more.

If EPP is an option, then I suggest the XPS series.

[acewin]

dont you think EPP can cause overheating problem more in laptops. Cooling options in laptops are not similar to desktops. So why would you go for simple 45K config, when taking the expanse of cooling will increase the cost alot.

[Tekky]

get xps 1530 with 8600gt or studio 15 with ati hd3650 best bet !