All laptop related queries here!!!

[pratikmohapatra]

Hi there,
I got your point. After talkin to u i got curious and wanted to know what r other brands like. Believe me i found AmarPC's configuration is the best. I mean the price they quote 4 the confiuration they r givin is simply amazing. .
N ways thanks to u that i now feel comfortable enough to go and buy a lappy without any fear .
Pratik

[pratikmohapatra]

Hi there,
I got your point. After talkin to u i got curious and wanted to know what r other brands like. Believe me i found AmarPC's configuration is the best. I mean the price they quote 4 the confiuration they r givin is simply amazing. .
N ways thanks to u that i now feel comfortable enough to go and buy a lappy without any fear .
Pratik

[sumitava_b]

Pratik, so whats ur final choice? Have u decided yet? I heard about AmarPC in kolkata for their unique prices. In fact, I heard that they started selling 10K PC long before the recent venture of HCL. You must be lucky to avail AmarPC. Best of Luck!

I believe that u havnt found any Dell model there. Dell dont allow anyone to show their models.

cia

[sniper]

Hi dudes,

i have a budget of 50k.
Plan to buy a lappy within 2-3 months.

Im a coll student.
Im an FPS arcade gamer, but willing to compromise.
I need a DVD writer. will make an external one. Pioneer+case, howzat?
Portability is not a big issue. its a small issue

currently using IBM R51.
dunno, i can play Condition Zero on it and im happy sortof.

so what are my options now? will be living in Cochin for the next 4 years. any duty free shops around the place? heard lot of gulf dumps in kerela?

[pratikmohapatra]

Hello people,
Hi there Sumitav actually i haven't yet decided which one to purchase. Basically just want to take my time since i will b investin a lot of money for that. N ways don't u worry a bit. If in future i purchase a Lappy u will b the first person to know.
Well we hav another person who is havin the same problem as i had So Sniper do not worry. Just read the conversation between Sumitav and me. Iam pretty suer u will hav a clear idea about the entire thing.
Regardin your budget then u can go 4 IBM Thinkpad.
ThinkPad R50e, a "fully configured notebook" with "optimum" memory, hard disk capacity and cache, along with ready to use Windows operating system and a CDR-W/DVD optical drive. R50e notebook is equipped with Intel Celeron 1.4 GHz processor, Windows XP home operating System, CDR-W/DVD-ROM combo optical drive, 256 MB memory, 15-inch TFT screen, hard disk shock absorber, Thinklight (a work-in-the-dark option) and a carry case. The product is priced at Rs 43,990.
If u r still havin problems http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...ff&oi=froogler

check out this link. and i hope u will hav a clear enough idea about it.
Till then,
Bye
Pratik

[Tech&ME]

Can anyone tell me about the TABLET PC, Which company offers them and where in India can I buy these from.

[sumitava_b]

Tech&ME: I presume that u have some specific reason for going for tablet pc instead of a laptop. Because at any time a tablet pc is 25-35% costlier than the laptop (which is a costly affair by itself) version with same configs. Loose parts, unreliable features, and imperfect handwriting recognition will keep these pcs from overtaking the notebook. Even after that if u r going for it then u must have some thing special.

OK, coming to point. In india, there are lots of models available in tablet pc. The most significants among them are Acer Travelmate C100/300 series, HP compaq TC1000 series, Toshiba Portege and satellite serie, Viewsonic V1100 series. Apart from them, other companies like fujitsu, LG, sharp, motion computing etc. are also coming up in the market. For the specific hardware config check this link,

http://www.tabletpctalk.com/faqs/comparison/2004.php

Surely u will get names of some companies there which r not present in india. But if u r going to buy it from abroad then its relevant.

[Tech&ME]

Well its sad to see that no one is interested in the future of computing? Huuuu... Why do I say that ?

I know this "Tablets" does nothing special, but ya you carry it around and work that the way it is. The same can also be used as an ordinary Laptop.

Now the real deal is MONEY. Ya i did some research on the NET and found IBM is retailing it at a price tag of around rs 2 lakhs. I was too much interested in this machine, but know it seems i have to change my plans.

Well If i purchase it from outside India, what price difference can i get in terms of discounts ?

Any idea as to which company retails it at the lowest price ?

[sumitava_b]

Tech&ME, I never mentioned that I am not interested in this future of computing. What I tried to highlight that in the present situation of tablet pc it is really not that worth of the price quoted until and unless u r pasionate about them. In fact in my last mail I was wrong to say that tablet pc is 25-35% costlier than laptop. Actually after that I found the difference is much more. I feel that tablet pc is still in its nascent stage. It hasnt got the power to battle the laptop out given its not-so-rugged build and high price although the special features of a tablet pc are simply helpful. Surely it is the next revolution in the world of computing, but right now no need to spend 1.5-2 lacs for this product.

Incidentally, I too felt interested in tablet, but settled for a lappie instead. Specially the scenario of tablet pc in india is very poor. U will rarely get a user of tablet pc here.

Coming to point, HP compaq comes in cheapest price range. Toshiba satellite is also comparable. Those u can get at around 1K$. check it in online stores. I found it strange to see that acer is pricing their tablet quite high when they r providing one of the cheapest laptop. There are many sites dedicated for tablet pc only. There u will get many reviews too. I really found it difficult to find the indian price for them. U have to check for advertisements or call them directly.

cia
Sumit

[Tech&ME]

Ya! you are right to some point. Actually I need a decent "device", Which will sit on my office (executive) table. And I want it to be little different from others and hence, the idea of this TABLET poped up.

Nevertheless, I have noted your suggestions. Am still hunting down to get a decent price tag for it. By the way which lappy do you have and please tell me its config and price that you bought it for.

[sumitava_b]

I am having a Dell inspiron 6000 model with a lot of modifications on the default config. Recently I bought it and I am quite satisfied with it. Moreover it is really one hell of a eye-catching machine. With its arctic silver body combined with alpine white and black keys, it is cool to make others envy. I mean it!

My system config is like,
System: Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Screen: 15.4" XGA widescreen LCD Panel
GPU: 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 Video Card
Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 DIMMs) 533MHz
HD: 80GB Hard Drive
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive: 8x CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer writing capability(NEC)
Battery: 9 cell high capacity lithium ion primary battery (*80Whr)
Carry Case: Dell Deluxe leather Carrying Case
O/S: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with SP2
Wireless Card: Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 B/G, 54mbps)
Bluetooth Module
Secure Digital Card Reader/Writer

It cost me around 79K after tax. The default config for this model comes at 58K.

cia
Sumit

[Tech&ME]

ya seems to be a good choice. And thank you for the info.

[a_medico]

hey guys....it was worth waiting...i was planning to buy a basic cheapest dell model available in india... then i decided to get it from US


Model - Dell Inspiron 700m

Basic price in india - Rs 65,000 (with taxes and all)

Upgraded to config which i have right now - Rs 85,000 to 1 lakh (plz correct me if i am wrong)

I got it for - Rs 47000 ( no hidden price ..thats flat rate...) oh did i say i got a printer free? but my frns dad who carried it dumped it there vonly !! anyway m more than happy with just my 700m .... its phenomenal !!! it has changed my life and its just been 2 days !! i have taken a post sale service risk tho !! thats subjective....

i've added the config to my signature..best part is the 12" screen/1 GB RAM/DVD Writer/8 Cell Battery

a_medico

[esumitkumar]

Can anyone tell me which is the cheapest and best lappi in India, UK and US ?

Thanks
Sumit

[sumitava_b]

@esumitkumar: If u have gone through this entire thread, u can get some points about laptops. Please do specify ur particular requirements and budgets clearly. :roll: :roll: Nothing is best until and unless it meets ur requirements. Mention if there is anything special you need to be in ur lappie, like wi-fi or long battery life or monsterous speed.

Any way, an overall idea may be given. If u r going for cheapest lappie, Acer is the company. But remember, in cheap region (around 30-35K) u wont get centrino i.e. no wi-fi. U will get celeron, turion, sempron. If celeron is ok for u, the best bet is acer travelmate2355.

Acer TM 2355NLC: Mobile Intel Celeron-M Processor 360 @ 1.4GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400MHz FSB, 256MB DDR RAM, 40GB HDD, 24x CDRW+DVD Combo Drive, 15 inch TFT, LAN, 56K Fax/Modem, 3 USB Ports, Linux OS, 1 year standard ITW (including battery). (Additional Charges for Freight, handling and Carrybag for TM 2355NLC model applicable)
Price : Rs. 30999/-

For centrino platform, u have to go beyond 40K. Then u can go for compaq, IBM or Dell too.

cia
Sumit

PS: Post-service is a critical aspect for new lappie. So do check the local muggle representative of the company u will be going for.

[Rollercoaster]

people what abot a table pc any recomendations price lower then 75K...

How is the one from acre?

[sumitava_b]

See the discussion betwen Tech&ME and me in the previous page about tablet PC. If u need more info, post with details

[esumitkumar]

Acer TM 2355NLC: Mobile Intel Celeron-M Processor 360 @ 1.4GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400MHz FSB, 256MB DDR RAM, 40GB HDD, 24x CDRW+DVD Combo Drive, 15 inch TFT, LAN, 56K Fax/Modem, 3 USB Ports, Linux OS, 1 year standard ITW (including battery). (Additional Charges for Freight, handling and Carrybag for TM 2355NLC model applicable)
Price : Rs. 30999/-

Thanks Sumitava.................. but Linux OS a big NO NO........Can i have windows XP ?
Can I change this 24x CDRW+ DVD to DVD writer ??
Can I change RAM to 512 MB ?
and which latest games it can play ? Any idea

For centrino platform, u have to go beyond 40K

Can you please tell how much and what will be the specs say i spend upto 50K ?

So do check the local muggle Wink representative of the company u will be going for

Hahaha sure thing

[magnet]

sumit..... if u want genuine copy of xp..then add 3k+.......else get linux installed one...and then 4mat and get your xp cd on it..and sav bucks.....

[sumitava_b]

sumit, you are most welcome.

But I think u got my point. If u had mentioned early that u dont want linux, things would have been more effective from my side.

So approximately I can guess that u want a centrino-based lappie with pre-loaded windows. And u r gamer, right? But I fear that u wont get a decent dedicated grafix card in ur budget. Anyway, integrated GMA is not at all bad for all games except those hungry ones like Doom3, far cry, cronicle of riddick etc. I have seen people playing all sorts of graphix-loaded games with the integrated one, obviously at lower resolution.

If u want DVD writer and 512 ram, my suggestion is that get a normal system which is coming at around 45K and ask the manufacturer to upgrade the optical drive and RAM. That way u will save some bucks bcoz lappie with DVD writer by default comes in high-budget range.

Keeping in mind ur gaming requirements, I would suggest Compaq Presario M2224AP.

Compaq Presario M2224AP:
Processor: Intel Pentium-M 725A @ 1.6GHz
Chipset: Intel 915 GM Chipset
Operating System: Win XP Home
Cache: 2MB L2 Cache
Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM
Hard Disk Drive: 40GB HDD SATA
Optical Drive: 24X CDRW-DVD Combo
Display: Intel graphics media accelerator (GMA) 900 / Up to 64MB DVMT 3.0
Video: 15" XGA TFT Display/ Brightview Displa
Speakers: Altec Speakers / 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Modem : 56K Modem
Network Card: NIC, Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Others: Integrated Bluetooth,TouchPad / S-Video TV Out / IEEE 1394
Battery (backup): 6-cell LiIon Battery


It has got 15" screen, altec lansing speakerand Bluetooth at around 47K. May be, u can find even lower price bcoz in today's scenario, no price quoting is safe for more than one months!!

cia
Sumit

[esumitkumar]

Thanksssssss Sumitava...........

But can u tell from where can i check the price +

Does this lappi have slot for AGP 8x card ??

Plus kya assembled lappi bhi banta hai NP, Delhi main ??

[magnet]

sumita.... why is compaq so cheap comparing the amd turion..???its centrno na????also can u place a pict of your system

[sumitava_b]

@Magnet: A little correction needed, I am mentioning my name in my post. You can please check that. And I am confused about "pict of your system". I dont own that compaq one. In fact I am having a dell lappy.

For the image of the compaq model, u can visit http://www.notebookbazaar.com/details.asp?item=366

@esumit: For the latest price, the best u can do is to search for the number of ur nearest dealer and call them up bcoz even in site, they dont always mention the price and if it is mentioned there is no guarranty that it is the latest one.

For the AGP slot and all other bits n pieces, u can visit the HP site and see the things in details. Then u will have a clear idea of possible upgradations too.
http://whp-sp-orig.extweb.hp.com/cou.../prodserv.html

esumit, my genuine suggestion is that never go for an assembled laptop. Laptop is not that much sturdy like a desktop. Due to its weak build and unprotected components like, keyboard, laptops are very much susceptible to damage and we need technical support for them. In branded lappy only, u will get a good support.

Lastly, the turion issue. With AMD's recent release of its Turion processor, Intel's mobile market faces its first real challenge since it introduced the Centrino platform. Based on AMD's powerful Athlon 64 line, the Turion 64 mobile processor claims to offer comparable battery life and even better performance than Intel's Pentium M champion. So definiely Intel is waging a price-war against Turion. Honestly speaking, turion is still a new baby in indian market. As far as my knowledge is concerned, till now, only Acer has launched a model based on turion64. I think it is aspire 5000. You can surely check that one for a test.

Hope this will help u both.

cia
Sumit

[magnet]

yup also i hav heard amd comin up with ddr2 this jan 4 turion to improv batt life.....but i still hav doubt whether it offers wifi capabilities or not..can somone guide me with this???

[esumitkumar]

Anyway, integrated GMA is not at all bad for all games except those hungry ones like Doom3, far cry, cronicle of riddick etc. I have seen people playing all sorts of graphix-loaded games with the integrated one, obviously at lower resolution.

So

1. can I play Prince of Persia : Sands of Time ,
Resident Evil 4, Thief III etc etc ??

2. This lappi has slot or not so that if i wanna buy AGP/PCi can i buy and insert in 915 GM motherboard

3. I checked notebook bazaar.com and found Compaq Presario M2201TU same with Compaq Presario M2224AP with only diff of linux....but in M2224AP , display is written Intel graphics media accelerator (GMA) 900 / Up to 64MB DVMT 3.0 while in Compaq Presario M2201TU it is only Intel graphics media accelerator (GMA) 900................??? So is it wise to buy that linux walla and install ur own copy of XP that is saving 5000 bucks

Very much thanks for my so many qs answering !!

[esumitkumar]

Hey...I found this lappi awesome plz comment

HP Compaq nx6125 AMD Turion 64 / 15 XGA TFT / 512MB RAM / 60GB HDD / DVD+/-RW / 802.11b/g / XP Pro / Notebook PC

http://www.misco.co.uk/productinform...2~/product.htm

[merawalaid]

i want to buy a laptop with the following configuration within a price range of Rs 50,000- Rs 60,000.
so if you know of any good model by a good company (Acer/HP/etc) avialble IN INDIA plz respond

Processor : Intel pentium M 1.6 Ghz or more running at 533mhz fsb
RAM : 512mb or upgradeable to 512 mb RAM (will prefer DDR2@533mhz)
Graphics card :will settle for default intel IGP 900 but better if it is some thing more powerful
Harddisk : Minimum 40 Gb
Optical drive : minimum DVD/CDRW combo
Display : will prefer a wide screen display as it going to be my desktop replacement and , i will use it to watch movies and a few occisonal games.

Also i would like to know how does Intel M 1.6ghz(533fsb) compare with AMD Turion 64 2800


Is there any site where i can get the prices of the HP note books.
i saw the link of www.notebookbazaar.com but it only lists the HP copmpaq presario models
i would like know the street prices of HP nx6130 etc

[merawalaid]

i found one place for detailed HP laptop configurations
i mean Really Detailed

url:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/ProductBulletin.html

alas it has got no price list !

[merawalaid]

All students out buying laptops, here is some great news.
Acer is giving Rs 2,000/- discount to students on these two models.
Acer Aspire 5002 - Rs 48,500(pre discount)
Acer TravelMate 4152 - 48,000 (pre discount)

(The discount is being handeled by Acer and not the dealers so , u'll have to pay full price and then send ur discount request with proper id and papers to acer , which will then refund ur Rs 2,000)


and also one neat trick, usually the sales tax in most states is around 4.2% of the list price.
It seems you can beat that by paying acer direct (not via some dealer) by a credit card , in this case sales tax is only 1.2% , so a cool 3% off. for a laptop of Rs 50,000 u save Rs 1,500.

and also look out, Acer charges Rs 2,500 extra from the list price for carrybag, fright and handeling wich is NOT OPTIONAL.

both laptops have only 256mb ram so u have to sell out additional Rs 3000 (fr DDR) or Rs 3,900 (fr DDR2) to upgrade it to 512mb.

[rollcage]

Hi Guys..

This going to be the second laptop for my friend
He already has Sony Viao,

1.7Gz wi-fi, Dvd-writer, has almost everything but its not a widescreen one
So, reply accordingly

Which one

Dell
Compaq
HP
IBM

-->Have to take a cheaper one .. to be used by him and
majorly by others .. who dont use computer at all.

-->I mean ..The requirement is not for gaming and programming
Just a simple Laptop for marketing use & data transfer

Whats your take on those sub 30K lapies

There has been a advertisement from compaq for the same

I have IBM THINKPAD R51 centrino 1.5Gz Laptop
I have the idea about the centrino lapies, but not
of the cheaper Celron or Amd based

I am not following the market currently,
So plz help
budget is minimum since its a second laptop(around 30k)
The point he is mentioning is a cheaper & sturdy laptop

Plz. reply fast
Have to take in few days only!