Laptop for 40k - Programming, watching movies

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1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
40k or less

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
15.6 inch preferably. Will travel twice or thrice (max) in a month.

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
none. Any good laptop

4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Techanical: Linux kernel / Android file system compilation & programming

Hobbies: Watch movies, videos.

I am not interested in games but nevertheless would like to have a laptop (with GPU) which could handle light and medium games.

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
Maximum for the price

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
purchase: online (or) any local dealer
Location: Bangalore

Preference:
This is my first laptop & so mainly looking for a Laptop with better build quality, durability, better display, user-friendly keyboard and have a good battery backup and heat should be minimum.
Not bothered about the looks.

Thanks in advance

[rahul17732]

Just go for the ASUS K53SM-SX010D For 39000(i bought it 4 days ago)..

[sam]

HP G6 2006TX. 41k with bag and better GPU than Asus.

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@Sam & Rahul,

Thanks. How about Dell vostro 1550 / 3550 compared to the above ones?

[vkl]

GO with HP G6 2006TX as suggested by Sam

[sam]

@Sam & Rahul,

Thanks. How about Dell vostro 1550 / 3550 compared to the above ones?

Vostro are business laptops and come with either integrated graphics or Radeon 6630. 6630 is slow and is hardly faster than HD4000 found in 3rd gen Core i processor. So if you want a laptop that can run games at mid setting, least is G6 2006TX or if you are happy with light games (2008-09 games) then wait for 3rd gen Core i5 based Vostro or ThinkPads. Those will cost 38-40k and should be available in a month time.

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@Sam
3rd generation Dell Vostro laptops are already available but it's 56000K [core i5, 4 GB Ram. 500 GB Hard disk)

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

Games doesn't matter and as I said my preferences are

1. Performance, better build quality, durability & better display
2. Good battery backup & relatively less heat
3. Also, I don't need windows OS and instead I would prefer to use the bucks for higher configuration.

Considering only the above factors, tell me which one should I buy in the range of 40k. I have the following Laptops in mind

1. New! Inspiron 15R - core i5(3rd generation)/ 4 GB Ram/500 GB HD/Intel® HD Graphics 4000/windows 7 home basic

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

Price: 40k + 2k (5% tax)

Dell ivy bidge has heating issues?

2. ASUS K53SM-SX010D - 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/750 GB/2GB graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M/ DOS

Asus K53SM-SX010D / 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/750 GB/2GB graphics DOS: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Asus Notebook

Price: 40K seems too high compared with other laptops with similar configuration

Dispaly isssues?

3. HP G6 2006TX - 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/500 GB/1GB graphics - AMD Radeon HD 7670M/ Windows 7 Home Basic

HP Pavilion G6-2007TX Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook

Price: Rs. 42445(Flipkart)

4. Dell vostro 1550 - 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/500 GB/Intel HD Graphics 3000/ dos

Dell Vostro 1550 2nd Gen Ci5/ 4 GB/ 500 GB/ Linux: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Dell Notebook

Price - 35k

5. Dell vostro 1550 - 2nd Gen Ci5/4 GB/500 GB/1 GB - AMD Radeon HD 6630M/Linux
Dell Vostro 3550 2nd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ 1GB graphics/ Linux Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Dell Notebook

Price - 39K

Thanks

[sanjoy.bose]

You can see Vostro V3550-855, which of course a 2nd gen but i think it will suite your need. great look and real business laptop.

The config is in Link, should come by under 41K including tax and with 6GB Ram.

another variant Buy Dell Laptop Vostro 3550-DOS-Red online | Compare price and read reviews | Indiaplaza

[far]

G6 2105TX

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@Sanjay,
Thanks for your suggestion.

@Far,
G6 2105TX has poor battery back up..see the comments section
HP Pavilion G6 Series G6-2105TX Laptop (Sparkling Black) (3rd Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win7HB/ 2GB Graphic): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook


Since 3rd geenration preocessors are already available, I am confused on whether to go for it.

Help me please

[aroraanant]

I would suggest you to buy dell inspiron

[far]

@Sanjay,
Thanks for your suggestion.

@Far,
G6 2105TX has poor battery back up..see the comments section
HP Pavilion G6 Series G6-2105TX Laptop (Sparkling Black) (3rd Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win7HB/ 2GB Graphic): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook


Since 3rd geenration preocessors are already available, I am confused on whether to go for it.

Help me please

he is not a certified buyer on flipkart. Go with the comments of people with Certified Buyer green tag only. Or check with someone who really owns the G6.
I havenot heard any complaints of people using other models of G6.. They get around 4hrs...

Anyways...check it out...

[10may]

but why nobody..suggest for ASUS???

is there any issues with it???

[p!e]

As Gaming is not the need, Check the Laptops without discreet GPU's.


Lenovo Essential G580 (59-324061) Laptop (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ DOS): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Lenovo Notebook