Suggestions for buying a notebook.

appserver · 29-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Folks,

I have planned to buy a laptop. I am working as a peoplesoft administrator so I might need to install peopletools and other stuffs.

Configuration I am looking for is 2GB Ram, 130+GB HDD, preferably intel core duo processor. Price should be affordable.

1. What brand or model would you suggest?

I am from India, Chennai so kindly talk in INR.

Another clarification, as you guys would have aware the Wipro has announced 20K notebook [Brand name : ego] - www.egobywipro.com
with a super configuration and as per my requirement except the processor [Atom].

2.How much speed variation between Atom and Dual core?

3. In case is it possible to use dual core in the ego notebook?

4. Where is the Dell showroom at Chennai?

I am no expert in these hardware stuffs, so kindly help me.

Also if this is not the right section, I request the moderator or Admin to move this thread to the resepective place.

Thanks,
Sridhar.

desiibond · 29-04-2009, 11:44 AM

Atom is far far far slower than core2duo
what is your budget by the way?

appserver · 29-04-2009, 12:26 PM

Hi desiibond,

Thanks for your reply.

Between 30k-35k should be feasible! However this ego laptop looks to be much cheaper. If not ego, Dell would be my choice. Kindly provide me the details.

Thanks,
Sridhar.

naveen_reloaded · 29-04-2009, 12:36 PM

get from dell..

they have the best service ... and at price is very justified for wht they pack in..

i have M1530 ...

appserver · 29-04-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks Naveen.

In case if you are from Chennai, do you know where is Dell showroom located?

Dell official website or Google has failed to give this information.

Thanks,
Sridhar.

naveen_reloaded · 29-04-2009, 12:57 PM

actually that is the fun part of dell..

they have cut the middle man commision and instead u save around 5k Rs ...

u have to D.D them to get laptop.. that is the only tough part..

after that.. its all great..

just a simple call will get u anything..

i just got my mobo replaced.. ( it was my fault )

dell is really a great company..

i too from TN..

naveen_reloaded · 29-04-2009, 01:02 PM

forgot to mention

dont fall for the retail shops which promise u to get dell laptop..

dell has showrooms only in delhi and .... ( i forgot ) just two only ...

but its very easy ... just order online.. a manager will call u . he will confirm , then u have to take the d.d and send.. ur laptop will be there within 3-4 days

it ships from sriperumbadur... u know the dell comany there ...

appserver · 29-04-2009, 03:26 PM

Bank-DD-Postal, Oh my! Thats a long process!

Let me see, I need to buy it as soon as possible.

Thanks for your information Naveen. Great to know that you are from TN, Nandri!

Regards,
Sridhar

naveen_reloaded · 29-04-2009, 05:05 PM

actually its really fast..

i sent d.d on thursday , got my lap on sat evening..

anytime go for dell..

thier service rocks.

where u are .. they will come and fix... even if u r under a rock.,. just kidding,,

desiibond · 29-04-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by appserver

Bank-DD-Postal, Oh my! Thats a long process!

Let me see, I need to buy it as soon as possible.

Thanks for your information Naveen. Great to know that you are from TN, Nandri!

Regards,
Sridhar

but it's worth the wait.

Don't fall for local sellers and you won't be able to get proper warranty.

Go for Dell Studio or Dell Inspiron and request for quotation online. They will take care of the rest (except for D.D)

naveen_reloaded · 29-04-2009, 05:15 PM

well said bro..

these local dealers offered my friend dell laptop , his price was 5k more than dells original price...

these poor buyer dont know that dell doesnt have retail shops...

they fall for it..

actually companies should follow dells way..

cutting middleman..this saves loads of bucks for us..