Laptop for Dad (30-50K)

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
  • Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less
  • Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
  • Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
  • Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
Thin and Light Preffered

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?


Word, Excel, Printing, Media Consumption etc. Basically need a rugged office laptop that works smoothly.


5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
Nothing in specific, but i5 or higher (or Ryzen equivalent) would be better

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: All
b. Dislike: Any brands without after sales support or questionable after sales.


6) Anything else you would like to say?
  • Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) ) - FHD or more
  • Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) ) At least 5-6 hours
  • Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) ) - no preference, but Local
 
*www.amazon.in/HP-Micro-Edge-Graphics-Keyboard-14s-fq1092au/dp/B09R1L73TM/
Good option udner 50k. Ryzen has better battery life than Intel CPUs, also more powerful generally. These are in the end still considered budget laptops by developed country standards, so expect not so great build quality, same with its competition from Dell & Lenovo as well.
 
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Hmm.. Build quality is sorta important though. I think processor wise Ryzen 5 is not absolutely needed though? It's just MS office, browsing etc mostly. I know, it doesn't hurt, but still.
 
Hmm.. Build quality is sorta important though. I think processor wise Ryzen 5 is not absolutely needed though? It's just MS office, browsing etc mostly. I know, it doesn't hurt, but still.
4 core CPU would be the minimum you should get in 2022, everything will benefit. 40k laptops have 2c/4t CPUs. 48k laptop has 6c/12t, so not a bad deal. Not like any cheap laptop has a great build quality, might have to increase to at least 60-70k for ultrabooks.
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ThinkPad has a good build, but no backlit KB & bad TN panel:
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