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Yep...around 72-73k (including priority shipping by Fedex). So effectively, got the i7 cheaper than the Indian i5 version.

I paid around INR 11k customs for a $835 laptop (plus 108$ Fedex international priority shipping). Mine's the Dell I7559 Core i7 GTX 960m version. The customs percentage is currently around 17% (CVD + SAD charges) for imported laptops. Of course, with the fluctuating exchange rate your mileage...

For a budget around $1000, add this one to your list : Acer Nitro V (the refresh one with 960m)

While I agree that the Y50 v1 had a disappointing screen and thermal throttling, those same problems are solved in y50 v2. And it seems more VFM than others in its price range. Alternatively, I would have bought the Acer Nitro V (refresh) but there's no chance for it to be released here in India...

Does anyone have any idea when the y50 refresh will be released in India?

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD) INR 30-35k 2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer? Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen 3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Mainly MS Office, and browsing. Apart from that, programming, and a...