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boomchick88

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any one got what will be the best price for this config
core2duo t7100 800 fsb
intel 965
1GB (2 X 512MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
120 gb hdd,8xdvd+-rw,
14" wide screen
wifi bt
 
manoj_299

manoj_299

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boomchick88 said:
any one got what will be the best price for this config
core2duo t7100 800 fsb
intel 965
1GB (2 X 512MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
120 gb hdd,8xdvd+-rw,
14" wide screen
wifi bt
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I also vote for Dell Vostro 1400 series...
 
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TechHunter

The Hunt is On
Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a laptop around 50K.

Though i agree DELL would give me best perfromance, I am not so much comfortable with DELL as i can't get to see what i am paying for :confused: and besides it doesn't have any good looks as that of HP.

Can anyone suggest which would be the best model/configuration i can get, if i am going for HP in my budget. I am mostly going to use it for my studies and occationally for watching movies :p .


Thanks,
TechHunter.
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
Yes u can go for it ....... If u prefer only HP! I too had the same model in my mind but this wuld come arnd 60K so i went for Dell!
 
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TechHunter

The Hunt is On
Thanks for the reply Ganesh...

One of the main reasons why I am not going for DELL is that I will not be able see or feel what I am going to get, before I pay for it. I also want to try out some basic test on the lappy before I could decide for which one to go for.
Though I also came to know that DELL is going to showcase its model in some select outlets in a couple of months from now... but I can't wait till that to happen.

As of the cost, I tried configuring Dell Inspiron 1520 to the same as DV6314. It came around 57K. This is pretty much the same as some dealers have quoted for DV6314. I am also looking for further reduction on this as we are buying 2 pieces at a time (one for me and another for my friend).

However, there are 2 things that are bugging me on DV6314:
* One the 2*512MB RAM (which just takes out my option on upgrading later) and
* Windows Vista Ultimate, which is preinstalled.
Will I be getting the DVD for this if it’s preinstalled or is there a workaround (as some dealers have told me about some recovery sort of thing)?

Any idea on this?

Thanks,
TechHunter.
 
prasad_den

prasad_den

Padawan
^^ 1.You'll get a recovery DVD...
2. Even dell has 2 x 512 MB RAM.. So HP or dell, you'll be stuck with 2 512mb sticks unless you decide to go in for an upgrade with them itself.. But that would be too costly (dell charges around 9k for an upgrade from 1gb to 2gb). You're better off getting the default version. and going in for a RAM uograde later by yourself..
3. dv6314 comes with a go7400 gfx card, whereas the dell comes with 8400 or 8600 card..
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
I think u have decided for Hp..... Anyway it is a g8 brand if price doen't matter! I asked some dealers in chennai and they told me that HP wont give u 1x1GB ram.... and there is no chance for that! anyway u demand them! and I think HP wuld give Ultimate DVD with system!

I configured Dell Vostro laptop with 2 GB Ram I think this wuld be the best deal in this segment......
Q540706V - Dell VOSTRO 1500 Notebook

Base System Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5470 1

1.66GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Basic 32 bit (English) 1
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1 Year CompleteCover 1

1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)
1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour)
Regulatory Label
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Dell(TM) Media Direct 1

Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Internal 56K Modem 1

RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Display 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM) 1
Memory 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Stereo Sound 1
Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory 1

Base Assembly (Discrete)
Hard Drives 120GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1

Roxio Creator 9.0
Security Software McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) 8.0 - 15 Months OEM (English) 1
Bluetooth Module Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
Wireless Network Solution Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card 1
Adapter 90W AC Adapter 1
Primary Battery 6-cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case DELL Large Nylon Case 1


RS.55,700 ARND
 
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TechHunter

The Hunt is On
Thanks for ur replies guys....

And Ganesh, you had almost got me there, to think back on going 4 DELL with ur Vostro configuration. That was a really good configuration... Thanks for the effort u spend, i really appreciate that.

I had gone today for another round of laptop hunting here in Chennai. Guess what, HP has another pavillion model released HP DV6516.

The config is similar to that of the DV6314 with the below +ve points:
-- 2 GB RAM
-- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128 MB Dedicated Graphics
-- Fingerprint reader (though not much of a use but still a add-on :D )

And the -ve points:
-- Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5250(1.5 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB) to T5300 1.73 GHz , Level 2 cache 2 MB, 533 MHz FSB.
-- The integrated web cam is a VGA cam as compared to 1.3mp of DV6314.

The processor clock speed has gone down though its FSB is higher. Any comments on this.
Let me know if i am missing something.

Ah.. yes... the cost... its almost the same as DV6314, in fact with some dealers the bargain came to a lesser amount of about 57K(inclusive of Tax).

Thanks,
TechHunter.
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
I dont c that dv6516TX model in thier website...! I dont think this dv6516TX with 2 GB and Geforce8400m that cheap!

dv6516TX seems to be better than the previous model....

But now my heart aches a liitle wen i think i bought dell inspiron 6400 (1GB ram and ATI x1400) for 53K a 50 days back!

let me know ur decision....

Bye......
 
prasad_den

prasad_den

Padawan
@techhunter: That HP 6516 looks very good.. are you sure it costs only 57K... CAn you tell me where in Chennai you are getting that.. and when are you planning to buy one..??
 
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orangeperl

Right off the assembly line
Here are related laptop battery and some tips,
*www.laptopbatteryshop.ca

This below is nice:
*www.laptopbatteryshop.ca/laptop_batteries/toshiba-pa2452672.htm
 
dhan_shh

dhan_shh

Ambassador of Buzz
HP 6314 is doing very well in Chennai!

I heard that it's getting withdrawn gradually! People should hurry up in getting it as soon as possible!

I think we can still customize it.
YOu can go for 1GB x 2 in exchange for original 512MB x 2 (They are giving 'Transcend' 1GB x 2 for Rs.3475 + VAT with 3yrs warranty)

If you still insist on HP RAM,you can still get 1gb x 2 for Rs.6475 + VAT with 1yr warranty (this time no exchange)

So,it comes to Rs.56,990 + VAT = 59,220
Transcend 1gbx2--->3475+VAT= 3,614
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62,884

They are also offering many finance schemes like 4.5% @ 1yr or 3.5% @ 6months.
 
dhan_shh

dhan_shh

Ambassador of Buzz
I think NVIDIA 8600 with with 256MB GDDR2 should cost around 2.9K for notebook!
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I had a discussion with one of my senior friend,who says 'hp 6314' lacks the

power,b'coz of a "tiny" processor to tackle 'Vista Ultimate or buiness pro'!

He says we need atleast 2GHz,4MB cache,800 MHz FSB(T7300) or 2.2GHz,4

MB cache,800 MHz FSB(T7500) to have better 3D experience(Aero) along

with minimum RAM of 2GB to 4GB!

He also says not to go for 'Transcend',the most horrible RAM!!!????

Is it right to wait for upgraded processor model of hp?

or customize it with Dell (then it comes to very high cost,around 77K)

Confused!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????

MY budget is 50 to 60K,decent pro,vista home premium or business,

Wifi,BT,webcam,fingerprint reader,DVD RW with ?BR reader

120-160GB hdd,weight 2.5 to 3.0KG,atleast 5hrs battery life,


Experienced heads,kindly help!!
 
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