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~Phenom~

~Phenom~

The No.1 Stupid
Hi,
I am planning to buy a laptop within next 1-2 months. My budget is max. 50,000 but can be extended but it is really worth it.

I am intel fan. I will use this laptop as my desktop replacement. I know nothing about laptops.
What I want from my laptop is :
1.It should be able to run Vista Ultimate with all graphic effects like aero etc.
2.It should be able to run all the latest Linux distros, I mean it should be able to display their graphics like beryl effects,compiz etc.
3. It should be durable and futureproof for atleast next 2-3 years.
4.As I am a software engineer, It should be able to run all programming languages with their development environments like Java, VB, .NET, Maya, Abobe softwares, etc. and should support multitasking.
5.As I am an audiophile,It Should have good audio system.
6.I am not a hardcore gamer but like to play games occassionally , so laptop should allow that also.
7. I will use this laptop for continous long hours say 6-8 hours but I will mostly use at my home or at my workplace..not much on the move.

8.It should have wireless card, bluetooth and decent camera, also slots/ports for all latest cards/devices.
9.It may not have any windows pre-installed because I can install/use linux or windows myself.

My preferred brand is Dell as I have heard that dell is good but you may suggest other brands also. what in my mind is to have atleast intel core 2 duo 1.5 GHz and 2 GB RAM will be good.
Please suggest the best I can get in this budget....
Also tell me where to buy laptop, I mean can i buy it from anywhere just like desktops( my computer vendor dont sell laptops) or these are to be ordered online( what is the procedure for that) ???
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
^^^^^^^^^^
I think Dell Inspiron 1520 would be suitable for u!


Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T5450 1

1.66 GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB

Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium - with AERO experience

Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module

Dell(TM) PC-Restore

PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity.

The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment.

System Driver DVD Kit (Vista)

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver

Added performance for entertainment and movie making. Features the new 3D Aero

graphics interface. Includes Windows Media Centre functionality,

Movie Maker, advanced photo features and DVD authoring. 2GB+ RAM recommended.
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour) 1

1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)

Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries for Notebooks with 1 Yr NBD
Dell Services: Installation Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1
Item included in the System 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

8-in-1 media card reader

Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0

Regulatory Label

Shipping Mod with Powercord

Mod Specs Info (India)

Dell(TM) Support
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Internal 56K Modem 1

RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Dell(TM) Media Direct 1

Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Display 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife (TM) 1
Memory 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software 1
Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory 1

Base Assembly (Discrete)
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
Hard Drives 160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1

Roxio Creator 9.0
Wireless Network Solution Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card 1
Color Kits Jet Black Color with Matte Finish and camera 1
Adapter 90W AC Adapter 1
Primary Battery 6-cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case DELL Large Nylon Case 1

Shipment Box for Case
Remark Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1
Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply. 1
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1
Delivery & Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

This Comes arnd 58K :(
But shuld be the best config!

Also customize DELL VOSTRO & C that tooooo!
 
~Phenom~

~Phenom~

The No.1 Stupid
^^Thanx a real lot GaneshKumar. I dont want any Vista or other OS , Can I get this Config without this OS and other softwares ??I hope this should reduce cost by 5 K. I think that 2MP web cam is missing from this config, also what if I go for "Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory " ? What will be the new price then ?? Also should I order it online or through local vendors, what will be cheaper and better option ??
 
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~PunK~

Broken In
hey wozza??
i'd lyk 2 purchase a laptop for roun <80k.
i prefer dell
ma required specs r as follows
intel core 2 2.4 or 2.2
2gigz ram
200> HDD
15"screen
dvdrw bluray anythin
fingerprint reader
etc
suggest a good laptop
~Peace ouT~
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
~Phenom~ said:
^^Thanx a real lot GaneshKumar. I dont want any Vista or other OS , Can I get this Config without this OS and other softwares ??I hope this should reduce cost by 5 K. I think that 2MP web cam is missing from this config, also what if I go for "Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory " ? What will be the new price then ?? Also should I order it online or through local vendors, what will be cheaper and better option ??
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u r welcome!! :):)

U can only order through ONLINE / Phone.. U have to tell them Credit card details or u have to pay be cheque/DD!
No Dealers for them & bcoz of that only u r saving some amt in our lappy! :)

One disadvantage is that u have to w8 for a min. of 10 days to max. of 20 days for lappy to be delivered!:(

In Vostro series u have the option not to choose OS!
Here in the config i customized... u can go for Home basic Vista and can save arnd 1.5K! But in Inspiron it is must to choose atleast a Basic Vista that wuld cost RS. 3K

Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8600 256 MB dedicated graphic memory
... i think u have to pay arnd 3K more!
U can c these things in their website

And also the specification i posted as Web camera...

Hope clarified all ! :)
 
Abhishek Dwivedi

Abhishek Dwivedi

TechFreakiez.com
i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....


plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...
 
Ganeshkumar

Ganeshkumar

Padawan
Jus now i saw the price n config of Vostro series laptops...

Seems they had increased the price!!!!!! :)
months back wen i saw they were giving a high clock speed processor for the sme rate... but now they r giving only 1.4GHz processor !!!

Abhishek Dwivedi said:
i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....


plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...
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Search in the compaq website... in the support section of ur model!!
u will get it!

have u tried that?
 
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deepakchan

Troubleshooter
@Ganeshkumar I ordered a laptop for my sis Dell Inspiron 1420 on sept 17th. Today only (oct 13th) it has come. And I've asked the installation person to come today itself. They said the he's got two calls today and can schedule mine only on Monday. Two days keeping the laptop just like that am i crazy. I asked them to come whatsoever today itself. They said they'll send by 7.30pm but if the Dell people call, they asked me to say that the installation person came before 6pm. I said ok.

So the delivery can take up to a month. Beware!
 
Akshay

Akshay

Cyborg Agent
Abhishek Dwivedi said:
i've been asking da same question everywhere but i've not got ne answer yet....

plz can ne 1 tell me where can i download all da drivers required to install Windows XP-2 on COMPAQ V3424AU and what are the problems i am gona face when i install XP on dis machine....plzz reply...
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Download drivers for HP Pavilion DV6150 or Compaq Presario v6000 CTO
 
~Phenom~

~Phenom~

The No.1 Stupid
One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?
 
Sourabh

Sourabh

Laptoping
~Phenom~ said:
One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?
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Vostro is a new product family which was introduced by Dell a few months back. It's mainly for the needs of Small and Medium Business. Hence the simple look and slightly lower price.
 
~Phenom~

~Phenom~

The No.1 Stupid
^^Do u have any idea , whether Dell anounces any attractive offers/discounts at Diwali, Christmas or New Year??Because I am in no hurry if wait can save me some good bucks. Also , Should I go for nvidia 128 MB or 256 MB as I am not a hardcore gamer but Will definitely want all aero effects of vista and beryl, compiz, etc. to run in full glory.Also I want my system to be future proof for atleast 2-3 years as far as graphics of different OS are concerned. I am planning to go for C2D 2.0 GHz , 2GB RAM and 6 Cell battery as 9 Cell one dont fit in completely and looks bad outside. Please tell me if my decision is right or not ..
 
RCuber

RCuber

The Mighty Unkel!!!
Staff member
Please check this laptop and give me your suggestions.

HP Pavilion dv9502AU Entertainment Notebook PC


Its 47K + taxes.
 
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deepakchan

Troubleshooter
~Phenom~ said:
One month for delivery will be too much , still I dont have any choice , do I ?? Also , I have heard a lot about inspiron 1420/1520 being very good laptops but about vostro I have heard for the first time , are they equally good ? If yes , why are they not as popular as Inpiron 1520 ?
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Just received the laptop. Pestered the local guy for same day installation. Got it up and running. Got a Creative EP630 noise cancellation earphones free with the laptop. It was there in the quotation itself. Just that I didn't notice it. :grin:
 
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