Engg student looking for a laptop around 30k

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Hi guys, Im looking for a laptop around 30k.
I'm an electronics engg student and will we using it to run simulation software and matlab,etc on Linux. I'm not much of a gamer but I would like it to be able to play hd movies.

1) What is your budget? <30k


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?

• Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
none in particular

4) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
simulation software, matlab, etc

5) What screen resolution(s) & type (glossy/matte) would you prefer?
no idea.. whichever makes movies look better

6) Anything else you would like to say? (eg: local purchase, ASS,matte/glossy finish)
I wil be working on linux. IAnd yes, it should have a numpad!!

 

[Naxal]

Lenovo G580 (59-324061) Laptop 3rd Gen Core i5/4GB/500 GB/DOS: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Lenovo Notebook

Though it fails your budget by 5k but it would be future proof for next 3/4 years of usage in terms of hardware processing power at-least

 

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Nice suggestions, but I'll only be needing it for 2 years so would like to keep it inside 30k

 

[coderunknown]

Samsung NP300E5Z-A0UIN or Dell Vostro 1550

 

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Do I have any i5 options?

 

[coderunknown]

for 33-34k, check Samsung with 3rd gen i5. Don't go for 2nd gen i5.

 

[aroraanant]

I suggest you to but Samsung NP300E5X-A01IN