[Guide] Laptop Buying Guide.
omega44-xt
Gear up ...
Guys, I'm planning to buy 120GB mSATA SSD for my Lenovo Y500 from Amazon @ ~5.7k ($90.47), including shipping & taxes
Check this thread
*www.digit.in/forum/storage/187561-msata-ssd-my-lenovo-ideapad-y500.html
Check this thread
*www.digit.in/forum/storage/187561-msata-ssd-my-lenovo-ideapad-y500.html
nabarun_noob
Right off the assembly line
What is your budget?
around 30k(in indian price)
What country will you be buying this in?
india
What size notebook do you prefer?
Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing
hardcore software developing , using softwares like MATLAB ,PHOTOSHOP
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk
How many hours of battery life do you need?
5-7
Will you be buying online or in store?
in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Linux
List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Standard Resolution (1366 x 768)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine
Is the laptops design important to you?
No
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 10/15/2014
How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
No
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner
I have researched a bit and found out these 3 models--
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2)Buy HP 15-r074TU Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS) (J8B82PA) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
3)Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
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please help me choose between these three !
Which one would be best ?
As you can see H[ and DELL models are very clos in terms of config and also price .But ACER is giving 7 hours battery life .
But i have always seen people preferring hp and dell over acer.
How is the build quality of acer ?
around 30k(in indian price)
What country will you be buying this in?
india
What size notebook do you prefer?
Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing
hardcore software developing , using softwares like MATLAB ,PHOTOSHOP
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk
How many hours of battery life do you need?
5-7
Will you be buying online or in store?
in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Linux
List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Standard Resolution (1366 x 768)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine
Is the laptops design important to you?
No
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 10/15/2014
How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
No
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner
I have researched a bit and found out these 3 models--
1)Access Denied Specifications
2)Buy HP 15-r074TU Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS) (J8B82PA) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
3)Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
4)Error 500 Server Error
5)Access Denied Specifications
please help me choose between these three !
Which one would be best ?
As you can see H[ and DELL models are very clos in terms of config and also price .But ACER is giving 7 hours battery life .
But i have always seen people preferring hp and dell over acer.
How is the build quality of acer ?
nabarun_noob
Right off the assembly line
What is your budget?
around 30k(in indian price)
What country will you be buying this in?
india
What size notebook do you prefer?
Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing
hardcore software developing , using softwares like MATLAB ,PHOTOSHOP
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk
How many hours of battery life do you need?
5-7
Will you be buying online or in store?
in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Linux
List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Standard Resolution (1366 x 768)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine
Is the laptops design important to you?
No
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 10/15/2014
How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
No
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner
I have researched a bit and found out these 3 models--
1)Access Denied Specifications
2)Buy HP 15-r074TU Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS) (J8B82PA) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
3)Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
4)Access Denied Specifications
please help me choose between these three !
Which one would be best ?
As you can see ACER is giving the best battery of 7 hours here !! but I have seen people preferring hp and dell over acer .How is acer in terms of build quality ? should i consider acer ?
around 30k(in indian price)
What country will you be buying this in?
india
What size notebook do you prefer?
Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing
hardcore software developing , using softwares like MATLAB ,PHOTOSHOP
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk
How many hours of battery life do you need?
5-7
Will you be buying online or in store?
in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Linux
List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Standard Resolution (1366 x 768)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine
Is the laptops design important to you?
No
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 10/15/2014
How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
No
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner
I have researched a bit and found out these 3 models--
1)Access Denied Specifications
2)Buy HP 15-r074TU Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS) (J8B82PA) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
3)Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3542 Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu) Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com
4)Access Denied Specifications
please help me choose between these three !
Which one would be best ?
As you can see ACER is giving the best battery of 7 hours here !! but I have seen people preferring hp and dell over acer .How is acer in terms of build quality ? should i consider acer ?
Skyh3ck
Cyborg Agent
looking for a best and cheap laptop around 20 to 24 k for general, offfice, movies, music, browsing use,
if possible keyboard with light and good viewing angle on screen,
Lenovo laptops are good, but viewing angel is very very bad.
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how is this deal
Buy HP 15-R074TU Imprint Sparkling Black with Laptop Bag Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in
if possible keyboard with light and good viewing angle on screen,
Lenovo laptops are good, but viewing angel is very very bad.
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how is this deal
Buy HP 15-R074TU Imprint Sparkling Black with Laptop Bag Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in
Chaitanya
Cyborg Agent
I haven't searched market for a while so don't completely rely on me.
From a little browsing I got that hardware wise all laptops in ~30k range are identical.
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This dell one is preferable due to matte screen.
Explaining model numbers is getting more difficult (courtesy: presence of both 3rd & 4 th gen laptops)
Also if you could stretch a little get this pro book..
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From a little browsing I got that hardware wise all laptops in ~30k range are identical.
Error 500 Server Error
This dell one is preferable due to matte screen.
Explaining model numbers is getting more difficult (courtesy: presence of both 3rd & 4 th gen laptops)
Also if you could stretch a little get this pro book..
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it feels like DF is going backwards.. 
No one replies as quick
No one replies as quick
Gollum
Collector
Fill the template and create a new thread.
OP
seamon
Superhuman Spambot
20-30k is not real budget for a laptop.
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I'll update the guide after my SAT on Nov 8.
Skyh3ck
Cyborg Agent
i understand sir, but majority of the people falls in that category, not everyone is a gamer and require all powerful rig, just a basic home laptop, which can run 64 it windows 7/ 10 / Ubuntu etc
play hd movies, gives good battery life and provide good warranty
anyway, i will go with whatever i find best on Flipkart or Amazon
OP
seamon
Superhuman Spambot
Nah. Only 10% people fall into that category. Most have a budget of at least 50-60k(50%) while some have 70-80k(30%).
If you just want a basic laptop then search your local stores and look for any laptop that looks good and buy it. No need to compare specs as you aren't going to game anyways. Any laptop(even ULV ones) can do your basic stuff.
Jaskanwar Singh
Aspiring Novelist
OP
seamon
Superhuman Spambot
u are talking about India right?
Yea.
in US, the average budget is nearly 1.5k-2k dollars.
Need some help here:
Budget: Less than Rs. 40,000.
Buying from: Dubai
Need a new one, not refurbished
Purpose: Gaming, within the budget I've specified
Battery life: Not very important as I usually use the laptop with the power cable plugged in; my Toshiba's battery has gone bad, and gives me an hour, but that's fine)
Online or in store: in store
OS: Windows 7 / 8; preferably pre-installed, but not an issue
Screen size and Res: 15.6 inches, the usual 1366 x 768
Glossy or matte screen: don't know, whichever.
Brand: Lenovo or Dell; don't know about other brands, but ready to try; have a Toshiba Satellite L755 at present (i3, 4 GB RAM, integrated graphics card), and it works good enough, except for gaming.
Processor: i3 or i5. Don't know anything about AMD's A series; not very keen on those.
RAM: Minimum 4 GB; don't think more is required.
HDD: not an issue; most laptops probably have 500 GBs.
SSD: no need
ODD: DVD burner
Graphics card: Dedicated, but don't know anything about this; this is the reason why I'm asking this question.
At present, I can get a Lenovo G5070 (i5, 4 GB, 500 GB, no dedicated graphics card) for Rs. 25,500, and a Dell 3521 (i3, 4 GB, 500 GB, no dedicated graphics card) for about Rs. 23,800.
Please give me the brand name and model no. of a laptop with a dedicated graphics card, so I can search on the net.
Thanks.
Budget: Less than Rs. 40,000.
Buying from: Dubai
Need a new one, not refurbished
Purpose: Gaming, within the budget I've specified
Battery life: Not very important as I usually use the laptop with the power cable plugged in; my Toshiba's battery has gone bad, and gives me an hour, but that's fine)
Online or in store: in store
OS: Windows 7 / 8; preferably pre-installed, but not an issue
Screen size and Res: 15.6 inches, the usual 1366 x 768
Glossy or matte screen: don't know, whichever.
Brand: Lenovo or Dell; don't know about other brands, but ready to try; have a Toshiba Satellite L755 at present (i3, 4 GB RAM, integrated graphics card), and it works good enough, except for gaming.
Processor: i3 or i5. Don't know anything about AMD's A series; not very keen on those.
RAM: Minimum 4 GB; don't think more is required.
HDD: not an issue; most laptops probably have 500 GBs.
SSD: no need
ODD: DVD burner
Graphics card: Dedicated, but don't know anything about this; this is the reason why I'm asking this question.
At present, I can get a Lenovo G5070 (i5, 4 GB, 500 GB, no dedicated graphics card) for Rs. 25,500, and a Dell 3521 (i3, 4 GB, 500 GB, no dedicated graphics card) for about Rs. 23,800.
Please give me the brand name and model no. of a laptop with a dedicated graphics card, so I can search on the net.
Thanks.
Hey guys, does Lenevo lappy's have trackpad a bit on left? All the images seems so. If yes why so? It's a bad design in that case. As most people use right hand to use trackpad.
SaiyanGoku
kamehameha!!
Maybe because of the numpad, the trackpad looks shifted to the left side. Its placed just below the spacebar, which is perfectly normal.
Even if you have a look at the Dell Inspiron 3542, the trackpad isn't placed at the centre of the palmrest even though the numpad is present.
So, unless your palms are 4.5" or wider, you shouldn't have any problems with it.