help me to buy my lappy..

[the.kaushik]

Friends help me to buy my lappy..

criteria that should be included..

>> As light weight as possible.
>> Screen size may be small no problem
>> Dual core processor preferable quadri core
>> Upgrade possible( like ram and hd )
>> lappy should be of reputed brand whose showroom can be found nearly in most places in india.
>> should have sufficient graphics capability to handel atleast games like nfs carbon..(maybe can be used as game deck at leasure)
>> Battery backup should be a minimum of 5hrs when in full use
>> DVD writer is must( blu-ray are invited if added with dvd capability)
>> widescreen
>> sufficient no. of usb ports
>> Vista and linux support


here comes the main part
>> my budget max 80k

though these are my thought about my dream lappy, may be some features may not be available at this price but i want the max at this rate as now a days lappy price are going down day by day

one thing more.. i will buy this on jan,2007

all suggestions are invited

 

[Tech Geek]

Why can't u go for sony vaio

the price will be reduced for the new year

 

[Sourabh]

If you can live with a 12" ultra portable, get the Dell XPS M1210 and configure it to a 9-celled battery along with go7400. To find more info on it, check Dell India website. It had everything you are looking for and certainly a few things more. Everything in a small package. The default config costs 60k odd, with the needed customization I mentioned the price would still be 70k ish. Invest another 10k in 3 yr complete cover and have eternal peace of mind.

 

[the.kaushik]

ya xps m1210 is really cool and speedy.. but i was not able to get the following details.. even there customare care was not able to say properly
Any help from u all

>> what will be the backup time after i use the 9 cell
>> do i need to buy the original xp with it
>> does increase in cell in battery increase the weight too
>> And do xps support linux fedora..

 

[reddick]

Go for Compaq series...Dashing n ultra-portable device with lots of features packed.It's all within ur budget...Happy Buying

 

[aryayush]

Apple MacBook.

>> As light weight as possible. *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png

>> Screen size may be small no problem *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png

>> Dual core processor preferable quadri core *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png (You want a quad-core laptop! For a price of eighty thousand Indian rupees!! Yeah, why not. Ask them to bundle a holographic display as well! )

>> Upgrade possible( like ram and hd ) *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png

>> lappy should be of reputed brand whose showroom can be found nearly in most places in india. *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png

>> should have sufficient graphics capability to handel atleast games like nfs carbon..(maybe can be used as game deck at leasure) *stuff.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/21/21f.500/graphics/wrong.gif

>> Battery backup should be a minimum of 5hrs when in full use *stuff.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/21/21f.500/graphics/wrong.gif (Ask them to ship it with a 1000V battery!)

>> DVD writer is must( blu-ray are invited if added with dvd capability) *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png (They are bundling a diamond encrusted pure gold necklace with the Blu-Ray drive as well, all for Rs. 80,000!)

>> widescreen *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png

>> sufficient no. of usb ports *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png (Depends on how you define 'sufficient'.)

>> Vista and linux support *img248.imageshack.us/img248/5993/tick22sp.png (Comes pre-loaded with Mac OS X.)


Don't mind the sarcastic comments, just trying to have some fun.

 

[Sourabh]

>> what will be the backup time after i use the 9 cell

4 - 4.5hrs at moderate load if you choose go7400. 5.5+ hrs with gma950.

>> do i need to buy the original xp with it

With Dell, you cannot skip it. The package consists of XP Home atleast.

>> does increase in cell in battery increase the weight too

Yes but the difference in not huge. One thing you should be wary about the 9-celled battery, the battery does come out of the laptop from the back. Check the pic.

*img151.imageshack.us/img151/1107/dscf09573mqya8.th.jpg

>> And do xps support linux fedora - There should not be any issues as everything inside the laptop are standard components like any other laptop. Onboard gma950 or go7400 drivers would be inbuilt in any modern linux distro.

XPS M1210 is a nice bundle at the price. Something which we are not familiar with in India considering the prices have always been on the higher side. Not any longer. If you can live with a 12" screen, you would love it.

 

[the.kaushik]

Thanx sourav and others..
Based on your feedback i decided not to go for the 9cell now.. thats look preety odd

i made the following config on there website ..And want ur suggestion if u think some thing is unnecessary or something should be included!





N541119 - Dell XPS M1210 Notebook
1 74,468.00 74,468.00
Date 29/11/2006 01:10 AM
Catalog Number 39830
Base System Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7200 1


2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB
Operating System Genuine Windows(R) XP Home Edition (English) 1


Genuine Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition(English) CD Media


If you are networking to a server Genuine XP Pro is highly recommended


Windows(R) XP Home Edition is a consumer operating system and


does not support peer to peer networking of more than five computers


or advanced networking such as domain authentication
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance (H) 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover 1


For more details, see www.dell.co.in /completecover


24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-425-2066


Varied From DELL's Terms And Conditions


Notebook Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date


1 Year Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance)


Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries for Notebooks with 1 Yr NBD


1 Year CompleteCover Programme (Asia Pacific Regional Coverage Only)
Dell Services: Installations (H) Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1
Item included in the System 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)
Internal Dell(TM) 84 Keys Keyboard (English) 1
Black and Silver with Chrome Accents 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Intel(R) 945 Chipset Family 1


Mod Specs Info (India)
Dell(TM) Image Restore 1


PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity.


The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment.
Internal 56K Modem 1


RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
65W AC Adapter 1
Dell(TM) Media Direct 3.0 1


Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Display 12.1" Wide Screen XGA display with TrueLife(TM) (1280x800 res.) & 1.3MP Web Cam 1


SKYPE(TM) VOIP Communications Software


Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Memory 1024MB (2 X 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software 1
Video Solution 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) Go 7400 TurboCache 1
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
SATA Hard Drives 120GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1


Roxio Creator LE and Roxio MyDVD LE
Network Assistant Dell(TM) Network Assistant - 90 days Trial 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
Primary Battery 6-cell 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case Dell Light Weight 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
Limited Time Offer 1 Free upgrade from 512MB to 1024MB Memory
Limited Time Offer 2 Free Upgrade from 80GB to 120GB Hard Drive
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1
Delivery & Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

Total
Total Amount Before Tax Rs 74,468.00