Help needed: Looking for a portable netbook/laptop

[amd3000]

Hi, friends

I really need you help as i want to purchase a netbook/laptop for my work/study.
i have just got a job as network engineer and i need something portable that i can use and study/enjoy as well.

My basic requirements are very limited as i have a quad core computer at home so i need a portable which is cost effective and can help me out during my work .
So, getting back to my requirements.. hmm they are net-surfing, working on servers which i will be installing virtually on vmware or any other virtualization software, reading eBooks, emails and watching hi-def ( hd ) movies and episodes of diff series.

Currently my budget is 25k, please suggest me if that can be achieved in in my current budget or if possible i will try to increase it which is currently very difficult.

Help me out guys pl.

thnx

 

[Anish]

Please do align your query according to this template

So that it will be easy for the members to answer.

 

[amd3000]

BUMP

Okay, To be more specific


1) What is your budget?
Answer: approx 25 k( plus, minus)

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Answer: Anytyhing between 11 to 14
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3) Which country will you buying this notebook? Also state that if Amazon.com or Newgg.com ships to your country (Only if you know this info). -
Answer: india, no idea if they ship or even if they ship i can get anything at this price

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Answer: - Not really though i dont like brands like HCL.

5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Answer: My basic requirements are very limited as i have a quad core computer at home so i need a portable which is cost effective and can help me out during my work .
So, getting back to my requirements.. hmm they are net-surfing, working on servers which i will be installing virtually on vmware or any other virtualization software, reading eBooks, emails and watching hi-def ( hd ) movies and episodes of diff series.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Answer: Both

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Answer: No Games, some flash games or 4-5 year games maybe

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Answer: approx 4 hours

9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Answer: Both option are good with me

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Answer: No OS i have original WIn7 which i got from my office (win7) and i also have ubuntu Linux

Screen Specifics

11) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
Answer: Not really i have 1600*900. NO idea about laptops but it has to be good.

 

[Anish]

My choices :

1. Lenovo ideapad B460 (Laptop)
2. Dell inspiron mini (Net book)
3. Asus Eee pc 1000h (Net book)

 

[NainO]

Since you will be using visualization softwares like VMWare, I guess the processor should support either Intel VT-x or AMD-V technology.
None of the Nettop with Intel Atom processor has support for VT-x and Laptops will lead to increase in weight and decrease in portability.

Here AMD and HP can help, HP DM1 3000 comes with AMD Zacate E-350 APU which has AMD-v support and iis powerful enough to handle HD videos.
HP Pavilion DM1 3000

P.S. - I'm not advertising HP It's the only option I found with Zacate E-350.