~ INR 1L/ USD 1.5k 15inch Laptop

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1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
INR 1L/ USD 1.5k

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

• Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?

Regular Use: Excel Workbooks, Browsing, Movies
Gaming - None (but won't mind a gaming laptop)

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?

• Would prefer AMD if it helps lower cost or offers better performance
• 16 GB RAM, 512 SSD etc.
• Display - conducive to extended reading (Anti Glare/ Reflective/ Anything else which is better)
• Should not be stingy on ports (like xps15) - HDMI, USB A etc. - can still compromise on this front if rest factors are met
• Sturdy build quality would help (Metal/ Carbon Fiber etc.)

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: ASUS, Dell, HP, Any Other
b. Dislike: Acer

Primary criteria would be international warranty and at home after sales support


6) Anything else you would like to say?

• Screen resolution 1080p (Full HD)
• Battery back up (extended (5-7hrs) )
• Purchase place ( Online (Amazon) / Local (Delhi) / Abroad (Canada) ) - whichever place offers best deal without compromising on warranty

 

[omega44-xt]

I know that Asus & Dell has international warranty (Dell needs Premium support plus or something to be bought). Avoid Dell laptops as their quality has gone down & their gaming laptops run very hot, among the hottest.

Ask Lenovo & HP customer support about international warranty. I don't think Acer & MSI have any international warranty. I know Acer has something called International Travelers Warranty, but never heard of people getting it on laptops bought in US/CA, worth asking their customer support.

Bit above budget but good, has latest Ryzen 5000 & RTX 3060:
*www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-...512gb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-nbsp-3060-eng/15264490

Great laptop in general, talk to Lenovo CC as said earlier:
*www.amazon.ca/Lenovo-1920x1080-Processor-Windows-82B1000AUS/dp/B08BB9RWXD/

Indian option:
*www.amazon.in/HP-15-6-inch-5-4600H-Windows-15-en0002AX/dp/B08CGGRHLH
Add another 8GB RAM stick later, sadly just a 60Hz display, otherwise a great laptop.

 

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I know that Asus & Dell has international warranty (Dell needs Premium support plus or something to be bought). Avoid Dell laptops as their quality has gone down & their gaming laptops run very hot, among the hottest.

Ask Lenovo & HP customer support about international warranty. I don't think Acer & MSI have any international warranty. I know Acer has something called International Travelers Warranty, but never heard of people getting it on laptops bought in US/CA, worth asking their customer support.

Bit above budget but good, has latest Ryzen 5000 & RTX 3060:
*www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-...512gb-ssd-16gb-ram-rtx-nbsp-3060-eng/15264490

Great laptop in general, talk to Lenovo CC as said earlier:
*www.amazon.ca/Lenovo-1920x1080-Processor-Windows-82B1000AUS/dp/B08BB9RWXD/

Indian option:
*www.amazon.in/HP-15-6-inch-5-4600H-Windows-15-en0002AX/dp/B08CGGRHLH
Add another 8GB RAM stick later, sadly just a 60Hz display, otherwise a great laptop.

Thanks, this is helpful. Any specific views on XPS15 (or reco on similar models by other brands, since Dell is relatively pricey and heating issues).

 

[omega44-xt]

Thanks, this is helpful. Any specific views on XPS15 (or reco on similar models by other brands, since Dell is relatively pricey and heating issues).

Avoid Dell's high performance laptops, as I said they run too hot. For instance, my Alienware m15 with i7 + 2060 underperforms compared to friend's Acer Helios 300 (i7 + 1660Ti) because my laptop throttles bad, even with undervolting. XPS 15 runs hot & has some other issues as well. Better avoid it unless you want a glorified multimedia laptop.

 

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Avoid Dell's high performance laptops, as I said they run too hot. For instance, my Alienware m15 with i7 + 2060 underperforms compared to friend's Acer Helios 300 (i7 + 1660Ti) because my laptop throttles bad, even with undervolting. XPS 15 runs hot & has some other issues as well. Better avoid it unless you want a glorified multimedia laptop.

Thank you, noted!

 

[omega44-xt]

Since your requirement can be met with a multimedia laptop, maybe just get Dell's Inspiron laptop with Premium warranty, ADP isn't available internationally.

New Inspiron 15 5000 Touch Laptop ($950 + tax with 3yr Premium)

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Laptop | Dell USA ($1230 + tax with 3yr Premium)

Inspiron 7000 has Aluminium build.

 

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Since your requirement can be met with a multimedia laptop, maybe just get Dell's Inspiron laptop with Premium warranty, ADP isn't available internationally.

New Inspiron 15 5000 Touch Laptop ($950 + tax with 3yr Premium)

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Laptop | Dell USA ($1230 + tax with 3yr Premium)

Inspiron 7000 has Aluminium build.

Yes, Inspiron 7000 series fits the bill well.

However, currently own Inspiron 7460, which went through 1 motherboard replacement, 1 HD replacement, 2 I/O Unit replacements, and bunch of other services during first 3 years of its life. Completed fourth recently.

Bad piece I guess, and has made me skeptical regarding Dell's quality. At the same time, their at home service practically replaced most of the machine part by part, with limited hassle.

 

[omega44-xt]

Yes, Inspiron 7000 series fits the bill well.

However, currently own Inspiron 7460, which went through 1 motherboard replacement, 1 HD replacement, 2 I/O Unit replacements, and bunch of other services during first 3 years of its life. Completed fourth recently.

Bad piece I guess, and has made me skeptical regarding Dell's quality. At the same time, their at home service practically replaced most of the machine part by part, with limited hassle.

Honestly, I would say Dell's quality has gone down. My previous laptop was a Dell 7559, which is still working fine after close to 5 years whereas my Alienware m15 had its battery & heatsink replaced after 1 year, out of warranty. Another friend of mine has an Alienware, his laptop's battery doesn't hold the charge as well, although that's 2 years old now.

Since you need an international warranty & isn't buying a high performance laptop, Dell is a safe choice IMO. Regd. after sales, it took some months of email exchange for Dell to understand my issue & after payment for replacement parts, they took 1 week to give me order confirmation, not sure why. But their service network is still good in India.
Just get 4 years of Premium warranty maybe. The price is still good for a 15" thin & light IMO. India lacks options in 15", esp 16GB in thin laptops.

Do talk to Lenovo & HP reps, ask about the international warranty. Lenovo ThinkPads or HP Envy are good choices, esp with AMD Ryzen 4000 CPU & will be cheaper as well.

 

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Honestly, I would say Dell's quality has gone down. My previous laptop was a Dell 7559, which is still working fine after close to 5 years whereas my Alienware m15 had its battery & heatsink replaced after 1 year, out of warranty. Another friend of mine has an Alienware, his laptop's battery doesn't hold the charge as well, although that's 2 years old now.

Since you need an international warranty & isn't buying a high performance laptop, Dell is a safe choice IMO. Regd. after sales, it took some months of email exchange for Dell to understand my issue & after payment for replacement parts, they took 1 week to give me order confirmation, not sure why. But their service network is still good in India.
Just get 4 years of Premium warranty maybe. The price is still good for a 15" thin & light IMO. India lacks options in 15", esp 16GB in thin laptops.

Do talk to Lenovo & HP reps, ask about the international warranty. Lenovo ThinkPads or HP Envy are good choices, esp with AMD Ryzen 4000 CPU & will be cheaper as well.

Thanks @omega44-xt

 

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Any suggestions on where to order 16gb model in Canada, can't find on dell store and bestbuy

*www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/dell-lapto...spd/inspiron-14-7400-laptop/ni147400_sb_h109e

Can find the model in India though:

*www.tatacliq.com/dell-inspiron-740...inchw102gb-graphicssilver/p-mp000000008417131

 

[omega44-xt]

Any suggestions on where to order 16gb model in Canada, can't find on dell store and bestbuy

*www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/dell-lapto...spd/inspiron-14-7400-laptop/ni147400_sb_h109e

Can find the model in India though:

*www.tatacliq.com/dell-inspiron-740...inchw102gb-graphicssilver/p-mp000000008417131

I think I mentioned Dell US links because you mentioned USD instead of CAD in the budget. Just browse Dell CA website & see what you can get. Amazon & bestbuy are other good options that I know of.

 

[omega44-xt]

Check these:

12GB RAM:
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Laptop | Dell Canada

8GB RAM but might have RAM slots:
Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 Laptop | Dell Canada

Dell provides detailed service manual in their support website which should show internals of laptop, mobo layout & RAM slots, if any. Check those for both laptops.

 

[omega44-xt]

The Inspiron 17 seems to be 7706 & here's its manual, has 2 RAM slots:
*dl.dell.com/topicspdf/inspiron-17-7706-2-in-1-laptop_service-manual_en-us.pdf

Inspiron 15 is 7506, no RAM slots:
*dl.dell.com/topicspdf/inspiron-15-7506-2-in-1-laptop_users-guide2_en-us.pdf

 

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Thanks @omega44-xt - really appreciate