Laptop for 45k - Asus R558 ?

[quagmire]

1) What is your budget? 40k ~ 45k (max)



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

Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen



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

1. Programming - C, C++ (Eclipse), Cuda and OpenMP support required.. MATLAB extensively used.
2. Electronics Simulators - Ansoft (Designer, HFSS), Cadence, Agilent ADS etc.
3. Browsing
4. Won't be gaming
5. OS - Dual boot Windows and Ubuntu



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

So from other threads, this is what I have gathered..

1. Asus R558
2. Asus X555LJ
3. Asus K555LB
4. Acer Aspire E E5-574G


4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike: My previous laptop Lenovo Z510 gave some battery problems, so will skip Lenovo this time..


6) Anything else you would like to say?

Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) ) Preferred
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )
Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) )



In short: Intel + Nvidia Laptop under 45k, Full HD if possible. Would like to add 4GB Ram later..

Thanks !

 

[omega44-xt]

Asus R558UR.... Get it

 

[quagmire]

[MENTION=60562]anupam_pb[/MENTION]


Right.

In this thread you said Asus R558UR is available locally @ 40.9k.. Can you tell me where exactly?

Also BTW have you used it personally? How is the experience?

 

[omega44-xt]

[MENTION=60562]anupam_pb[/MENTION]


Right.

In this thread you said Asus R558UR is available locally @ 40.9k.. Can you tell me where exactly?

Also BTW have you used it personally? How is the experience?

It was earlier available in flipkart for 41k.
I haven't used it personally but in general Asus laptops are good. They don't have good reputation in India as service centres are available in cities only (whereas Dell, lenovo might even have them in some towns)

 

[quagmire]

Bought the Asus R558UR from FK, 'coz it was out of stock in local stores.

Will post my experience in a review sometime. Liked it so far.

 

[omega44-xt]

Bought the Asus R558UR from FK, 'coz it was out of stock in local stores.

Will post my experience in a review sometime. Liked it so far.

Congrats... Waiting for the review
Do measure the temperatures while gaming