Laptop for general use. 30-36K

[TheLetterD]

General Questions

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)

30K (Can be stretched to 36K)

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

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).
Flipkart, India.

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


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

Basic Home use.

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

Mostly on the Desk.

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?

Rarely. Or the occasional Casual Gaming

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?

3-4.

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?

I would prefer to see it.

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

Windows 7

Screen Specifics

11) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
Full HD not needed.


I need it for my 13 year old cousin.
Good service is a must. Is there any other brand with service equivalent to Dell's?
I do not want to compromise on Build Quality and After sales service So even if there is a Laptop with better performance but with bad After sale service/poor build I wont go for it.
How good is Toshiba's Service?
Thank you in advance.

 

[dashing.sujay]

If you can consider Vaio, go for this- Sony VAIO E Series VPCEG35EN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Sony Notebook

If HP (although I am a bit sceptic about it)- HP Notebook G4-1200TX Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Notebook

 

[aroraanant]

Get the above mentioned sony laptop.
And don't go for HP.

 

[TheLetterD]

Hows sony's service?

 

[sc3n3l0v3r]

Hows sony's service?

As I have heard and read many reviews regarding Sony's Service , & I can confirm you that they are one of the best in market regarding after sale service.

So without any doubt you can opt for Sony's Laptop

 

[TheLetterD]

Hmm
Well, I think Ill go for it!
Thanks!

 

[TheLetterD]

Sony VAIO E Series VPCEH36EN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Sony Notebook

Um and what about this one?? Is this one a good laptop too?

I was wondering if it has any idiot flaws like a faulty keyboard or a faulty display or something like that! :/
Please help! I am planning to buy it today evening!

 

[aroraanant]

Consider VPCEH35EN over VPCEH36EN because the difference is only of HDD and RAM and its not worth the price difference.
And if you want in 14" and around 31-32k then you should go for VPCEG35EN.
And also if you are think of buying VPCEH36EN for around 37-38k then I would suggest you to go for VPCEG3AEN, as it has got i5 so its performance will be much better

For more info here is a comparison list to which you can refer to.Click here

 

[TheLetterD]

Ohk
Thanks!

 

[pratyush997]

Never ever get a HP !!
Go for the sony Laptop suggested above by aroraanant

 

[sarthak]

^^^^ can you please give the reason for it ???

 

[spacescreamer]

i am too looking for a laptop and HP seems to be having some issue or the other.
HP with dedicated gpu seems to be getting very hot during running. And when i asked my local comp repair guy.. he mentioned he had been repairing max HP laptops only.

 

[sarthak]

^^^^ I have a HP laptop with a dedicated GPU and it only gets hot while gaming, and which laptop with that much power doesn't ??? In fact XPS with those powerful fans gets hot even with normal usage.
Atleast half of my hostel owns Dell......every other day I see a Dell service guy reparing them. Dell laptops aren't that bad.....but its due to the number of people owning it that so many of them have faults. So should we stop buying all Dell products ???

 

[TheLetterD]

Hello!
I am getting the HP Pavilion DV6 Series DV6-6154TX Laptop for 46K and extended warranty for just an extra 1.1K!!!
Please let me know if this is a good deal! Above some people advised against an HP. Please can someone explain me why? Are there any other issues other than over heating? How is HP's service?

Please I need a reply urgently cuz the deal ends tomorrow and I plan to go buy it at 10 tomorrow (Very busy for the rest of the day!)
Thanks in advance!

 

[aroraanant]

I am a HP hater, even I hate Lenovo except the thinkpads, so I won't suggest you to get it.
Well lets other suggest you.

 

[sarthak]

Hello!
I am getting the HP Pavilion DV6 Series DV6-6154TX Laptop for 46K and extended warranty for just an extra 1.1K!!!
Please let me know if this is a good deal! Above some people advised against an HP. Please can someone explain me why? Are there any other issues other than over heating? How is HP's service?

Please I need a reply urgently cuz the deal ends tomorrow and I plan to go buy it at 10 tomorrow (Very busy for the rest of the day!)
Thanks in advance!

Better go for the new DV6-7012tx for 4k more. And there's no overheating issue in the newer dv6 laptops.

 

[TheLetterD]

Hmm
I Cant!
Budget was 36K, already stretched it to 46K
Well. I guess my cousin's parents are already at the store and are buying it right now.