Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-60k

[kasshav]

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
40k-60k

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

Thin and Light : Something between 1.5kg - 2kg Preferably 14" with 1366x768 resolution (Standard Resolution for Web Development work)

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Web Development, Android Programming, Photoshop, Illustrator, HD movies and some descent games like Sniper Elite V2

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
- i5 or i7 processors (3rd or 4th Gen) preferable. RAM around 8Gb, and SSD no less than 20GB (more is better)
- Anti-reflective screen would be a plus.
- Sound should be very good and clear.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenovo, Asus, Toshiba
b. Dislike: Dell, Apple, Sony


6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) )
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )
Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) )

At least 6 hours actual battery backup.
Can purchase from Delhi or Online
HDMI port also required
At least 3 USB (with at least a USB3.0) ports needed.

 

[seamon]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Try the Dell inspiron 15(60k) or 15R(66k) 3537.

You can add a SSD as per your requirement.

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Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (4th Gen Ci7/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ 2GB Graph) Rs.57702 Price in India - Buy Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (4th Gen Ci7/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ 2GB Graph) Black Online - Dell: Flipkart.com

 

[kasshav]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

@seamon, I already mentioned "Lightweight" and "Dislike Dell". Also the one you suggested is around 2.25kg which is a big NO. I want something between 1.5kg - 2kg

Try the Dell inspiron 15(60k) or 15R(66k) 3537.

You can add a SSD as per your requirement.

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Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (4th Gen Ci7/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ 2GB Graph) Rs.57702 Price in India - Buy Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (4th Gen Ci7/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ 2GB Graph) Black Online - Dell: Flipkart.com

 

[seamon]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Just found this in my guide ^.^

Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win8) (NX.M1FSI.017) Rs.52500 Price in India - Buy Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win8) (NX.M1FSI.017) Champange Gold Online - Acer: Flipkart.com

guide:-

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/laptops-netbooks/181169-guide-laptop-buying-guide.html

 

[vutonium]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Asus S46 or the Asus S56 or the K55 and the X55. All thin light and cheap. I am using the S46CM with third gen i5 and GT650m and I play games too. Played NFS Most Wanted 2012 at high, NFS rivals at medium, COD MWII at max settings smooth. Only thing I don't like about this is the keyboard. But my friends tell me that I am nitpicking. Check em out. Asus provides good VFM. The K55 and S55 are available on flipkart.

 

[AbhMkh]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Hmm let me see.

6 Hrs battery backup : ULV Proccy's


LightWeight : Ultrabook

I would say, you are looking for this


Toshiba Satellite U840W-X0110 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 6GB/ 500GB 32GB SSD/ Win8) Rs.50999 Price in India - Buy Toshiba Satellite U840W-X0110 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 6GB/ 500GB 32GB SSD/ Win8) Precious Silver With Woven Texture Online - Toshiba: Flipk


Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch) Rs.61890 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch) Silver Grey Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com


Acer Aspire M3-581TG-53314G52Makk Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win7 HP/ 1GB Graph) (NX.RYKSI.006) Rs.48490 Price in India - Buy Acer Aspire M3-581TG-53314G52Makk Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win7 HP/ 1GB Graph) (NX.RYK

 

[kasshav]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Thanks seamon, this Acer laptop looks good. But the Guide link is quite nice. I will look for more options there.

Just found this in my guide ^.^

Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win8) (NX.M1FSI.017) Rs.52500 Price in India - Buy Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win8) (NX.M1FSI.017) Champange Gold Online - Acer: Flipkart.com

guide:-

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/laptops-netbooks/181169-guide-laptop-buying-guide.html

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Thanks vutonium for your suggestion. Though my primary use is development so multi-tasking and lightweight is a must. Gaming is secondary concern of mine. In fact, I can suffice with Intel 4000 series GPU, have heard good things about it. Don't know much about the 5000 series.

Asus S46 or the Asus S56 or the K55 and the X55. All thin light and cheap. I am using the S46CM with third gen i5 and GT650m and I play games too. Played NFS Most Wanted 2012 at high, NFS rivals at medium, COD MWII at max settings smooth. Only thing I don't like about this is the keyboard. But my friends tell me that I am nitpicking. Check em out. Asus provides good VFM. The K55 and S55 are available on flipkart.

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Thanks AbhMkh,

I really liked the Toshiba Satellite U840W-X0110 Ultrabook. It satisfies all my requirements and is exceptionally good looking but only one problem it has is, it is a widescreen laptop with a non-standard screen resolution (1792 x 768). Is there any variant of this laptop with a standard screen size?

Hmm let me see.

6 Hrs battery backup : ULV Proccy's


LightWeight : Ultrabook

I would say, you are looking for this

Toshiba Satellite U840W-X0110 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 6GB/ 500GB 32GB SSD/ Win8) Rs.50999 Price in India - Buy Toshiba Satellite U840W-X0110 Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 6GB/ 500GB 32GB SSD/ Win8) Precious Silver With Woven Texture Online - Toshiba: Flipk


Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch) Rs.61890 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 (59-369597) Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win8/ Touch) Silver Grey Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com


Acer Aspire M3-581TG-53314G52Makk Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win7 HP/ 1GB Graph) (NX.RYKSI.006) Rs.48490 Price in India - Buy Acer Aspire M3-581TG-53314G52Makk Ultrabook (3rd Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB 20GB SSD/ Win7 HP/ 1GB Graph) (NX.RYK

 

[vutonium]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

If you don't need a GPU you can get it even cheaper.

 

[seamon]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

I think the perfect dream laptop for you will be Razer Blade 2013 but unfortunately that is not available in India and it costs 1 lakh +

 

[kasshav]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Well, Razer Blade is really a beauty and the beast. So sad that it's not available in India.
For my current budget I am thinking to go with Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook
Razer Blade, maybe sometime in near future..

Thank you all guys! You have been really helpful.

I think the perfect dream laptop for you will be Razer Blade 2013 but unfortunately that is not available in India and it costs 1 lakh +

 

[seamon]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

Well, Razer Blade is really a beauty and the beast. So sad that it's not available in India.
For my current budget I am thinking to go with Acer Aspire S3-391 Ultrabook
Razer Blade, maybe sometime in near future..

Thank you all guys! You have been really helpful.

Lenovo Yoga 13 is a good option too but it doesn't have a higher capacity drive, just a 128GB SSD.

 

[Jeffy Juin]

Re: Need a lightweight but powerful laptop with great battery backup and SSD required - Budget 40k-6

I too wish to buy an ultrabook with same specificaions.what should I do? Help Plz.