Need a server laptop (Budget: <20K)

[shrewd]

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
I would prefer a laptop for <15k, but I can extend up to 20k.

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
I would prefer >14", but smaller are fine if there are no alternatives.

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
The notebook will run 24x7. It will be performing tasks mainly:
Running an ssh server
Running a samba server (And will serve data to many clients)
Running an irc client (Connenting to up to 10 networks)
Running a torrent client (With ~2000 torrents)

4) Anything else you would like to say?
I don't care if it runs Windows/Linux/Dos or even has no OS at all.
These are the main requirements I can't compromise on:

• Run 24x7 with moderate usage
• Stable and Reliable. It shouldn't run hot and shut off OR break down after a few months of use.
• At least 1 GB of Ram
• Decent processor
• At least 2 USB 2.0 Ports
• Gigabit Ethernet support

I'm going for a laptop instead of building a miniPC mainly because of the issue of portability and ease of management in case something needs fixing. But if there are better/cheaper alternatives in that area, I'd be willing to reconsider.

 

[RON28]

why don't you go for PC? running a laptop 24x7 is not recommended. and looking at your requirements a 20k PC can do your job easily.

 

[shrewd]

why don't you go for PC? running a laptop 24x7 is not recommended. and looking at your requirements a 20k PC can do your job easily.

Power cuts are very common in the area I live. I need the machine to stay up as long as possible. So it needs to have some sort of battery backup which can last a few hours.

Any suggestions as to what I can do in this situation? Is there some way I can get the machine running for a few hours without spending a large amount of money on a UPS?