Hi All
My laptop is almost dead with IC on charge port short and it seems entire motherboard needs to be replaced apart from dysfunctional battery(non removable) bulge. Need to buy a laptop to replace it ASAP.
please help me with your pearls of wisdom.
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
42k to 50k. Max 56k if ticks most if not all of the checklist.
2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and light but reasonably mainstream; 15 to 16 inch. I’m habituated to 15.4/15.6 display. Would it be comfortable working with 14?
3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Documentation, Reading & Analysis/ Research work(includes Browsing with multiple tabs and windows with internet browser for eg used to keep 12 windows and 655 tabs open in the current laptop(impossible with FF but with chrome) at one point, video calls, OTT quality video streaming, video and audio consumption. Occasional coding/running testing software, gaming.
5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
No typical configuration. What I think is may be RAM >=8GB, ssd atleast in part for the OS, it’s hard to find >512GB HD in SSD. Would be good to have something for graphics.
[8GB RAM with 1TB HDD(current HP X360 envy). ]
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:
No brand is good enough to LIKE in my experience.
Hp ok, may also consider Lenova, dell.
6) Anything else you would like to say?
Online, like flipkart, Amazon(have prime membership) within India …..don’t have experience with other sites so trust factor may come into the picture.
Good computing power(>=i5), system that doesn’t feel like a snail while in use. Connectivity options like sd card reader, usb c with power delivery, normal USB’s, 3.5 Audio jack etc(don’t want to be nastily surprised with lack of connectivity options)
Screen should be ideal for long reading hours and also excellent for high quality video consumption ……ergonomic/easy on eyes(anti-glare or whatever is needed). Audio(speakers) has never satisfied in earlier models and in current model speaker became dysfunctional after connecting to a Bluetooth speaker, so good audio and volume and a reliable in-built speaker.
Ergonomic keyboard and touchpad.
When I try to adjust the angle of screen, the lid of the laptop should not fold up in the front or slide down in the back. (current convertible was culprit).
Not looking for touchscreen convertible …..previous one was accidental purchase and was a pain. Screen cracked four times, except one time there was no reason to—this is also one reason I dislike one metal piece carved laptop. Could be carbon fiber or something. Want laptop to be reliable.
Not likely to upgrade components like RAM/HDD. Whatever is available on the machine should be good enough.
Do laptops come in colours other than black or silver?
Discounted models for HDFC credit card would be great if available.
Thanks again for reading and trying to help me.
My laptop is almost dead with IC on charge port short and it seems entire motherboard needs to be replaced apart from dysfunctional battery(non removable) bulge. Need to buy a laptop to replace it ASAP.
please help me with your pearls of wisdom.
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
42k to 50k. Max 56k if ticks most if not all of the checklist.
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 but reasonably mainstream; 15 to 16 inch. I’m habituated to 15.4/15.6 display. Would it be comfortable working with 14?
3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Documentation, Reading & Analysis/ Research work(includes Browsing with multiple tabs and windows with internet browser for eg used to keep 12 windows and 655 tabs open in the current laptop(impossible with FF but with chrome) at one point, video calls, OTT quality video streaming, video and audio consumption. Occasional coding/running testing software, gaming.
5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
No typical configuration. What I think is may be RAM >=8GB, ssd atleast in part for the OS, it’s hard to find >512GB HD in SSD. Would be good to have something for graphics.
[8GB RAM with 1TB HDD(current HP X360 envy). ]
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:
No brand is good enough to LIKE in my experience.
Hp ok, may also consider Lenova, dell.
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) )
Online, like flipkart, Amazon(have prime membership) within India …..don’t have experience with other sites so trust factor may come into the picture.
Good computing power(>=i5), system that doesn’t feel like a snail while in use. Connectivity options like sd card reader, usb c with power delivery, normal USB’s, 3.5 Audio jack etc(don’t want to be nastily surprised with lack of connectivity options)
Screen should be ideal for long reading hours and also excellent for high quality video consumption ……ergonomic/easy on eyes(anti-glare or whatever is needed). Audio(speakers) has never satisfied in earlier models and in current model speaker became dysfunctional after connecting to a Bluetooth speaker, so good audio and volume and a reliable in-built speaker.
Ergonomic keyboard and touchpad.
When I try to adjust the angle of screen, the lid of the laptop should not fold up in the front or slide down in the back. (current convertible was culprit).
Not looking for touchscreen convertible …..previous one was accidental purchase and was a pain. Screen cracked four times, except one time there was no reason to—this is also one reason I dislike one metal piece carved laptop. Could be carbon fiber or something. Want laptop to be reliable.
Not likely to upgrade components like RAM/HDD. Whatever is available on the machine should be good enough.
Do laptops come in colours other than black or silver?
Discounted models for HDFC credit card would be great if available.
Thanks again for reading and trying to help me.
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