Some questions regarding laptops

[k_mridul]

I looking forward to buy a Laptop having following specs

Processor : Intel Pentium-M 755 (Centrino-2.0Ghz-2MB L2 Cach-400Mhz)
Mother Board : Intel 855GME
RAM : 512MB DDR @ 333Mhz
Hard Disk : 40GB
Internal Optical Drive : DVD Writer
Screen Size 15" (Not Wide Screen)
Internal WiFi Adapter (802.11b/g)
Integrated Ports :-
Modem 56Kbps Data Voice Fax
LAN 10/100 Mbps
USB 2.0 (atleast 2)
PS/2 for External Keyboard and Mouse
Headphone and Mic
VGA Out
Parallel and Serial
Battery Life : 5-6 Hrs (Min 4Hrs)
Option for Additional Battery

My Usage : Interent Surfing, Programming in various Languages, Movies and Music, Writing CDs/DVDs

Not interested in : High-End Games, Video/Audio Editing

Purchace from India Only
Preferred Brand : HP or Compaq

My Questions:
1. Which Brands can provide the above specs?
2. What will be the Price Range?
3. Considering My Usage and Specs What will be the Actual battery life?
4. if battery life is Less than 4 Hrs what can be done to increase it?
5. What can be power-hungry factors for a laptops?

pls post a reply if you have ans of any questions above.

 

[Nemesis]

1. Almost all brands will give you a config similar to the ones you have listed
2. I am taking a guess based on US prices: Rs. 75,000 approx.
3, 4 & 5. Well, Centrino processors yield good battery life but expecting more than 4 hours seems unrealistic. And when you watch movies and write CDs/DVDs, the battery life will take a beating. There is no way to increase life other than buying spare batteries. Also, when you have a power outlet handy, use AC power instead of your battery.

I am moving this thread to QnA as I think QnA is a better place for your queries

 

[ishaan]

i think in india this will cost much more...atleast a lakh, most probably more

 

[premrajeev]

hey well.I'm an IBM user nd very font of it. if u live in bomby u can send a mail to :efcom@hathway.com for a quote for an IBM one. HP is officially not available in INDIA (news source : HP Outlet)Only compaq is available as Compaq is part of HP now. I have seen compaq laptop resembling your specs and the cost would be near or around 1 lakh.IBM may cost u more ,but u can be rest assured of the build quality.If u r a rough user, go for an IBM rather than those fancy looks.I have used Compaq for 1 yr earlier in 2002 but it was a very fragile machine.Even the body can get scratched too easily.But with my IBM i am very happy, I have dropped it thrice, still workin perfectly without any damages..and yes..check out last monts chip laptop shootout and then decide which one suits ur needs.

 

[duckhead]

Do u really need a performance driven notebook like that for surfing, programming, movies? Get an affordable compaq for 50,000. Something like a Presario M2013. No dvd writer ofcourse. Get an extra battery.