what laptop can i buy?

[omega44-xt]

Hi Anupam_pb

Thanks for your reply.

Went through that link, and there are some bad reviews on touchpad, auto-restart and also work with win 10 only and also say RAM is 4GB and body not so sturdily built. Also webcam seems to be vga one, i want a better webcam than the current lenovo(720p). It's a climb down from the earlier HP one which had 2 MP.

The pros are cool running, processor wise superior, has discrete graphics and is light weight.

If i have to buy a laptop that is going to work on win 10 only, i would better buy it pre-installed. So if a laptop is not having support for win 7, please recommend laptop with win 10 OS.

Considering these things what would you recommend?

Microsoft is killing support for win7, so manufacturers are releasing drivers for win10 only... You would have to use win10 (it's easier to use than win8/8.1)

Webcams are one thing which most laptop manufacturers don't care about. You will find much better front cam in a 10k phone.... Even 80k laptops have a shitty 720p cam

8GB RAM stick costs 2.5k... Just buy another RAM stick. That laptop has 1 free slot

Most software problems are solved by installing latest drivers or clean windows install or maybe BIOS update. It's rare to get a manufacturing defect(seems to be the case with 1 reviewer in fk). But manufacturing defects are rectified or replaced in warranty by every manufacturer

If you can increase budget to 50k,then you can buy HP ab029tx & a 8GB RAM

 

[lifer1]

Hi Anupam

"Microsoft is killing support for win7, so manufacturers are releasing drivers for win10 only... You would have to use win10 (it's easier to use than win8/8.1)"

I have no problem using win 10 but problem would be the source of OS. I'd prefer OS pre-installed because i think there might be problem in procuring it.

"Webcams are one thing which most laptop manufacturers don't care about. You will find much better front cam in a 10k phone.... Even 80k laptops have a shitty 720p cam"

My experience with phone cams are bad even though they come with more MPs. Even 4 to 5 MPs a few years ago felt bad before 2MP laptop webcam. Even stills from such phones were very bad. After that period, i only found iphone taking good pictures. But i hear these days a lot of high end smart phone giving great pictures and good resolutions. But 2MP(or atleast >1.2 MP) laptops are good with respect to 720 for video chats in my experience.

"8GB RAM stick costs 2.5k... Just buy another RAM stick. That laptop has 1 free slot"

it's hard work, unless it comes with the laptop it's less likely that i would modify later. Just that habits die hard. I rarely make changes after making a purchase.

If i don't increase the budget do i have any good machines under rs.40K? (I might tone down gaming requirements but watching clip/movies need to be pleasant)

what do you think about these models?

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[@pple]

In case you think of increasing your budget a bit this laptop is available at croma for 50k(+extra 5% discount using SBI credit/debit card)
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[lifer1]

Hi

I read on this forum that Asus has got that screen crack problem and after sales support is not that good. Do we have similar models in other brands?

I think laptop scene is not great these days. I have not got a variety of recommendations. That's sad.

And among the i5+5th gen+Free dos laptops are there any machines that are friendly to windows 7 installation? On this question i invite comments from end-users also. If their experience of win 7 install has been smooth with any model, please mention it.

 

[omega44-xt]

Since you don't trust Asus & don't require a GPU, get this
HP 15-ac101TU N4G35PA Core i3 (5th Gen) - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 10) Notebook Rs.32570 Price in India - Buy HP 15-ac101TU N4G35PA Core i3 (5th Gen) - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 10) Notebook Turbo SIlver Color With Diamond & Cross Brush Pattern Online - HP : Flipkart.com
It should suffice your requirements

 

[lifer1]

Thanks anupam.

I have that model in my radar. I'd have bought if not for it's lack of i5 processor. Does it have anti glare screen and matte touchpad?

How about this one?

Toshiba Satellite Satellite P50-A X3111 Core i5 - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 8/2 GB Graphics) Notebook Rs.40990 Price in India - Buy Toshiba Satellite Satellite P50-A X3111 Core i5 - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 8/2 GB Graphics) Notebook Premium Brushed&Metallic SMart SIlver Online - Toshiba : Flipkart.com

The models are such that it's hard to find a good one with i5 and gpu(i might tone down game requirements but presence of a gpu would not hurt) and anti-glare screen around 40k INR. Do you know any such model with my requirements?

I think until july win 8.1,7 can be upgraded to 10, so it'd not be a bad thing to get win 8.1 now(if all other specifications are ok) and upgrade to 10 within that time period.

 

[omega44-xt]

You are considering Toshiba over Asus?? That model is old + for most users i5 won't feel much different than i3

This one is superior to Toshiba in all respects
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GPU is GT930M... It's non win10 model has anti glare display, but info is not provided if this one has anti glare screen too

Or better buy this HP one, although its GPU isn't as good as the one in Asus, but you aren't a gamer, so no worries
HP 15-ac124tx N8M29PA Core i5 (5th Gen) - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 10/2 GB Graphics) Notebook Rs.42990 Price in India - Buy HP 15-ac124tx N8M29PA Core i5 (5th Gen) - (4 GB DDR3/1 TB HDD/Windows 10/2 GB Graphics) Notebook White SIlver Online - HP : Flipkart.com

 

[yatishgaba]

I think you go for HP laptops, those are best in all prospective...

 

[lifer1]

Yatish, i have had HP laptop once. They honoured International warranty when my laptop fell down. I found the battery and power adapter weak, changed them a couple of times. In contrast Dell ones didn't work through their life times, once mother board gone bust and i didn't record the serial number earlier, so they won't honour their warranty. With lenovo, had to replace touchpad initially a few times before i could settle on one. Another thing is on the right side, the body broke a little on it's own on the top just above the power hole like the top frame had come off a little.

However i'm not averse to buy HP at all

Hi Anupam

Thanks for those recommendations

Toshiba i have heard from a few real life friends that it's a good work horse. I don't hate old models 'per se'(i only want reasonably updated technology), if they atleast have survived for years---then there must be something----that's why i also asked about 'thinkpad' series. But i understand that toshiba does not carry that name compared to HP.

HP 15-ac124tx Does this model have anti- glare screen? And does it satisfy my weight and less heat criteria?

thanks a lot.

 

[omega44-xt]

No anti glare in HP... Weight should be fine & it shouldn't heat unless you use it in bed or game on it

 

[lifer1]

No anti glare in HP... Weight should be fine & it shouldn't heat unless you use it in bed or game on it

Hi Anupam

It's unfortunate. In every model one or the other requirement is missing. In this model, anti-glare is missing, and if you go to the next model around 51k, weight is a concern as well as RAM but there is anti-glare. Is n't there a single piece around 42k with anti-glare as well as satisfying other criteria like weight, OS etc?

 

[omega44-xt]

Hi Anupam

It's unfortunate. In every model one or the other requirement is missing. In this model, anti-glare is missing, and if you go to the next model around 51k, weight is a concern as well as RAM but there is anti-glare. Is n't there a single piece around 42k with anti-glare as well as satisfying other criteria like weight, OS etc?

This one has anti-glare display, but no OS...
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Maybe this one has everything
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[lifer1]

As a pure academic question is there an ultra book or mini laptop that could satisfy my criteria except ofcourse i know the budget. Also if there is a possibility of any notebook from apple satisfying my requirements(ofcourse i know budget would be an exception)?

Also if i get some laptop that only has 4GB RAM, which branded or what(specifications) RAM would i have to buy to upgrade it?

 

[omega44-xt]

As a pure academic question is there an ultra book or mini laptop that could satisfy my criteria except ofcourse i know the budget. Also if there is a possibility of any notebook from apple satisfying my requirements(ofcourse i know budget would be an exception)?

Also if i get some laptop that only has 4GB RAM, which branded or what(specifications) RAM would i have to buy to upgrade it?

I don't think cheapest Macbook air has anti glare display. Also it would have Mac OS

Ultrabooks will have good battery life, low weight(<2kgs) but a bit low CPU performance. You will get a touchscreen with a 2 in 1
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This one has 1080p screen & okay performance
6th gen i3 ulv = 4th gen i5 ulv

 

[lifer1]

Hi Anupam_pb

I didn't see the asus links you posted. Will review them.

Does any of the apple laptop have anti-glare irrespective of the price? Yes i understand the OS will be some OSX but some reviewers said these days these notebooks have provision to install windows like boot-camp or some similar means? Also i understand apple has got some 13 inch range in low to mid range screen sizes. do they run cool, some say that aluminium unibody design can cause heat issues?

Thanks for that HP pavilion 13 link to amazon. some reviewers are bad reviewing it saying screen is fragile and replaceable at a huge cost even during warranty.

I came across a reference to Asus zenbook, but the first minus i noted was it needs both hands to uncover the lid. Next was the price.

Ah you didn't answer how to upgrade RAM if 4GB laptop is bought.

Thanks.

 

[omega44-xt]

Hi Anupam_pb

I didn't see the asus links you posted. Will review them.

Does any of the apple laptop have anti-glare irrespective of the price? Yes i understand the OS will be some OSX but some reviewers said these days these notebooks have provision to install windows like boot-camp or some similar means? Also i understand apple has got some 13 inch range in low to mid range screen sizes. do they run cool, some say that aluminium unibody design can cause heat issues?

Thanks for that HP pavilion 13 link to amazon. some reviewers are bad reviewing it saying screen is fragile and replaceable at a huge cost even during warranty.

I came across a reference to Asus zenbook, but the first minus i noted was it needs both hands to uncover the lid. Next was the price.

Ah you didn't answer how to upgrade RAM if 4GB laptop is bought.

Thanks.

For upgrading RAM, go to the service centre & ask them to open the laptop to put RAM(if you can't do it yourself). Buy RAM online

Every laptop is fragile.. Its not something to be dropped. I have no idea about Macbooks... I just know that cheapest one doesn't have anti glare as my friend bought it a year ago. Mac should run cool

As far as putting Windows in Mac, what I know is that there is a 3-5k costing software & it requires you to have a genuine Windows to work (say additional cost of 10k to run windows)

 

[@pple]

I think you should go for
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as anupam_pb suggested above.
I don't think not getting an OS will be an issue as you can easily install windows 7 and then upgrade to 10.

 

[lifer1]

For upgrading RAM, go to the service centre & ask them to open the laptop to put RAM(if you can't do it yourself). Buy RAM online

Which one will be appropriate?

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Corsair Value DDR3 8 GB PC (8GB Value 1600 C11 (CMV8GX3M1A1600C11)) - Corsair : Flipkart.com


I had a great desire this time to get a mac variant from apple after discussing it with you. But i was not able to settle on a model. All their models below 1 lakh are just 13 inches screen, that's a shame, not a single model above 14.5 inches. In my search i found out that close to 1.5 lakh inr they had 15 inch laptop but with no ethernet port and dvd drive. They have to be bought extra. They had this Retina display--but i also found even though retina display is getting rave reviews it's not matte but glossy. Seems like apple has stopped matte displays. so it'd be hard to get anti-glare from them. But there is a desire to experience the macbook once. I will have to wait and see if i can buy one.

Most of the models that i had in my radar have gone out of stock. If i need to buy one in an emergency, would this model be good?
HP Pavilion 15-ab028TX M2W71PA Core i3 - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Windows 8.1/2 GB Graphics) Notebook Rs.41600 Price in India - Buy HP Pavilion 15-ab028TX M2W71PA Core i3 - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Windows 8.1/2 GB Graphics) Notebook Blizzard White Online - HP : Flipkart.com

It has anti-glare display, but just i3 processor(i5 would have been great) and 4gb ram(i might want to upgrade it to 8gb or so---in that case would order RAM along with the laptop), OS is just 8.1, but if i can get it before august, i think i could upgrade it to 10, weight is 2.3 kg---i'm not sure about the touchpad----would it be matte and seems no backlit keypad?

Thank you.

 

[@pple]

Check this laptop
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Same config with nvidia graphic card.
If required you can upgrade ram upto 8 gig(3k for 4 gig ram).
Under 40k budget you will get i3 procc only.
Increase your budget upto 43-44 you can easily get i5 proc.

 

[williamsbarbara]

I want to buy a laptop less than Rs.25,000/-.
Please suggest me a good one.
Am buying a laptop to develop a online shopping website which is my java,.net project.
thanks