Hi,
I have a similar query. Dont mean to hijack the existing thread, but didnt want to create another post unnecessarily.
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
around 70K. Little flexible.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) Which country will you buying this notebook? Also state that if Amazon.com or Newgg.com ships to your country (Only if you know this info).
Bangalore, India
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Dell (I have a 2.5yr old Dell Studio 15 right now)
b. Dislike:
5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Office, Multimedia, Photo/Video editing, some gaming (play COD:MW2, NFS all, Prototype, Crysis, DIRT and the types on my Studio occassionally)
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Mostly at home, occassionally travelling.
7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
some gaming (play COD:MW2, NFS all, Prototype, Crysis, DIRT and the types on my Studio occassionally)
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
1.5 - 2hrs even after 1.5yrs would be good..
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
anyway
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7 or None
11) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
1366x768 or more. FHD is not a big concern (from what i know, its too large a res. for a 15.6" screen)
After Sales Service is important. I know Dell is good in that within warranty.
Not too sure about going in for HP. Is it a safe option now with the PC division being spun off?
From what i looked around, Dell XPS15, Dell XPS15Z are good (Alienware M14x is good but tad expensive for the config). Also liked config on Asus N53SN.
Core i7, decent-good gfx card, 7200rpm HDD, backlit keyboard, sturdy build are important (a Blu-Ray - DVD Writer combo wouldnt hurt, but not essential).
Please advise. TIA !
