Thread: Urgnt: Need high performance laptop

HI,

I need to buy a high performanance laptop as I will be loading heavy softwares on it (like server) Pl. suggst me the same.

Config. I am thinking of (?)
1) Intel Core2Duo processor Min. 2GHz
2) Min. 1/2/3 GB RAM must be upgraded to 4GB
3) other features like webcam, bluetooth, card reader etc.

Pl. suggest me a notebook upto 45K (Max 50K if worth)
Pl. Suggest me a reliable and trusted brand and product

Thanks...

I think you are better off buying the laptop in US as your requirements are really high end. In India, specs you are suggesting will set you back around 60K or more. Will do research.

You can buy a DELL Studio 15 or DELL Vostro but neither support the latest Intel Centrino 2 technology from Intel.

Studio 15 - 47000 w/o tax

15.4" screen with webcam
vista home premium
2.1GHz
intel X3100 graphics(ATI Radeon HD3450 optional)
4 gb ram
250GB harddisk
dvd writer
bluetooth
6 cell battery( 9 cell battery optional)

Vostro 1510

15.4" screen with webcam
vista home basic
2 ghz
intel X3100(Nvidia Geforce 8400GS optional)
4 gb ram
dvd writer
bluetooth
6 cell battery

The vostro 1510 starts at 31K w/o OS and lesser features.

The new DELL Latitude E6400 and E5400 support the latest technology. They are 50% cheaper in US. Here they start at 95K and 61K. The Latitude E6400 was only 65K last month.

The Lenovo Thinkpad T400 is a really good choice not available in India. It is $1213 w/o tax (another $100)

2.26 ghz
4 gb ddr3 1066mhz
160 gb HDD 7200 rpm
14.1"
vista basic
bluetooth

The configuration you are asking for is available for less then 20k Check out the Benq laptops which they advertise in newspapers every day.

I am not too sure about the brand as I have never used it... may be those who have one of these can give some input on that.

U can go for Acer Aspire 5920... If u r looking for a desktop replacement... It satisfies ur required config. ... It must be around 30-32 K.... with 2 GB RAM... I would suggest add 2 GB more to it at the time of purchase... A 4 GB RAM laptop with core 2 duo processor & 160 GB HDD... will serve u in the long run... Acer is known for its robustness... So it is best brand if u wanna run ur lappy 24*7 like a server... Service is good all over India..
Webcam, Bluetooth, LAN, Wi-fi, Card-reader, multimedia keys, Hotkeys are all present in it... It has dolby surround sound audio...which is better than many laptop speakers..

The Acer 5920 is also a good choice but doesnt have Centrino 2.

Thats right... But a centrino 2 based laptop might not fit in !Andy!'s budget right now... if u know one then plz suggest... I've no idea if therez a cheaper one...

@itsmemad, I have been searching for a cheap Centrino 2 laptop for the past 1 month. I have found

Lenovo India - More details for your IdeaPad Y Series: 278122Q

Cheapest one in India with good specs!!

The laptop is 55K + Taxes ~ 60 K approx... Still its a good deal... Really nice specs... If !Andy! can increase his budget then he can go for it...

He can buy a 2 GB 667mhz from corsair with a 10 year warranty from 2700 as he wants 4 GB.

@itsmemad, BTW check this laptop out from HP. Its only available in US.

2 Ghz Centrino 2
16" screen(1920*1200)
Nvidia 9600 GT
3 gb ram
Blue ray ROM/DVD writer
250 GB HDD

only for $1224(1300 plus tax) = 65000(1$=Rs50)

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I am having Dell Inspiron 1525. Configuration is
Dual Core T5750 2.0 GHz
4 GB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
250 GB HDD
15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)
2.0 MP Web Cam
Dell 1505 Wireless-N Mini-Card

Actual price quoted was 53K. I got discount and it cost me 46K.

HI All,

Thanks for reply,

After bit of search I found that Dell can give you a notebook as per ur configurations:

I have zeroed on Inspiron 1525, with following config.

1) Intel Core2 Duo Processor T8300 - 2.4Ghz, 3MB Cache, 800Mhz FSB
2) 4 GB Ram DDR2 SDRAM
3) 160 GB HDD
4) 15.4" Widescreen WXGA with all other standard features

I am planning to load it like a server (though not 24*7)

Total deal comes to be around 50K approx.
Also as per knoweledge Inspiron 1525 is very much trusted brand.

What's your say?, should I go ahead?

Dell Inspiron 1525 review roundup - Engadget - Seems to have positive reviews.

I would recommend that you go in for XPS as it already has a T8100 series processor which is an great processor having 2.1Ghz and 3mb cache memory and 800 Fsb for the latest ram. Also it has a RAM of 3GHz inbuilt which can be customized upto 4gb. and u can get the whole package in 60K. Or If you work in a good reputed company then go in for corporate dicsounts which range between 5-10% and this will make it range between 55K (as inspiron and studio itself cost around 50K). Also it has better battery backup and is very thin as compared to others like inspiron and studio.

Hi,


Check this site . You can customize Dell laptops to your need and get a Price in the Site itself [You can also get an explanation for each hardware component] . Def will recommend Dell

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Inspiron 1525 with the same config as u said is now available for 40k..Do u think i shud buy tht...or the model is old now??

Its never advisable to invest too much in laptops... As they become outdated in 1 yr... Inspiron 1525 config still holds good... But if u wanna go for value for money... therez a laptop Acer aspire 4930... Its config is better than Inspirion 1525 and it is Centrino 2 certified also... Cost is around 37K(including taxes)...