This is a discussion on Which Laptop to go for (out of these three models) ? within the Laptop forums, part of the Computer technology category; Hi All, I am about to buy a new College notebook for my younger bro. My Max Budget is 38K ...
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Rep Power: 2 | Hi All, I am about to buy a new College notebook for my younger bro. My Max Budget is 38K (750 USD). I have shortlisted following three models: Compaq Presario CQ45-112AU FreeDOS AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs QL-60 • 1.9 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, Up to 3600 MT/s system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 wat ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics 2048 MB, DDR2 800 MHz (1 x 2048 MB), Supports up to 8GB DDR2 memory 250 GB, 5400 rpm SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support 14.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display, 1280 x 800 Available at 33K. Lenovo G430 4152B3Q Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU T6400 (2.0Ghz, 800Mhz, 2MB L2 Cache) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 14.1 inch WXGA+ LED BLACKLIT Display(1280x800) 2 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz) Operating System: DOS Hard Disk: 250 GB SATA Optical Drive: DVD+ RW / DVD RAM (Tray in) Wifi,Bluetooth Available at 33.5K DELL Inspiron 15 Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.16GHz/ 800 FSB/ 2MB Cache) Integrated Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium SP1 Edition 32 bit (English) 15.6 " 720p WXGA (1366x768) Display with TrueLife(TM) 3GB (1x2GB/1x1GB) NECC Dual Channel DDR2 667MHz SDRAM Memory 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Wifi,Bluetooth Available at 38K. Please suggest which one to go for considering both value for money and reliability. Thank You... |
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| the lenovo looks fine. Did u chk out any netbooks ? |
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Rep Power: 2 | No, I dint check Netbooks. I just find them somewhat underpowered/limited to last 3-4 years of usage. Could you please elaborate on the Lenovo suggestion? Why u think that it is better than other 2 (esp the Compaq being in same price band). |
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| Btw, the Dell inspiron 15 has the following specs : Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T6400 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 3GB DDR2 SDRAM (1x1GB + 1 x 2GB) 15.6" 720p WXGA (1366x768) TrueLife Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD and its Rs 33,990 + tax. Hence i think this is a better deal(since u get an OS too) |
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It is the same one I've mentioned above. The latest Dell Inspiron is coming with T6500 instead of T6400 processor. And dealer is willing to give me Vista Premium in place of basic for Rs:500/- extra. (ie., Rs 33,990 + Carry Bag + Vista Premium upgrade + Tax = 38K) Also, All The prices I've quoted above are inclusive of all taxes and a Carry Bag. | |
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| I m not a fan of the compaq series. The Dell is a bit costly for no real reason. so i did suggest a lenovo. I just chked the website, they are giving it with T6400 only(@ base config). Also, when will u buy it ?? Dont pay that extra 500 for Vista premium, bcos u will get a free upgrade to windows 7 anyways..... Last edited by rajan1311; 06-28-09 at 12:20 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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There must have been many factors governing my decision including the bigger screen size,more powerful processor,more ram,Windows Vista Original version,after sales service, etc. which obviously are justified considering the cost difference with the other two options | |
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The free upgrade is only on Vista Premium (not Basic). | |
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