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    Question Which Laptop to go for (out of these three models) ?

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by rajan1311 View Post
    the lenovo looks fine. Did u chk out any netbooks ?
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by rajan1311 View Post
    Btw, the Dell studio 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)
    That's DELL Inspiron (Not Studio).
    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 01:20 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Quote Originally Posted by cool.aquarian View Post
    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...
    looking at the three options i would have gone with DELL studio 15{this is my personal view} .

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by rajan1311 View Post
    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 ??
    Actually, currently shipping ones are in transition phase from T6400 to T6500. So website is not updated. The person at Dell Store told that if I order now, then it will take 7-10 days for delivery and I will get the one with T6500 by that time.


    Quote Originally Posted by rajan1311 View Post
    Dont pay that extra 500 for Vista premium, bcos u will get a free upgrade to windows 7 anyways.....
    The free upgrade is only on Vista Premium (not Basic).

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    Dell Inspiron 15

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    Lenovo G430 4152B3Q does not have a HDMI port i think & if it is true then there is no point in wasting money on a laptop with no HDMI now-a-days.go for dell.

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    Dell always offer best deals......go for it & more than anything u get service at ur door.

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    u do know that dell service (after the free 1 year) is a lot more expensive than some1 like HP.

    Y dont u look at the new HP DV2 notebook ??? It looks gr8, its slim and light.

    It should be more than enough for ur needs. Its about 36k in bangalore.

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    hey friend i m allso in search of laptop for my work.

    Lenovo G430 4152B3Q DELL Inspiron 15 both are good. but what about cam & card reader? or RAM is upgradable?

    have u checked

    Compaq Presario CQ40-330TU-NL053PA
    Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB

    Standard memory 2048 MB Memory type DDR2 800MHz
    Memory layout (1 x 2048 MB)Maximum memory Supports up to 8 GB DDR2 memory
    Hard disk 160 GB speed -5400 rpm

    Optical drive type -SuperMulti 8X DVD-/+R/RW with Double Layer Support
    Display size -14.1? Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display Display resolution -1280 x 800
    Graphic subsystem name -Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared)
    External I/O ports -3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-11, 1 RJ-45, 1 Stereo headphone-out, 1 Microphone in

    Speakers and microphone -Altec Lansing speakers
    Webcam with Integrated Microphone
    Network interface -Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
    Modem -High speed 56K modem
    Wireless technologies -Wireless LAN 802.11b/g

    Battery type -6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery

    Warranty- 1 year
    http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en...0-3876902.html

    Lenovo G430 4152C2Q

    Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6400 ( 2.00GHz 800MHz 2MB )
    Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
    System graphics Intel Integrated Graphics X4500
    Total memory 3 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz
    Display type 14.1 " WXGA TFT LCD Glossy 1280x800
    Hard drive device 250GB 5400
    Network card Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless
    Optical device DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
    Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR
    Finger print reader None
    Warranty One year parts and labour (system battery: one year)
    Pointing device Industry Standard Touchpad
    Battery 6 Cell Lithium-Ion

    http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary...00AE:00006664:

    Compaq Presario CQ45-112AU
    Compaq Presario CQ40-330TU-NL053PA Rs. 34,990Taxes & levies extra

    Lenovo G430 4152B3Q Web Price Rs.31,990.00
    Lenovo G430 4152C2Q Web Price Rs.34,990.00

    DELL Inspiron 15 Rs.36,9001 Excluding Tax and Delivery
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    Lenovo G430 4152B3Q does not have a HDMI port i think & if it is true then there is no point in wasting money on a laptop with no HDMI now-a-days.go for dell.

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    4500MHD or X4500 HD wich one best?

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    both crappy.

    and they same i think

    He needs it 4 work. So i do not think HDMI will/should be a deciding factor.

    For office u need portability, battery life and style. Performance not a huge concern too.

    I would strongly suggest something cheap and not high end. Inspiron 15 is good, it would land up 2 about 40k(inc tax and stuff). Plz chk out the DV2. Its real good.

    Or even a 12" netbook will be fine.

    Chk out www.techshop.in they got a huge range of laptops now.
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    HDMI is necessary now-a-days.its like saying stick with DDR RAM when DDR2 is already in market.HDMI is vey useful in connecting various displays not to mention less wire clutter & more quality.

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    Thumbs up !

    Personally, i'd go for the lenovo..never really got a good feeling about compaqs..
    whereas the dell model u mentioned involves spending an additional 5k for no real use since you'd be using the machine for business purposes anyway..
    Plus, currently, Intel has a limited period offer running (in delhi, andhra pradesh & punjab) on all Intel based desktops/laptops..a free broadband connection + a 15page website + 10 business email-IDs..that should further help you out with your work..

    goodluck.

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    From The compaq,lenova & dell. The DELL Company laptop is best. also the compaq & lenova is also good but the rates are high. The DELL laptops rates are in affordable rates. And it is best to use And service is also good. So you can buy DELL Laptop

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