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: 1 | 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: 1 | 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 01:20 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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| Junior Member | Dell Inspiron 15 |
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| Gold Member | 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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| Junior Member | 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 Last edited by yesaf; 07-13-09 at 09:46 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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| Junior Member | 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. Last edited by rajan1311; 07-14-09 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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| Platinum Member | 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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