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Also, if you have legal windows, you can always download Microsoft Security Essentials. That's a free & a good antivirus - only thing is that it works only on legal copies of Windows. But if you use it, you don't have to separately subscribe for Norton or any other paid AV. | |
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16th July 2011, 16:38
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16th July 2011, 17:44
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A desktop is ideal for these requirements. It would be far cheaper than a laptop with the same config. Desktops are far more reliable. Even if you use laptop as a desktop, the battery will conk off after a couple of years unless you remove the battery & keep it separately all the time. The hinges may show problems after some more time. My last desktop lasted for 7-8 years without too many problems. I stopped using it after that was because after SP2 patch was installed on WinXP, it became a little slow. I could have doubled the memory for a small cost & continued using it, but by then I had a laptop, so I didn't. Otherwise it would have gone fine for a couple of years more. Not too many laptops last long without spending a lot of money on repairs. Desktops are really trouble free, reliable & long last as compared to laptops. Desktops can be repaired & upgraded with off the shelf parts. Only reasons to have a laptop - You want to take it somewhere - You want to sit at different places (sofa, bed etc) & work. If these 2 reasons aren't there, it would be silly to buy a laptop. Quote:
I bought this exact thing for 28K few months back. It's pretty similar to your config. Last edited by carboy : 16th July 2011 at 21:54. | ||
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17th July 2011, 08:32
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| re: THE Laptop Thread: Configs, deals and questions Hey people just check out at letsbuy.com, the price of laptops are really less than anyone. Had i purchased from them, would have saved 2.5k  |
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17th July 2011, 09:32
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Also the decision to go for Norton was purely on the fact that the dealer was offering it cheap with the laptop. Normally the pack costs 1200/- in market but I was offered for 850/-. Hence took it. | |
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17th July 2011, 22:06
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19th July 2011, 08:16
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19th July 2011, 12:17
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Didn't bother to check other brands, maybe others can help here. Quote:
1. Reliability - you don't get to finger the laptop as much as a desktop PC for obvious reasons, so get the most reliable stuff of the lot. Some of the brands, though they may seem to give you a good deal, run into problems soon, and it's a PITA taking the laptop for service and getting it fixed. I find Dell to be the most reliable, followed by Acer, Lenovo and then HP/Compaq. 2. Specifications of every item inside - Manufacturers have the practice of advertising only the best things, like 4GB RAM, i5 processor, 1GB graphics card, etc etc while keeping you in the dark about other things like the actual speed of the processor (i5 processor comes in different speeds, like a Bus comes with 160hp engine, 180hp engine, or 230hp engine), make of the graphics card (they may have an Intel HD 1GB graphics card but for gaming you would need an Nvidia or ATI Radeon which are superior). 3. If you travel regularly, or you work on the move, then battery backup is a thing to consider with a high priority. Go for a 9-cell battery pack if your budget lets you. It'll set you back by another 2-3k depending on the model 4. Processor - go as high as possible, for the software apps of the future would demand more processing power. But I must also add that if your use is just documentation, or browsing, then a faster and high-end processor is not needed. You are better off using an Intel i3 or perhaps i5 series. 5. OS - Depends on what you want to do with the laptop. If you need only browsing, then don't look at what the vendor offers you - install a Linux flavour - Ubuntu suggested - it comes as a very useful package, complete with Firefox browser, Office suite,EMail client, IM programs, Image editing programs etc which can put to shame all M$ products. If you really need MS Office, then go for Win7 Home premium or above + MS Office Home & Office or above. Never ever trust the MS Office Starter edition that comes pre-installed with some laptops, you never know when it decides to show some stupid message and refuse to save your files, or even corrupt them. My advice - stay away from M$ stuff as much as you can. | ||
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19th July 2011, 18:38
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Dell allows you to customize laptop requirements and buy it online You can bump up the HDD/RAM/add goodies like backlight keyboard etc on the standard configurations they have in case you feel anything falls short of your requirement The prices are also mentioned Check their India website Laptops and Netbooks | Dell India | |
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20th July 2011, 15:05
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20th July 2011, 15:51
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Lenovo's build quality isn't so bad. I had my doubts when my sister bought one some 6 years ago. It was a high end model then, and cost us 55k. It still survived her abuse (for some unknown reason, every electronic gadget that she buys will go kaput in no time - mobile phone, camera, pen drive). It's alive and kicking even now, albeit a banged up DVD drive, which can easily be replaced. Dell - the leader, IMO. They charge you a premium but it's worth it. Their service is unmatched. Acer - I would suggest this one. Has everything you need. And asking around, I found that they aren't so bad. Sony VAIO - Er... I have my doubts on their build quality. Quite a few of my friends who bought a VAIO got their display adapters/screen/motherboard replaced (any or all of these items) within a couple of months of use. Samsung - Don't have any info. I didn't like their build quality or the pricing when I saw their laptops for a demo recently. My personal opinion, maybe you should see for yourself. For Office use, you can go with Home Basic - if your office has a licensed copy, and if it's allowed, you can upgrade to Win7 Professional. Don't let this be a deal breaker. Same case with the HDD too - if your laptop is purely for office stuff, HDD capacity doesn't matter, unless you have to handle heavy files often, or you plan to make it a media center as well - which I doubt. Going OT here - When can I see an update in your buses threads?  | |
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