How's this for a very very basic laptop?

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T5550 1.83 ghz dual core, 2 MB cache
160 GB HDD
2GB DDR2 667
Genuine Windows Vista HOme Premium 32 bit
15.4" widescreen TFT 1280x800
Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera
Internal 8x DVD+/-RW Combination dirve with dual layer capabilities.
Intel Integrated X3100
6 cell lithium ion battery, 65 watt power adaptor.

All inclusive for 38k.

This is Dell Inspiron 1525.

A friend of mine wants one for the most basic of uses. Projects, MS word, powerpoint, internet. Of course when she has this, she’ll also use it for music, movies, etc…

Need to order urgently.

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cool config :slight_smile:

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this would be an overkill for a very very basic laptop range.. i would prefer an ACER that costs around 20k :slight_smile:
btw nikhil : before you post .. nice post count ^^

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ask her to save another 8-10K and get something with a dual core (T2XXX) insteak of a T5xxx/t7xxx

99% of users will not notice any difference between these proccies

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And if you are using that on the move, get a 14" laptop instead. 15" and above become bulky and less portable.

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+1. 15inchers look like suitcases :expressionless: no i’m not joking.

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if form factor is what u looking for .. then go for EEEPC or MSI Wind or something similar.. basic operation is what is needed right?

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Can you post some Acer configs and approx prices?

Any other brands apart from Acer at that low cost?

She will not be upgrading this config for a very long time. So, I dont want her to feel after a year or so that she should have got a better config.

Cost !

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^picked up acer for my cousin,a month ago,similar config for 32K.Unfortunately I can’t remember the model.

Since usage is mainly for paint,word,surf,etc.Why not consider a AMD based one?costs much lesser(30K or below)

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I had picked up a ACER 4520 in Oct last year for 32K (incl upgrade from 1GB to 2GB ram & taxes)

It’s about 3-4k lower now. Pretty cool lappie once you get WinXP running (comes with Linux).

The config: acer India - Products View

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Here you go :
Acer Aspire 4315
Intel Celeron M Processor 520 1.6GHz; 512MB RAM; Intel 943GML Express Chipset; 80GB HDD; Combo Drive; 14.1″ WXGA LCD (1280 x 800); 6-cell battery; 802.11 b/g WiFi; ExpressCard Slot; 2.6 kg; 1year warranty
Price: Rs. 21,000/-

Acer Aspire 4520
AMD Turion 64 TK-55; nForce 610M; GeForce 7000M Graphics; 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM; 14.1″ WXGA LCD; 8X DVD Burner; 160GB HDD; Bluetooth; 802.11 b/g WiFi; VGA WebCam; 6-cell battery; ExpressCard/54 slot; 2.6kg; 1 year warranty
Price: Rs. 27,000/-

Acer Aspire 4715
Intel Pentium DualCore T2310; Intel 960 chipset; 120GB HDD; GMA X3100 Graphics; 8X DVD Burner; 14.1″ WXGA LCD; 802.11 b/g WiFi; VGA WebCam; Gigabit LAN; 6-cell battery; 1-year warranty
Price: Rs. 28,950/-

Acer Aspire 4720
Core 2 Duo T5250; GM965 Chipset; 1GB DDR2; GMA X3100 Graphics; 14.1″ WXGA LCD; 8X DVD Burner; Intel Wireless WiFi Link 3945ABG 802.11a/b/g WiFi; 160GB HDD; WebCam; Bluetooth 2.0; Card Reader; Gigabit Ethernet; 6-cell 4000mAH battery; 2.45 kg; 1-year warranty
Price: Rs. 34,500/-

HCL’s MiLeap X comes at 14000+taxes and MiLeap Y comes at 30000+taxes. eeePC comes at about 18000+taxes.

Specs for Asus EEEPC :
Asus EEEPC 700/701 Specifications

CPU : Intel Mobile Celeron 453 900MHz. (underclocked by default)
RAM : 512MB DDR2667 SO-DIMM (1 slot)
HDD : 2/4/8 GB Solid state drive.
Optical Drive : None
Display : 7″ 800×480 pixels LCD with LED backlighting.
Battery : Upto 3.5-4 hours backup.
Card Reader : Yes, MMC/SDHC/etc.
OS : Custom Xandros Linux (Win XP, Ubuntu etc. installable)
Wireless LAN : Yes, 802.11 b/g
Webcam: 0.3 MP resolution, Speakers, microphone.
Ports : USB 2.0, External video out. LAN RJ-45, Kensington security.
Comes in Models : 2G / 4G Surf / 4G and 8G in colors like white, black, etc.

Specs for HCL Mileap : (dnt look at the price there :ashamed: )
Compare India - Laptops - HCL-MiLeap V Series

~Phew~

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The E is around 16-17k only :face_with_tongue:

But just make sure shes comfy with the 7" small screen on the E.

Ele wait for Asus to launch one of the bigger models…or get a Wind from the US :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: ~ 22k (10" screen, 1Gb RAM, 80Gb HDD, Xp :))

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yeh.. ive heard MSI wind is the best among the small form factor.. love the looks !

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Hey nikhil, this config is pretty cool..and wil prolly be good for a long time as u need it..Jus see the config yourself, and check for the onboard graphics..

Also, get the price down a bit , its a bit over the the top for a config lik this..
Consider a 9cell battery, graphics card(seeing her future need), wifi N..

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I am looking at a HCL lappy for around 32 or so.

She doesnt need Core 2 Duo.

She said apart from the regular stuff, she’ll be installing two softwares and using them.

EVIEWS and STAPA.

Any idea of these? Will they run fast enough on a Pentium Dual Core 2300 + 1 GB RAM?

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i bought a compaq lappy for my mom in chennai based on a c2d 5450 and 1gb ram for 34k all inclusive.rest of the config same as the dell u posted above.

check that out .. looks kinda boring all black , but does the job .

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Lenovo 3000 G410 for about 22k including bag and other goodies. intel celeron 1.83, 80 GB, 512 MB RAM, DVD writer. a ‘basic’ laptop would be this. unless you’re living in monte carlo.

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RAM is dirt cheap these days , better to go with a 2gb stick. HCL is a good choice , their lappy’s have a very good build quality plus there customer service rocks. I guess a basic HCL laptop with a daul core , 2gb ram , 160gb hdd and a dvd writer should cost you no more then 25k-28k.

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^^^ But then u r bluffmaster, how can we believe u ??

kidding :slight_smile:

Anywayz is the HCL real good in build quality n CC ? I had an otherwise experience but maybe that could be my lone case on my perception.

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I can vouch for HCL build quality. actually it doesnt look expensive, but very reliable. have punched the keyboard of lappy hard any times due to frustration, still everything is working as if new :slight_smile: