A friend wants to purchase a laptop as she's starting off on her medical internship thing.
Budget: 35 K Approx
Primary Usage : Web surfing, movies+music (should not crap out on HD content), barely gaming (flash games perhaps)
Size and weight no bar: Biggest screen possible at this budget.
Brands that I would not want: HCL, iBall
Considerations: This is mostly a desktop replacement, battery life isn't much of a concern (standard 2 hours backup should do). Intended to be used only at home, no on road use. Glossy screen should be good I guess, since no usage in brightly lit conditions (correct me if I'm wrong). Widescreen would offer a better movie experience, right?. Would not want a netbook (tried talking friend into it, wouldn't have any of it)
Personally, I'm a fan of business style laptops (e.g. thinkpad) so I've been checking out the Vostro line-up. Looks alright, but I have no experience with it. Would be grateful if fellow TE members could share their experience with this
Dell Vostro 1510 Notebook Details
Other option is the Inspiron 1525 which i suppose is a more attractive laptop (more colours).
Dell Laptops/ Notebooks - Home & Home Office
Any other options in this price range that I've missed out? Is there some laptop that you'd highly recommend? (price range close to 35 is doable too)
Budget: 35 K Approx
Primary Usage : Web surfing, movies+music (should not crap out on HD content), barely gaming (flash games perhaps)
Size and weight no bar: Biggest screen possible at this budget.
Brands that I would not want: HCL, iBall
Considerations: This is mostly a desktop replacement, battery life isn't much of a concern (standard 2 hours backup should do). Intended to be used only at home, no on road use. Glossy screen should be good I guess, since no usage in brightly lit conditions (correct me if I'm wrong). Widescreen would offer a better movie experience, right?. Would not want a netbook (tried talking friend into it, wouldn't have any of it)
Personally, I'm a fan of business style laptops (e.g. thinkpad) so I've been checking out the Vostro line-up. Looks alright, but I have no experience with it. Would be grateful if fellow TE members could share their experience with this
Dell Vostro 1510 Notebook Details
Other option is the Inspiron 1525 which i suppose is a more attractive laptop (more colours).
Dell Laptops/ Notebooks - Home & Home Office
Any other options in this price range that I've missed out? Is there some laptop that you'd highly recommend? (price range close to 35 is doable too)
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