Help needed: Looking for a portable netbook/laptop

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Hi, friends

I really need you help as i want to purchase a netbook/laptop for my work/study.
i have just got a job as network engineer and i need something portable that i can use and study/enjoy as well.

My basic requirements are very limited as i have a quad core computer at home so i need a portable which is cost effective and can help me out during my work .
So, getting back to my requirements.. hmm they are net-surfing, working on servers which i will be installing virtually on vmware or any other virtualization software, reading eBooks, emails and watching hi-def ( hd ) movies and episodes of diff series.

Currently my budget is 25k, please suggest me if that can be achieved in in my current budget or if possible i will try to increase it which is currently very difficult.

Help me out guys pl

thnx
 
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To be more specific

1) What is your budget?
Answer: approx 25 k( plus, minus)

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Answer: Anytyhing between 11 to 14
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3) Which country will you buying this notebook? Also state that if Amazon.com or Newgg.com ships to your country (Only if you know this info). -
Answer: india, no idea if they ship or even if they ship i can get anything at this price :(

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Answer: - Not really though i dont like brands like HCL.

5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Answer: My basic requirements are very limited as i have a quad core computer at home so i need a portable which is cost effective and can help me out during my work .
So, getting back to my requirements.. hmm they are net-surfing, working on servers which i will be installing virtually on vmware or any other virtualization software, reading eBooks, emails and watching hi-def ( hd ) movies and episodes of diff series.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Answer: Both

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Answer: No Games, some flash games or 4-5 year games maybe

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Answer: approx 4 hours

9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Answer: Both option are good with me

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Answer: No OS i have original WIn7 which i got from my office (win7) and i also have ubuntu Linux

Screen Specifics

11) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
Answer: Not really i have 1600*900. NO idea about laptops but it has to be good.

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Hey friends, i went to the market today, they provided me some choices.

In MSI: They are giving me a good deal for CR 420 which has core 13 processor for 25k

Another good deal they are providing me is Samsung R439 which has a Intel Dual Core processor (P6100) for 21300 and Acer Aspire 4738z ( P6200 ) for almost same price and same config.
 
Hi, friends i am getting this config tomorrow please suggest is this the best i can get under 35k+- cat..

Designer Dell Studio 14 in white and red leaves

Processors : Intel® Core™ i5-460M 2.53GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 3M cache)

Operating System : Windows 7 Home premium 64 Bit Chipset : Intel 965PM/GM Express Chipset

Memory : 6 GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Hard Drives : 500GB configured with a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive

LCD Display : 14-inch High Definition 720p WLED (1366×768) Display with TrueLife™

Internal 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Graphics : Intel GMA 4500MHD / 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530

Optical Drives : Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities

Integrated Speakers,Webcam,8-in-one card reader,Fingerprint reader

Bluetooth(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate),Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card

Power : 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery

Link to the website is : Dell Studio 14 (1458) and Studio 14z Laptop Details | Dell
 
The Studio 14 has been discontinued. From where did you get the quote?
Config is weird since the mobo you mentioned is for older gen. Core 2 Duo processors(Intel 965PM/GM Express Chipset). The i5 460M will work with mobile H55/H57 chipsets only.
Also the graphics of i5 460M is Intel HD Graphics. Intel GMA 4500MHD is the IGP of a G41 motherboard.
 
The config i got from that person was this, rest i added after searching on internet just to make the configuration complete.

Dell Studio 14

Processors : Intel® Core™ i5-460M 2.53GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 3M cache)

Operating System : Windows 7 Home premium 64 Bit

Memory : 6 GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Hard Drives : 500GB configured with a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive

LCD Display : 14-inch High Definition 720p WLED (1366×768) Display with TrueLife™

Internal 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Optical Drives : Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities

Integrated Speakers,Webcam

Bluetooth(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate),Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card

Power : 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery
 
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