CPU/Mobo Is a core i5 worth it over a core i3?

chiron said:
I think looking for a laptop with IPS display would be a good bet considering your requirements. Btw I have a laptop with an i3 (4th gen) and it doesn't have problems with h265 @1080p.
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i mainly watch movies and surf so wanted a full HD. But a full HD with IPS under 500$ i cant find so will have to compromise
 
I got a Lenovo Flex 2 for 36k from amazon a year back with an i3 ips fhd 820m. You should probably be able to get much better than that at that budget from the US.
 
chiron said:
I got a Lenovo Flex 2 for 36k from amazon a year back with an i3 ips fhd 820m. You should probably be able to get much better than that at that budget from the US.
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flex is for 32k now but it has i3 4th gen only though it has everything else i want including a backlit keyboard and Full HD IPS + perfect 14inch size and light weight. btw arent ips having slow response time so blurry in action etc?i have searched amazon.com full and for 460$ i got a 15.3 inch 6th gen i5+ 1tb + 8 gb + full HD non ips + hd webcam HP laptop. nothing better even till 500$ i could find.
 
Keep checking Slickdeals for laptop deals in USA. For $500 generally you would get i5-6200U, 1TB HDD with 8GB RAM and 15.6" FHD screen. Dell provides same specs with backlit keyboard. Also do not forget taxes on listed price on these E-Commerce sites.
 
vyral_143 said:
Keep checking Slickdeals for laptop deals in USA. For $500 generally you would get i5-6200U, 1TB HDD with 8GB RAM and 15.6" FHD screen. Dell provides same specs with backlit keyboard. Also do not forget taxes on listed price on these E-Commerce sites.
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can you post the Dell 499$ with IPS and full HD and backlit keys and new ?
 
vyral_143 said:
Not IPS, screen would be just FHD. Deals are not always ON; would post one when I see one. :)
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ok but HP already has one for 460$ i5 6gen ,full hd, 8gb ,1tb with NON ips and NON backlit keys. if i pay 500$ i would like a IPS screen atleast if not backlit keys.
 
Mr India said:
ok but HP already has one for 460$ i5 6gen ,full hd, 8gb ,1tb with NON ips and NON backlit keys. if i pay 500$ i would like a IPS screen atleast if not backlit keys.
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IPS might cost another 50. Backlit would cost 30, if option is available. Add taxes to that amount. $460 + taxes would be near $500.
 
vyral_143 said:
IPS might cost another 50. Backlit would cost 30, if option is available. Add taxes to that amount. $460 + taxes would be near $500.
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yeah but i dont see any laptop of even 510 $ with the same specs with IPS display. backlit keys i can live without too so can be ignored.
 
http://store.hp.com/us/en/Configure...-1&storeId=10151&catEntryId=998661&quantity=1

In this link, if you add IPS screen and backlit keyboard cost comes to $490. Do note that you have to add laptop to cart to see final price.

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vyral_143 said:
http://store.hp.com/us/en/Configure...-1&storeId=10151&catEntryId=998661&quantity=1

In this link, if you add IPS screen and backlit keyboard cost comes to $490. Do note that you have to add laptop to cart to see final price.

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Thanks for the great help. I was taking price references without adding to cart and did not see discounted price. for 489 $ this does look great. However this laptop has a lot of negative reviews on amazon, dunno why. http://goo.gl/n3BMst ready to buy but the reviews scaring me as if something goes wrong i wont have warranty in india[DOUBLEPOST=1462820602][/DOUBLEPOST]
chiron said:
Backlit keyboards are cool (and so are touchscreens) but I'd rather have homely little matte FHD IPS screen .
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almost none specify if the screen is matte or glossy. hard to find it unless you see the laptop before buying.
 
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A lot has already been covered so far. But I'd like to add that don't just make a decision on the basis of processor solely. Computer processors have reached maturity a long time ago. I still use my 8 year old Dell Studio laptop with Core 2 Duo P8600 as my primary computer and I have no reason to upgrade! And yes, it plays HEVC just fine without any lags (near 100% usage though)

In the long term, weight (evenly-distributed and light), build quality, keyboard and touchpad quality will matter much more than CPU.

Also decide on the basis of which laptop has a better screen, better battery life and last but not the least...looks!

PS: Typing this by taking remote access of my 8 year old laptop via my Xiaomi tablet as my laptop's hinge is broken and it stays put at one place. Still find no reason to upgrade :p
 
Window shopped ysday in nehru place. Prices much higher than online. A core i3 6gen matte laptop was fr 37k from HP. The ips glossy screens did produce richer colors but were way too reflective. My earlier netbook too was glossy i just saw but never had a issue as maybe lighting at home isn't like those ultra bright showrooms. Do ips panels come with anti glare tech ? All ips panels i saw were glossy reflective ones.
 
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