sunandoghosh
Disciple
Laptop Buying India Around 70K – Pls help me decide finally
Dear All,
I have been going through posts after posts in many websites including reviews of purchases and now need to make a purchase. I am really unable to decide. I am listing my requirements / and optionals. Pls kindly help in making the right purchase.
Finally Pls do specify which Model you are suggesting and why and what would be the recommended place to buy like online offline and any deals / discounts? I intend to buy in India and use in India mostly.
Note: Getting laptop bap / freebies is secondary as this purchase is going to stick with me for another 3 years as I won’t be able to afford another costly purchase in next 3 years.
Thank you for your patience and time and replies. Your suggestions would be helping me finally make a choice and go ahead.
Operating System
Any option below:
DOS (As we can always find OS on net and will help in reducing overall cost)
Microsoft windows 7 (but hardware capable of supporting windows 8 and windows 10 if needed)
Microsoft windows 8 ((but hardware capable of supporting windows 10 if needed)
Windows 10 (Option to downgrade to windows 8 and even preferably windows 7 as its most stable)
Mentioning above because drivers should be provided by manufacturer
RAM / Memory Slots
Should be DDR3 with 2 memory slots
Minimum 8GB in one slot so that if needed another slot could be upgraded to make overall 16 GB
Graphics
Should be minimum 2GB Graphics card
I am not much knowledgeable about various types of graphic cards but heard that NVidia is top of range. Accordingly if graphics card is good quality then 2 GB would suffice. Not particular about any specific model brand.
Processor
Must be ATLEAST i5
The higher the version of generation like 5th or 6th the better
Hard Disk
I am fine with normal HDD because SSD would drive up cost significantly. However if HDD is hybrid like my office ThinkPad T430 it helps to boost faster and hence highly desirable and preferable
HEATING
This is the MOST Important point as I had my baddest experience with heating laptops in past. For example Dell Studio 1458 (few years back which was a very high end laptop model I purchased) has been the worthless investment because even Dell could never solve heating even though in ADP warranty
Accidental Damage Protection Next Day Onsite Warranty
This is another key feature as I would like to have maximum (believe 3 years) accidental damage protection next day onsite warranty so that my investment can be used for 3 years for sure
Few Key Points
# Should be truly comprehensive at least in context of Indian customer service
# Should include accidental damage protection (and no clauses for any flimsy grounds for denial example denial of warranty because I changed RAM myself or upgraded to SSD)
# Won’t mind paying extra for this warranty provided its truly worth it
Example - Read bad reviews about HP’s policy of ADP but good reviews for Dell and mixed reviews for Lenovo on net
Resolution
Should be good enough as expected in relatively good laptops. Nothing very specific
Keyboard and Touchpad
Should be good keyboard with comfortable touchpad and very high preference for backlit
Screen size
Ideally near 14” but not very fussy about this. Could consider bit larger or smaller if better model and satisfies other features
Desirable but not necessary in any way
1. Optical Drive (can purchase external if needed)
2. Ability to add 2nd drive caddy
Weight and Size
Should not be too bulky or too much weight. Not expecting ultra-light or thin
Touch Screen
Not a must have feature. If it’s there fine but does not have any preference
Current Model
Should not be an old model like one which came out three years back. Reason is getting replacements parts is tough later as I am suffering with XPS 14Z Dell laptop whose LED screen I am not getting in India for so many months. I believe even ThinkPad is also now outdated model.
So preferably models released in last one year in India
Battery Life
Should be decent enough. Nothing much here
BUDGET
Flexible. Happy to spend from 50K to 70K. Can stretch further if needed as it would be one purchase I won’t be able to make in next 2-3 years for sure and hence very skeptical and seek your valuable recommendations
Brand Preference
Not really as I might be ignorant. But believe Lenovo to be better than HP Dell and Acer to be least preferable. But still would reply on your suggestions and not my preference.
Purpose
Not heavy gamer (infect not a gamer) But yes use applications like Visual Studio; MS SQL Management Server; VMware; occasionally Photoshop. Love installing tons of apps though and using.
Dear All,
I have been going through posts after posts in many websites including reviews of purchases and now need to make a purchase. I am really unable to decide. I am listing my requirements / and optionals. Pls kindly help in making the right purchase.
Finally Pls do specify which Model you are suggesting and why and what would be the recommended place to buy like online offline and any deals / discounts? I intend to buy in India and use in India mostly.
Note: Getting laptop bap / freebies is secondary as this purchase is going to stick with me for another 3 years as I won’t be able to afford another costly purchase in next 3 years.
Thank you for your patience and time and replies. Your suggestions would be helping me finally make a choice and go ahead.
Operating System
Any option below:
DOS (As we can always find OS on net and will help in reducing overall cost)
Microsoft windows 7 (but hardware capable of supporting windows 8 and windows 10 if needed)
Microsoft windows 8 ((but hardware capable of supporting windows 10 if needed)
Windows 10 (Option to downgrade to windows 8 and even preferably windows 7 as its most stable)
Mentioning above because drivers should be provided by manufacturer
RAM / Memory Slots
Should be DDR3 with 2 memory slots
Minimum 8GB in one slot so that if needed another slot could be upgraded to make overall 16 GB
Graphics
Should be minimum 2GB Graphics card
I am not much knowledgeable about various types of graphic cards but heard that NVidia is top of range. Accordingly if graphics card is good quality then 2 GB would suffice. Not particular about any specific model brand.
Processor
Must be ATLEAST i5
The higher the version of generation like 5th or 6th the better
Hard Disk
I am fine with normal HDD because SSD would drive up cost significantly. However if HDD is hybrid like my office ThinkPad T430 it helps to boost faster and hence highly desirable and preferable
HEATING
This is the MOST Important point as I had my baddest experience with heating laptops in past. For example Dell Studio 1458 (few years back which was a very high end laptop model I purchased) has been the worthless investment because even Dell could never solve heating even though in ADP warranty
Accidental Damage Protection Next Day Onsite Warranty
This is another key feature as I would like to have maximum (believe 3 years) accidental damage protection next day onsite warranty so that my investment can be used for 3 years for sure
Few Key Points
# Should be truly comprehensive at least in context of Indian customer service
# Should include accidental damage protection (and no clauses for any flimsy grounds for denial example denial of warranty because I changed RAM myself or upgraded to SSD)
# Won’t mind paying extra for this warranty provided its truly worth it
Example - Read bad reviews about HP’s policy of ADP but good reviews for Dell and mixed reviews for Lenovo on net
Resolution
Should be good enough as expected in relatively good laptops. Nothing very specific
Keyboard and Touchpad
Should be good keyboard with comfortable touchpad and very high preference for backlit
Screen size
Ideally near 14” but not very fussy about this. Could consider bit larger or smaller if better model and satisfies other features
Desirable but not necessary in any way
1. Optical Drive (can purchase external if needed)
2. Ability to add 2nd drive caddy
Weight and Size
Should not be too bulky or too much weight. Not expecting ultra-light or thin
Touch Screen
Not a must have feature. If it’s there fine but does not have any preference
Current Model
Should not be an old model like one which came out three years back. Reason is getting replacements parts is tough later as I am suffering with XPS 14Z Dell laptop whose LED screen I am not getting in India for so many months. I believe even ThinkPad is also now outdated model.
So preferably models released in last one year in India
Battery Life
Should be decent enough. Nothing much here
BUDGET
Flexible. Happy to spend from 50K to 70K. Can stretch further if needed as it would be one purchase I won’t be able to make in next 2-3 years for sure and hence very skeptical and seek your valuable recommendations
Brand Preference
Not really as I might be ignorant. But believe Lenovo to be better than HP Dell and Acer to be least preferable. But still would reply on your suggestions and not my preference.
Purpose
Not heavy gamer (infect not a gamer) But yes use applications like Visual Studio; MS SQL Management Server; VMware; occasionally Photoshop. Love installing tons of apps though and using.
