51-70k Laptop for Virtualization and hadoop

[chicha]

Hi,

I need a laptop with 16GB memory and 1TB HDD. I will be using it to run a small VM 8 node cluster (all running linux) and will do a lot of data transfer between them ( through Hadoop ). There is a Dell 15 7000 series laptop but that has touch screen which I don't need. Is there any laptop that doesn't have this feature? I am sure I will be paying at least 3-5K just for a feature I don't need.

OR

If there is a good laptop with 8GB config which can be upgraded to 16GB that will be good too, as I guess it might be cheaper this way.

What I can do away with, Touch screen, looks, SSD drives and Apple, preinstalled windows (any version)
what I can NOT do away with Solid performance, decent battery life(3-4 hours of VM stuff), after sales support and reliability.

Brands I trust Dell
Brands I had problems with HP, Lenovo
Brands I haven't tried Asus


OR

The best thing would be if I could somehow rent a laptop for a month or two. I stay in Bangalore but will be going travelling between Hyd and Blr. I could pick it up from any one who is renting laptops from either Blr or Hyd.

I tried google and just dial for renting. No one in Blr is renting laptops with 16gigs. Haven't tried Hyd.

Let me know if any other information is required.

 

[tommy_vercetti]

A better option would be a small high end compact rig, I'm also on the lookout for something like this

 

[chicha]

I already have a PC with 16gig memory. I need a laptop because of the mobility, which is imperative.

 

[cybertechie]

I'm also in the same boat. Looking for a VM machine. If you can source a system from dubai then i can suggest you to pick up Hp Envy. loaded with i7 processor, 16 GB Ram and 1 TB hdd under 50k.

 

[chicha]

http://www.computeravenue.in/contact-us.htm I found these guys in Hyd. They have a Dell i7 with 16gig RAM for 4-4.5k a month and a security deposit of 25K. Which is returned back when you hand over the laptop.
@cybertechie How is the HP laptop? What about the international warranties and things like that?

 

[cybertechie]

@Dont think its a wise idea to pay 4.5k for a laptop per month. You will end your paying the laptops price in a years rent..
I'm not sure how the international warranty works in case of HP. couple of months back i bought a lenovo i5 laptop from dubai for 24k. In india it was priced north of 40k. I read online that Lenovo does provide international warranty but not sure weather their indian arm will honor it. Since price difference was too huge, i did not bother much regarding warranty.

 

[chicha]

yes, over a period of 1 year it does make sense to buy rather than rent, but I might need it for few months. Also I might be now inclining towards buying a new one itself. Or check if I get a good deal on used laptop.