Laptop needed for 50 ~ 55k

[blueren]

Hey guys!
Another classic lappy buying advice.

I'm in need of a laptop for around 50 - 55k. I'm more inclined to sticking to the lower limit.

Specs:

Proccy -- core i5 /i7 (sandybridge) == more inclined to i7 for reasons i don't know myself!
Graphics -- not really all thaaat important, as i'm not a heavy gamer. But still should be decent
Display -- 15 or 17"
Keyboard -- preferably with the numpad
Battery -- decent backup
Customizable lids if possible (Dell)

Brands preferred:

1. Dell
2. Sony / any other

I personally like dell because its customizable. The only minus point here is that the xps series don't seem to have the numpad.

There is a small chance that a cousin of mine could get it from the US. Either that, or I'm buying locally.

 

[DarkAngel]

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
i5 2410 model costs ~53.8k shipped. Changing proccy to i7 2630QM costs ~3k extra.(56.8k)
If you know someone working in a corporate you can get ~5% discount so you can get the i7 2630QM for ~54k.

Else take the i3 model and add the i72630QM for 6.6k.
So you can get it for ~55.4k and if you can get a 5% discount price comes down to ~52.7k
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

 

[blueren]

And the keyboard? Numpad..?

 

[DarkAngel]

And the keyboard? Numpad..?

Then no option in dell in your range. Between whats going to be your major usage. If no gaming then why do want a 55k laptop!

 

[blueren]

I never said no gaming. I just won't be heavily gaming.. thats all.

 

[RS4]

You can get sony vaio CB15 at 52-53k with i5-2410+AMD 6630+Full HD screen+keyboard with numpad.check out its review by sagar:

VPCCB15FG : C Series : VAIOâ„¢ Laptop & Computer : Sony India
http://www.techenclave.com/reviews-and-previews/the-sony-vaio-cb15-review-188512.html

 

[blueren]

I just need a quick confirmation on this configuration..

Dell US site

Dell India Site

Both the laptop configs are exactly the same to the best of my knowledge. But there seems to be a whooping 9.2k price difference between the two sites. If someone could confirm that the setup is well balanced, I can ask my cousin to order it from the US.

The links lead to the default config. I'm unable to share the config I want. how exactly do I share the finalized config page? I try to copy paste the link and the main default page opens up

Please advice.