51-70k Lightweight and durable laptop [max 60k]

[ReVo_007]

Hey I wanted to know if there are options for a lightweight durable laptop .
Preferably there should be option to put in my SSD without voiding warranty, a backlit keyboard and decent battery life. If possible should be able to run DOTA 2 for the occasional gaming , but not a primary concern . I will run mainly ArchLinux and mostly will do coding and development work on it.
Few of the laptops I have short listed :
Thinkpad-E450
Pros:
The build and durability.
Trackpoint [which i enjoy on my current TP]
Cons:
No FHD display
No backlit keyboard
No dedicated GFX card.
As per online reviews battery life is not the best .
Lenovo-U4170-80JV007GIN
Pros:
FHD display
Backlit keyboard
Dedicated GFX card.
Cons:
Touchpad seems a bit questionable .
Battery life ?
build is okish.
No DOS version.

If you have any other models in mind in this range then also am open to it .
Thanks in advance
ReVo

 

[Party Monger]

MAcbook Air. Has all that you want except removable ssd. Screen is okay. The ram is 4gb but the ssd read speeds are 1000MBps, So with swap you will rarely notice any performance issues. https://robots.thoughtbot.com/install-linux-on-a-macbook-air

 

[ReVo_007]

MAcbook Air. Has all that you want except removable ssd. Screen is okay. The ram is 4gb but the ssd read speeds are 1000MBps, So with swap you will rarely notice any performance issues. https://robots.thoughtbot.com/install-linux-on-a-macbook-air

can you link the model and specs , I saw a macbook pro as well in this range but its a 2012 model hence few friends discouraged it.

 

[Party Monger]

can you link the model and specs , I saw a macbook pro as well in this range but its a 2012 model hence few friends discouraged it.

Sure -
128gb ssd -> http://www.amazon.in/Apple-MacBook-...qid=1444111834&sr=8-1&keywords=macbook+air+13

256gb ssd - > http://www.amazon.in/Apple-MacBook-...qid=1444111834&sr=8-2&keywords=macbook+air+13

The one you saw is the old macbook. Don't get that.

 

[ReVo_007]

Sure -
128gb ssd -> http://www.amazon.in/Apple-MacBook-...qid=1444111834&sr=8-1&keywords=macbook+air+13

256gb ssd - > http://www.amazon.in/Apple-MacBook-...qid=1444111834&sr=8-2&keywords=macbook+air+13

The one you saw is the old macbook. Don't get that.

Cool 128GB fits my budget, anyway I was concerned if the processor will be enough for like 3yrs or so

 

[Party Monger]

Cool 128GB fits my budget, anyway I was concerned if the processor will be enough for like 3yrs or so

I got it at 55k + cashback 1500 that will be credited in a month. Wait for a good price over Snapdeal/Amazon.

The processor is decent, but the good thing with Apple is the resale value, friends have sold 1-2 yr models for 40-45k if in good physical condition. Also since it hasnt changed much since last 3 yrs its price is pretty steady. They go like hot cakes on OLX / Quickr. (Disclaimer - typing on one )

 

[chiron]

http://www.amazon.in/Asus-UX305FA-M...R23O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444649186&sr=8-1

This seems like a good deal as well. The Skylake versions have also been launched and should show up in a couple of months.

 

[?dOuBtFiRe?]

Just remember Asus one has only 4gb ram which you cant upgrade and Core M processor which will lag when you do multiple tabs,processes.
Atleast stick with 8gb ram. Else wait for the Skylake revisions.The MBA is good so far.