Laptops Looking for a lightweight laptop within 40K

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puja399

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Hi,
I am looking for a lightweight laptop (small screen size no problem, but display quality should be good), for running office apps, internet. Should be able to run vista. Req specs: integrated bluetooth, WiFi, DVD RW, Firewire.
Any Processor excluding Celeron is fine.
Budget within 40k.
 
lightweight wont really be possible in that budget.

Ur best bet is a compaq model (dunno remem which) ~ 45k with 13 inch screen.

Else get the Dell/Acer 14 inchers. U ll prob find a couple around 40k mark i guess.
 
Hi,
These are my specs:
1.Budget : Around 50K +/- 5K
2. Reqired for: web surfing/office apps/Casual Gaming/Watching movies
3.Screen Size: Not more that 14". Must be Wide screen.
4. Weight:Less than 2.5 Kg, lighter the better.
5. Addl Features: Integrated Bluetooth, Wifi, Firewire.
6.Battery Specs: 6-cell would be nice
7.OS: Should be able to run Vista, So 2GB Ram would be nice.
8.Should have DVD RW and Memory card reader.
9.After sales service should be good.

Any brand is OK if its dependable.
 
check out the compaq 6608... its 15"... about 3.8Kgs and is for abt 36 odd k's... the only thing it misses is the bluetooth but that can easily be managed by a dongle...
 
Better suggestions:

Dell xps around 60 k starting so bit outta budget?

Try the compaq 13" one. pretty decent.

If you want even more portability, look for the Hp Tx series laptop. 12" screen n has everything u need. around 55k so should be on the upper end of ur budget :)
 
Friends,

Im looking for something similar to this.

Least weighing laptop at around 40k.

Must haves: DVD-RW, around 2GB RAM.
 
Don't under why is everybody's (including the modz) suggesting expensive n heavy laptops when pooja very clearly stated her budget & requirements :huh:

There's this Acer Aspire (maybe the 4920) 14.1" or 15.4" (for 5K extra) WXGA screen laptop with an option of an AMD or a C2D (bit expencive) processor; 2 gigs of 667MHz RAM (after upgrade); 120GB HDD; NVIDIA GoForce 7000M gfx card with 256MB dedicated & upto 768MB sharred VRAM; Bluetooth; FIR; WIFI; DVD super multi; multiple card reader; etc.

My cuz got the 14.1" with 2 gigs of ram for 34K & we didn't weigh it (nor did I bother reading the weight), but seems prity light.

Did see another 15.4" 1 with the C2D processor at a friends shop & it was much below 40K...didn't lift it so dunno the weight :P

Another option would be to get a much better configerated Dell or Toshiba through some 1, coming 4m US. I happened 2 know somebody & could request him but don't promise nething.

Lemme know what U wanna do & I'll C how I can be of help...can speak 2 my cuz 2day n get his model no or ask my friend of the 1 he has in his shop.
 
Try any of the Compaq V3000 Series laptops(or perhaps even 6000 series).I own one (V3228AU),it has a 14" screen and weighs approx 2.6 Kgs !! Not to mention you will get it for way below 40k!!
 
:) Ultralights are always more expensive then the regular ones....I would suggest check out some sony models too...go to a shop and pick up the lapops and feel its weight...amongst the dell the xps is good but costs 60k...the base model has everything you would require though so it would be the final price :):)
 
Dell XPS m1330 would be the feature-packed, lightweight champ.

13" screen, ~1.8Kgs. Wi-Fi, BT, Firewire, Mem card reader, 2GB RAM and everything else you need.

However its ~60k (though you could try your luck at bargaining with Dell and bringing it down to 55k).

HP DV2401TU/2519TU/DV2601TX (each higher-up model number is a newer iteration)

14" screen ~ 2.4Kgs. Again has everything - Wi-Fi, BT, Firewire, Mem card reader, etc. Comes with 1GB of RAM which you could easily upgrade to 2GB (its cheaper to do it yourself rather than ask HP to do so)

Should cost you 45~50K.

HP TX1003AU mentioned above is an interesting model too. Its an entry level "tablet PC", 12" touch-screen, ~1.8Kgs. Again has everything you need, except 1GB of RAM - which again you could upgrade. Also it runs on an AMD Turion X2 proc instead which is marginally slower than a Core Duo/ Core2Duo but not something you'd notice unless you run benchmarks. Comes in at around 55K.

Sony Vaio CR series (VGN-CR23G or so) seems to appeal to girls quite a bit due to its style statement, priced decently enough too.

14" screen , ~ 2.5Kgs.

Has all the features you wanted, except its got 1GB of RAM yet again which you can upgrade. Usually around 45~50K.

@nitrous: If you're looking for the lightest, the Presario B1950TU is an option. Its a tad bit above your budget at ~45k, but has a 12" screen and weighs in at 2Kgs. Memory though is a paltry 512MB, which you could upgrade to 2GB.

If you need something cheaper, could probably look at the Presario V3000 series - has a 14" screen and be around 2.4Kgs, would cost you ~40K. Again has 1GB of RAM, so you would need to upgrade it to 2GB.
 
Make : HCL

Config 1:

  • Intel 945GM Chipset
  • Integrated Intel GMA950 graphics
  • Intel Core Duo T2300e, 1.66GHz, 2MB
  • 512MB DDR-II RAM
  • 80 GB SATA HDD
  • DVD Super Multi (DVD Writer)
  • 1*PCI Exp external slot
  • Onboard 10/100 LAN
  • 6 Cell Battery with 4Hrs Backup
  • 3*USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in-1 Card reader, 1*IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
  • Clear and Bright Display – 12.1” WXGA Widescreen TFT Display
  • Integrated IEEE 802.11 a+b+g wireless LAN, Integrated Bluetooth
  • Carry Case, Linux OS
  • Weight : 1.86Kg

Price : Rs.38,000/- (plus octroi, if applicable in ur state)

6k more gets u Core2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz, 2MB cache with 1GB DDR2 RAM and 160GB SATA HDD.

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Config 2:

  • Intel GM965 Chipset
  • Integrated Intel GMA3100 graphics
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, T5250 1.5GHz, 2MB, 667MHz FSB
  • 1GB DDR-II RAM
  • 160 GB SATA HDD
  • DVD Super multi
  • 1.3Mp Web Camera integrated
  • Integrated IEEE 802.11 a+b+g wireless LAN, Integrated Bluetooth
  • Onboard 10/100/1000 LAN
  • 6 Cell Battery with 3.5Hrs Backup
  • 4*USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in-1 Card reader, NO IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
  • Clear and Bright Display – 14.1” WXGA Widescreen TFT Display
  • Carry Case, Linux OS
  • Weight : 2.35Kg

Price : Rs.36,000/- (plus octroi, if applicable in ur state)

5k more and u cud upgrade to Core2 Duo T7100, 1.8GHz, 2MB, 800MHz FSB
 
Make : HCL

Config 1:
  • Intel 945GM Chipset
  • Integrated Intel GMA950 graphics
  • Intel Core Duo T2300e, 1.66GHz, 2MB
  • 512MB DDR-II RAM
  • 80 GB SATA HDD
  • DVD Super Multi (DVD Writer)
  • 1*PCI Exp external slot
  • Onboard 10/100 LAN
  • 6 Cell Battery with 4Hrs Backup
  • 3*USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in-1 Card reader, 1*IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
  • Clear and Bright Display – 12.1†WXGA Widescreen TFT Display
  • Integrated IEEE 802.11 a+b+g wireless LAN, Integrated Bluetooth
  • Carry Case, Linux OS
  • Weight : 1.86Kg
Price : Rs.38,000/- (plus octroi, if applicable in ur state)

6k more gets u Core2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz, 2MB cache with 1GB DDR2 RAM and 160GB SATA HDD.

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Config 2:
  • Intel GM965 Chipset
  • Integrated Intel GMA3100 graphics
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, T5250 1.5GHz, 2MB, 667MHz FSB
  • 1GB DDR-II RAM
  • 160 GB SATA HDD
  • DVD Super multi
  • 1.3Mp Web Camera integrated
  • Integrated IEEE 802.11 a+b+g wireless LAN, Integrated Bluetooth
  • Onboard 10/100/1000 LAN
  • 6 Cell Battery with 3.5Hrs Backup
  • 4*USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in-1 Card reader, NO IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
  • Clear and Bright Display – 14.1†WXGA Widescreen TFT Display
  • Carry Case, Linux OS
  • Weight : 2.35Kg
Price : Rs.36,000/- (plus octroi, if applicable in ur state)

5k more and u cud upgrade to Core2 Duo T7100, 1.8GHz, 2MB, 800MHz FSB
 
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