I am planning to buy a laptop for college work and moderate gaming. One of my main requirements is that the laptop should last me for around 3-4 years, which would include the years I take to finish my degree course and my master's.
I am currently enrolled in a BE course, and my college work includes mini projects and the like. Also, next year I'll be having my final year project. Since my college is in the suburbs of Mumbai, I have to commute for 1-1.5 hours either way, and the laptop should be portable as well.
Taking all these requirements into consideration, I have zeroed in on the Acer TimelineX 4820TG. It's specs are:
14" screen, 1.1"thick, 2.2lbs (hence more portable)
500GB HDD
Intel Core i5-430m 2.26 GHz with Turbo boost of upto 2.53 GHz
Radeon HD5650 1GB
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Switchable graphics
I want to know if this is a good choice, and also how much it would cost if I bought it from an electronics hub like Lamington Road. Any alternatives would be welcome as well. However, I have a strict dislike for HP products and I would also not consider a VAIO.
Thanks
I am currently enrolled in a BE course, and my college work includes mini projects and the like. Also, next year I'll be having my final year project. Since my college is in the suburbs of Mumbai, I have to commute for 1-1.5 hours either way, and the laptop should be portable as well.
Taking all these requirements into consideration, I have zeroed in on the Acer TimelineX 4820TG. It's specs are:
14" screen, 1.1"thick, 2.2lbs (hence more portable)
500GB HDD
Intel Core i5-430m 2.26 GHz with Turbo boost of upto 2.53 GHz
Radeon HD5650 1GB
D )Switchable graphics
I want to know if this is a good choice, and also how much it would cost if I bought it from an electronics hub like Lamington Road. Any alternatives would be welcome as well. However, I have a strict dislike for HP products and I would also not consider a VAIO.
Thanks
