Laptop + Wifi N Router, 25k-32k
Hey guys,
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Looking for a basic laptop around 25-32k. I'm looking for a VFM device that works and suits my requirements.
Requirements (Must have)
1080p movie playback through HDMI
Core i3
Good build quality and reliability
Good for general use like web browsing, youtube, programming, multitasking etc., no games
15.6" Screen
A good keyboard and trackpad
Requirements (Preferred)
4hr battery backup on wifi and normal usage
Intel HD graphics
As thin and light as I can get within budget and not compromising 'must haves' above
Wifi N
Bluetooth
As per my research, shortlisted a few models but I'm very confused. My previous list is enclosed in spoiler tags, ignore it, this is my new list for my revised requiements. I thought it's better to go for a i3 laptop with 15.6" screen for good usability, as programming is one of the important aspects. When I tried out 13" and 14" laptops, they seemed a little smaller.
1 - MSI CR620 - 28-30k
+Looks good and seems well build, lighter, 2 yr warranty, looks VFM from all aspects
-Didn't find any
2 - Acer 5742 - 30-31k
+500GB HDD
-Acer's suspicious build
3 - Dell Inspiron 15R - 32-34k
+It's a dell
-Pricey and beyond my budget
These are the models I'm looking for, specs are similar among these. I want your thoughts on these, I'm looking for the best compromise on price, reliability and performance. I'm really impressed with the MSI laptop and I think they offer VFM laptops across the range.
The purchase is delayed for 2-3 weeks as just bought a TV, but I'm looking to zero in on the model soon.
Also, please suggest a good cheap Wireless N router, this will be plugged in straight to the Adsl router from MTNL. Saw Asus RT-N10 router around 1.7k, are these good?
Thanks.
Hey guys,
[Post updated]
Looking for a basic laptop around 25-32k. I'm looking for a VFM device that works and suits my requirements.
Requirements (Must have)
1080p movie playback through HDMI
Core i3
Good build quality and reliability
Good for general use like web browsing, youtube, programming, multitasking etc., no games
15.6" Screen
A good keyboard and trackpad
Requirements (Preferred)
4hr battery backup on wifi and normal usage
Intel HD graphics
As thin and light as I can get within budget and not compromising 'must haves' above
Wifi N
Bluetooth
As per my research, shortlisted a few models but I'm very confused. My previous list is enclosed in spoiler tags, ignore it, this is my new list for my revised requiements. I thought it's better to go for a i3 laptop with 15.6" screen for good usability, as programming is one of the important aspects. When I tried out 13" and 14" laptops, they seemed a little smaller.
1 - Msi X340 - 20k
+Cheapest, lightest, thinnest
-Bad keyboard, dubious build, bad battery backup, performance
2 - Samsung R528 - 24.5k
+Cheapest 'proper' laptop, looks VFM
-No bluetooth, 15.6" screen
3 - Acer 4736Z - 26.4k
+Tried and tested model, VFM
-Slightly older model compared to its siblings, no wireless N
4 - Acer 4741Z - 28k
This is a newer model with new P6000, please can someone share how this compares with C2d, i3 and Dual cores?
+Intel HD graphics (better among the lot)
-No Wireless N
5 - MSI CR400 - 28k
+Thin and light
-No bluetooth, no HDMI
6 - Acer 4745 - 32.5k
+Has all I want, quite thin compared to most, i3 goodness
-Pricey and beyond my budget
Want to know what's with the heating problem that was reported in TE for this series of Acer models. I don't want Acer technician coming to my place and asking for COLGATE to be applied as Thermal Paste, if you know what I mean. :ashamed:
7 - Dell Inspiron 14Z - 33.4k
+Amazing design like X340, Seems good build since from Dell, Good claimed battery life, thin and light
-SU4100 proccy performance, price above budget
+Cheapest, lightest, thinnest
-Bad keyboard, dubious build, bad battery backup, performance
2 - Samsung R528 - 24.5k
+Cheapest 'proper' laptop, looks VFM
-No bluetooth, 15.6" screen
3 - Acer 4736Z - 26.4k
+Tried and tested model, VFM
-Slightly older model compared to its siblings, no wireless N
4 - Acer 4741Z - 28k
This is a newer model with new P6000, please can someone share how this compares with C2d, i3 and Dual cores?
+Intel HD graphics (better among the lot)
-No Wireless N
5 - MSI CR400 - 28k
+Thin and light
-No bluetooth, no HDMI
6 - Acer 4745 - 32.5k
+Has all I want, quite thin compared to most, i3 goodness
-Pricey and beyond my budget
Want to know what's with the heating problem that was reported in TE for this series of Acer models. I don't want Acer technician coming to my place and asking for COLGATE to be applied as Thermal Paste, if you know what I mean. :ashamed:
7 - Dell Inspiron 14Z - 33.4k
+Amazing design like X340, Seems good build since from Dell, Good claimed battery life, thin and light
-SU4100 proccy performance, price above budget
1 - MSI CR620 - 28-30k
+Looks good and seems well build, lighter, 2 yr warranty, looks VFM from all aspects
-Didn't find any
2 - Acer 5742 - 30-31k
+500GB HDD
-Acer's suspicious build
3 - Dell Inspiron 15R - 32-34k
+It's a dell
-Pricey and beyond my budget
These are the models I'm looking for, specs are similar among these. I want your thoughts on these, I'm looking for the best compromise on price, reliability and performance. I'm really impressed with the MSI laptop and I think they offer VFM laptops across the range.
The purchase is delayed for 2-3 weeks as just bought a TV, but I'm looking to zero in on the model soon.
Also, please suggest a good cheap Wireless N router, this will be plugged in straight to the Adsl router from MTNL. Saw Asus RT-N10 router around 1.7k, are these good?
Thanks.