Best Mid Range Laptop Computer?

Question

I've been planning to buy a notebook for a while and squared my range from INR 50,000 to INR 70,000 Including taxes etcetera.

The options which I have are :

1. Dell XPS 1530 (T8100,3GB) - But has bad sound, and is a bit outdated.

2. Dell Studio 15 - Quite okay but no option for higher resolution.

3. Dell Studio 17 - Not sure whether it would become bulky or not,but it has everything I want at a price similar to XPS 1530

4. Acer 6920 - This one has bass and great sound,looks great too.

5. Sony VAIO - I don't think this is as well priced as the others.

6. Toshiba Qu.. something - Not sure about the price.

7. HP Compaq - Some new model with P7350 processor.

So which one you guys think would be best in my range. I don't wanna spend money into something which won't last for at least 4yrs and should have great multimedia features. Moreover my use is to carry the notebook to work/university.

Answer 1

Acer is best in low range!

If you only install MSwindows ,Linux sucks on it.

Answer 2

Sony-VAIO VGN-CR37GN/B

Rs 61,000/-

This laptop comes with Intel 2.1 GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, which is upgradeable upto 4 GB and a 250 GB Hard Drive. It has a DVD Writer, 14.1-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 dpi. The laptop also has an integrated ATi Mobility Radeon X2300 video card, Intel High Definition Audio sound card, Wifi, Touchpad mouse, In-Built Speakers and Microphone and 1.3 megapixel camera. The laptop has interfaces like Express Card slot, S-Video port, 3 USB ports, Firewire port, Bluetooth and 3 in 1 Digital Media Reader. The laptop comes with a Fingerprint Reader, Lithium Ion battery and Windows Vista Business operating system.

Answer 3

HP is the best but not comaq.

Answer 4

Hi, I won't give you advise on any of the laptops in your list, instead I will recommend what I would definitely go for if I was to go by your intended use and price consideration.

Asus have a beautiful small laptop that has (extract from ASUS.COM)

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Eee PC™ 1000 offers even more options to users for unique user experiences. With its shockproof Solid State Drive (SSD) design, users will be able to enjoy stable and reliable computing on-the-go; while up to 8 hours of battery life, high speed 802.11n connectivity and exclusive 20GB Eee Storage makes it the ideal traveling companion for outdoor activities. The large 10" display provides comfortable viewing, and a keyboard that´s 95%* sized of generic notebooks make for easier typing and relaxing usage. It is also available in 6 custom colored designs to fit your unique personality.

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And the best thing from a portability point of view - it weighs just 1.3Kg

It comes with a choice of operating systems, either Linux or Windows XP.

There are earlier versions of the EEE with a smaller screen and cheaper pricetag that might be worth considering and they weigh in at less than 1Kg, maybe you could get a couple of them and have them for different subjects/uses.

Good luck.

Answer 5

got for the Acer so much more for your money, reliable too, look into some of the AMD Turion 64 x2 stuff so save a bit more, very surprised by the performance