Laptop Suggestions - 40-45k Budget : New Vaio's/HP/DELL??

[sierrafox]

hey guys,

An aunt of mine wanted to get a laptop for herself and i thought it would be fairly easy to pick one that's not too fancy considering the basic usage was the internet and other usual stuff. Nothing specific or high funda.

I was wrong.. i just happened to take a look at both Dell and Sony and i was really confused because both have revamped their lineup with the new processors as well as changes to their older specs. HP was another brand i was considering since they have been launching new stuff lately.

Anyways since i have NO EXPERIENCE at all with any laptop purchase or service etc... can some of you share any feedback on what your experience has been or suggest what i should get myself?

My only experience has been with my work laptop as a user. It's a Lenovo R400 but i really am not looking at any Lenovo model simply cos they're too damn heavy!


Basic requirements :
1) Internet surfing
2) Music
3) Usual video (no ultra high stuff)
4) No gaming
5) Adobe PS (no heavy use) -- decent processing power
6) Budget - MAX 45k
7) SERVICE/ WARRANTY --- I think this is one BIG factor

Options i was considering :

1) Dell Inspiron range
2) HP --- no idea
3) Sony's new budget offerings - CW / NW series


hope you guys can suggest some good options. I have no idea how ACER/ASUS/MSI etc are and if anyone has any suggestions.. please do let me know!

thanx

[Arun.P]

btw get dell where it come with i3 or i7 faster cpu

so u can option for dell studio

stay away from hp cause poor service warranty issue and sony is very costly and ultra lifestyle laptop

[sierrafox]

^^ is HP that bad?? i've seen so many people use HP so i was wondering if i should consider them. Tho their builds do tend to be heavy.

Sony offers decent specs but i know its a little on the high side.


I've been hearing a lot of probs with Dell lately so i'm a bit skeptical to go for Dell..

anyone with info on Acer etc??

[ManISinJpr ♦]

I would suggest something out of the ordinary, ie he Acer 5378 series Lappy, ask Frankmehta, he also got one and is immensely happy with it.

[DarkAngel]

Get the basic model of Dell Inspiron 15 ~32k
It has a Core i-3 330M, 2GB DDRIII, 250GB HDD, Intel HD Graphics.
As after sales service is onsite it is a definite plus
Inspiron 15 Laptop Details | Dell India

The inspiron14 has the same specs but has a 14" screen and costs 1k lesser

Inspiron 14 Laptop Details | Dell India

[sierrafox]

didnt a whole bunch of people face probs with dell though?? including malfunctioning software and other hardware quality issues??

@ Manis : will check out the Acer. Thanx for the suggestion

[sierrafox]

ok.. well she finally settled for the Inspiron 14

core i3-330M
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
+1 yr complete accidental damage cover
2GB DDR3
250GB HDD
ATI HD4330 Mobility

Came up to around 36k odd