Help in buying new Laptop

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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Okay, first of all thank you for describing your requirements. It makes easier for us to offer our suggestions. For the budget and the configuration you're looking for; I'd suggest the following :-
  
  #-Link-Snipped-# (Inclusive Of All Taxes)
  
  The machine gets you 4GB DDR3 RAM, which can be upgraded to 8 GB. Plus, 2nd Gen Core i5 ( 2.5 GHz, 3 Mb cache) should be able to run Eclipse, Tomcat, Oracle DB and Music player. 500 Gb SATA HDD should accomodate all of your software and since the prices of external USB hard drives are falling; you shouldn't face any problem with the storage. 64-Bit Home Basic is preinstalled with the machine; but you should first check compatibility with the software that you're planning to install. I think home basic would stupport Oracle DB without any issues; but you better be sure.
  
  15.6" screen would mean you can't expect much from the battery. I've had equally bad experience with all the laptop batteries I've used. So I won't bother too much about it. Batteries are a liability and they need a replacement/upgrade after about 1-1.5 years of use (depending upon your daily use). I used my Dell 15R for about 8-9 hours daily and the battery lost life in about 14 months.
  
  The laptop has NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M (1GB memory) and should handle all the complex graphics easily. But again; be ready to sacrifice the battery. All other information is available on above mentioned link. I believe Flipkart sells laptops at a price lesser than markets. So I'd buy from Flipkart.
  
  I hope this helps 😀
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Hey #-Link-Snipped-#, I use software like CATIA, PRO-E, Ansys. They are 3D modelling (and analysis) software. My requirements are the same as of Ankur. I want a longer battery life and the laptop should run "fast". I am against Apple because it is notorious of not letting certain software run. I will have to waste time for installing them on Apple. Hence, rightly restricting myself upto a range of INR 45000/-. Screen maximum available in that price range.
  
  P.S: I will again poke you incase of any doubt. Be ready 😏
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Mac OSX is an entirely different software and if you want to run Windows applications on it; you'll have to install Windows separately on your Mac or run a virtualization software. That software itself would eat lot of resources and that's why it's not recommended. The positive side of using a mac is ease of use and a longer battery life.
  
  Windows based laptops don't offer battery life; and the ones that promise to offer 6+ hrs battery life are SSD based (needs a double check); and are very pricy.
  
  Other options are available from Lenovo; but they don't come pre-installed with Operating System; which makes them an ideal choice for those who want to run uBuntu or OSX on their laptops. Else, Windows 7 works the best.
  
  Plus, keep in mind that Windows 8 is expected to improve your battery performance. So with a quality hardware bought now, you can expect to enjoy WIN 8 goodness by the end of this year 😀
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  The_Big_K

  So with a quality hardware bought now, you can expect to enjoy WIN 8 goodness by the end of this year 😀

  Which is the time (muhurt) I am planning to buy my first one.
  
  I guess, I will have to forget about battery aspect for the time being 😉
  
  Also, I would like you to compare laptops displayed on this page. Like for example #-Link-Snipped-# and #-Link-Snipped-#.
  
  Compare in terms of processors used, RAM- say "X" GB DDR3, of different laptops etc.. so that I can find the right combination available suiting my requirements 😀
  
  Let this be your reference LAPTOPS
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  You should be fine with any machine as long as it's 4GB RAM; and if I'm not mistaken, the more the better. CPUs, in my opinion, are highly overrated and most of the processing power goes unused. 90% of the laptops will be used to browser the Internet, watching movies and storing MP3s. No one really needs a high-end machine unless 'gaming' is one of the factors.
  
  If anyone wants to use a laptop for Gaming; I'd suggest investing more in a high end GPU, RAM plus CPU configuration. Or just go with any 'branded' gaming laptops viz. alienware.
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  The_Big_K

  If anyone wants to use a laptop for Gaming; I'd suggest investing more in a high end GPU, RAM plus CPU configuration. Or just go with any 'branded' gaming laptops viz. alienware.

  I am not much into movies or MP3 players. Is gaming equivalent to 3D modelling? I mean the required accessories are the same? or gaming requires better accessories than 3D modelling?
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  This is something what we do in 3D modelling and we all know about gaming.
  
  
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  How about this #-Link-Snipped-# for Ankur?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  I'd like to believe that Gaming consumes more resources than simple 3D modeling. However, it all depends on the graphics application that you're using. Just check out system requirements for the software that you wish to run. That should give you a fair idea of how your machine should be.
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Thanks. I would say in Japanese "Tasukatta Koto Da Ne"
  I have zeroed in on the #-Link-Snipped-# as compared to #-Link-Snipped-#. It is still a couple of months that I will buy one. Will talk to people and keep in mind your advise in above post 😀
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  avii

  #-Link-Snipped-# #-Link-Snipped-#
  
  I suggest you guys to invest bit more & go with Dell XPS. I am suggesting you guys cos you are not into serious gaming. It's one time investment & trust me you will be happy 😀
  
  I have Dell XPS 15, back then I paid around 75k. It has i7 740, 4GB RAM, 500 HDD, NVIDIA 435M. Dell XPS has awesome screen + most awesome speakers which makes multimedia experience even more awesome.
  
  XPS series starts with 50k I guess.
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  avii

  You guys can read my review here : #-Link-Snipped-#
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  ankur8819

  Thanks everyone for the inputs.I am currently using the below DELL laptop. The only issue with this one is its heating problem.Although it is not used for watching movies or playing Games still it heats up a lot.
  Anyone tried ASUS /ACER/Samsung laptops?
  I would not want to go for VAIO coz I have had bad experience with Sony.
  
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Here is the one by SAMSUNG that I have selected. Only drawback is that no expandable ram beyond 4GB. ​

  
  

  Specifications of Samsung NP300V5A-S0GIN 2nd gen Ci5/4GB/1TB/1GB graphics/Win 7 HP​

  
  

  PROCESSOR
  Processor 2nd Generation Core i5
  Variant 2450M
  Chipset Intel HM65
  Brand Intel
  Clock Speed 2.4 GHz
  Cache 3 MB​

  MEMORY
  System Memory 4 GB DDR3​

  STORAGE
  Hardware Interface SATA
  RPM 5400
  HDD Capacity 1 TB​

  OPTICAL DISK DRIVE
  Optical Drive Super Multi Dual Layer Drive​

  PLATFORM
  Architecture 64-bit
  Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium​

  DISPLAY
  Screen Size 15.6 Inch
  Resolution 1366 x 768 Pixel
  Screen Type LED HD Display​

  GRAPHICS
  Dedicated Graphics Memory Capacity 1 GB
  Graphic Processor NVIDIA GeForce 520MX​

  INPUT
  Web Camera HD
  Pointer Device Touch Scroll Pad
  Keyboard Island (Chiclet) Keyboard​

  AUDIO
  Internal Mic Yes
  Speakers Stereo Speaker
  Sound SoundAlive​

  COMMUNICATION
  Ethernet 10/100/1000 LAN
  Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
  Bluetooth v3.0​

  POWER
  Battery Backup Upto 6hrs
  Power Supply 60 W AC Adapter
  Battery Cell 6 Cell​

  PORTS/SLOTS
  USB Port Yes
  Mic In Yes
  RJ45 LAN Yes
  HDMI Port Yes
  VGA Port Yes
  Multi Card Slot Yes​

  SECURITY
  Lock Port Kensington Lock Port​

  MACHINE DIMENSIONS
  Color Black​

  WARRANTY
  
  1 Year Domestic Pick and Drop Limited Warranty​

  IN THE BOX
  Sales Package Laptop,Battery,AC Adapter,User Guides and Manuals​
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  #-Link-Snipped-# Please have a look at the specifications of #-Link-Snipped-# I think it is the best among all variants. The expensive versions have less facilities than this one!😨
  
  But can we expand its RAM above 4GB (do we need it?)? Nothing is mentioned there.
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  And if we do require more than 4 GB RAM, then I am confused in between these two.
  

  Online Shopping India | Buy Mobiles, Electronics, Appliances, Clothing and More Online at Flipkart.com ​

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  Also which one is advanced and required..Intel Core i5 or Intel core i7?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Issue

  And if we do require more than 4 GB RAM, then I am confused in between these two.
  

  Online Shopping India | Buy Mobiles, Electronics, Appliances, Clothing and More Online at Flipkart.com ​

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  #-Link-Snipped-##-Link-Snipped-#​

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  Also which one is advanced and required..Intel Core i5 or Intel core i7?

  The question first needs to be answered is - why do you think you need more than 4GB? As I said earlier, if your budget allows; the bigger RAM is the better.
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Money is no problem. I have a rough line of INR 45000. 4GB RAM, i5 processor =>40000, while 6GB RAM i7 processor =>51000. So with just 6000, I am getting advanced version. Why not go with it? Ain't I thinking on right lines? 😀
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  ... you can; but you'll be wasting money if you aren't going to utilize all the extra 2GB of RAM and i7 processing power. Why not invest in more storage or accessories?
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  The_Big_K

  Why not invest in more storage or accessories?

  Good point. The Samsung laptop already has 1TB Hard disk. So no point in getting more storage space. How about high capacity graphics card?
  
  As far as specs from Flipkart are concerned, Samsung is offering me advanced things at a low cost. How about ASUS, ACER and other brands? Is Samsung trustworthy?
  
  What does #-Link-Snipped-# thinks about it?
  
  #-Link-Snipped-# Thanks 10000 saved 😀
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  #-Link-Snipped-# : The whole process of gadget selection is similar to traveling. If you know that your destination is 'Mumbai' and if you're starting from 'Nagpur' - you can choose between railway travel, air-travel, bus-travel and so on. But if you don't know where you are going; it's totally pointless to talk about which means you're opting for to travel.
  
  Similarly, you should first determine your needs with your laptop for the future (~3 years). Are you planning to play video games on your laptop? Are you planning to go for high-end graphics/video processing tools? If not, you'll be wasting money on GPUs. But if you are; you should invest more in GPUs than anything else; while keeping the rest of the hardware compatible.
  
  I've even seen those who primarily use laptops for watching videos online and checking mails go for a 1GB NVIDIA graphcis card. Pure waste of money! If I'm going to watch videos on my laptop; I'd rather invest money in getting a high-quality external speaker set to enhance my overall video watching experience.
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  PraveenKumar Purushothaman

  I kinda agree with the #-Link-Snipped-#! 😀
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  #-Link-Snipped-# The thing is I do know what hardware does what. Anyways I will use it for part modelling. My friends suggested me that I require only 2GB RAM for running mechanical modelling software.
  
  Meanwhile the samsung laptop that I have selected provides me with all of my needs. i5 processor 1TB hard disk, 4GB RAM. That too in ~INR 39,500. It has good speakers and mic, HD camera.
  
  So I think I should stop my search here 😀
  
  #-Link-Snipped-#: Now I have heard that laptop gets heated up. This is definitely a problem with SONY VAIO, ACER and HP. Is it a problem with Samsung too? Just take a final call Praveen and check the specs if everything is okay- #-Link-Snipped-#
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  PraveenKumar Purushothaman

  Issue

  #-Link-Snipped-# The thing is I do know what hardware does what. Anyways I will use it for part modelling. My friends suggested me that I require only 2GB RAM for running mechanical modelling software.
  
  Meanwhile the samsung laptop that I have selected provides me with all of my needs. i5 processor 1TB hard disk, 4GB RAM. That too in ~INR 39,500. It has good speakers and mic, HD camera.
  
  So I think I should stop my search here 😀
  
  #-Link-Snipped-#: Now I have heard that laptop gets heated up. This is definitely a problem with SONY VAIO, ACER and HP. Is it a problem with Samsung too? Just take a final call Praveen and check the specs if everything is okay- #-Link-Snipped-#

  Will confirm you tomorrow man! 😀
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Praveen-Kumar

  Will confirm you tomorrow man! 😀

  Compare Samsung with other brands. Waiting for your review. Take your time 😀
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  avii

  According to my friend, ASS of Samsung is not so good as compared to others. Since I don't have personal experience, I cannot say anything. According to me :
  
  Dell > Sony > Asus
  
  I wouldn't go with samsung if I were you.
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  ISHAN TOPRE

  Got this review-
  
  

  Samsung is not famed for quality laptops.

  I do not know why people are saying this. Any one for or against this statement?
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  PraveenKumar Purushothaman

  Issue

  Got this review-
  I do not know why people are saying this. Any one for or against this statement?

  Due to their heat! 😔